Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) – What Athletes Need to Know
November 18, 2015
Learn more about SARMs from USADA’s science team and understand their placement on the WADA Prohibited List.
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USADA’s Science Team Addresses Anti-Doping Information for Health Professionals
October 28, 2015
Health and medical professionals play a vital role in helping athletes and athlete support personnel make sound anti-doping decisions.
Pregnenolone: What You Need to Know
September 2, 2015
Pregnenolone is a hormone naturally produced in the body by the adrenal gland. Pregnenolone is also made from cholesterol, and is the starting material in the production of testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, estrogen and other hormones.
A Closer Look: The Athlete Biological Passport
August 26, 2015
The ABP is an important tool for anti-doping organizations. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions regarding the Athlete Biological Passport.
What is Stanozolol?
April 29, 2015
Stanozolol is a synthetic steroid derived from testosterone that has anabolic & androgenic properties, & classified as a Schedule III controlled substance.
Science Spans Generations
March 18, 2015
USADA Chief Science Officer, Dr. Larry Bowers, & his son Dr. Geoff Bowers will both independently present at the American Chemical Society spring meeting.
Half-Life of a Drug
March 12, 2015
Determining the half-life of a drug depends on many variables, and it is extremely important that athletes understand the clearance times of medications.
Direct and Indirect Markers of Doping
February 26, 2015
There are different markers of doping used to identify the presence of a prohibited substance (or its metabolites) in the blood or urine of an athlete.
How are the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratories accredited? Are they required to follow common procedures?
October 1, 2014
How are the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratories accredited? Are they required to follow common procedures?