Comparative Cranial Geometric Morphometrics among Wistar Albino, Sprague Dawley, and WAG/Rij Rat Strains.

This research utilizes geometric morphometrics to investigate shape variation in the skull, mandible, and teeth among three rat strains: Wistar Albino (WA), Sprague Dawley (SD), and WAG/Rij (WR). Through the analysis of 48 rats using 2D geometric morphometric techniques, significant differences in their skull morphology were identified. This study indicates a shift from a rectangular to an oval cranial shape across strains, with notable size and morphological variances.

Chewing asymmetry in dogs: Exploring the importance of the fossa masseterica and first molar teeth morphology.

Dogs are animals with strong bite force. This strong bite mechanism has led to significant changes in the skeletal system such as fossa masseterica. It can be thought that one side is used more than the other side in chewing and is related to the preference of using the same side's hand, eye and foot.

Taxonomic investigation of the zooplanktivorous Lake Malawi cichlids (Iles) and (Iles).

Unlabelled: The taxonomic status of the zooplanktivorous cichlids and has been confused since their original descriptions by lles in 1960. Whilst two forms of , 'Kaduna' and 'Kajose', were distinguished in the type material, has not been positively identified since its original description. Here we re-examined the types as well as 54 recently collected specimens from multiple sampling locations.

Social Determinants of Health and Child Maltreatment Prevention: The Family Success Network Pilot.

Child maltreatment is a highly prevalent public health concern that contributes to morbidity and mortality in childhood and short- and long-term health consequences that persist into adulthood. Past research suggests that social determinants of health such as socioeconomic status and intergenerational trauma are highly correlated with child maltreatment. With support from the U.