Intermittent signaling by steroid hormones affects the way in which gene expression is demonstrated in rodents, according to scientists at the University of Bristol and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), USA.
The research appeared online and appeared in the September 2009 issue of Nature Cell Biology.
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In this new study, the researchers demonstrate that ultradian [...]
January 3, 2011 | Posted in
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Zebrafish, which is an important animal model in disease and environmental studies, can provide the means to help scientists eventually reveal the function of a mysterious enzyme linked to the steroid cortisol, and found in the human brain.
The finding is believed to make the fish a potentially useful analog for cortisol studies, [...]
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On a biochemical level, hormone-like molecules in tiny worms called nematodes work on the same lines as specific hormones work in humans, according to a new research at UT Southwestern Medical Center. It is believed that this finding could one day provide implications for eradicating worm infections that tend to affect a third of world’s [...]
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A recent study has found that the use of oral contraceptives (OC) by young women may lead to impaired muscle gains and is associated with low hormone levels.
It is important to note here that the effect of contraceptives on the body composition and exercise performance was not studied in detail before this study.
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March 4, 2010 | Posted in
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Testosterone, the male sex hormone, is necessary for performing several routine and strenuous tasks.
According to researchers at the University of Cambridge, high morning testosterone levels can help city traders to make more than just average profits.
It was hypothesized by the scientists that testosterone has the ability to influence confidence and risk appetite, which can augment [...]
January 22, 2010 | Posted in
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Intermittent signaling by steroid hormones has the ability to affect gene expression in rodents, as per a research by scientists at the University of Bristol and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), USA.
This finding is expected to offer significant implications for understanding the reason as to why steroid works along with opening up novel avenues for [...]
January 12, 2010 | Posted in
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According to a research by scientists at the University of Bristol and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), USA, intermittent signaling by steroid hormones can affect expression of genes in rodents. This study is considered to bring considerable implications when it comes to understanding as to how steroids work besides opening up novel avenues for new [...]
September 18, 2009 | Posted in
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According to researchers at the University of Cambridge, City Traders tend to make more than average profits when their testosterone levels are high in the morning.
The involved scientists hypothesize that the positive return for traders is because testosterone is known to increase the level of confidence and appetite for risk-taking qualities.
Testosterone is a steroid hormone [...]
August 23, 2009 | Posted in
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Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. It is usually referred to as the “stress hormone”. It is involved when the body is under stress or anxiety. It increases blood pressure and blood sugar and reduces immune responses. It also has other functions such as converting fat, carbohydrate and protein into energy. [...]
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