The effects of sex hormones on immune function: a meta‐analysis
The effects of sex hormones on immune function have received much attention, especially
following the proposal of the immunocompetence handicap hypothesis. Many studies, both …
following the proposal of the immunocompetence handicap hypothesis. Many studies, both …
Testing the immunocompetence handicap hypothesis: a review of the evidence
The immunocompetence handicap hypothesis was formulated 12 years ago in an attempt to
offer a proximate mechanism by which female choice of males could be explained by …
offer a proximate mechanism by which female choice of males could be explained by …
Variation in immune defence as a question of evolutionary ecology
P Schmid-Hempel - Proceedings of the Royal Society of …, 2003 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The evolutionary–ecology approach to studying immune defences has generated a number
of hypotheses that help to explain the observed variance in responses. Here, selected topics …
of hypotheses that help to explain the observed variance in responses. Here, selected topics …
Adaptation, exaptation, and constraint: a hormonal perspective
ED Ketterson, V Nolan, Jr - the american naturalist, 1999 - journals.uchicago.edu
We approach conceptual issues in evolutionary biology from an endocrinological
perspective, noting that single hormones typically act on several target tissues and thereby …
perspective, noting that single hormones typically act on several target tissues and thereby …
Costs of sexual traits: a mismatch between theoretical considerations and empirical evidence
JS Kotiaho - Biological Reviews, 2001 - cambridge.org
Costs of sexual traits are of central importance to the theory of sexual selection. To qualify as
a cost in line with theoretical models, empirical studies must demonstrate that sexual traits …
a cost in line with theoretical models, empirical studies must demonstrate that sexual traits …
Costs and benefits of fat-free muscle mass in men: Relationship to mating success, dietary requirements, and native immunity
WD Lassek, SJC Gaulin - Evolution and Human Behavior, 2009 - Elsevier
On average, men have 61% more muscle mass than women (d= 3), a sex difference which
is developmentally related to their much higher levels of testosterone. Potential benefits of …
is developmentally related to their much higher levels of testosterone. Potential benefits of …
Testosterone‐mediated immune functions and male life histories
Recent advances in human life history theory have provided new insights into the potential
selection pressures that were instrumental in the evolution of human and non‐human …
selection pressures that were instrumental in the evolution of human and non‐human …
Testosterone and reproductive effort in male primates
MN Muller - Hormones and Behavior, 2017 - Elsevier
Considerable evidence suggests that the steroid hormone testosterone mediates major life-
history trade-offs in vertebrates, promoting mating effort at the expense of parenting effort or …
history trade-offs in vertebrates, promoting mating effort at the expense of parenting effort or …
Genetics and evolution of colour patterns in reptiles
The study of coloration in the polyphyletic reptilians has flourished in the last two decades, in
particular with respect to the underlying genetics of colour traits, the function of colours in …
particular with respect to the underlying genetics of colour traits, the function of colours in …
Ecology and evolution of resource-related heterospecific aggression
Direct interactions among conspecific and heterospecific animals are often mediated by
aggressive behavior. We analyze the ecology and evolution of resource-related …
aggressive behavior. We analyze the ecology and evolution of resource-related …