SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 41-11 Sat Jan 2 Crescent Loom: Weaving and unravelling biophysical motor circuits in an online learning activity Perry, O*; Zornik, E; Reed College; Reed College ezornik@reed.edu Crescent Loom is a video game that wraps a biophysical neural simulation in […]
sessions: Session 41
Coconuts not included Merging art with real data to animate bird flight
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 41-2 Sat Jan 2 Coconuts not included: Merging art with real data to animate bird flight White, BJ*; Jackson, BE; Longwood University; Longwood University jacksonbe3@longwood.edu http://blogs.longwood.edu/jacksonlab/ Art as a tool for scientific communication has proven instrumental in the form […]
Can we teach the learning objectives of an animal physiology lab online
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 41-10 Sat Jan 2 Can we teach the learning objectives of an animal physiology lab online? Harrison, JF*; Henry, JR; Ostwald, M; Glass, JR; Arizona State University; Arizona State University; Arizona State University; Arizona State University j.harrison@asu.edu https://sols.asu.edu/jon-harrison Teaching […]
Urban residency, host immunity, and infectious disease dynamics in a traditionally migratory songbird
Meeting Abstract 41-4 Sunday, Jan. 5 09:00 – 09:15 Urban residency, host immunity, and infectious disease dynamics in a traditionally migratory songbird BECKER, DJ*; SCHULTZ, EM; ATWELL, JW; HALL, RJ; KETTERSON, ED; Indiana University; Wittenberg University; Indiana University; University of Georgia; Indiana University danbeck@iu.edu http://danieljbecker.weebly.com Human-induced changes to climate and habitat (e.g., urbanization) can facilitate traditionally migratory […]
Perception of Infection Public Information about Disease Influences Immunity in Songbirds
Meeting Abstract 41-6 Sunday, Jan. 5 09:30 – 09:45 Perception of Infection: Public Information about Disease Influences Immunity in Songbirds LOVE, AC*; GRISHAM, K; DURANT, SE; University of Arkansas; Oklahoma State University ashley.c.love@okstate.edu Sick animals often provide visible cues that they are infected through behaviors such as lethargy, and physical signs, such as inflammation and lesions. The […]
Meta-analysis of Diversity and Selection at MHC Class II A Genes the Neglected Half of the Vertebrate Immune System’s Heterodimer
Meeting Abstract 41-1 Sunday, Jan. 5 08:15 – 08:30 Meta-analysis of Diversity and Selection at MHC Class II A Genes: the Neglected Half of the Vertebrate Immune System’s Heterodimer DEARBORN, DC*; WARREN, S; HAILER, F; Bates College, Lewiston, Maine and Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK; Bates College, Lewiston, Maine; Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK ddearbor@bates.edu http://www.bates.edu/~ddearbor Genes of the […]
Macronutrients, the microbiome, and illness-induced feeding behavior Are birds shaping immune responses through selective feeding
Meeting Abstract 41-3 Sunday, Jan. 5 08:45 – 09:00 Macronutrients, the microbiome, and illness-induced feeding behavior: Are birds shaping immune responses through selective feeding? LOVE, AC; DURANT, SE*; WILDER, SM; YOUSEFF, NH; U Arkansas; Ok State sedurant@uark.edu http://www.durantlab.com The importance of specific macronutrients to immune processes is partly due to their ability to provide the building blocks […]
Immune Responses in Sea Urchin Larvae Highlight Fundamental Aspects of Animal Immunity
Meeting Abstract 41-7 Sunday, Jan. 5 09:45 – 10:00 Immune Responses in Sea Urchin Larvae Highlight Fundamental Aspects of Animal Immunity BUCKLEY, KM; Auburn University kbuckley@auburn.edu http://www.buckleyscience.com Wide-ranging aspects of organismal biology are influenced by the microbial world. By orchestrating these relationships – through protecting against pathogens and promoting a beneficial microbiota – the immune system operates […]
Immune Function Changes in Response to Consumption of and Stings from Fire Ants, an Invasive Predator and Prey of Native Lizards
Meeting Abstract 41-2 Sunday, Jan. 5 08:30 – 08:45 Immune Function Changes in Response to Consumption of and Stings from Fire Ants, an Invasive Predator and Prey of Native Lizards TYLAN, C*; LANGKILDE, T; The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University clh319@psu.edu Native ecosystems have been exposed to alterations from invasive species for decades, and the […]
How Does Microbicidal Capacity of Serum Scale with Body Mass in Mammals
Meeting Abstract 41-5 Sunday, Jan. 5 09:15 – 09:30 How Does Microbicidal Capacity of Serum Scale with Body Mass in Mammals? DOWNS, CJ*; SCHOENLE, LA; MARTIN, LB; SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry and Hamilton College ; Hamilton College and University of South Florida; University of South Florida cjdowns@esf.edu https://sites.google.com/site/cynthiajdowns/ Body mass is likely to affect […]
