Mutations in a phylogenetically ancient synaptic gene cause early lethality in Drosophila melanogaster

Meeting Abstract P1-76  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Mutations in a phylogenetically ancient synaptic gene cause early lethality in Drosophila melanogaster BAKER, JD*; RYAN, EG; KOWALCYZK, CP; GASIOREK, IS; MAY, HE; KAUTZ, M; NAIR, J; University of Miami; University of Miami; University of Miami; University of Miami; University of Miami; University of Miami; University of Miami bakerjd@bio.miami.edu Neurons […]

Molecular characterization of cDNA encoding arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase in white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei

Meeting Abstract P1-142  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Molecular characterization of cDNA encoding arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase in white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei LEE, SR*; KIM, AR; JEON, JM; KANG, HE; LEE, WS; KIM, HW; Pukyong National Univ.; Pukyong National Univ.; Pukyong National Univ.; Pukyong National Univ.; Pukyong National Univ.; Pukyong National Univ. dltnfls87@pknu.ac.kr Arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase (aaNAT) is the enzyme that […]

Molecular characterization of adiponectin receptor and effects of its knockdown in white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei

Meeting Abstract P1-139  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Molecular characterization of adiponectin receptor and effects of its knockdown in white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei KIM, A.R.*; LEE, J.H.; LEE, S.R.; KIM, K.R.; YOON, T.H.; KIM, H.W.; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University tass5910@naver.com In mammals, adiponectin (also […]

Molecular characterization of Myostatin-like gene from abalone, Haliotis discus hannai

Meeting Abstract P1-146.5  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Molecular characterization of Myostatin-like gene from abalone, Haliotis discus hannai YOON, T.H; KANG, H.E*; KIM, K.R; LEE, J.H; KIM, H.W; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University bluemarine64@pknu.ac.kr Myostatin (MSTN), also known as growth and differentiation factor 8 (GDF-8), and growth differentiation […]

Mighty Morphing Molgulids Radical Heterochronic Shifts in Metamorphic Gene Networks of Molgulid Ascidians

Meeting Abstract P1-69  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Mighty Morphing Molgulids: Radical Heterochronic Shifts in Metamorphic Gene Networks of Molgulid Ascidians FODOR, A.C.A.*; MALISKA, M.; LOWE, E.; PAVANGADKAR, K.; WEBER, C.; SERRA, N.; BROWN, C. T.; SWALLA, B. J.; University of Washington; University of Washington; Michigan State University; Michigan State University; University of Washington; University of Washington; BEACON; […]

Mechanisms of sex-specific growth patterns in the six-lined racerunner

Meeting Abstract P1-195  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Mechanisms of sex-specific growth patterns in the six-lined racerunner STEELE, A.L.*; SATHE, E.A. ; HUSAK, J.F. ; Univ. St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN; Univ. St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN; Univ. St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN stee3641@stthomas.edu In many animal species, individuals of one sex are larger than the opposite sex […]

Measurement of whole body COsub2sub production in birds using isotope concentrations in breath water

Meeting Abstract P1-159  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Measurement of whole body CO2 production in birds using isotope concentrations in breath water MITCHELL, G.W.; GUGLIELMO, C.G.*; HOBSON, K.A.; Univ. of Western Ontario; Univ. of Western Ontario; Environment Canada cguglie2@uwo.ca The doubly labeled water (DLW) method is an important tool for measuring energy expenditure in free-living animals, including humans. […]

Mate choice on body coloration in the platyfish

Meeting Abstract P1-20  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Mate choice on body coloration in the platyfish FRANKEL, T.E.*; TOUB, S.P.; CARLSON, A.L.; ORLANDO, E.F.; University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland, College Park frankelt@umd.edu We compared the effects of male coloration (red, blue, and yellow) on female […]

MIGRATORY SNOW BUNTINGS INCREASE FAT RESERVES AND MUSCLE SIZE BUT SHOW LITTLE CHANGE IN METABOLIC PERFORMANCE WHEN WINTERING IN EASTERN CANADA

Meeting Abstract P1-160  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  MIGRATORY SNOW BUNTINGS INCREASE FAT RESERVES AND MUSCLE SIZE BUT SHOW LITTLE CHANGE IN METABOLIC PERFORMANCE WHEN WINTERING IN EASTERN CANADA. LE POGAM, A*; DUBOIS, K; HALLOT, F; MILBERGUE, M; PETIT, M; LOVE, O; VEZINA, F; Université du Québec à Rimouski (Québec), Canada; Université du Québec à Rimouski (Québec), Canada; […]

Locomotor behaviors exhibited by California Grunion Leuresthes tenuis during spawning runs on southern California beaches vary with environmental conditions

Meeting Abstract P1-181  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Locomotor behaviors exhibited by California Grunion Leuresthes tenuis during spawning runs on southern California beaches vary with environmental conditions JOHNSON, A.K.A*; MORAN, C.; DICKSON, K.; GIBB, A.C.; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; California State University, Fullerton; Northern Arizona University aj529@nau.edu California grunion (Leuresthes tenuis) face an unusual set of […]

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