DURIP: Monitoring Low Temperature Physiology in Hibernating Mammals

Abstract

We have successfully identified genes controlling the physiological characteristics of hibernation in the thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus). Identification of these specific genetic markers has allowed us to study the function of their gene products under highly controlled conditions of temperature, light and humidity. To accomplish this goal specific instrumentation was purchased with this DURIP grant. Measurements of low-temperature physiology in hibernating mammals under controlled conditions required an environmental chamber that allows us to maintain a variety of ambient temperatures ranging from -5 to 20 degrees centigrade.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA393484

Entities

People

  • Matthew T Andrews

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adipose Tissue
  • Animals
  • Biochemistry
  • Body Temperature
  • Chemistry
  • Fungi
  • Gene Expression
  • Genetics
  • Low Temperature
  • Mammals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Monitoring
  • Physiological Processes
  • Physiology
  • Rodents
  • Tissues
  • Torpor

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology