Meeting Abstract 63-6 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:45 Novel Insights into Myogenic Precursor Cell Phenotypes using Comparative in vitro Analyses. REID, R.M.L.*; FROELICH, J.M.; BIGA, P.R.; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Alabama at Birmingham rreid01@uab.edu Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and giant danio (Devario aequipinnatus) represent comparative growth models, providing valuable data for […]
year: 2016
In vitro myotubes derived from zebrafish myogenic precursor cells appear primed for autophagy
Meeting Abstract 63-7 Tuesday, Jan. 5 15:00 In vitro myotubes derived from zebrafish myogenic precursor cells appear primed for autophagy LATIMER, MN*; FROEHLICH, JM; SEILIEZ, I; BIGA, PR; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique mnlat@uab.edu Zebrafish have become a popular physiological and biomedical model organism; however, these fish do not represent […]
Effects of Titin and Age on Muscle Stiffness
Meeting Abstract 63-2 Tuesday, Jan. 5 13:45 Effects of Titin and Age on Muscle Stiffness BAKER, EM*; HESSEL, AL; NISHIKAWA, KC; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University emb324@nau.edu The property of muscle stiffness, though extensively studied, is poorly understood. Past experiments have described the stiffness in whole muscles, muscle tendon units, and individual muscle […]
Cross-training in birds Acute cold and exercise training upregulate similar aspects of fatty acid transport and catabolism in house sparrows, Passer domesticus
Meeting Abstract 63-5 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:30 Cross-training in birds: Acute cold and exercise training upregulate similar aspects of fatty acid transport and catabolism in house sparrows, Passer domesticus ZHANG, Y.*; SWANSON, D.L.; Univ. of South Dakota yzz0095@auburn.edu Summit (Msum = maximum thermoregulatory metabolic rate) and maximum (MMR = maximum exercise metabolic rate) metabolic rates both increase […]
Cross-bridge cross-talk between force generation and radial lattice spacing
Meeting Abstract 63-1 Tuesday, Jan. 5 13:30 Cross-bridge cross-talk between force generation and radial lattice spacing WILLIAMS, CD*; SPONBERG, S; IRVING, TC; DANIEL, TL; Univ. of Washington; Georgia Inst. of Tech.; Illinois Inst. of Tech; Univ. of Washington cdave@uw.edu http://www.charlesdavidwilliams.com Within muscle, actin and myosin filaments are arranged in a highly regular lattice. Force generation depends on […]
Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacities of Sound Production Muscles in Two Odontocetes
Meeting Abstract 63-4 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:15 Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacities of Sound Production Muscles in Two Odontocetes THOMETZ, N.M.*; DUNKIN, R.C.; NOREN, D.P.; HOLT, M.M.; WILLIAMS, T.M.; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; NOAA NMFS Northwest Fisheries Science Center ; NOAA NMFS Northwest Fisheries Science Center ; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz […]
Using leeches to identify molecular mechanisms mediating cellular responses to touch
Meeting Abstract 62-8 Tuesday, Jan. 5 15:15 Using leeches to identify molecular mechanisms mediating cellular responses to touch HEATH-HECKMAN, E.A.C.*; PELLEGRINO, M.; DE MIGUEL, F.F.; BAUTISTA, D.; WEISBLAT, D.A.; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley; Universidad Nacional Autonomo de Mexico; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley heathheckman@berkeley.edu Mechanotransduction, the mechanism(s) by which cells […]
The genetics of developmental transitions Determining the genetic architecture of development mode in a dimorphic model
Meeting Abstract 62-2 Tuesday, Jan. 5 13:45 The genetics of developmental transitions: Determining the genetic architecture of development mode in a dimorphic model ZAKAS, C*; ROCKMAN, MV; New York University; New York University cz12@nyu.edu https://sites.google.com/site/christinaznyu/home How do major transitions in development occur, and what are their evolutionary consequences? Large-scale evolutionary changes, from molecular diversification to speciation, are […]
Regenerative capacity of the invasive polychaete Marenzelleria viridis (Annelida Spionidae) and first documentation of parasitism by trematodes in its native range
Meeting Abstract 62-5 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:30 Regenerative capacity of the invasive polychaete Marenzelleria viridis (Annelida: Spionidae) and first documentation of parasitism by trematodes in its native range WILLIAMS, J.*; DAVID, A.; PHELAN, K.; WHITFORD, T.; Hofstra University; Clarkson University; Hofstra University; East Stroudsburg University biojdw@hofstra.edu Marenzelleria viridis is a spionid polychaete native to the east coast […]
Pre-existing developmental capabilities channel the evolution of novel developmental trajectories in annelids
Meeting Abstract 62-1 Tuesday, Jan. 5 13:30 Pre-existing developmental capabilities channel the evolution of novel developmental trajectories in annelids ZATTARA, EE; Indiana University – Smithsonian Institution ezattara@gmail.com https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eduardo_Zattara Life-history evolution results from innovation in developmental trajectories enabling lineages to explore and adapt to available ecological niches. Annelids show a wide array of embryonic and post-embryonic developmental strategies […]
