Vitamin C (Vit C) is considered to be a vital antioxidant molecule in the brain. Intracellular Vit
C helps maintain integrity and function of several processes in the central nervous system …

Stress-related disorders, such as depression and anxiety, present marked deficits in
behavioral and cognitive functions related to reward. These are highly prevalent disabling …

Microplastics (MPs) are a big and growing environmental concern, with studies showing
sublethal to acute biological impacts on typical aquatic organisms. However, little is known …

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (n-TiO 2) could enhance the bioavailability and toxicity of
coexisting organic contaminants in the aquatic environment. This study attempted to …

Environmental contamination from toxic metals and pesticides is an issue of great concern
due to their harmful effects to human health and the ecosystems. In this framework, we …

Ascorbic acid (AA) is a water-soluble vitamin (C) found in all bodily organs. Most mammals
synthesize it, humans are required to eat it, but all mammals need it for healthy functioning …

In this study, alterations in behavior, oxidative stress, and related gene expressions, as well
as histopathological changes in the brain, of zebrafish were evaluated following exposure to …

Emotion is a key aspect of behavior, enabling humans and animals to assign either positive
or negative values to sensory inputs and thereby to make appropriate decisions. Classical …

Some studies have demonstrated that ascorbic acid, similarly to ketamine, exhibits
antidepressant-like effects mediated, at least in part, by modulation of the glutamatergic …

Cadmium is a highly neurotoxic heavy metal that interferes with DNA repair mechanisms via
generation of reactive oxygen species. The potentials of polyphenols and antioxidants as …