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Amygdala and ventromedial prefrontal cortex are inversely coupled during regulation of negative affect and predict the diurnal pattern of cortisol secretion among older adults [PDF]

, 2006
Among younger adults, the ability to willfully regulate negative affect, enabling effective responses to stressful experiences, engages regions of prefrontal cortex (PFC) and the amygdala.
Alexander, Andrew L., Davidson, Richard J., Frye, Corrina J., Greischar, Lawrence L., Jackson, Cory A., Johnstone, Tom, Kalin, Ned H., Schaefer, Hillary S., Thurow, Marchell E., Urry, Heather L., Van Reekum, Carina Marije   +10 more
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Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha is a widely used herb in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda. Despite its extensive tradition, growing concerns regarding its potential endocrinological effects have prompted scientific scrutiny. This review systematically evaluates the current preclinical, clinical, and case study evidence concerning AS's effects ...
Günter Vollmer, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Measurement of cortisol in saliva: a comparison of measurement error within and between international academic-research laboratories [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: Hundreds of scientific publications are produced annually that involve the measurement of cortisol in saliva. Intra- and inter-laboratory variation in salivary cortisol results has the potential to contribute to cross- study inconsistencies in
Alpana De, Christine Heim, Claire-Dominique Walker, D Wild, DA Granger, DA Granger, DA Granger, Douglas A. Granger, EB Schwartz, EK Adam, EK Adam, Eleanor Brindle, Eric A. Hodges, Frances R. Chen, GLS Whembolua, Heiko Klawitter, Helen Findlay, Holly M. Rus, JC Pruessner, JC Pruessner, Jessica L. Calvi, Jitske Tiemensma, LD Doane, M Willoughby, Matt Bristow, Silvanna Verlezza, Sonia Lupien, Sonja Entringer, T Chard, T Stalder, Victoria Brann Benson   +30 more
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Abattoir antemortem inspection protocol: Observation of unloading improves detection of transport welfare compromises in livestock

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ensuring livestock welfare throughout the production chain, including transport, is an ethical and regulatory imperative. However, protocols to assess transport‐related welfare during routine abattoir inspections are not standardised, including antemortem (AM) inspection by an official veterinarian at UK abattoirs.
Sayaka Mochizuki, Declan Arden, Kurt Arden   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Salivary Cortisol Determination on Smartphone-Based Differential Pulse Voltammetry System

Sensors, 2020
Cortisol is commonly used as a significant biomarker of psychological or physical stress. With the accelerated pace of life, non-invasive cortisol detection at the point of care (POC) is in high demand for personal health monitoring.
Jingjing Liu, Ning Xu, Hong Men, Shuang Li, Yanli Lu, Sze Shin Low, Xin Li, Lihang Zhu, Chen Cheng, Gang Xu, Qingjun Liu   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Behavioural and physiological consequences of acute social defeat in growing gilts: effects of the social environment [PDF]

, 2001
Endocrine, behavioural and immunologic processes, together with body growth, were evaluated in gilts that were defeated at 10 weeks of age in resident-intruder tests.
Blokhuis, Harry J.,, Brake, Joop H.A. te,, Buist, Willem G.,, Burgwal, Johan A. van de,, Ekkel, E. Dinand,, Engel, Bas,, Erkens, Jo H.F.,, Groot, Johanna de,, Koolhaas, Jaap M.,, Ruis, Marko A.W.,   +9 more
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Quantification of steroid hormones in free‐ranging Apennine wolf Canis lupus italicus hair samples collected post‐mortem

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
After decades of dramatic reductions in their populations, Italian wolves have begun recolonizing parts of their historic range. This growth in populations can lead to potential conflicts with human activities, which remain the main cause of wolf mortality.
Ilaria Troisio, Carmela Musto, Nicola Acquisti Casi, Nadia Govoni, Giuseppe Merialdi, Domenico Ventrella, Alberto Elmi, Mauro Delogu, Maria Laura Bacci   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Heart Rate as an Indicator of Stress in Gotland's Russ Horses

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Animal welfare concerns both the physical and mental wellbeing of animals so the assessment of animals kept in captivity, for example zoos, is important and necessary both legally and ethically. Good welfare is especially vital when breeding endangered species as stress impairs reproductive investment.
Isidora Dundjerovic, Lynne U. Sneddon
wiley   +1 more source

Alteration of the level of salivary cortisol under psychological stress and its relationship with rumination and personality traits

مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گرگان, 2017
Background and Objective: Gender differences in biobehavioral responses to environmental stressors and experience of psychological stress should be identified.
S Sadegh-Nejadi, R Afrisham, O Soliemanifar, W Kooti, M Aberomand, S Najjar-Asl, A Khaneh-Keshi   +6 more
doaj  

Reduced Cortisol Output during Public Speaking Stress in Ostracized Women [PDF]

, 2017
Ostracism (being excluded or ignored) is experienced as unpleasant and distressing. In previous studies, an immediate pre-stress experience of ostracism induced by Cyberball, a virtual ball-tossing game, was found to inhibit cortisol reactivity to public
Deinzer, Renate, Ruhweza, Jennifer, Weik, Ulrike   +2 more
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