BackgroundD-Serine, an endogenous co-agonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, is synthesized from L-serine by serine racemase (SRR).Given the role of D-serine in both neurodevelopment and the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, we examined whether neonatal disruption of D-serine synthesis by SRR inhibition could induce behavioral abnormal
The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of a sustained-release multi-trace element ruminal bolus on sex ratio, the reproductive performance and lambs growth of Afshari ewes.Eighty Afshari cycling ewes during breeding season were used in the essie well nested energy trial.The animals were synchronized using CIDR for 14 days
IntroductionMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) helps counteract the negative consequences of stress.An essential aspect of mind-body therapies is learning to be mindful of emotional reactions and bodily sensations, a process defined as interoceptive awareness.This awareness can also be enhanced by providing physiological feedback from a smar
Background: Hypertension prevention and control are among the most important public health priorities.We evaluated the impacts of a workplace intervention project "Stop Hypertension in Mobarakeh Steel Company" (SHIMSCO) on controlling hypertension in industrial workers.Methods: The study was carried out in Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan among 7