Publications by authors named "Taylor D Ward"
Article Synopsis
- Understanding how angling practices affect fish health, specifically brook trout, is vital for promoting effective catch-and-release (C&R) fishing techniques.
- A study investigated the impact of water temperature, air exposure, and fish size on reflex impairment and mortality in brook trout subjected to angling stress, revealing critical interactions between these factors.
- Key findings indicated that longer air exposure and higher temperatures increased stress in fish, with larger trout showing greater sensitivity to air exposure, ultimately aiding in establishing guidelines for safer C&R practices.
Loss of the nutrient sensor TAS1R3 leads to reduced bone resorption.
Michael S Eaton
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Nicholas Weinstein
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Jordan B Newby
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Maggie M Plattes
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Hanna E Foster
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Taylor D Ward
J Physiol Biochem
February 2018
Article Synopsis
- TAS1R3 is a protein involved in sensing nutrients and is expressed in bone tissue, particularly in undifferentiated bone marrow stromal cells.
- Deletion of TAS1R3 in mutant mice results in thicker cortical bone, indicating a potential disruption in normal bone remodeling processes.
- The increase in bone mass is linked to reduced osteoclast function, as shown by a significant decrease in the bone resorption marker, suggesting a complex interaction between nutrient sensing and bone health.
Ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management (EAFMs) have emerged as requisite for sustainable use of fisheries resources. At the same time, however, there is a growing recognition of the degree of variation among individuals within a population, as well as the ecological consequences of this variation. Managing resources at an ecosystem level calls on practitioners to consider evolutionary processes, and ample evidence from the realm of fisheries science indicates that anthropogenic disturbance can drive changes in predominant character traits (e.
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