Preserved circadian variation in cortisol and androgens during a ski traverse of Antarctica in summer

Abstract Antarctic expeditions present extreme physiological challenges due to cold temperatures, high physical exertion, and 24-hour daylight. This observational study evaluated endocrine adaptation in nine participants (six men, three women) during a 47-day, 1,000 km unassisted ski traverse. Detai...

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Main Authors: Robert M. Gifford, Natalie Taylor, Jack Kendall, John Hattersley, Natalie Z. M. Homer, David R. Woods, Christopher Imray, Adrian J. Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01165-1
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