August Comparative Medicine Now Available

The August issue of Comparative Medicine is now available online.

Alopecia: Possible Causes and Treatments, Particularly in Captive Nonhuman Primates
pp. 320-320(1)
Author: Kessler, Matt J.

Response to Dr. Kessler's Letter to the Editor
pp. 320-320(1)
Authors: Novak, Melinda; Meyer, Jerrold

Pulmonary Inflammation and Airway Hyperresponsiveness in a Mouse Model of Asthma Complicated by Acid Aspiration
pp. 321-330(10)
Authors: Nemzek, Jean A.; Kim, Jiyoun

Decreased Growth Factor Expression through RNA Interference Inhibits Development of Mouse Preimplantation Embryos
pp. 331-338(8)
Authors: Dadi, Tedla D.; Li, Ming W.; Lloyd, K C Kent

Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Injury and Diastolic Dysfunction inMice: Structural and Functional Correlates
pp. 339-343(5)
Authors: Brooks, Wesley W.; Conrad, Chester H.

Altered Sleep Patterns and Physiologic Characteristics in Spontaneous Dwarf Rats
pp. 344-349(6)
Authors: Andersen, Monica L.; Lee, Kil S.; Guindalini, Camila; Leite, Waldemarks A.; Bignotto, Magda; Tufik, Sergio

Temporal Changes of Angiopoietins and Tie2 Expression in Rat Lungs after Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension
pp. 350-356(7)
Authors: Cho, Yu Ji; Han, Jae Yoon; Lee, Sang Gab; Jeon, Byeong Tak; Choi, Wan Sung; Hwang, Young Sil; Roh, Gu Seob; Lee, Jong Deog

Cyclosporine-Induced Gingival Overgrowth in New Zealand White Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
pp. 357-362(6)
Authors: Jean, Sherrie M.; Sharma, Prachi; Taylor, Douglas; Mook, Deborah

Immune Response to and Histopathology of Campylobacter jejuni Infection in Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)
pp. 363-371(9)
Authors: Nemelka, Kevin W.; Brown, Ammon W.; Wallace, Shannon M.; Jones, Erika; Asher, Ludmila V.; Pattarini, Dawn; Applebee, Lisa; Gilliland Jr, Theron C.; Guerry, Patricia; