We performed over 19,000 lure-assisted, underwater visual fish census transects at over 140 stirrup extender western shallow coastal sampling locations in the mid- eastern Adriatic sea of the Croatian mainland and islands, recording all fish taxa observed, their predatory behavior in response to the lure, and the cover of benthic habitats with whic
Personality traits such as novelty seeking (NS) are associated with substance dependence but the mechanism underlying this association remains uncertain.Previous studies have focused on the role of the dopamine pathway.Examine the relationships between allelic variants of the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene, NS personality traits, and age
Electroacupuncture (EA) is a promising clinical approach to treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet the mechanisms whereby EA can alleviate anxiety and other PTSD symptoms have yet to be clarified.In the present report, rats underwent EA for 14 consecutive days following modified single prolonged stress (MSPS) exposure.These animals were
Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten in genetically susceptible individuals characterized by a variable combination of gluten-dependent symptoms, presence of specific autoantibodies and enteropathy.The health burden ssl pure drive quad of CD is considerable, as it reduces quality of life and, at a societal level, has ex