Familial effects on the thermal tolerance of the brooding coral Porites astreoides during early life stages

Meeting Abstract 56-2  Sunday, Jan. 5 10:15 – 10:30  Familial effects on the thermal tolerance of the brooding coral Porites astreoides during early life stages ZHANG, Y*; BARNES, SJ; KENKEL, CD; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA yingqizh@usc.edu The capacity to adapt […]

Disentangling coral stress and bleaching responses by comparing gene expression in symbiotic partners

Meeting Abstract 56-5  Sunday, Jan. 5 11:00 – 11:15  Disentangling coral stress and bleaching responses by comparing gene expression in symbiotic partners ABBOTT, EA*; DIXON, GB; MATZ, MV; University of Texas evelyn.abbott@utexas.edu Coral bleaching—the disruption of the symbiosis between a coral host and its endosymbiotic algae—is associated with environmental stressors. However, the molecular processes are not well […]

Diel thermal variation supports growth and symbiosis in a reef-building coral

Meeting Abstract 56-8  Sunday, Jan. 5 11:45 – 12:00  Diel thermal variation supports growth and symbiosis in a reef-building coral BENSON, BE; AICHELMAN, HE; BAUMANN, JH; NIEVES, OC; STANIZZI, DA; CASTILLO, KD; DAVIES, SW*; Boston University; Boston University; UNC CH; Boston University; Boston University; UNC CH; Boston University daviessw@gmail.com http://sites.bu.edu/davieslab/ Rising sea surface temperatures pose the greatest […]

Coral (Acropora tenuis) background symbiont, Gerakladium, competes with Durusdinium as dominant symbiont at elevated temperatures in multiple-genus symbiont-choice

Meeting Abstract 56-7  Sunday, Jan. 5 11:30 – 11:45  Coral (Acropora tenuis) background symbiont, Gerakladium>, competes with Durusdinium as dominant symbiont at elevated temperatures in multiple-genus symbiont-choice MATSUDA, SB*; CHAKRAVARTI, LJ; CUNNING, JR; VAN OPPEN, MJH; GATES, RD; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology; Australian Institute of Marine Science; Shedd Aquarium; Australian Institute of Marine Science; Hawaii Institute […]

We need to talkabout IGF2 A cross-species comparison of IGF1 and IGF2 expression in amniotes

Meeting Abstract 55-2  Sunday, Jan. 5 10:45 – 11:00  We need to talk…about IGF2: A cross-species comparison of IGF1 and IGF2 expression in amniotes. BEATTY, AE*; SCHWARTZ, TS; Auburn University; Auburn University aeb0084@auburn.edu The Insulin and Insulin-like Signaling (IIS) network regulates cellular processes including growth, reproduction, and longevity. The top regulators of signaling in this network are […]

Relationships Among Neuropeptides, Territorial Aggression, and Urbanization in Male Song Sparrows

Meeting Abstract 55-1  Sunday, Jan. 5 10:30 – 10:45  Relationships Among Neuropeptides, Territorial Aggression, and Urbanization in Male Song Sparrows SEWALL, KB*; DAVIES, S; BECK, ML; Virginia Tech; Quinnipiac University; Rivier University ksewall@vt.edu Urbanization is a critical form of environmental change that can affect the physiology and behavior of wild animals and, notably, birds. One behavioral difference […]

Opposing influences of fasting stress and Igf1 on skeletal muscle gene pathways for Igf-signaling and myofibrillar protein degradation in gopher rockfish

Meeting Abstract 55-5  Sunday, Jan. 5 11:30 – 11:45  Opposing influences of fasting stress and Igf1 on skeletal muscle gene pathways for Igf-signaling and myofibrillar protein degradation in gopher rockfish CORDOVA, KL*; BERSIN, TV; SAENGER, EK; JOURNEY, ML; BECKMAN, BR; LEMA, SC; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; […]

Effect of Diet Restriction on Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 and 2 Expression in Female Green Anoles (Anolis carolinensis)

Meeting Abstract 55-6  Sunday, Jan. 5 11:45 – 12:00  Effect of Diet Restriction on Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 and 2 Expression in Female Green Anoles (Anolis carolinensis) MARKS, JR*; SORLIN, MV; LAILVAUX, SP; SCHWARTZ, TS; BEATTY, AE; University of New Orleans jrmarks@uno.edu The insulin and insulin-like signaling (IIS) network is an important mediator of growth and metabolism […]

Body size sensing in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta the role of TGF-betaActivin signaling in metamorphic timing

Meeting Abstract 55-4  Sunday, Jan. 5 11:15 – 11:30  Body size sensing in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta: the role of TGF-beta/Activin signaling in metamorphic timing HE, L; SHIN, SHJ; WANG, Z; YUAN, I; WESCHLER, R; KOYAMA, T; NIJHOUT, HF; SUZUKI, Y*; Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA; Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA; Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA; Wellesley College, Wellesley, […]

A Role of Insulin-Like Growth Factors in Mediating Trade-Offs Between Growth and Reproduction in Painted Turtles

Meeting Abstract 55-3  Sunday, Jan. 5 11:00 – 11:15  A Role of Insulin-Like Growth Factors in Mediating Trade-Offs Between Growth and Reproduction in Painted Turtles ADDIS, AE*; JANZEN, FJ; BRONIKOWSKI, AM; Gonzaga University; Iowa State University; Iowa State University addis@gonzaga.edu A central tenet of life-history theory predicts the existence of energetic trade-offs. A classic example of these […]

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