Meeting Abstract 56-5 Friday, Jan. 5 11:00 – 11:15 Has the Relationship Between a Sperm-eating Ciliate and its Sea Star Host Changed Post-Sea Star Wasting Disease Die Offs? ZILZ, ZL; ZILZ, Zoe; Western Washington University zilzz@wwu.edu The recent massive sea star die-off event, linked to sea star wasting disease (SSWD), provides researchers with an opportunity to examine […]
sessions: Session 56
Fluorescent recombinant proteins as a versatile solution for immunology in non-traditional species
Meeting Abstract 56-7 Friday, Jan. 5 11:30 – 11:45 Fluorescent recombinant proteins as a versatile solution for immunology in non-traditional species FLIES, AS; FLIES, Andrew; University of Tasmania andy.flies@utas.edu.au http://wildimmunity.com/ Immunology research often focuses on quantification of specific cells types and molecules using monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies. A major limitation in ecoimmunology and wildlife immunology is the […]
Disentangling the contributions of intraspecific and exogenous sources of infection on Salmonella transmission dynamics in urbanized white ibis
Meeting Abstract 56-6 Friday, Jan. 5 11:15 – 11:30 Disentangling the contributions of intraspecific and exogenous sources of infection on Salmonella transmission dynamics in urbanized white ibis BECKER, DJ*; TEITELBAUM, CS; MURRAY, MH; ROZIER, RS; LIPP, EK; HERNANDEZ, SH; ALTIZER, SM; HALL, RJ; Montana State University; University of Georgia; University of Georgia; University of Georgia; University of […]
Wine your way to good health Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Resveratrol
Meeting Abstract 56-1 Saturday, Jan. 5 10:00 – 10:15 Wine your way to good health: Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Resveratrol GRECO, G*; EVERT, B; JUDGE, T; MAYVILLE, F; SLEE, J; DeSales University; DeSales University gg1724@desales.edu Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine and grapes, is thought to possess anti-inflammatory properties in relation to cardiovascular disease, and may have […]
Soursop is Truly Sour Pro-Inflammatory Effects of Annonacin
Meeting Abstract 56-2 Saturday, Jan. 5 10:15 – 10:30 Soursop is Truly Sour: Pro-Inflammatory Effects of Annonacin CERVANTES, R*; VANNORDEN, GD; BARNELLO, E; RESTAURO, J; CHAMBERS, E; MAYVILLE, F; SLEE, JB; DeSales University; DeSales University rc6881@desales.edu Annonacin is an acetogenin found in extracts of Annona muricata (Soursoup). Annonacin is thought to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties which could have […]
Metabolic costs of mounting immune responses in Drosophila
Meeting Abstract 56-6 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:15 – 11:30 Metabolic costs of mounting immune responses in Drosophila BUCHANAN, JL*; MONTOOTH, KL; BUCHANAN, JUSTIN; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; University of Nebraska-Lincoln justin.l.buchanan@gmail.com Metabolic rates reflect the overall energetic state of the organism and have been correlated with changes at the cellular level and with an organism’s pace of life. […]
Larval cardiotoxicity and juvenile performance are likely contributors to the delayed fishery collapse of Pacific herring after the Exxon Valdez oil spill
Meeting Abstract 56-8 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:45 – 12:00 Larval cardiotoxicity and juvenile performance are likely contributors to the delayed fishery collapse of Pacific herring after the Exxon Valdez oil spill CYPHER, A.D.*; HERSHBERGER, P; SCHOLZ, N; INCARDONA, J.P.; NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center; USGS Western Fisheries Research Center; NOAA NWFSC; NOAA NWFSC alysha.cypher@noaa.gov https://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/contact/display_staffprofile.cfm?staffid=3596 Several years […]
Immune Function in Octopus rubescens in Response to Ocean Acidification and Warming
Meeting Abstract 56-3 Saturday, Jan. 5 10:30 – 10:45 Immune Function in Octopus rubescens in Response to Ocean Acidification and Warming CULLER, M.E.*; ONTHANK, K.L.; Walla Walla University; Walla Walla University monica.culler@wallawalla.edu As the climate changes the ocean absorbs approximately 30% of the excess heat and carbon dioxide, resulting in a global ocean warming and acidification. These […]
Effects of Mycoplasma gallisepticum on mitochondrial function and oxidative stress in house finch
Meeting Abstract 56-5 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:00 – 11:15 Effects of Mycoplasma gallisepticum on mitochondrial function and oxidative stress in house finch ZHANG, Y*; HILL, G.E; GE, Z; PARK, N; TAYLOR, H; ANDREASEN, V; KAVAZIS, A.N; BONNEAUD , C; HOOD, W.R; University of Memphis; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; University […]
Amino acid and nucleotide signatures of irradiated insects
Meeting Abstract 56-7 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:30 – 11:45 Amino acid and nucleotide signatures of irradiated insects BOARDMAN, L*; BAILEY, WD; HAHN, DA; Univ. of Florida, Gainesville; USDA-APHIS-PPQ Center for Plant Health Science and Technology, Miami; Univ. of Florida, Gainesville lboardman@ufl.edu http://leighboardman.blogspot.com Trading fresh commodities increases the risk of introducing potentially invasive pest species to new areas. […]
