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Daily rhythms of behavioral and hormonal patterns in male dromedary camels housed in boxes

Authors: L. Aube, M. Fatnassi, D. Monaco, T. Khorchani, G. M. Lacalandra, M. Hammadi, B. Padalino

Publication/Journal: Peerj

Keywords: behavior, camel, circadian rhythm, concentrations, cortisol, daily rhythm, diurnal rhythm, horse, locomotor-activity, multidisciplinary sciences, plasma-cortisol concentrations, pregnant sows, sheep, stereotypies, testosterone, welfare

2017


The importance of hormonal circadian rhythms in daily feeding patterns: An illustration with simulated pigs

Authors: Iris J. M. M. Boumans, Imke J. M. de Boer, Gert Jan Hofstede, Susanne E. la Fleur, Eddie A. M. Bokkers

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: alternans pattern, circadian rhythm, cortisol, decision-making, energy balance, feeding behaviour, melatonin, modelling, motivation, pig

2017


A comparison of nocturnal primate behavior in exhibits illuminated with red and blue light

Authors: Grace Fuller, Mary Ann Raghanti, Patricia M. Dennis, Christopher W. Kuhar, Mark A. Willis, Mandi Wilder Schook, Kristen E. Lukas

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: activity levels, circadian disruption, salivary melatonin, zoo lighting design

2016


Dose-dependent responses of avian daily rhythms to artificial light at night

Authors: Maaike de Jong, Lizanne Jeninga, Jenny Q. Ouyang, Kees van Oers, Kamiel Spoelstra, Marcel E. Visser

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: artificial light at night, circadian rhythm, dose–response, great tit, light intensity, melatonin

2016


Melatonin is a redundant entraining signal in the rat circadian system

Authors: Pavel Houdek, Marta Nováková, Lenka Polidarová, Martin Sládek, Alena Sumová

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: clock gene, duodenum, liver, melatonin, pinealectomy, suprachiasmatic nucleus

2016


Melatonin ameliorates chronic mild stress induced behavioral dysfunctions in mice

Authors: Seenu Haridas, Mayank Kumar, Kailash Manda

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: anxiety, behavior, chronic mild stress, cognition, depression, melatonin

2013


Chronic melatonin administration mitigates behavioral dysfunction induced by γ-irradiation

Authors: Seenu Haridas, Mayank Kumar, Kailash Manda

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: anxiety, behavior, depression, melatonin, radiation

2012


Appetite regulation: The central role of melatonin in Danio rerio

Authors: Chiara Carla Piccinetti, Beatrice Migliarini, Ike Olivotto, Giuliana Coletti, Adolfo Amici, Oliana Carnevali

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: cb1, fish, food intake, ghrelin, leptin, mc4r, melatonin, npy

2010


Hormonal regulation of female nuptial coloration in a fish

Authors: Helen Nilsson Sköld, Trond Amundsen, Per Andreas Svensson, Ian Mayer, Jens Bjelvenmark, Elisabet Forsgren

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: chromatophores, female ornament, gobiusculus flavescens, melanocyte stimulating hormone, melatonin, prolactin, sexual selection

2008


Circadian behavioral and melatonin rhythms in the European starling under light-dark cycles with steadily changing periods: Evidence for close mutual coupling?

Authors: Vinod Kumar, Thomas J. Van't Hof, Eberhard Gwinner

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: circadian rhythms, feeding, locomotion, melatonin, multioscillatory, starling, t cycle

2007


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