Meeting Abstract P1.104 Monday, Jan. 4 Consistencies and Variations in Sulcal and Gyral Patterns in Human Insular Cortex. JOHNSON, J/I*; BUCHANAN, K/J; MORRIS, J/A; FOBBS JR., A/J ; Michigan State Univ., East Lansing; Michigan State Univ., East Lansing; Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle WA; National Museum of Health and Medicine, AFIP, Washington DC johnij@aol.com To elucidate […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Conserved Regulatory Elements found in the Lamprey Hedgehog Loci
Meeting Abstract P1.13 Monday, Jan. 4 Conserved Regulatory Elements found in the Lamprey Hedgehog Loci KANO, S*; XIAO, J; OSORIO, J; HADZHIEV, Y; EKKER, M; RETAUX, S; CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France; CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France; CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France; University of Birmingham, UK; University of Ottawa, Canada; CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France kano@inaf.cnrs-gif.fr The lamprey is the key animal to study the […]
Comparisons of the decapod community structure in urban and natural streams in Puerto Rico
Meeting Abstract P1.49 Monday, Jan. 4 Comparisons of the decapod community structure in urban and natural streams in Puerto Rico PEREZ-REYES, OMAR*; CROWL, TODD A.; UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, LOGAN macrobrachium@yahoo.com Many tropical streams have been altered by water diversions, channel modification, introduced species, and water quality degradation. In Puerto Rico, watersheds range from montane, relatively pristine to […]
Comparison of water potential in two anuran species, Anaxyrus boreas and Pseudacris sierra
Meeting Abstract P1.116 Monday, Jan. 4 Comparison of water potential in two anuran species, Anaxyrus boreas and Pseudacris sierra LEMENAGER, L.A.*; TRACY, C.R.; MALONEY, N.; University of Nevada, Reno; University of Nevada, Reno; University of Nevada, Reno lemen22@hotmail.com Experiments were performed to determine the ability of western toads (Anaxyrus boreas) and pacific tree frogs (Pseudacris sierra) to […]
Cloning and Characterization of Guanylyl Cyclases from the European Green Crab
Meeting Abstract P1.124 Monday, Jan. 4 Cloning and Characterization of Guanylyl Cyclases from the European Green Crab GUNDERSON, J.L.*; MACLEA, K.S.; COVI, J.A.; CHANG, S.A.; CHANG, E.S.; MYKLES, D.L.; Colorado State Univ; Colorado State Univ; Colorado State Univ; UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab; UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab; Colorado State Univ jgundy@ymail.com The pleiotropic neuropeptide crustacean hyperglycemic […]
Characterization of apoptosis during the development and metamorphosis of Capitella teleta
Meeting Abstract P1.73 Monday, Jan. 4 Characterization of apoptosis during the development and metamorphosis of Capitella teleta YAMAGUCHI, E*; SEAVER, EC; University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu; PBRC, Kewalo Marine Lab, Honolulu emiy@hawaii.edu Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is vital to the development and metamorphosis of many animals. In deuterostomes, apoptosis is essential for vertebrate post-embryonic development […]
Characterization of Novel Teleost Systems for Studying Muscle Growth
Meeting Abstract P1.134 Monday, Jan. 4 Characterization of Novel Teleost Systems for Studying Muscle Growth FROEHLICH, J.M.*; BIGA, P.R.; North Dakota State University; North Dakota State University jacob.froehlich@ndsu.edu The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is an extensively used model organism in biomedical research. However, zebrafish exhibit a pattern of determinate muscle growth, limiting its usefulness into investigations of satellite […]
Changes in Brain Concentrations of GnRH-I, -II, and –III During the Final Reproductive Period in Adult Male and Female Sea Lamprey
Meeting Abstract P1.14 Monday, Jan. 4 Changes in Brain Concentrations of GnRH-I, -II, and –III During the Final Reproductive Period in Adult Male and Female Sea Lamprey SOWER, STACIA A.*; BALZ, EILEEN; MACDONALD, CARYN; KAVANAUGH, SCOTT I.; University of New Hampshire, Durham; University of New Hampshire Durham; University of New Hampshire, Durham; University of New Hampshire, Durham […]
CellularBasis for Ascidian Neurulation
Meeting Abstract P1.29 Monday, Jan. 4 CellularBasis for Ascidian Neurulation SHERRARD, K.*; ROBIN, F; CARVAJAL, D.; DANAHER, B.; DENG, W.; JOSHI, S.; MONTGOMERY, M.; SEMON, S.; WHITE, D.; MUNRO, E.; Center for Cell Dynamics, University of Washington; Center for Cell Dynamics (U.W.) and University of Chicago; Universidad de Antioquia, Columbia; Center for Cell Dynamics, University of Washington; […]
Building a Biological Hammer
Meeting Abstract P1.136 Monday, Jan. 4 Building a Biological Hammer BERGAM, Brittany A.*; FRIEDMAN, Alex; SWANSON, Brook O.; Gonzaga University; Gonzaga University; Gonzaga University bbergam@gonzaga.edu The stomatopod dactyl is a powerful spring-loaded appendage that is used for smashing hard shelled prey, producing point forces in excess of 1000 N and cavitations at the strike point. The dactyl […]
