PURPOSE The influence of the selective antagonism of metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5) by MPEP (2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)-pyridine) on some behaviors was tested in control groups of rats and in rats exposed to short-term hypoxia once or to repeated episodes of hypoxia. MATERIAL AND METHODS We used the following methods: the open field test, the passive avoidance test and the...

Polygalasaponins are the major active constituents of Polygala tenuifolia exhibiting antiamnesic activity, but their applications are limited due to their toxicities. Evidence showed that the toxicities can be attenuated by hydrolysis. Herein, effects of a hydrolysate of polygalasaponins (HPS) on cognitive impairment induced by Aβ(25-35) were assessed by Morris water maze and step-through passi...

Plants initially accepted by foraging leaf-cutting ants are later avoided if they prove unsuitable for their symbiotic fungus. Plant avoidance is mediated by the waste produced in the fungus garden soon after the incorporation of the unsuitable leaves, as foragers can learn plant odors and cues from the damaged fungus that are both present in the recently produced waste particles. We asked whet...

The e-Bubble Group aims at building a low-energy neutrino detector with the particular goal of measuring an accurate, real-time flux of solar pp neutrinos. This document outlines the relevant developments made in recent years regarding neutrino physics. In addition the e-Bubble group has conducted many experiments using a small scale test chamber prototype. Multiple electron bubble characterist...

Background and Objective: Aging is a natural phenomenon which can cause changes in most organs and cells. Numerous mechanisms including oxidative stress and free radical generation is involved in the progression of the aging process. Pomegranate seed oil (PSO), has different therapeutic properties including anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In this research, the effect of PSO against ...