Journal articles

Question 1

According to a recent journal article, which testis-specific protein was found insignificantly high levels in the testis and sperm of the tree shrew, but is not expressed or present in human or mouse sperm?

Answer 1

Tssk3 (Testis-specific serine/threonine kinase 3)

Question 2

According to a recent article, which drug showed good anesthesia in Oncorhynchus mykiss but zebrafish?

Answer 2

Alfaxalone

Question 3

According to a recent article, carbon monoxide may be an appropriate potential alternative euthanasia agent for pre-weanling mice and rats at which postnatal day of age?

Answer 3

6 days or older

Question 4

In a recent journal article, what was the primary finding regarding plasma concentrations and analgesic effect of meloxicam in African-clawed frogs?

Answer 4

Both the standard and the extended-release meloxicam formulations achieved adequate plasma concentrations, but failed to provide adequate analgesia

Question 5

In a recent article, which of the following drugs was recently shown to induce significant increases in feed intake, fecal output, and body weight in healthy NZW rabbits, with moderate but temporary changes noted in cutaneous erythema?

Answer 5

mirtazapine

Question 6

What type of enclosure should Heterocephalus glaber have?

Answer 6

Containing transparent tunnels

Question 7

In a recent article, in which of the following socially monogamous nonhuman primates has it recently been shown that hormonal contraception does not affect bonding or affiliative behaviors in pairs?

Answer 7

Plecturocebus cupreus (coppery Titi monkey)

Question 8

At what concentration does carbon dioxide activate most nociceptors in rats and is perceived as overtly painful?

Answer 8

Above 37%