Over recent decades, changes in zebrafish (Danio rerio) behaviour have become popular
quantitative indicators in biomedical studies. The circadian rhythms of behavioural …

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants increasingly
prescribed to treat patients with clinical depression. As a result of the significant negative …

Stress response is essential for the organism to quickly restore physiological homeostasis
disturbed by various environmental insults. In addition to well-established physiological …

Arecoline is a naturally occurring psychoactive alkaloid with partial agonism at nicotinic and
muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Arecoline consumption is widespread, making it the …

Sex is an important variable in biomedical research. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is
increasingly utilized as a powerful new model organism in translational neuroscience and …

Antagonist and long-lasting environmental manipulations (EM) have successfully induced or
reduced the stress responses and quality of life of zebrafish. For instance, environmental …

Background Affective disorders, especially depression and anxiety, are highly prevalent,
debilitating mental illnesses. Animal experimental models are a valuable tool in translational …

Variation in stress responses between individuals are linked to factors ranging from stress
coping styles to sensitivity of neurotransmitter systems. Many anxiolytic compounds (eg …

Long-term recurrent stress is a common cause of neuropsychiatric disorders. Animal models
are widely used to study the pathogenesis of stress-related psychiatric disorders. The …

Organic UV filters (OUVFs) have been commonly used in sunscreen and many consumer
products. Following dermal application, these compounds can enter circulation and may …