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5-HTTLPR variation may influence the impact of early adversity on HPA-axis regulation
Individual Differences in Early Adolescents’ Latent Trait Cortisol: Interaction of Early Adversity and 5-HTTLPR. Author: Chen FR, et al. (2017), Biol Psychol. The present study aimed to examine the interaction…
Solutions for COVID-19 in Saliva
…tube variations Easy, standardized collection (includes video instructions for participants) SalivaBio’s Saliva Collection Aid (Standard Format) Easily collect a passive drool sample using the Saliva Collection Aid (SCA) and standard,…
Exploring Salivary Cortisol Patterns in Zoo-Housed Apes: A tool for welfare assessment
…description of cortisol patterns is warranted in order to distinguish between cortisol fluctuations associated with different stress response qualities. In most species, cortisol shows a distinct diurnal pattern. Using a…
Temperament predicts salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase in BASE jumpers
…of intentional goal-setting (persistence and character) predict salivary alpha-amylase reactivity during BASE jumping. Ninety-eight subjects completed the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) the day before the jump, and 77 also…
DRIED BLOOD SPOTS
Combine the convenience of dried blood spots with saliva sampling for comprehensive, innovative, and minimally invasive testing solutions. New Initiative: Salimetrics is pleased to offer a new initiative developed in…
Association of salivary adiponectin with serum and inflammatory markers
Adiponectin: Serum-Saliva Associations and Relations with Oral and Systemic Markers of Inflammation Author: Riis JN, et al. (2017), Peptides This study addresses gaps in our understanding about the validity and…
Salivary Estradiol and Binge Eating Risk in Females
…concerns were assessed with a latent factor modeled using subscales from the MEBS and the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire. Estradiol levels were assessed with saliva samples. Twin moderation models were…
Early Head Start Services Improve Infants’ Cortisol Regulation and Recovery
…in typically developing infants. This randomized controlled trial tested an enhanced model of U.S. Early Head Start (EHS) services that combined home-based EHS with a brief, attachment-based parenting intervention, Attachment…
Salivary cortisol and the effects of child care on development in high & low risk contexts
…and physiologically—likely differ between children from high- versus low-risk contexts. Using 1,155 participant data from the Family Life Project, the authors tested (a) whether within- and between-child differences in children’s…
Analysis of Salivary Microbiome in Caregiver-Child Dyads to explore the effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure on Oral and Systemic Health
Oral microbial communities in children, caregivers, associations with salivary biomeasures and environmental tobacco smoke exposure Rothman, J et al. (2023) mSystems ABSTRACT: Human oral microbial communities are diverse, with implications…
Salivary cortisol and oxytocin related to reduced youth anxiety through novel interventions, such as equine-assisted adaptive riding program
…is manualized, and includes five core CBT components: in vivo exposure, cognitive restructuring, youth psychoeducation, relaxation, and caregiver psychoeducation about anxiety. This study extended findings from a prior RCT that…
Salivary Estradiol Corresponds to Genetic Influences for Binge Eating in Pubescent Girls
…via hormonally induced changes in gene expression. However, large-scale studies investigating hormone effects on genetic risk are lacking. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to examine the effects…
Low Salivary Alpha-Amylase Awakening Response Associated with Reduced Professional Efficacy
…to predict worker engagement and exhaustion, yet to our knowledge, research has not been conducted that assesses the JD-R model with physiological indicators of chronic stress and burnout. Using the…
In Memoriam: Dr. Mark Laudenslager
…of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus passed on Friday, December 4th, 2020 due to medical complications from an ongoing condition. This week we mourn the loss of a life-long supporter of…
Salivary DLMO Assessment Kit from Salimetrics: Clinical Utility from Easy At-Home or In-Clinic Sample Collections for Sleep Patients
(June 29, 2022) In support of the quest for better sleep, Salimetrics launches a new Circadian Phase Assessment Kit to accurately measure Dim Light Melatonin Onset (DLMO) using saliva. This…