Comparative Endocrinology

Comparative endocrinology is the study of how different animals produce and use hormones to regulate their bodies and respond to their environments. By examining the similarities and differences in hormonal systems across species, researchers can understand how evolution has shaped these processes. This field helps us learn about growth, reproduction, metabolism, and stress responses in various animals, including humans. Insights gained from comparative endocrinology can improve our knowledge of health, disease, and how we might develop new medical treatments that are informed by the hormonal functions in different species.