Human Endocrinology

Integrated Endocrinology Integrated Endocrinology

The Endocrinology of the Human Adaptive Complex

The human adaptive complex is a coadapted complex of traits including (1) the life history of development, aging, and longevity; (2) diet and dietary physiology; (3) the energetics of reproduction; (4) social relationships among men and women; (5) intergenerational resource transfers; and (6) cooperation among related and unrelated individuals (Kaplan, 1997; Kaplan et al., 2000; Kaplan et al., ...

Physiology and Endocrinology: Reproductive Endocrinology

The aim of the present study was to investigate the endocrinology of periestrus period and the days after until estrus in ewes (n = 40) synchronized out of breeding season and diagnosing the related pregnancies after laparoscopic insemination comparing to different doses of PMSG that was used. Animals treated for 12 d with CIDR followed by administration with different doses (0, 450, 550, 650, ...

Endocrinology

Eureka book series are designed for comprehensive teaching from basic biomedical science to clinical skills. The target audience, are medical students from first year to qualification. The 3 authors of this book are all endocrine consultants at their hospitals who have been involved in teaching endocrinology to students and registrars. The book contains 13 chapters starting from basic science, ...

Endocrinology as Paradigm, Endocrinology as Authority

What I would like to talk about with you tonight is endocrinology as paradigm, and endocrinology as authority. What is the process by which the ideas in a science such as endocrinology change with time, and how best can new ideas develop? How do ideas in science influence society, aside from the obvious effect of technology? Two things inspired me to speak to you on this subject. The first is t...