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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleγAminobutyrate B Receptors in Central Amygdaloid and Medial Amygdaloid Nuclei of Amygdala Modulate Aggression in Male RatsMahnaz Taherianfard, Zahed Abdolahi, Hamid Rajaian et al.One neurochemical system most consistently linked with aggression is the GABAergic system. The aim of the present investigation was to examine the effect of injection of baclofen (GABAB agonist) and CGP35348 (GABAB antagonist) in the Central Amygdaloid (CA) and Medial Amygdaloid (MA) nuclei of the amygdala on offensive aggression behavior in the animal model. Sixty six adult male rats weighing … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 3 Sep 2012 · 7,257 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsHormetic and Non-Hormetic Dose-Response Functions in Stress Effects on Memory and Synaptic Plasticity: Issues and MechanismsPhillip R. Zoladz, David M. DiamondOver a century of behavioral research has shown that stress can exert both positive and negative effects on memory. We have explored the idea that the complex effects of stress on learning and memory can be characterized by hormetic- and non-hormetic dose-response functions, in which stress may either stimulate or impair brain memory mechanisms, depending, in part, on the timing … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 8,184 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Use of Silver Vine (Actinidia Polygama Maxim, Family Actinidiaceae) as an Enrichment Aid for Felines: Issues and ProspectsCharles I. Abramson, Angela Lay, Timothy J. Bowser, Christopher A. VarnonProblem statement: This study highlights the potential of using silver vine as an enrichment additive for felines. Approach: A literature review was conducted on the use of silver vine since 1973. The articles were categorized into studies concerned with behavior, biological effects, beneficial uses, plant and chemical studies. Results: We found surprisingly few studies that utilized silver vine. There were … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 10 Mar 2012 · 18,942 accessesView PDF Cite