Publications with Undergraduate Co-authors (since 2004)

Full Papers (Undergraduate co-authors in bold)

Dickens, M.J., Earle, K., Romero, L.M. 2009. Initial transference of wild birds to captivity alters stress physiology. Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 160:76-83.

Gloser, V., K. Libera, C.M. Orians. 2008. Contrasting below- and aboveground responses of two deciduous trees to patchy nitrate availability. Tree Physiology, 28:37-44

Lenkowski, J., Reed, J.M., Deininger, L., and McLaughlin, K.A. (2008) Perturbation of Organogenesis by the Herbicide Atrazine in the Amphibian Xenopus laevis. Environmental Health Perspectives 116:223-230 (published online Nov. 22, 2007).

Bracken, C., Mizeracka, K., and McLaughlin, K.A. (2008) Patterning the embryonic kidney: BMP signaling mediates the differentiation of the pronephric tubules and duct. Developmental Dynamics 237:132–144 (published online Dec. 10, 2007).

Strochlic, D. Romero, L.M. 2008. The effects of chronic psychological and physical stress on feather replacement in European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A: Mol. Integ. Physiol. 149:68-79.

Albrectsen, B.R., L. Gutierrez, R.S. Fritz, R.D. Fritz, and C.M. Orians. 2007. Does differential seedling mortality by slugs alter foliar traits and subsequent susceptibility of hybrid willows to a generalist herbivoure? Ecol. Entom., 32:211-220.

Cyr, N.E., Earle, K., Tam, C., Romero, L.M. 2007. The effect of chronic psychological stress on corticosterone, plasma metabolites, and immune responsiveness in European starlings. Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 154:59-66.

Romero, L.M., Rich, E.L. 2007. Photoperiodically-induced changes in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis sensitivity in captive house sparrows (Passer domesticus). Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A: Mol. Integ. Physiol. 147:562-568.

Zanne, A.E., K. Sweeney, M. Sharma and C.M. Orians. 2006. Patterns and consequences of differential vascular sectoriality in 18 temperate tree and shrub species. Functional Ecology, 20: 200-206.

Keeler, MS, Chew, FS, Goodale, BC, & Reed, JM. 2006. Modeling the impacts of two exotic invasive species on a native butterfly: Top-down vs. bottom-up effects. J. Anim. Ecol. 75: 777-788

Contakos, S.P., Gaydos, C., Pfeil, E.C., and McLaughlin, K.A. Subdividing the embryo: a role for Notch signaling during germ layer patterning in Xenopus laevis  Developmental Biology 288 (1):  294-307.

Demary, K., C. Michaelidis, and S.M. Lewis. 2005.  Firefly courtship: Behavioral and morphological predictors of male mating success in Photinus greeni, Ethology.

Siegel, A.J., J. Hui, R.N. Johnson, and P.T. Starks, 2005. Mobile Insulator Units: honey bee workers as living insulation. Insectes Sociaux, 52: 242-246.

Lewis, S.M., A. Kobel, T. Fedina, and R.W. Beeman. 2005. Sperm stratification and paternity success in red flour beetles, Physiological Entomology 30: 303-307.

Lenkowski, J., Reed, J.M.,Gaudette, M., Guyote,M. and McLaughlin, K.A. Effects of the herbicide atrazine in developing in Xenopus laevis embryos. (Submitted)

Romero, L.M., Strochlic, D., Wingfield, J.C.  2005.  Corticosterone inhibits feather growth: potential mechanism explaining seasonal down regulation of corticosterone during molt. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A: Mol. Integ. Physiol.  142: 65-73.

Michaelidis, C., K. Demary, and S.M. Lewis. 2006. Male courtship signals and female signal assessment in Photinus greeni fireflies. Behavioral Ecology. 17: 329-335

Johnson, R.N., M.T. Zaman, M.M. Decelle, A.J. Siegel, D.R. Tarpy, E.C. Siegel, and P.T. Starks. 2005. Multiple microorganisms in chalkbrood mummies: evidence and implications. Journal of Apicultural Research44:29-32.

Rich, E. L., Romero, L.M.  2005.  Exposure to Chronic Stress Downregulates Corticosterone Responses to Acute Stressors.  Am. J. Physiol. Regulatory Integrative Comp. Physiol. 288:R1628-R1636

Orians, C.M., S.D.P. Smith and L. Sack 2005. How are leaves plumbed inside a branch? Differences in leaf-to-leaf hydraulic sectoriality among six temperate tree species. J. Exp. Bot., 56: 2267-2273

Nephew, B.C. Aaron, R.S. Romero, L.M.  2005.  Effects of arginine vasotocin (AVT) on the behavioral, cardiovascular, and corticosterone responses of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) to crowding. Horm. Behav.  47:280-289.

Lahiri M., Gustafson T.L., Majors E.R., Freudenreich C.H. 2004 Expanded CAG repeats activate the DNA damage checkpoint pathway. Mol Cell 15: 287-293.

