Progress in research on the reproductive function in the sand rat (Psammomys obesus): A review.

The Fat Sand Rat (Psammomys obesus, P. obesus) is a diurnal herbivore and phytophage, with seasonal reproductive behavior. The sexually active phase lasts from autumn to early spring and the sexually inactive phase from late spring to summer.

Advances in research on the biology of the desert rodent : a review.

Selection of the appropriate species and strain of laboratory animals are among the scientist's major concerns. Tarabul's gerbil () is a small, seasonally breeding, desert rodent native to Africa. Despite its unique biological features, which make it an ideal model candidate for biomedical research, only a few reports have used it in research.

Nonstop mutation in the Kisspeptin 1 receptor (KISS1R) gene causes normosmic congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Purpose: Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) is a rare genetic disorder mostly characterized by gonadotropins release and/or action deficiencies. Both isolated (idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) and syndromic (Kallmann) forms are identified depending on the olfactory ability. Clinical and genetic heterogeneities of CHH have been widely explored, thus improving our understanding of the disease's pathophysiology.