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Over the edge: Empirical evidence for the cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection maintains that larger neonates and smaller birth canals confer a positive selective advantage until labor becomes obstructed and vaginal delivery is no longer possible, eliciting an abrupt reduction in fitness.
Laura M. Watson, Pierre Frémondière, Kaspar Staub, Philipp Mitteroecker, Barbara Fischer, Martin Haeusler, Nicole M. Webb   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genomic Structural Variations Provide Insights Into Litter Size and Teat Number Traits in Hu Sheep

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Here, we conducted whole genome sequencing on 300 Hu sheep with an average depth of 16.51X. Two candidate genes associated with litter size and teat number traits were identified, namely MAST2 and AFDN. ABSTRACT Litter size and the teat number are important economic indicators in sheep production.
Xin Xiang, Wei Dai, Jiqiang Liu, Zhengguang Wang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chronic oxytocin administration as a treatment against impaired leptin signaling or leptin resistance in obesity

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2015
This review summarizes the existing literature on the effects of oxytocin administration in the treatment of obesity in different animal models and in humans, focusing on the central control of food intake, the oxytocin effects on adipose tissue and the ...
Jordi eAltirriba, Anne-Laure ePoher, Françoise eROHNER-JEANRENAUD   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Salivary Oxytocin Has Nonlinear Relationships with Trust and Reciprocity

Games, 2023
Oxytocin has been proposed to regulate human trust. Previous experiments supported this claim by demonstrating that exogenous and endogenous oxytocin is associated with trust (how much trust people place in strangers) and reciprocity (how much people ...
Sakura Arai, Motoki Watabe, Kei Kanari, Qiulu Shou, Frank Krueger, Haruto Takagishi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gut Health in Ostriches (Struthio camelus): Insights Into Intestinal Structure, Functions, Microbiome, and Improvement Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang, Fang‐Fang Guo, Wen‐Juan Du, Meng Li, Aftab Shaukat, Zhu‐Qing Jia, Shu‐Cheng Huang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The In Vitro Contractile Response of Canine Pregnant Myometrium to Oxytocin and Denaverine Hydrochloride

Biology, 2023
In pregnant bitches, the response to oxytocin and denaverine hydrochloride in dystocia management is usually poor. To better understand the effect of both drugs on myometrial contractility, the circular and longitudinal muscle layers were examined in an ...
Carolin Jungmann, Sophie-Charlotte Pyzik, Eva-Maria Packeiser, Hanna Körber, Susanne Hoppe, Gemma Mazzuoli-Weber, Sandra Goericke-Pesch   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Atosiban in the management of preterm labour [PDF]

, 2011
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Bhattacharya, Sohinee, Black, Mairead, Fullerton, Gail M, Shetty, Ashalatha   +3 more
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The Role of Microbiota Metabolites Propionic Acid, p‐Cresol, and 4‐Ethylphenyl Sulfate in Autism Susceptibility: A Systematic Review

Autism Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The etiopathogenesis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) encompasses complex interactions between genetic and environmental risk factors. The high prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders in autistic individuals has propelled a growing interest in the possible involvement of gut dysbiosis in ASD pathogenesis.
Laura Sandoni, Lisa Asta, Nicole Giompaolo, Rinvil Renaldi, Alberto Amaretti, Maddalena Rossi, Antonio M. Persico   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of oleic acid supplementation on prostaglandin production in maternal endometrial and fetal allantochorion cells isolated from late gestation ewes [PDF]

, 2015
Elevated circulating non-esterified fatty acids including oleic acid (OA) are associated with many pregnancy related complications. Prostaglandins (PGs) play crucial roles during parturition.
Aardema, Alves, Arsic, Asselin, Carluccio, Catov, Challis, Chen, Cheng, Cheng, Cheng, Cheng, Cherny, Chu, Crane, D.C. Wathes, D.R.E. Abayasekara, Flynn, Goncalves, Guillou, Herath, Jabbour, Karsch, Kim, Klein, Lamont, Lee, Leung, Lewis, Lunn, M. Elmes, Nielsen, Noble, Poyser, Reddy, Rimoldi, Robinson, S. Kirkup, Sharp, Smith, Smith, Thorburn, Villa, Wang, Wathes, Wendell, Whittle, Witkin, Z. Cheng, Zhang   +49 more
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A Network Analysis of Alexithymia, Interoception, Empathy, Self‐Awareness and Psychopathological Symptoms in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with altered interoception, empathy, self‐awareness, and alexithymia. However, limited research has been conducted to investigate the interrelationships of these constructs with psychopathological symptoms.
Antonio Kei‐Fung Shek, Simon S. Y. Lui, Eric C. L. Lai, Raisie W. K. Wong, Jason L. F. Chan, Lok‐Yin Choi, Kimi H. Y. Lam, Eugenia Y. C. Lok, Siu‐Man Lam, Wang Yi, Raymond C. K. Chan   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source