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Experimental Biology - Day 2

dr. dolittle | April 3, 2016

Today was a great day for trainees in comparative physiology! Here are some of the highlights from their sessions: Poster presentations: Alexis MacDonald et al., (Union College - Mentor Dr. Scott Kirkton) presented research showing that grasshopper skeletal muscles may use lactate for energy! Similarly, Dongying Wang et al., (Saint Louis University - Mentor Dr. Daniel Warren) also showed that skeletal muscle from painted turtles may use lactate. I guess it is not just a waste product of exercise after all... Oral Presentations: Image of pupfish by Nevada Fish & Wildlife Office -…

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