Publications of Stefania Casagrande

Malkoc, K.; Mentesana, L.; Casagrande, S.; Hau, M.: Quantifying glucocorticoid plasticity using reaction norm approaches: There still is so much to discover! Integrative and Comparative Biology 62 (1), pp. 58 - 70 (2022)

Koch, R. E.; Buchanan, K. L.; Casagrande, S.; Crino, O.; Dowling, D. K.; Hill, G. E.; Hood, W. R.; McKenzie, M.; Mariette, M. M.; Noble, D. W. A. et al.; Pavlova, A.; Seebacher, F.; Sunnucks, P.; Udino, E.; White, C. R.; Salin, K.; Stier, A.: Integrating mitochondrial aerobic metabolism into ecology and evolution. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 36 (4), pp. 321 - 332 (2021)

Malkoc, K.; Casagrande, S.; Hau, M.: Inferring whole-organism metabolic rate from red blood cells in birds. Frontiers in Physiology 12, 691633 (2021)

Mentesana, L.; Andersson, M. N.; Casagrande, S.; Goymann, W.; Isaksson, C.; Hau, M.: Natural variation in yolk fatty acids, but not androgens, predicts offspring fitness in a wild bird. Frontiers in Zoology 18, 38 (2021)

Casagrande, S.; DeMoranville, K. J.; Trost, L.; Pierce, B.; Bryla, A.; Dzialo, M.; Sadowska, E. T.; Bauchinger, U.; McWilliams, S. R.: Dietary antioxidants attenuate the endocrine stress response during long-duration flight of a migratory bird. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 287 (1929), 20200744 (2020)

Casagrande, S.; Stier, A.; Monaghan, P.; Loveland, J. L.; Boner, W.; Lupi, S.; Trevisi, R.; Hau, M.: Increased glucocorticoid concentrations in early life cause mitochondrial inefficiency and short telomeres. The Journal of Experimental Biology 223 (15), jeb222513 (2020)

Casagrande, S.; Hau, M.: Telomere attrition: Metabolic regulation and signalling function? Biology Letters 15 (3), 20180885 (2019)

Alaasam, V. J.; Duncan, R.; Casagrande, S.; Davies, S.; Sidher, A.; Seymoure, B.; Shen, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Ouyang, J. Q.: Light at night disrupts nocturnal rest and elevates glucocorticoids at cool color temperatures. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A - Ecological and Integrative Physiology 329 (8-9), pp. 465 - 472 (2018)

Casagrande, S.; Garamszegi, L. Z.; Goymann, W.; Donald, J. W.; Francis, C. D.; Fuxjager, M. J.; Husak, J. F.; Johnson, M. A.; Kircher, B. K.; Knapp, R. et al.; Martin, L. B.; Miller, E. T.; Schoenle, L. A.; Vitousek, M. N.; Williams, T. D.; Hau, M.: Do seasonal glucocorticoid changes depend on reproductive investment? A comparative approach in birds. Integrative and Comparative Biology 58 (4), pp. 739 - 750 (2018)

Casagrande, S.; Hau, M.: Enzymatic antioxidants but not baseline glucocorticoids mediate the reproduction-survival trade-off in a wild bird. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 285 (1892), 2018.2141 (2018)

Tomotani, B. M.; Muijres, F. T.; Koelman, J.; Casagrande, S.; Visser, M. E.: Simulated moult reduces flight performance but overlap with breeding does not affect breeding success in a long-distance migrant. Functional Ecology 32 (2), pp. 389 - 401 (2018)

Hau, M.; Dominoni, D. M.; Casagrande, S.; Buck, C. L.; Wagner, G.; Hazlerigg, D. G.; Greives, T. J.; Hut, R. A.: Timing as a sexually selected trait: The right mate at the right moment. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, Series B: Biological Sciences 372 (1734), 20160249 (2017)

Casagrande, S.; Pinxten, R.; Eens, M.: Honest signaling and oxidative stress: The special case of avian acoustic communication. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 4, 52 (2016)

Casagrande, S.; Pinxten, R.; Zaid, E.; Eens, M.: Positive effect of dietary lutein and cholesterol on the undirected song activity of an opportunistic breeder. PeerJ 4, e2512 (2016)

Hau, M.; Casagrande, S.; Ouyang, J. Q.; Baugh, A. T.: Glucocorticoid-mediated phenotypes in vertebrates: Multilevel variation and evolution. Advances in the Study of Behavior 48, pp. 41 - 115 (2016)

Casagrande, S.; Pinxten, R.; Zaid, E.; Eens, M.: Birds receiving extra carotenoids keep singing during the sickness phase induced by inflammation. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 69 (6), pp. 1029 - 1037 (2015)

Costantini, D.; Casagrande, S.; Casasole, G.; Abd Elgawad, H.; Asard, H.; Pinxten, R.; Eens, M.: Immunization reduces vocal communication but does not increase oxidative stress in a songbird species. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 69 (5), pp. 829 - 839 (2015)

Casagrande, S.; Pinxten, R.; Zaid, E.; Eens, M.: Carotenoids, birdsong and oxidative status: Administration of dietary lutein is associated with an increase in song rate and circulating antioxidants (albumin and cholesterol) and a decrease in oxidative damage. PLoS One 9 (12), e115899 (2014)

