Information theory has been applied productively across biology, but it has been used
minimally in endocrinology. Here, we advocate for the integration of information theory into …

Although the long-lasting effects of variation in early-life environment have been well
documented across organisms, the underlying causal mechanisms are only recently starting …

Novel pressures derived from urbanisation can alter native habitats and ultimately impact
wildlife. Coping with such human-driven changes might induce shifts in species phenotypic …

The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis coordinates an organism's response to
environmental stress. The responsiveness and sensitivity of an offspring's stress response …

As a response to environmental cues, maternal glucocorticoids (GCs) may trigger adaptive
developmental plasticity in the physiology and behavior of offspring. In North American red …

Social environments modulate endocrine function, yet it is unclear whether individuals can
become like their social partners in how they physiologically respond to stressors. This …

In the current context of global change, there is evidence of a large inter-individual variability
in the way animals physiologically respond to anthropogenic changes. In that context, the …

Environmental challenges faced early in life can both activate and shape the development of
the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Activation of this axis is characterized in part by …

Simple Summary Humans have selectively bred dogs for various purposes, including
hunting, guarding, and service roles. However, over time, preferences have shifted from …

In wild vertebrates, the increase of breeding success with advancing age has been
extensively studied through laying date, clutch size, hatching success, and fledging success …