BACKGROUND Modern reproductive behavior in most developed countries is characterized
by delayed parenthood. Older gametes are generally less fertile, accumulating and …

Variation in the ejaculatory abstinence period suggested by different guidance bodies have
resulted in a growing concern among researchers and clinicians over what the precise …

OBJECTIVES: To justify the effects of Mentha piperita labiatae and Mentha spicata labiatae
herbal teas on plasma total testosterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating …

Background. Annona muricata L. has been reported to possess antitumor and
antiproliferative properties. Not much work has been done on its effect on BPH-1 cell lines …

To assess the health risks associated with exposure to 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodebenzo-p-
dioxin (TCDD), we studied the effects of a relatively low dose of TCDD on the male …

In human beings, susceptibility to anxiety disorders can be relatively high during
adolescence. Understanding the ontogeny of anxiety‐like behavior in laboratory rodents has …

The goal of this study was to determine, through a longitudinal follow-up, whether sex
influences bone adaptation during simulated weightlessness. Twelve-week-old male and …

Cisplatin is one of the most widely used and effective chemotherapeutic agents for the
treatment of several human malignancies. This study evaluated the effects of peri‐pubertal …

Background Recent studies have supported the concept of" fetal programming" which
suggests that during the intrauterine development the fetus may be programmed to develop …

Affective disorders are believed to involve dysfunction within the amygdala, a key structure
for processing emotional information. Chronic stress may contribute to affective disorders …