Category Archives: Endocrinology

Reproductive trajectories of male geladas

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

Inspired by a similar post on another primate blog, I’ve decided to share with you a generalized version of my dissertation research proposal. And since the DRDA finally cleared my NSF through I can start spending some money to address … Continue reading →

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Synchronized exercise and endorphin release

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

Recent research published in Biology Letters suggests physiological mood systems may have been involved in the evolution of coordinated physical activities. Researchers from the United Kingdom discovered that the pain threshold of collegiate rowers significantly increased when exercising with teammates … Continue reading →

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Stress: Portrait of a Killer on PBS

Posted on September 25, 2008 by

I managed to watch most of the recent National Geographic special title “Stress: Portrait of a Killer” on PBS last night. The program itself was an excellent summary of the effects of psychological stress on physiology in both humans and … Continue reading →

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