Patterning of cell cycle arrest during formation of the nematode uterine-vulval connection

Meeting Abstract 71.4  Saturday, Jan. 5  Patterning of cell cycle arrest during formation of the nematode uterine-vulval connection MATUS, D.Q.*; CHANG, E.; SHERWOOD, D.R.; Duke University david.matus@duke.edu During development, transcription factors program the differentiation of discrete cell types. The adoption of a differentiated fate is often accompanied by cell cycle arrest. Many of these differentiated cells are […]

NGS analyses of genes expressed during limb regeneration in the crab, Uca pugilator

Meeting Abstract 71.2  Saturday, Jan. 5  NGS analyses of genes expressed during limb regeneration in the crab, Uca pugilator DAS, S.*; NAJAR, F.Z.; LAI, H.C.; WILEY, G.; GAFFNEY, P.M.; ROE, B.A.; DURICA, D.S.; Univ. of Okahoma; Univ. of Okahoma; Univ. of Okahoma; OMRF; OMRF; Univ. of Okahoma; Univ. of Okahoma sunetra.das-1@ou.edu Limb regeneration in fiddler crabs involves […]

Examining a cnidarian novelty form and function of the nematosomes in Nematostella vectensis

Meeting Abstract 71.1  Saturday, Jan. 5  Examining a cnidarian novelty: form and function of the nematosomes in Nematostella vectensis BABONIS, L.S.*; MARTINDALE, M.Q.; Kewalo Marine Lab, Univ of Hawaii; Kewalo Marine Lab, Univ of Hawaii babonis@hawaii.edu Sea anemones in the genus Nematostella are unique among cnidarians in their possession of autonomous, motile, cell masses called nematosomes which […]

Dynamic Hox gene expression during Capitella teleta juvenile development and posterior regeneration

Meeting Abstract 71.3  Saturday, Jan. 5  Dynamic Hox gene expression during Capitella teleta juvenile development and posterior regeneration DE JONG, D*; CAVACO, N; SEAVER, E; University of Hawaii, Honolulu; University of Hawaii, Honolulu; University of Hawaii, Honolulu ddejong@hawaii.edu Hox genes encode transcription factors that play essential roles in anterior-posterior patterning during the development of most metazoans. While […]

Using biophysics and Dynamic Energy Budget theory to investigate how a large mammal responds to varying environmental conditions

Meeting Abstract 70.2  Saturday, Jan. 5  Using biophysics and Dynamic Energy Budget theory to investigate how a large mammal responds to varying environmental conditions ROBERTS, JA*; KOOIJMAN, SALM; COULSON, GC; MUNN, AJ; KEARNEY, MR; Univ. of Melbourne, Australia; Vrije Univ., Amsterdam; Univ. of Melbourne, Australia; Univ. of Wollongong, Australia; Univ. of Melbourne, Australia j.ridenour@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au Multiple factors affect […]

The proteomic response of the porcelain crab, Petrolisthes cinctipes, following acclimation to fluctuating temperature, pH, and aerial exposure treatments

Meeting Abstract 70.1  Saturday, Jan. 5  The proteomic response of the porcelain crab, Petrolisthes cinctipes, following acclimation to fluctuating temperature, pH, and aerial exposure treatments GARLAND, MA*; PAGANINI, A; STILLMAN, J; TOMANEK, L; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; San Francisco State University; San Francisco State University; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo mgarland@calpoly.edu Petrolisthes […]

The effect of exposure to multiple environmental challenges on multiple physiological responses an inter-individual approach

Meeting Abstract 70.6  Saturday, Jan. 5  The effect of exposure to multiple environmental challenges on multiple physiological responses: an inter-individual approach CALOSI, P*; TURNER, LM; HAWKINS, M; NIGHTINGALE, G; BERTOLINI, C; TRUEBANO-GARCIA, M; FORD, A; SPICER, JI; Plymouth University; Plymouth University; Plymouth University; Plymouth University; Plymouth University; Plymouth University; University of Portsmouth; Plymouth University piero.calosi@plymouth.ac.uk Continuing increase […]

The effect of elevation on hummingbird flight energetics metabolic cost of flight in a changing environment

Meeting Abstract 70.3  Saturday, Jan. 5  The effect of elevation on hummingbird flight energetics: metabolic cost of flight in a changing environment GROOM, DJE*; TOLEDO, MCB; WELCH, KC; University of Toronto; Universidade de Taubate; University of Toronto derrick.groom@mail.utoronto.ca Global climate change is projected to impact species diversity and range. In particular, many species will move to higher […]

STRESS EFFECTS ON IMMUNE FUNCTION AND DISEASE EMERGENCE IN AMPHIBIANS

Meeting Abstract 70.5  Saturday, Jan. 5  STRESS EFFECTS ON IMMUNE FUNCTION AND DISEASE EMERGENCE IN AMPHIBIANS WARNE, R. W.; KIRSCHMAN, L. J.*; CRESPI, E. J.; BRUNNER, J. L.; Southern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University; Washington State University; Washington State University l.j.kirschman@siu.edu Environmentally induced stress is thought to be a key driver of emerging disease in wildlife populations, […]

Osmoregulatory disruption due to acute cold stress in a juvenile estuarine fish

Meeting Abstract 70.4  Saturday, Jan. 5  Osmoregulatory disruption due to acute cold stress in a juvenile estuarine fish ANDERSON, D.A.*; SOUTHWOOD WILLIARD, A.; SCHARF, F.S.; University of North Carolina Wilmington; University of North Carolina Wilmington; University of North Carolina Wilmington daa2211@uncw.edu Marine fishes rely on active transport of ions to maintain osmotic homeostasis. Impaired function of critical […]

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