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Summary: In this study, we identified myotoxin-3, a peptide from the venom of the Northern Pacific rattlesnake, as a potential microtubule targeting agent. Myotoxin-3 increased tubulin polymerization and showed slight toxicity against glioblastoma and breast carcinoma cells. It also induced remodeling of the microtubule network and decreased microtubule dynamic instability. These effects were attributed to the direct interaction of myotoxin-3 with tubulin. Our findings suggest that exogenous peptides, such as myotoxin-3, could be promising candidates for the development of new anti-cancer drugs, and venom is a valuable source of pharmacologically active molecules.
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Jefferson Brooks, John Rohrer, Daniel D. Beck
Summary: This study examined the color variation and sexual dimorphism in coloration and tail band contrast of Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes in different habitats in Washington State. The results showed significant variation in coloration among populations and no association between coloration and habitat. However, male rattlesnakes exhibited greater contrast in tail banding than females. Further investigation is needed to understand the role of sexual dichromatism and tail banding in rattlesnake ecology.
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Emily R. Urquidi, Breanna J. Putman
Summary: Studying animal behaviors is crucial for understanding how organisms respond to environmental changes. This study utilized community science to investigate the hunting behaviors of rattlesnakes, revealing differences in microhabitat use between juvenile and adult snakes. Additionally, the research showed the potential of using community science to study the behaviors of cryptic predators.
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Frank August de Oliveira Toledo, Philippe Vieira Alves, Izabela Magalhaes Arthuso Vasconcelos, Ayisa Rodrigues Oliveira, Daniel Oliveira dos Santos, Juliana Araujo Gomes Cabral, Romulo Antonio Righi de Toledo, Hudson Alves Pinto, Pedro Hugo Henriques Cunha, Fabiola de Oliveira Paes Leme, Marcelo Pires Nogueira de Carvalho, Tatiane Alves da Paixao, Renato Lima Santos
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(2020)
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HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR
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(2020)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
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GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2020)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
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GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2020)
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Roslyn Dakin, Ignacio T. Moore, Brent M. Horton, Ben J. Vernasco, T. Brandt Ryder
Summary: This study explored the relationship between testosterone levels and social network dynamics in wire-tailed manakins, finding that high levels of testosterone significantly influenced the specialization, stability, and behavioral assortment of social networks. The results supported the main hypothesis that individual-level hormone physiology can predict group-level network dynamics.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sydney F. Hope, Sarah E. DuRant, Frederic Angelier, John J. Hallagan, Ignacio T. Moore, Charline Parenteau, Robert A. Kennamer, William A. Hopkins
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2020)
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Ecology
Ben J. Vernasco, Roslyn Dakin, Ariana D. Majer, Mark F. Haussmann, T. Brandt Ryder, Ignacio T. Moore
Summary: The study on male wire-tailed manakins shows a relationship between telomere length and male social behavior, with more social males having shorter telomeres and higher rates of telomere attrition. Telomere length was found to be highly repeatable, with only two individuals exhibiting telomere elongation exceeding measurement error. Overall, telomeres in this species appear to be flexible traits that can vary with social behavior.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Zoology
Camilo Alfonso, Blake C. Jones, Ben J. Vernasco, Ignacio T. Moore
Summary: The neotropical manakins, known for their extreme sexual dimorphism and lek-breeding behavior, offer a great opportunity for integrative studies of sexual selection. Male courtship displays are elaborate and often involve auditory and visual cues, performed in rapid and acrobatic manners. Researchers have come together to address the implications of sexual selection on evolution, ecology, behavior, and physiology in manakins, highlighting their remarkable genomic, behavioral, and physiological adaptations.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Ecology
Meredith A. Semel, Heather N. Abernathy, Brandon P. Semel, Michael J. Cherry, Tsioriniaina J. C. Ratovoson, Ignacio T. Moore
Summary: This study highlights the importance of studying the movement and foraging behavior of golden-crowned sifaka across different seasons and forest types. Developing conservation plans based on a single snapshot can lead to inaccurate assessments of their natural behavior and resource needs.
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Biology
Ivana Schoepf, Sarena Olson, Ignacio T. Moore, Frances Bonier
Summary: Hosts with long coevolutionary history with parasites often assume negligible fitness costs of chronic infection. However, experimental manipulation of infections reveals effects of parasites on hosts during reproduction. In this study, the authors found that reducing haemosporidian infections in red-winged blackbirds resulted in significant benefits to mothers and their offspring.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Biodiversity Conservation
Natalie Claunch, Ignacio Moore, Heather Waye, Laura Schoenle, Samantha J. Oakey, Robert N. Reed, Christina Romagosa
Summary: The study found that the baseline CORT and body condition of the invasive snake Boiga irregularis changed over time, with samples in better body condition typically having lower baseline CORT. The hormonal response to acute stress was higher in 2018. There was a weak relationship between circulating CORT and bacterial killing ability in the 2018 samples, but the biological significance of this relationship is unclear.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)