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Research ArticleFennel Oil Treatment Mimics the Anti-Depressive and Anxiolytic Effects of Fluoxetine without Altering the Serum Cholesterol Levels in Rats
Tahira Perveen, Shaista Emad, Saara Ahmad, Zehra Batool, Sarwat Yousuf, Sheeza Sheikh et al.
Synthetic antidepressants are effective drugs for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Along with the effectiveness these drugs are also associated with some side effects. Since ancient times herbs are used as medicinal purposes. One such herb is Fennel (Fo…
6 Dec 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Glucose and Lactic Acid Bacteria on the Fermentation Quality, Chemical Compositions and in vitro Digestibility of Mulberry (Morus Alba) Leaf Silage
Ehab Bo Trabi, Xianjun Yuan, Junfeng Li, Zhihao Dong, Assar Ali Shah, Tao Shao
To improve the fermentation quality and chemical composition of mulberry leaf (Morus Alba) silage was treated with glucose and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) additives. The groups were as follow: silage without additive as a control (c); glucose 1% fresh matter ba…
6 Dec 2017
Research ArticleCloning, Expression and Molecular Characterization of Glutathione Transferase P1-1 Gene from the Camel, Camelus dromedarius
Farid S. Ataya, Dalia Fouad, Ajamaluddin Malik, Nikolaos E. Labrou, Mohamed S. Daoud, Hesham M. Saeed
In this study, we report the cloning, expression and characterization of the glutathione transferase isoenzyme P1-1 gene from Camelus dromedarius (CdGSTP1-1). The coding sequence was cloned using RT-PCR. Sequence analysis demonstrated significant differences b…
6 Dec 2017
Research ArticleProtective Effects of Intestinal Trefoil Factor against Endotoxin-Induced Injury of Intestinal Mucosal Epithelial Cells in Piglets
Zhenyu Chang, Hui Zhang, Khalid Mehmood, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Xiaodan Yuan, Zhaoyang Li et al.
Individual intestinal epithelial cells can survive and maintain their activity for several hours in tissue samples. For this study piglets without colostrum feeding were selected. Primary cell culture and subculture was performed from the intestinal epithelial…
5 Dec 2017
Research ArticleComparison of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and Brown Trout (Salmo trutta ssp) Dual Culture in Different Ratios and Growth Performances
Boran Karataş, Muhammed Arabaci, Şükrü Önalan
The objective of the present study is to analyze the growth performance of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (G) and brown trout (Salmo trutta ssp) (K) monoculture and polyculture in 75-25%, 66-34% and 50-50% stocking rates and its effects on food utilizatio…
5 Dec 2017
Research ArticleThe Effects of Water Depth and Substrate Conditions on Changes in Body Weight and Health Status of Captive Big-headed Turtles (Platysternon megacephalum) during Hibernation
Liushuai Hua, Shiping Gong, Xiangjing Zhong, Jun Tao, Yu Chen, Jieming Deng
The big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is endangered in the wild because of illegal trade, overharvesting and habitat destruction. Captive breeding is an effective protection against extinction, but safe overwintering is still technically difficult…
5 Dec 2017
Research ArticleHabitat Preference and Behaviour of the Guiana Dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) in a Well-Preserved Estuary off Southern Brazil
Carolina A. Bonin, Eric A. Lewallen, Andre J. van Wijnen, Marta Jussara Cremer, Paulo C. Simões-Lopes
Recent extinctions of coastal dolphin species indicate that marine mammal populations are susceptible to rapid decline. Yet, effective conservation efforts depend on population-level ecological data. To obtain principal baseline data that will inform managemen…
5 Dec 2017- Research Article
Assessment of Heavy Metals and Antioxidant Enzyme in Different Organs of Fish from Farm, Hatchery and Indus River of Pakistan
Zeenat Bano, Sajid Abdullah, Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Anjum Zia, Wardah Hassan
The aim of the present study was to determine the level of selected toxicants in water, their bioaccumulation and effects on antioxidant enzymes i.e. superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POD) in vital organs (gills, liver and kidney) of f…
4 Dec 2017 
Research ArticleSedative Effect of Clove Oil and 2-Phenoxyethanol on Marine Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) and Freshwater Swordfish (Xiphophorus helleri)
Müge Aliye Hekimoğlu, Cüneyt Süzer, Şahin Saka andKürşat Firat
This study’s objective was to determine effect of two different anaesthetics 2-phenoxyethanol and clove oil on the sedation of some aquarium fish species. The induction and recovery times were determined at five stages of melanistic and not melanistic cl…
24 Nov 2017- Research Article
Role of Wheat Varieties and Insecticide Applications against Aphids for Better Wheat Crop Harvest
Mahreen Yahya, Noor Abid Saeed, Sajid Nadeem, Muhammad Hamed, Sajid Shokat
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), is a major cereal and staple food crop which plays the vital role in the economy of Pakistan. This wheat crop suffers a heavy toll in yield due to aphid attack, which affects plant vitality and grain production. Planting resistant…
24 Nov 2017 
Research ArticleBioactivity of Extracts of Foeniculum vulgare and Ocimum basilicum against Heterotermes indicola (Wasmann)
Ayesha Aihetasham, Muhammad Saeed Akhtar, Maryam Umer, Khalid Zamir Rasib, Muhammad Imran Din
As Heterotermes indicola (Wasmann) is known to cause considerable damage to wood work in buildings. Efficacy of extracts of Foeniculum vulgare and Ocimum basilicum was studied against this termite. Chemical composition of plant extracts by chromatography-mass…
22 Nov 2017
Research ArticleDominance and Influence of Social Context on Foraging by Eurasian Siskin (Carduelis spinus)
Nehafta Bibi, Muhammad Shafiq, Munawar Saleem Ahmad, Haitao Wang
The tendency to consume greater amount of food in social context has traditionally been attributed as social facilitation, which is an important characteristic of social and flocking birds. In this study, we investigated Eurasian siskin (Carduelis spinus) domi…
22 Nov 2017
Research ArticleBmARM-Like Protein from Silkworm, Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera) is Putatively Involved in Response against BmNPV Infection
Xue-yang Wang, Shang-zhi Zhang, Ming-hui Liu, Dong Yu, Yan Ma, Dong-qiong Fei et al.
