Jingping’s meta-analysis class project focused on nutrititional additives in aquaculture feed has been published! Way to go, Jingping. Guo, J., Y. Bao, R. Davis, A. Abebe, A. E. Wilson, and D. A. Davis. 2020. Application of meta-analysis toward understanding the effect of adding a methionine hydroxy analog in the diet on growth performance and feed utilization of fish and shrimp. Reviews in Aquaculture 12(4):2316-2332. (PDF)
Lab News
Lab News
News
April 10, 2020
We have also learned that we will be starting a new, ambitious USDA project with our ARS colleague, Benjamin Beck, to expand our algal bloom management efforts in west Alabama. I am super excited to get this project started.
April 5, 2020
I am sad to report that our NSF REU Site in warm-water aquatic ecology has decided to cancel our 2020 program. We are hoping to have a few of the 2020 REU students conduct research in Auburn this summer if the coronavirus pandemic subsides and campus returns to normal. Fingers crossed! We will begin recruiting for our summer 2021 program this fall.
March 26, 2020
Jaelen’s meta-analysis class project focused on sperm swimming speed has been published!! Congrats! Myers, J. N., A. Senior, V. Zadmajid, S. R. Sørensen, and I. A.E. Butts. 2020. Associations between ovarian fluid and sperm swimming in marine and freshwater teleosts: a meta-analysis. Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture28(3):322-339. (PDF)
March 25, 2020
Our superstar undergrad, Madison Dees, just learned that her proposal for an AU Undergraduate Research Fellowship was funded!! Nice job, Madison. Very excited to begin this project with you in the fall.
March 20, 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the lab has received more good news! Our USDA proposal (led by supestar, Brendan Higgins) that originated from an REU project has been funded. Lots of exciting work planned converting wastewater into Daphnia!
March 5, 2020
Our good friend, Christian Moldaenke, recently visited the lab enroute to swimming with manatees in FL. That guy lives the good life. Come back soon, Christian.
Feb 24, 2020
During a recent class, I had an epiphany for a new lab domain name – http://www.WarAlgae.com – although it might only connect with fellow Auburn tigers. War Algae!!
Feb 5, 2020
Riley had an opportunity to participage in a week-long structured decision making workshop at the New York Water Science Center in Troy, NY. As part of the workshop, he was able to share some of his dissertation research. Nice job, Riley!
January 24, 2020
Our study documenting microcystin poisoning of while pelicans at the Birmingham Zoo is finally out. Since this project started, we have worked with the zoo to improve the water quality of the moats to protect animal health. Nice job leading this effort, Stephanie! McCain, S., R. R. Sim, E. W. Howerth, S. Aschenbroich, S. G.M. Kirejczyk, B. McHale, C. Jerry, J. J. Kottwitz, A. E. Wilson, and R. McManamon. 2020. Myonecrosis and death due to presumed microcystin toxicosis in American white pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhyncos). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine51(2):407-415. (PDF)