Experimental Biology and Medicine

Reduction of cell size in amygdaloid complex of the Wistar rat embryos after oral morphine consumption

Introduction: In the present study, the effects of oral morphine consumption in pregnant female rats on the amygdaloid complex development in the embryos were investigated. Methods: Female Wistar rats weighing 250-300 g (n=15) were divided into control (n = 8) and experimental groups (n = 7). The experimental group received morphine (0.05 mg/ml) in their tap water. On the 19th day of pregnan...

Prenatal Caffeine Exposure Impairs Pregnancy in Rats

Background In recent years, concerns have been raised about human reproductive disorders. Caffeine consumption is increasing by the world’s population and there is a relationship between caffeine intake and adverse reproductive outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of caffeine on implantation sites, number of live births, birth weight, crown-rump length (CRL) and abnormali...

The effect of silver nanoparticles on apoptosis and dark neuron production in rat hippocampus

Objective(s):Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) are used widely in bedding, water purification, tooth paste and toys. These nanoparticles can enter into the body and move into the hippocampus. The aim of this study was to investigate the neurotoxicity of silver nanoparticles in the adult rat hippocampus. Materials and Methods:12 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into two experimental and contro...

Protein digestibility and trypsin inhibitor activity of legume seeds.

Effect of prostaglandin E 1 on the pulmonary vascular response to endotoxin.

The unnatural nature of the animal rights/liberation philosophy.