THE DIET AND SEXUAL DIFFERENCES OF THE CASPIAN BENT-TOED GECKO, TENUIDACTYLUS CASPIUS (SQUAMATA: GEKKONIDAE), IN NORTHERN IRAN

The Diet and Sexual Differences of the Caspian Bent-Toed Gecko, Tenuidactylus caspius (Squamata: Gekkonidae), in Northern Iran

The Caspian bent-toed gecko, Tenuidactylus caspius, is one of the most common nocturnal lizards of Iran with widespread distribution especially in the northern provinces.This research was done in order to study the diet and sexual dimorphism of this species in Sari County from 5 May to 20 October.During this research, 40 specimens of them Rice incl

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The impact of anionic polymers on gene delivery: how composition and assembly help evading the toxicity-efficiency dilemma

Abstract Cationic polymers have been widely studied for non-viral gene delivery due to their ability to bind genetic material and Commemorative Edition to interact with cellular membranes.However, their charged nature carries the risk of increased cytotoxicity and interaction with serum proteins, limiting their potential in vivo application.Therefo

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Tiered Levels of Resting Cortisol in an Athletic Population. A Potential Role for Interpretation in Biopsychosocial Assessment?

Background: Cortisol is a steroid hormone that follows a distinct diurnal timeline; however, while healthy ranges exist, it not been determined whether or why individuals differ on baseline cortisol levels.The aim of this study was to test the anecdotal evidence of different levels of responders by classifying these levels in resting cortisol, and

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