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Molecules to migration: pressures of life.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20653447     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The highly successful Fourth International Conference in Africa for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ICA-CPB) was held in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in July 2008. The theme of the meeting was "Molecules to Migration: Pressures of Life." To enhance the theme, the venue and timing of the meeting were chosen to coincide with the arrival of approximately 1.4 million wildebeest on their annual migration from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Like the three previous ICA-CPB meetings, the discussion topics and the resulting collection of synthesia presented here were very diverse. The articles in this special collection reflect the authors' interest in broadening our understanding of the field of comparative physiology and biochemistry and their commitment to engaging in global research with international colleagues. These articles are brief, synthetic reviews integrating information presented at and inspired by the meeting. From seasonal migration and reproduction in birds, to cardiovascular system development in vertebrates, to strategies for hypoxia survival, papers range from specific to broad interactions. What they all have in common: they increase our understanding of how animals are affected by and respond to the pressures of life.
Authors:
André Vosloo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Introductory Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Physiological and biochemical zoology : PBZ     Volume:  83     ISSN:  1537-5293     ISO Abbreviation:  Physiol. Biochem. Zool.     Publication Date:    2010 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-20     Completed Date:  2010-12-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100883369     Medline TA:  Physiol Biochem Zool     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  702-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Biological and Conservation Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Physiological / physiology*
Animals
Biochemistry / trends*
Physiology, Comparative / trends*

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