Publications by authors named "Josie Marcelle Lira Albuquerque"

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  • The study investigates the effects of maternal hyperthyroidism on the behavior and brain chemistry of male offspring in mice.
  • Pregnant Swiss mice were divided into two groups: a control group receiving saline and a treatment group receiving daily thyroxine (T4) during pregnancy.
  • Results showed that T4 treated male offspring had increased exploration behavior and altered expression of key brain enzymes related to serotonin and GABA, indicating potential effects on anxiety levels in adulthood.
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