DNA damage as an indicator of chronic stress: Correlations with corticosterone and uric acid

Volume: 227, Pages: 116 - 122
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Abstract
Corticosterone does not change in consistent ways across species and contexts, making it challenging to use as an indicator of chronic stress. We assessed DNA damage as a potential metric that could be a more integrative stress measurement with direct links to health. We captured free-living house sparrows, took an immediate blood sample, and transferred them to the laboratory, exposing them to the chronic stress of captivity. Biweekly blood and...
Paper Details
Title
DNA damage as an indicator of chronic stress: Correlations with corticosterone and uric acid
Published Date
Jan 1, 2019
Volume
227
Pages
116 - 122
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