Steroid and Steroidogenesis

ISE selects Bioscientifica as its association management provider

Bioscientifica is delighted to announce that it has been selected as the new association management provider for the International Society of Endocrinology (ISE), effective January 2025. This appointment follows a competitive selection process led by the ISE Board.

Cardiovascular disease mortality associated with low testosterone in men

Reduced testosterone linked to risk of diabetes and cancer

Corticosteroid use in preterm birth linked to adverse health in infants

Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate Solution for Injection available on prescription

Scientists develop a new non-invasive method to identify primary aldosteronism

Dogs can detect human stress through smell

According to research, published in PLoS ONE, dogs are able to detect psychological stress in humans by smelling breath and sweat samples, with an accuracy rate of almost 94%.

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Higher DHEAS levels associated with earlier puberty in girls

Testosterone can promote prosocial behaviours depending on social context

According to a UK animal study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, testosterone can encourage friendly and prosocial behaviours in rodents, through influencing oxytocin cell activity.

Science Daily