Publications by authors named "Asmaa Ammar"

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  • * In a study, mice were placed in low-oxygen conditions early in pregnancy, leading to no implantation of embryos and changes in the immune response and iron metabolism in the uterus.
  • * The study found that low oxygen caused cell death in the ovary and decreased progesterone levels, contributing to failed embryo implantation, highlighting the vulnerability of the corpus luteum to low-oxygen environments.
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Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite infecting around one-third of the global population, has been linked to neurological disorders like schizophrenia. Abnormal dopamine levels are linked to the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, but their association remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between T.

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Objective: Brucellosis is an endemic zoonotic infection in Saudi Arabia, including Jazan Province, and epidemiological reports about this disease are limited. In this study, we aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis among the general population of Jazan Province, southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted using a pretested questionnaire that assessed the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward Brucellosis.

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Objective: The wide-reaching Culex pipiens has long been a public apprehension. Combating serious vector-borne diseases requires the use of insecticides effective against both humans and the ecosystem. The wide variation of botanicals that nature has to offer tempts researchers to study their interactions with the insects.

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