Ecdysteroids as natural doping substances in the blood of insectivorous bats
S. Hornok, R. Berkecz, E. Sos, A. D. Sandor, T. Körmöczi, N. Solymosi, J. Kontschan, A. Hunyadi
This study detects ecdysteroids in the blood of insectivorous bats, finding species-specific and seasonal variations that suggest insect consumption as a source and potential physiological impacts.
bioRxiv · May 12, 2021 · PreprintZoology