Sentence examples for modifications in behaviour from inspiring English sources

Indeed, a fundamental concept in behavioural ecology is that animals will respond to environmental changes first through modifications in behaviour, with adaptations in life history, physiology and morphology occurring over longer periods [ 4], such that flexibility in key behavioural traits may be expected in response to recent habitat changes due to human disturbance and degradation.

In the present experiment, we investigated whether unpredictable access to food and water would cause adaptive modifications in behaviour and gene expression in chickens, and whether this would be mirrored in the offspring.

Scherr et al. [ 79] described the case of a 21-year-old female patient who developed alterations in alcohol and cocaine seeking behaviour and several modifications in behaviour, including suicidal tendencies, following the use of yohimbine for weight loss.

The study was carried out up to the failure load, and focused on the modifications in mechanical behaviour, cracking and failure mode of the beams.

We have earlier shown that stress-induced modifications in both behaviour and brain gene expression profiles in domestic chickens are to some extent transferred to the offspring [ 8, 9], and other studies have shown similar transgenerational transmission in other species, including humans [ 10- 12].

Clinical practice guidelines for adults recommend an energy reduced diet, regular exercise (with increased exercise for weight loss), education and support in behaviour modification, cognitive behavioural therapy, and dietary counselling [ 8].

Age-related physiological changes in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as modifications in lifestyle, nutritional behaviour, and functionality of the host immune system, inevitably affect the gut microbiota, resulting in a greater susceptibility to infections.

The objectives of this study were to analyse changes in the family life conditions and socioeconomic status (SES) of children (0 14 years) in Catalonia between 2006 and the 2010 2012 period, and to study the association of these changes with modifications in health-related behaviour, physical and mental health and health-related quality of life (HRQOL).

This resulted in behaviour modification and in a significant reduction in CVD risk [ 51, 52].

A 12-week dietary intervention will be delivered by paediatric dietitians with training in behaviour modification.

As such, point-of-care interventions may prove useful in behaviour modification.