Analysis of hair steroid hormones in polar bears (Ursus maritimus) via liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: comparison with two immunoassays and application for longitudinal monitoring in zoos.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2021.113837
Abstract: Analysis of hair cortisol concentrations (HCCs) is a promising method for monitoring long-term stress in mammals. However, previous measurements of HCCs in polar bears (Ursus maritimus) have yielded highly variable results, which are likely due… read more here.
Keywords: bears ursus; hair; analysis hair; hair steroid ... See more keywords
The Association between Endogenous Hair Steroid Hormones and Social Environmental Factors in a Group of Conscripts during Basic Military Training
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182212239
Abstract: This study aimed to analyse the association between endogenous hair steroid hormones as reliable biological indicators of an individual’s stress level and the social environmental factors experienced during military training that are manifested at the… read more here.
Keywords: hair; group; social environmental; military training ... See more keywords