Meeting Abstract 87-1 Saturday, Jan. 6 10:00 – 10:15 Neural regeneration in an echinoderm MASHANOV, V*; KHOURY, M; AMBROSE, A; MASHANOVA, D; ZUEVA, O; University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL vladimir.mashanov@unf.edu http://www.unf.edu/bio/N01232929/ The brittle star Ophioderma brevispinum is an emerging model in regenerative biology. This highly regenerative echinoderm readily autotomizes and grows backs its body appendages called […]
sessions: Session 87
Neomycin, Streptomycin, and Cobalt Chloride are Ototoxic to All Hair Cells in the Fish Lateral Line System
Meeting Abstract 87-5 Saturday, Jan. 6 11:00 – 11:15 Neomycin, Streptomycin, and Cobalt Chloride are Ototoxic to All Hair Cells in the Fish Lateral Line System MEKDARA, PJ*; SCHWALBE, MAB; TYTELL, ED; Tufts University; Tufts University; Tufts University prasong.mekdara@tufts.edu Aminoglycoside antibiotics are toxic to hair cells of the mechanosensory lateral line system in fish. These antibiotics damage […]
High-resolution diceCT imaging for comparative neuroanatomical studies
Meeting Abstract 87-8 Saturday, Jan. 6 11:45 – 12:00 High-resolution diceCT imaging for comparative neuroanatomical studies GIGNAC, PM*; KLEY, NJ; Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; Stony Brook University paul.gignac@okstate.edu http://www.diceCT.com Advancements in imaging techniques have drastically improved our ability to visualize, study, and share complex, often minute, anatomical relationships. The recent adoption of soft-tissue X-ray […]
Effects of Presentation Rate and Onset Time on Auditory Brainstem Responses in Northern Saw-whet Owls
Meeting Abstract 87-7 Saturday, Jan. 6 11:30 – 11:45 Effects of Presentation Rate and Onset Time on Auditory Brainstem Responses in Northern Saw-whet Owls BEATINI, J.R. *; PROUDFOOT, G.A.; GALL, M.D. ; Vassar College; Vassar College; Vassar College jubeatini@vassar.edu Auditory brainstem responses (ABR), a type of auditory evoked potential, are commonly used to assess auditory processing in […]
Assessing an automatable protocol for electrophysiological measurement of spectral sensitivity
Meeting Abstract 87-6 Saturday, Jan. 6 11:15 – 11:30 Assessing an automatable protocol for electrophysiological measurement of spectral sensitivity HAVENS, L T*; SPEISER, D I; University of South Carolina, Columbia; University of South Carolina, Columbia lukethavens@gmail.com Understanding the physiological limits of an animal’s visual system is an important part of studying their visual ecology. Without first determining […]
A CNIDARIAN-SPECIFIC IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR LINEAGE FUNCTIONAL IMMUNE RESPONSE
Meeting Abstract 87-4 Saturday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 A CNIDARIAN-SPECIFIC IONOTROPIC GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR LINEAGE FUNCTIONAL IMMUNE RESPONSE DOW, EG*; RODRIGUEZ-LANETTY, M; Florida International University; Florida International University edow002@fiu.edu Cnidarians perceive their environment and respond through the innate immune system by recognizing ligands and molecular patterns that send signals to trigger immune physiological responses. Transcriptional evidence underlying […]