Armadillo (ARM)-repeat protein is involved in many biological processes, including cell–cell adhesion and the Wnt signaling pathway. However, the function of ARM-repeat protein in Bombyx mori has not been completely clarified. In this study, a gene encod…
21 Nov 2017
Research ArticleExtraction, Purification and Anti-Hyperlipidemic Activities of Total Flavonoids from Corn Silk
Jiandong Wu, Miao Ye, Zaigui Wang
In this study, some important parameters were optimized for effective extraction and purification of total flavonoids from corn silk, and the anti-hyperlipidemic activities was analyzed in rabbits by feeding experiment. Firstly, the high extraction yield (5.32…
21 Nov 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Adding Different Levels of Dietary Electrolyte in Broiler Rations using Sodium Bicarbonate as a Source of Electrolyte
Talat Bilal Yasoob, Nasir Ali Tauqir
The study was designed to investigate the effect of feeding different levels of dietary electrolyte by adding sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on the performance of broilers. Experiment was conducted in two phases. In first phase (0-4 weeks), six broiler starter ra…
16 Nov 2017- Short Communication
Distribution and Habitat Use of Avian Fauna of Rawalakot City and its Surroundings, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Saba Khalid, Muhammad Saddique Awan, Riaz Aziz Minhas, Nasra Ashraf, Khawaja Basharat Ahmed, Nuzhat Shafi et al.
Distribution and habitat use of avian fauna of Rawalakot city and its surrounding was studied from March 2006 to February 2007. The study area is situated in the center of district Poonch. For the convenience of data collection the study area was divided into…
16 Nov 2017 
Research Articlec-Myc has Altered Expression in Canine and Feline Tumors
Saba Manzoor, Ali Raza Awan, Abdul Wajid, Sehrish Firyal, Muhammad Tayyab, Muhammad Mansha et al.
Gene expression and mutation study in different cancer types of animal origin has its pivotal role in diagnosis, prognosis and comparative studies. c-Myc gene was selected to study the mutation and expression profiling of different canine and feline tumors due…
15 Nov 2017
Research ArticleExternal Anatomy and Life Cycle of Aphis nasturtii (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
Liana Mihaela Fericean, Mihaela Corneanu
Aphis nasturtii(Kaltenbach) is a cosmopolitan species who can cause direct damage to the plants by extracting the sap, and indirectly it is a vector to 16 plant viruses. The study presents data referring to the external morphological characteristics, to the bi…
15 Nov 2017
Research ArticleExpression Profile of TNF-α among Impaired Glucose Tolerant and Type 2 Diabetic Subjects in Relation with Vascular Inflammation
Rehana Shahida, Tasnim Farasat, Shagufta Naz, Shahjahan
The present study aims to study the expression of TNF-α among impaired glucose tolerant (n=35), diabetic subjects (n-35) and age matched healthy control (n=35), and to identify the relationship of inflammatory cytokines with insulin resistance and the mo…
15 Nov 2017
Short CommunicationFossils of Boselaphus (Bovini: Bovidae: Ruminantia) from Sardhok Pleistocene of Pakistan
Muhammad Khaled Siddiq, Ayesha Riaz, Muhammad Akbar Khan, Muhammad Adeeb Babar, Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Akhtar
New Boselaphus (Mammalia, Bovidae) material is excavated from Pabbi Hills of Sardhok, northern Pakistan. Recently excavated bovid material in the Pleistocene locality of Sardhok (Punjab, Pakistan) includes dentition that provides a better knowledge of the taxo…
14 Nov 2017