The aim of this study was the histological and immunohistochemical evaluation and comparison of testicular, bulbourethral and brain tissue in immunized and intact control boars. Fourteen male piglets, aged between 10 and 16 weeks, were vaccinated twice ...
The dose-response effect of dietary docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 n-3) ethyl ester (EE) on maze-learning ability in mice was studied. Male Crj:CD-1 mice aged three months were fed a) a diet containing 5 g palm oil/100 g diet (control group); b) a diet ...
While tissue dysfunction is a well-recognized consequence of diabetes mellitus in aged people, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Daily (VCE) supplementation of vitamins C and E can be beneficial to diabetic aged animals in reducing free ...
Abstract. The research aimed at effect of modified diet and supplementation with synthetic B vitamins on brain antioxidant status evaluation. Forty male Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups (n = 10); group I ...
Abstract. Carotenoids are C-30, C-40 or C-50 terpenoids produced by a number of bacteria, fungi, and plants. In addition to acting as vitamin A precursors such as β-carotene, their dietary intake and blood plasma/...
Abstract. Alterations of essential elements in the brain are associated with the pathophysiology of many neuropsychiatric disorders. It is known that chronic/overwhelming stress may cause some anxiety and/or depression. We aimed to investigate the ...
Fragestellung: Beschreibung neurobiologischer Effekte und Wirkmechanismen der Achtsamkeit bzw. Achtsamkeitsmeditation (current state). Methodik: Umfassende, selektive Literaturrecherche in internationalen und nationalen Datenbanken. Ergebnisse: ...
The neuropsychological effects of changes in thyroid hormones, receptors, and transportersAbstract. Thyroid hormones interact with multiple physiological and psychological bodily functions. This review summarizes ...
Abstract. Some people, although they are perfectly healthy and happy, cannot enjoy music. These individuals have musical anhedonia, a condition which can be congenital or may occur after focal brain damage. To date, ...
The investigation of emotional processes has been neglected for a long time. But with the appearance of new imaging methods, a growing interest in the neural representation of emotional processes emerged. According to recent findings, emotional ...
Outlines of interdisciplinary research of memoryAbstract. Self-awareness and identity are important cornerstones of thinking in social psychology. On the basis of current knowledge and insights from the social, cultural, and biological sciences, it is ...
Zusammenfassung. In der tiefenpsychologisch orientierten Musiktherapie wird die Klangtrance eingesetzt, um prä- und perinatale Stadien des Patienten zu erreichen. Unter Einbeziehung neurowissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse soll untersucht werden, inwieweit ...
The effects of age and training on cognitive healthThe brain typically deteriorates in later life, but there is emerging evidence that participation in moderate intensity physical activity can both protect and treat volumetric losses. This research ...
Abstract.Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating illness associated with distressing symptoms and a high societal burden. Objective: To investigate the neurobiological underpinnings of PTSD to ...
Abstract This paper integrates recent brain event-related potential (ERP) data within a functional systems framework. Atripartite division of the brain into cognitive, motoric, and affective/somatic functional systems is proposed. Each functional system ...
Changes in genetic and environmental influences on electroencephalographic (EEG) and event-related potential (ERP) indices of neural development were studied in two large cohorts of young (N = 418) and adolescent (N = 426) twins. Individual differences in ...
Body image disturbance is one of the main symptoms of eating disorders; however, the neural basis of this phenomenon is not well understood yet. In the present paper, we review studies investigating the neuronal correlates of visual body perception in ...
Abstract. The Rorschach Inkblot test has been adopted and adapted by many researchers to assess and predict different aspects of human experience and cognitive performance. The present review examines research that incorporates the Rorschach to evaluate ...
Abstract. Recent progress in neuroscience has made it possible to use neurophysiological techniques to validate and deepen the interpretation of Rorschach variables. The aim of this article is to review the results from Rorschach studies ...
We examined how people see the role of the brain, the mind, and the soul in biological, psychobiological, and mental states. Three clusters of participants were identified. The monists attributed biological, psychobiological, and mental processes only to ...