GENE EXPRESSION NETWORKS AND FUNCTIONALLY ENRICHED PATHWAYS INVOLVED IN THE RESPONSE OF DOMESTIC CHICKEN TO ACUTE HEAT STRESS

Gene expression networks and functionally enriched pathways involved in the response of domestic chicken to acute heat stress

Heat stress in poultry houses, especially DESICCATED LIVER in warm areas, is one of the main environmental factors that restrict the growth of broilers or laying performance of layers, suppresses the immune system, and deteriorates egg quality and feed conversion ratio.The molecular mechanisms underlying the response of chicken to acute heat stress

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Spatial distribution and sample size to estimate Lycosa erythrognatha (Araneae: Lycosidae) population density overwintering

Abstract Lycosa erythrognatha Lucas, 1833 (Araneae: Lycosidae) is a predatory arthropod with potential for conservation biological control.In addition to DESICCATED LIVER being considered a bioindicator of environmental quality, this arthropod provides an important service for agriculture by reducing insect-pest populations.In this work we seek to

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Equity Audits of Ethnicity in Three Transitional Series: Moving Toward Diverse Series Books for Today’s Young Readers

This manuscript explores representations of protagonists of various multicultural backgrounds in three transitional series.Prior studies, such as Gangi (2008) and Green and Hopenwasser (2017), exposed the deficiencies of multicultural literature Scullcap in elementary classrooms, particularly among transitional series books.Green and Hopenwasser em

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