Costantini, D.; Dell'Omo, G.; La Fata, I.; Casagrande, S.: Reproductive performance of Eurasian Kestrel Falco tinnunculus in an agricultural landscape with a mosaic of land uses. Ibis 156 (4), pp. 768 - 776 (2014)

Casagrande, S.; Costantini, D.; Dell’Omo, G.; Tagliavini, J.; Groothuis, T. G. G.: Differential effects of testosterone metabolites oestradiol and dihydrotestosterone on oxidative stress and carotenoid-dependent colour expression in a bird. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 66 (9), pp. 1319 - 1331 (2012)

Casagrande, S.; Costantini, D.; Groothuis, T. G. G.: Interaction between sexual steroids and immune response in affecting oxidative status of birds. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A-Molecular & Integrative Physiology 163 (3-4), pp. 296 - 301 (2012)

Casagrande, S.; Dell'Omo, G.; Costantini, D.; Tagliavini, J.; Groothuis, T.: Variation of a carotenoid-based trait in relation to oxidative stress and endocrine status during the breeding season in the Eurasian kestrel: A multi-factorial study. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A-Molecular & Integrative Physiology 160 (1), pp. 16 - 26 (2011)

Casagrande, S.; Dijkstra, C.; Tagliavini, J.; Goerlich, V. C.; Groothuis, T. G. G.: Differential effects of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and estradiol on carotenoid deposition in an avian sexually selected signal. Journal of Comparative Physiology A-Neuroethology Sensory Neural and Behavioral Physiology 197 (1), pp. 1 - 13 (2011)

Casagrande, S.; Groothuis, T. G. G.: The interplay between gonadal steroids and immune defence in affecting a carotenoid-dependent trait. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 65 (10), pp. 2007 - 2019 (2011)

Costantini, D.; Casagrande, S.; Carello, L.; Dell’Omo, G.: Body condition variation in kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) nestlings in relation to breeding conditions. Ecological Research 24 (6), pp. 1213 - 1221 (2009)

Casagrande, S.; Costantini, D.; Tagliavini, J.; Dell’Omo, G.: Phenotypic, genetic, and environmental causes of variation in yellow skin pigmentation and serum carotenoids in Eurasian kestrel nestlings. Ecological Research 24 (2), pp. 273 - 279 (2008)

Casagrande, S.; Nieder, L.; Di Minin, E.; La Fata, I.; Csermely, D.: Habitat utilization and prey selection of the kestrel Falco tinnunculus in relation to small mammal abundance. Italian Journal of Zoology 75 (4), pp. 401 - 409 (2008)

Dell'Omo, G.; Costantini, D.; Wright, J.; Casagrande, S.; Shore, R. F.: PCBs in the eggs of Eurasian kestrels indicate exposure to local pollution. Ambio 37 (6), pp. 452 - 456 (2008)

Casagrande, S.; Costantini, D.; Fanfani, A.; Tagliavini, J.; Dell'Omo, G.: Patterns of serum carotenoid accumulation and skin colour variation in kestrel nestlings in relation to breeding conditions and different terms of carotenoid supplementation. Journal of Comparative Physiology B-Biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology 177 (2), pp. 237 - 45 (2007)

Costantini, D.; Casagrande, S.; Dell'Omo, G.: MF magnitude does not affect body condition, pro-oxidants and anti-oxidants in Eurasian kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) nestlings. Environmental Research 104 (3), pp. 361 - 366 (2007)

Casagrande, S.; Csermely, D.; Pini, E.; Bertacche, V.; Tagliavini, J.: Skin carotenoid concentration correlates with male hunting skill and territory quality in the kestrel Falco tinnunculus. Journal of Avian Biology 37 (2), pp. 190 - 196 (2006)

Casagrande, S.; Dell'Omo, G.; Costantini, D.; Tagliavini, J.: Genetic differences between early- and late-breeding Eurasian kestrels. Evolutionary Ecology Research 8 (6), pp. 1029 - 1038 (2006)

Costantini, D.; Casagrande, S.; De Filippis, S.; Brambilla, G.; Fanfani, A.; Tagliavini, J.; Dell'Omo, G.: Correlates of oxidative stress in wild kestrel nestlings (Falco tinnunculus). Journal of Comparative Physiology B-Biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology 176 (4), pp. 329 - 337 (2006)

Csermely, D.; Casagrande, S.; Calimero, A.: Differential defensive response of common kestrels against known or a novel predator. Italian Journal of Zoology 73 (2), pp. 125 - 128 (2006)

Costantini, D.; Casagrande, S.; Di Lieto, G.; Fanfani, A.; Dell'Omo, G.: Consistent differences in feeding habits between neighbouring breeding kestrels. Behaviour 142 (9), pp. 1403 - 1415 (2005)

Costantini, D.; Dell'omo, G.; Casagrande, S.; Fabiani, A.; Carosi, M.; Bertacche, V.; Marquez, C.; Snell, H.; Snell, H.; Tapia, W. et al.; Gentile, G.: Inter-population variation of carotenoids in Galápagos land iguanas (Conolophus subcristatus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology B-Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 142 (2), pp. 239 - 44 (2005)

Csermely, D.; Casagrande, S.; Sponza, S.: Adaptive details in the comparison of predatory behaviour of four owl species. Italian Journal of Zoology 69 (July 2012), pp. 37 - 41 (2002)