Meeting Abstract 109-4 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:45 – 09:00 Modeling Mitochondrial Behavior and Morphology from TEM Micrographs of Copepod Myocytes Following Ultraviolet Irradiation HEINE, KB*; JUSTYN, NM; HILL, GE; TUCKER, VL; JUNG, D; POLLOCK, B; HOOD, WR; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University kbh0039@tigermail.auburn.edu http://kheine.weebly.com The ability of animals […]
sessions: Session 109
Hazardous Hydroids of Hydractinia Variation in venom expression and nematocyte distribution in functionally distinct tissues of a hydractiniid hydrozoan
Meeting Abstract 109-9 Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:00 – 10:15 Hazardous Hydroids of Hydractinia: Variation in venom expression and nematocyte distribution in functionally distinct tissues of a hydractiniid hydrozoan KLOMPEN, AML*; SANDERS, SM; CARTWRIGHT, P; University of Kansas, Lawrence; Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh; University of Kansas, Lawrence annaklompen@ku.edu https://eeb.ku.edu/anna-klompen The […]
Does lifetime methylmercury exposure impact telomere length in various organs within the zebra finch
Meeting Abstract 109-3 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:30 – 08:45 Does lifetime methylmercury exposure impact telomere length in various organs within the zebra finch? DAVIS, RL*; CRISTOL, DA; HEIDINGER, BJ; KITTILSON, J; SWADDLE, JP; William & Mary; William & Mary; North Dakota State University ; North Dakota State University ; William & Mary rldavis@email.wm.edu Methylmercury (MeHg) is a […]
Corticosterone and Estradiol Regulation of Gastrointestinal (GI) Development and Reproduction in the Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys palustris)
Meeting Abstract 109-6 Tuesday, Jan. 7 09:15 – 09:30 Corticosterone and Estradiol Regulation of Gastrointestinal (GI) Development and Reproduction in the Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys palustris) EDMONDS, KE*; GIBSON, L; ROEDERER, L; Indiana University Southeast; Indiana University Southeast; Indiana University Southeast kedmonds@ius.edu Environmental factors and subsequent hormonal changes can regulate the development of various physiological systems. Steroid […]
Characterization of the Age-Related DNA Methylome and Development of an Epigenetic Age Predictor in Medaka (Oryzias latipes)
Meeting Abstract 109-1 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:00 – 08:15 Characterization of the Age-Related DNA Methylome and Development of an Epigenetic Age Predictor in Medaka (Oryzias latipes) BERTUCCI, EM*; PARROTT, BB; University of Georgia, Athens, GA; University of Georgia, Athens, GA emily.bertucci@uga.edu Age specific patterning of DNA methylation (“epigenetic aging”) is the single best marker of biological age […]
A little variety goes a long way Diversification of three-finger toxins in rear-fanged snake venoms
Meeting Abstract 109-5 Tuesday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:15 A little variety goes a long way: Diversification of three-finger toxins in rear-fanged snake venoms MACKESSY, SP; University of Northern Colorado stephen.mackessy@unco.edu https://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/about-us/mackessy-stephen/ Rear-fanged snakes (“colubrids”) include a remarkable diversity of species that are found more broadly distributed than any other group of snakes, in part because of […]
The buzz about food songbird physiology in response to increased availability of a natural food source
Meeting Abstract 109.1 Saturday, Jan. 7 The buzz about food: songbird physiology in response to increased availability of a natural food source. WILCOXEN, Travis E*; HORN, David J; CERNY, Jared; HOGAN, Brianna; HUBBLE, Cody; HUBER, Sarah; KNOTT, Madeline; ROBERTSON, Abigail; SALIK, Faaria; Millikin University; Millikin University; Millikin University; Millikin University; Millikin University; Millikin University; Millikin University; Millikin […]
The Effect of Circadian Disruption on Metabolic Rate and Immune Function in Vasoactive Intestinal Protein (VIP) Deficient Mice
Meeting Abstract 109.5 Saturday, Jan. 7 The Effect of Circadian Disruption on Metabolic Rate and Immune Function in Vasoactive Intestinal Protein (VIP) Deficient Mice RICHARDSON, C.S.*; CURLEY, B.; DAVIS, F.; Northeastern University; Northeastern University; Northeastern University c.richardson@neu.edu We investigated how the disruption of circadian rhythm affects basal metabolic rate (BMR) and immune function in lab mice (Mus […]
Leptin enhances proliferation of amphibian lymphocytes
Meeting Abstract 109.4 Saturday, Jan. 7 Leptin enhances proliferation of amphibian lymphocytes CRESPI, Erica J.*; FITES, J. Scott; ROLLINS-SMITH, Louise A.; Washington State University; Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Vanderbilt University Medical Center erica.crespi@wsu.edu Leptin is a cytokine hormone that is best known for regulating food intake and energy expenditure, but recent studies in mammals have shown that […]
Infection and cold stress result in additive energetic costs and altered host immunity in a naturally occurring host-pathogen system
Meeting Abstract 109.2 Saturday, Jan. 7 Infection and cold stress result in additive energetic costs and altered host immunity in a naturally occurring host-pathogen system. DURANT, S.E.*; HAWLEY, D.M.; ADELMAN, J.S.; WILSON, A.F; HOPKINS, W.A.; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Princeton Univ; Virginia Tech sarah.durant@tufts.edu The role of abiotic factors such as temperature in mediating host […]
