Developing Tools For Conservation Biology
Today, almost 17,000 species are threatened with extinction. This number encompasses only those species that are assessed and well studied....
Global Wildlife Conversation Efforts Have a Valuable Partner in Arbor Assays
Wildlife studies and conservation efforts have been increasing in importance as the imperatives of species and environmental management have been...
Parturition Prediction Made Easy
Reliable pregnancy diagnosis in captive breeding programs can be challenging. Accurate, non-invasive biomarkers are vital for successful reproductive management...
Non-Invasive Whale Hormone Measurement
Visiting a whale habitat and seeing these magnificent creatures up close is a wonderful experience. Free-swimming whales, including Humpbacks, are...
Progesterone Metabolites EIA Kit
Arbor Assays is pleased to announce the immediate release of the newest assay kit for reproductive biology research. The DetectX® Progesterone Metabolite Immunoassay...
Is Your Hippopotamus Pregnant?
A recent study by Wojtusik et. al., at the Cincinnati Zoo measured hippopotamus salivary progesterone levels to determine the pregnancy...
Binge Drinking and Future Progeny
It is well documented that alcohol during pregnancy can cause complications for pregnancy and birth, but little is known about...
Natal Dispersal is Key To Reproductive Development in Owl Monkeys
Monogamous primates living in small family groups often exhibit delayed patterns of reproduction.  In many species, females will not conceive...
Introducing Arg8-Vasopressin (AVP) ELISA Kit- Most Sensitive AVP Kit Available
The neuropeptides oxytocin and vasopressin were isolated and synthesized by Vincent du Vigneaud at Cornell Medical College in 1953, work...
DHEA-S Measurements Made Simple
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is the most abundant circulating C19 steroid in humans. Although DHEA itself has very low androgenic activity, it...
Understanding Reproductive Cycling in Owl Monkeys
Monogamous primates living in small family groups often exhibit delayed patterns of reproduction.  In many species, females will not conceive...
NEW Levonorgestrel (LNG) Kit
Levonorgestrel (LNG) is a synthetic steroid analogue used in a number of birth control methods. Levonorgestrel was first made in...