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An exploration of inter-clutch variability and eggshell patterning in two species of rail
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-10)The avian egg has long fascinated researchers with its diverse colors, patterns, and shapes. Variation within and between species provides opportunities to address the question of why eggs are pigmented the way they are. ... -
An investigation of alkaloid sequestration by the poison frog Dendrobates auratus when fed the fire ant Solenopsis invicta
(East Carolina University, 1/13/16)Poison frogs are known for their bright coloration, parental care, and defensive toxins. Over 850 different alkaloids have been discovered in the skin of poison frogs. The alkaloid defenses are acquired from a specialized ... -
Analyses of domains and domain fusions in human proto-oncogenes
(East Carolina University, 2009-03-17)Background: Understanding the constituent domains of oncogenes, their origins and their fusions may shed new light about the initiation and the development of cancers. Results: We have developed a computational pipeline ...