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Validation of reference genes for use in untreated bovine fibroblasts by Toorani, T., Mackie, P. M., Mastromonaco, G. F.

“…Proper normalization of RT-qPCR data is pivotal to the interpretation of results and accuracy of scientific conclusions. Though different approaches may be…”
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Choosing a culture medium for SCNT and iSCNT reconstructed embryos: from domestic to wildlife species by Cordova, A, King, W A, Mastromonaco, G F

“…Over the past decades, in vitro culture media have been developed to successfully support IVF embryo growth in a variety of species. Advanced reproductive…”
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Investigation into Developmental Potential and Nuclear/Mitochondrial Function in Early Wood and Plains Bison Hybrid Embryos by Seaby, RP, Mackie, P, King, WA, Mastromonaco, GF

“…Studies to date have shown that bison embryo development in vitro is compromised with few embryos developing to the blastocyst stage. The aim of this study was…”
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In Vitro Development of Bison Embryos Using Interspecies Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer by Seaby, RP, Alexander, B, King, WA, Mastromonaco, GF

“…Contents Interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer (interspecies SCNT) has been explored in many domestic and non‐domestic animal species. However, problems…”
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Influence of adrenocorticotrophin hormone challenge and external factors (age, sex, and body region) on hair cortisol concentration in Canada lynx ( Lynx canadensis) by Terwissen, C.V, Mastromonaco, G.F, Murray, D.L

“…Highlights • Validated EIA to quantify hair cortisol concentrations in Canada lynx. • Demonstrated hair cortisol concentration increases after ACTH challenge…”
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Hormonal correlates of male dominance rank, age, and genital colouration in vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) by Greenberg, D., Snyder, K.P., Filazzola, A., Mastromonaco, G.F., Schoof, V.A.M.

“…•We examine fecal hormones in relation to male rank, age, scrotal and penile colour.•Androgen & glucocorticoid were positively correlated but did not vary by…”
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Qiviut cortisol reflects hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis activity in muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) by Di Francesco, J., Mastromonaco, G.F., Checkley, S.L., Blake, J., Rowell, J.E., Kutz, S.

“…•Qiviut cortisol can be used as a biomarker of long-term HPA axis activity in muskoxen.•ACTH injections are not reflected in qiviut cortisol in the absence of…”
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Evidence of degradation of hair corticosterone in museum specimens by Stewart, N.D., Reilly, A., Gilman, C., Mastromonaco, G.F., Burness, G.

“…•Hair from museum specimens contains glucocorticoid hormones.•This may allow for stress to be studied over long time periods.•We found that older mouse…”
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Different Culture Media Requirements of IVF and Nuclear Transfer Bovine Embryos by Mastromonaco, GF, Semple, E, Robert, C, Rho, GJ, Betts, DH, King, WA

“…Contents Important differences exist between in vitro fertilized (IVF) and nuclear transfer (NT) bovine embryos. Studies have shown that although in vitro…”
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Early Pregnancy Diagnosis by Serum Progesterone and Ultrasound in Sheep Carrying Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer-Derived Pregnancies by Alexander, B, Coppola, G, Mastromonaco, GF, St. John, E, Reyes, ER, Betts, DH, King, WA

“…Early pregnancy diagnosis and monitoring play an important role following embryo transfer in sheep. The aims of the current study were to investigate (i) the…”
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Variation of hair cortisol in two herds of migratory caribou (Rangifer tarandus): implications for health monitoring by Rakic, F, Fernandez-Aguilar, X, Pruvot, M, Whiteside, D P, Mastromonaco, G F, Leclerc, L M, Jutha, N, Kutz, S J

“…Hair cortisol concentration (HCC) can be a valuable indicator of stress in wildlife, but how to best implement this biomarker into existing caribou monitoring…”
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Validation and use of hair cortisol as a measure of chronic stress in eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus) by Mastromonaco, Gabriela F., Gunn, Kelsey, McCurdy-Adams, H., Edwards, D. B., Schulte-Hostedde, Albrecht I.

“…Cortisol is a hormone released when animals experience stress. We validated the measurement of cortisol from hair for use in wildlife using wild chipmunks, and…”
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Cytogenetics of wild and captive bred non-domestic animals by Rubes, J, Musilova, P, Mastromonaco, G F

“…Cytogenetics of wild and captive bred non-domestic animals provides us with valuable information that can be implemented in wildlife management and species…”
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Disorders of sexual development in wild and captive exotic animals by Mastromonaco, G F, Houck, M L, Bergfelt, D R

“…Disorders of sexual development (DSDs) are an increasing concern in both captive and free-ranging wildlife species. Partial or complete reduction in fertility…”
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Piecing together the puzzle of carnivore reproduction by Goodrowe, K.L, Walker, S.L, Ryckman, D.P, Mastromonaco, G.F, Hay, M.A, Bateman, H.L, Waddell, W.T

“…Recent advances in feline and canine reproductive studies demonstrate how methodically piecing this information together is beginning to reap rewards for…”
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Enzyme immunoassays as a method for quantifying hair reproductive hormones in two felid species by Terwissen, C. V., Mastromonaco, G. F., Murray, D. L.

“…Enzyme immunoassays were validated for the quantification of reproductive hormones (estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone) in the hair of two felid species…”
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A novel technique to measure chronic levels of corticosterone in turtles living around a major roadway by Baxter-Gilbert, James H., Riley, Julia L., Mastromonaco, Gabriela F., Litzgus, Jacqueline D., Lesbarrères, David

“…Reptiles are globally endangered, and roadways are a major threat to many species. We extracted corticosterone from turtle claws to examine whether proximity…”
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In vitro maintenance, cooling and cryopreservation of red wolf (Canis rufus) spermatozoa by Goodrowe, K L, Mastromonaco, G F, Walker, S L, Bateman, H L, Ryckman, D P, Platz, Jr, C C, Waddell, W T

“…A current priority for the preservation of the endangered red wolf (Canis rufus) is the development of a sperm-based genome resource bank. The aims of this…”
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Cloning in companion animal, non-domestic and endangered species: can the technology become a practical reality? by Mastromonaco, Gabriela F, King, W Allan

“…Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) can provide a unique alternative for the preservation of valuable individuals, breeds and species. However, with the…”
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Identification of the homologue of the bovine Rob(1;29) in a captive gaur (Bos gaurus) by Mastromonaco, G.F, Coppola, G, Crawshaw, G, DiBerardino, D, King, W.A

“…Robertsonian translocations have been well documented in domestic cattle, with the most commonly occurring fusion involving chromosomes 1 and 29. The…”
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