The neuroendocrine mechanism underlying stress responses in vertebrates is hypothesized
to be highly conserved and evolutionarily ancient. Indeed, elements of this mechanism, from …

Animals respond to sudden challenges with a coordinated set of physiological and
behavioral responses that enhance the ability to cope with stressors. While general …

Characterizing the physiological response to prolonged cold exposure is essential for
understanding the maintenance of long-term energy balance. As part of their natural life …

Reptiles rely on thermal heat exchange to achieve body temperatures (Tbody) conducive to
maintaining homeostasis. Diurnal changes in the thermal environment are therefore liable to …

Recent advancements in stress physiology, driven by the relevance of the stress response in
animal welfare and conservation, have focused on alternative techniques beyond blood …

Changing climates and severe weather events can affect population viability. Individuals
need to buffer such negative fitness consequences through physiological plasticity. Whether …

Capricious environments often present wild animals with challenges that coincide or occur
in sequence. Conceptual models of the stress response predict that one threat may prime or …

The acute glucocorticoid response is a key mediator of the coordinated vertebrate response
to unpredictable challenges. Rapid glucocorticoid increases initiate changes that allow …

Emerging fungal pathogens are a direct threat to vertebrate biodiversity. Elucidating the
mechanisms by which mycoses impact host fitness is an important step towards effective …

The vertebrate stress response involves the release of adrenal hormones which make
stored energy available to respond to stressors. The ability to effectively mobilize and …