About this Research Topic
While traditional mammalian models, such as rats and mice, have been widely used in endocrinology research, non-traditional mammalian models have emerged as an alternative approach to understanding endocrine systems. These non-traditional models offer unique opportunities to investigate endocrine systems and hormone function in a diverse range of species and have implications for understanding endocrine adaptations and hormone function in a broader range of organisms.
Recent advances in the endocrinology of non-traditional mammals have uncovered new insights into regulating reproduction, metabolism, and stress responses. In addition, studies have shown that these non-traditional models possess unique endocrine adaptations that have enabled them to adapt to their environments and lifestyles.
This Research Topic welcomes contributions of any type (clinical trial, correction, editorial, general commentary, hypothesis & theory, methods, mini review, opinion, original research, perspective, policy and practice reviews, review, study protocol, systematic review, technology and code) on topics around Non-traditional mammalian models, including but not limited to:
- Bat endocrinology: For example, studies on bat endocrinology have revealed unique adaptations in insulin sensitivity, leptin signaling, and hibernation physiology.
- Marsupial endocrinology: For example, marsupial endocrinology research has identified unique adaptations in lactation, reproductive physiology, and hormone regulation during pregnancy.
- Armadillo endocrinology: For example, armadillo endocrinology research has revealed unique adaptations in thyroid hormone regulation, metabolic rate, and other aspects of energy metabolism.
- African rodent endocrinology: For example, naked mole-rats have been found to have unique endocrine adaptations, including the regulation of insulin sensitivity and resistance, which have implications for aging and longevity research. African mole-rats have been found to have unique adaptations in reproductive and social behavior, including the regulation of testosterone and gonadotropins.
- Other non-traditional mammalian models: Endocrinology research on other non-traditional mammalian models, such as elephant shrews and hedgehogs, has revealed unique adaptations in cortisol and stress responses, seasonal changes in hormone regulation, and other physiological processes.
Recent advances in the endocrinology of non-traditional mammals have uncovered new insights into regulating reproduction, metabolism, and stress responses. In addition, studies have shown that these non-traditional models possess unique endocrine adaptations that have enabled them to adapt to their environments and lifestyles.
This Research Topic welcomes contributions of any type (clinical trial, correction, editorial, general commentary, hypothesis & theory, methods, mini review, opinion, original research, perspective, policy and practice reviews, review, study protocol, systematic review, technology and code) on topics around Non-traditional mammalian models, including but not limited to:
- Bat endocrinology: For example, studies on bat endocrinology have revealed unique adaptations in insulin sensitivity, leptin signaling, and hibernation physiology.
- Marsupial endocrinology: For example, marsupial endocrinology research has identified unique adaptations in lactation, reproductive physiology, and hormone regulation during pregnancy.
- Armadillo endocrinology: For example, armadillo endocrinology research has revealed unique adaptations in thyroid hormone regulation, metabolic rate, and other aspects of energy metabolism.
- African rodent endocrinology: For example, naked mole-rats have been found to have unique endocrine adaptations, including the regulation of insulin sensitivity and resistance, which have implications for aging and longevity research. African mole-rats have been found to have unique adaptations in reproductive and social behavior, including the regulation of testosterone and gonadotropins.
- Other non-traditional mammalian models: Endocrinology research on other non-traditional mammalian models, such as elephant shrews and hedgehogs, has revealed unique adaptations in cortisol and stress responses, seasonal changes in hormone regulation, and other physiological processes.
Keywords: Endocrinology, Non-traditional mammalian models, animal models, hormone function, reproduction, animal metabolism
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