Starks, P.T., R.N. Johnson, A.J. Siegel, and M.M. Decelle. 2005. Heat-Shielding: A Task for Youngsters, Behavioral Ecology, 16:128

Orians, C.M., M.M.I. van Vuuren, N.L. Harris, B.B. Babst and G. Ellmore. 2004. Differential sectoriality in long-distance transport in temperate tree species: Evidence from dye flow, 15N transport, and vessel element pitting.  Trees: Structure and Function, 18: 501-509

Sumana, A., A.E. Liebert, A.S. Berry, G.T. Switz, C.M. Orians and P.T. Starks. 2005. Nest hydrocarbons as cues for philopatry in a paper wasp.  Ethology 111: 469-477

Rotjan R.D., J. Blum, and S.M. Lewis. 2004.  Shell choice in Pagarus longicarpus hermit crabs: does predation threat influence shell choice behavior? Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology  56:171-176.

Presentations at Meetings (undergraduate co-authors in bold)

Awerman, J.L., Romero, L.M. 2009. The effect of chronic psychological stress on blood chemistry in European starlings. Soc. Integ. Comp. Biol.

Prentice, N.E., Wikelski, M., Romero, L.M., Florant, G.L. 2009. Non-esterified fatty acid concentrations in Galápagos marine iguanas during a mild El Niño year. Soc. Integ. Comp. Biol.

Glassman, L.W. Butler, L.K., Romero, L.M. 2009. Behavioral responses of an endangered and a common bird to human and naturalistic disturbances. Soc. Integ. Comp. Biol.

Kostelanetz, S., Dickens, M.J., Butler, L.K., Romero, L.M. 2009. Effects of chronic stress during molt on the heart rate and heart rate variability of European starlings. Soc. Integ. Comp. Biol.

Dickens, M.J., Earle, K., Delehanty, D.J. Romero, L.M. 2008. Evaluating the effects of translocation on the avian stress response. Amer. Ornithol. Union.

Romero L. M., DesRochers D. W., Strochlic D. E., van Griethuijsen L. I., Awerman J. 2008. Corticosterone and feather growth: are corticosterone pellets good surrogates for chronic stress? IX Intern. Soc. Avian Endocr.

Wilkinson, J., Reed, J.M., Romero, L.M. 2007. Stress during molt does not affect feather degradation via bacteria. Wilson Ornith. Soc.

Dickens, M.J. Earle, K., Romero, L.M. 2007. Stress and translocation success in chuckar (Alectoris chukar). Soc. Integ. Comp. Biol.

Cyr, N., Tam, C., Romero, L.M. 2007. The effect of chronic psychological stress on corticosterone and plasma metabolites in European starlings. Soc. Integ. Comp. Biol.

Romero, L.M., Strochlic, D., DesRochers, D.W., Wilkinson, J.G., Reed, J.M. 2006. Corticosterone negatively impacts feather quality during molt. XXIV International Ornithological Congress.

Earle, K.A., Romero, L.M. 2006. Effects of chronic stress on the cell-mediated immune response in European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). Soc. Integ. Comp. Biol.

McVey M, J.R. LaRocque, M.D. Adams, D. Newsome, J.J. Sekelsky.  2005 The Drosophila melanogaster DmBlm helicase functions in both mitotic and meiotic recombination.  Keystone Conference: Genome Instability and Repair, Taos, NM.

Mizeracka, Karolina (presenter/winner of poster competition) and Kelly A. McLaughlin. 2005 Role of BMP signaling during kidney development. Society for Developmental Biology Northeast Regional Meeting, Woods Hole, MA.

DesRochers, D.W., Reed, J.M., Aman, J., Romero, L.M.  2005.  Effects of corticosterone on feather quality. XV Intern. Congress. Comp. Endocrinol.

Gurley K, Kravets B, Siegel A and Starks P. 2004. Heat Shielding in Honeybees: The Effect of this Localized Behavior on Internal Hive Temperatures. NAS-IUSSI Meetings

Lahiri M., T. Gustafson, E. Majors, and C.H. Freudenreich 2004 Structure-forming CAG/CTG repeats sequences are sensitive to breakage in the absence of S-phase checkpoint signaling. DNA Repair and Mutagenesis (ASM)

Strochlic, D., Romero, L.M.  2004.  Basis for the downregulation of plasma corticosterone concentration in molting European starlings. VIII Intern. Soc. Avian Endocr.

Sundararajan R., R. Zunder and C.H. Freudenreich 2004 Repair Choice at a Trinucleotide Repeat Break. DNA Repair and Mutagenesis (ASM)

McVey M, M.D. Adams, J.R. LaRocque, D. Radut, J.J. Sekelsky.  2004 Repair of a DNA double-strand gap in Drosophila proceeds through homologous recombination and non-canonical end-joining pathways.  Poster presented at IRACDA Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Pfeil , Emily C.  (presenter), Stacey P. Coleman and Kelly A. McLaughlin. 2004 Notch signaling influences the early patterning of Xenopus laevis. Volume 271, Issue 2, Developmental Biology, July 15, 2004, pp 619.

Newsome D. and M. McVey.  2004  The role of the DmBlm protein in drosophila double strand break repair.  Poster presented at MEAMP Research Symposium, Charlotte, NC, October 2004.

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