Meeting Abstract 28.1 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Comparative functional genomics of diapause: common physiological pathways and their connections with stress responses. RAGLAND, Gregory J.*; HAHN, Daniel A.; University of Notre Dame; University of Florida gragland@nd.edu Many arthropods enter diapause, a state of developmental and metabolic suppression, to avoid exposure to harsh or resource-poor environments. Though diapause seems to […]
year: 2012
Comparative analysis of genomic sequence and myogenic pathways regulating muscle mass in the green anole, Anolis carolinensis, and the Panamanian slender anole, A apletophallus
Meeting Abstract 28.4 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Comparative analysis of genomic sequence and myogenic pathways regulating muscle mass in the green anole, Anolis carolinensis, and the Panamanian slender anole, A. apletophallus HUTCHINS, ED*; STAPLEY, J; ECKALBAR, WL; KULATHINAL, RJ; HSIEH, ST; DENARDO, DF; FISHER, RE; WILSON-RAWLS, J; RAWLS, A; HUENTELMAN, MJ; BERMINGHAM, E; KUSUMI, K; Arizona State Univ; […]
Characterization and expression profiles of beta (β)-keratins in the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and their molecular evolution in archosaurians
Meeting Abstract 28.2 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Characterization and expression profiles of beta (β)-keratins in the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and their molecular evolution in archosaurians GREENWOLD, MJ*; SAWYER, RH; Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia; Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia greenwold@biol.sc.edu Extant archosaurians are comprised of crocodilians and birds. Epidermal appendages of archosaurians, including scales, claws, and feathers, […]
Physiological ecology of zooplankton differential expression in Calanus finmarchicus
Meeting Abstract 27.5 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Physiological ecology of zooplankton: differential expression in Calanus finmarchicus LENZ, P.H.*; UNAL, E.; HASSETT, R.P.; SMITH, C.M.; BATTA LONA, P.; BUCKLIN, A.; CHRISTIE, A.E.; TOWLE, D.W.; University of Hawaii at Manoa; University of Connecticut; Ohio University; Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory; University of Connecticut; University of Connecticut; University of Hawaii at […]
Evolution of ionic regulation following invasions into freshwater habitats
Meeting Abstract 27.4 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Evolution of ionic regulation following invasions into freshwater habitats LEE, Carol Eunmi*; KIERGAARD, Michael; CHARMANTIER, Guy; POSAVI, Marijan; University of Wisconsin, Madison; UW-Madison; Université Montpellier, France; UW-Madison carollee@wisc.edu Marine to freshwater transitions constitute formidable physiological barriers for most animal taxa. However, the estuarine copepod Eurytemora affinis has invaded freshwater habitats multiple […]
Energetics and Mechanics of Mountain Lions A step by step analysis for carnivore conservation
Meeting Abstract 27.1 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Energetics and Mechanics of Mountain Lions: A step by step analysis for carnivore conservation WILLIAMS, T.M.*; WOLFE, L.L.; DAVIS, T.R.; KENDALL, T.; RICHTER, B.; ELKAIM, G.; WILMERS, C.; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Fort Collins; Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Fort Collins; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; Univ. […]
Color-polymorphism in the Green Crab, Carcinus maenas Are green morphs really more stress tolerant than red morphs
Meeting Abstract 27.2 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Color-polymorphism in the Green Crab, Carcinus maenas: Are green morphs really more stress tolerant than red morphs? FREDERICH, M.*; TOOMBS, C.; PENNOYER, K.; Univ. of New England, Biddeford; Univ. of New England, Biddeford; Univ. of New England, Biddeford mfrederich@une.edu Despite the name green crab, this species shows carapace coloration from bright […]
Can spatial variation in mitochondrial degradation predict mitochondrial distribution in skeletal muscle
Meeting Abstract 27.3 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Can spatial variation in mitochondrial degradation predict mitochondrial distribution in skeletal muscle? PATHI, B.; KINSEY, S.T.*; HOWDESHELL, M.E.; PRIESTER, C.; MCNEILL, R.S.; LOCKE, B.R. ; Florida State Univ.; UNC Wilmington; UNC Wilmington; UNC Wilmington; UNC Wilmington; Florida State Univ. kinseys@uncw.edu Mitochondrial density is governed by the balance between biogenesis and degradation […]
A Four-Pronged Approach to Supporting At-Risk Students Successes and Re-Evaluations of the PERSIST Scholars Program
Meeting Abstract 27.6 Wednesday, Jan. 4 A Four-Pronged Approach to Supporting At-Risk Students: Successes and Re-Evaluations of the PERSIST Scholars Program LOVETT, D.L. *; BRADLEY, L.M.; CHAN, B.C.; NAYAK, S.; OSBORN, J.M.; College of New Jersey, Ewing; College of New Jersey, Ewing; College of New Jersey, Ewing; College of New Jersey, Ewing; College of New Jersey, Ewing […]
The origin of insect AP axis determination pathways – insights from the holometabolous milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus
Meeting Abstract 26.1 Wednesday, Jan. 4 The origin of insect A/P axis determination pathways – insights from the holometabolous milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus WEISBROD, Anat; CHIPMAN, Ariel*; The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ariel.chipman@huji.ac.il A key early process in development is the determination of the embryonic axes. The anterior-posterior axis in insects is […]
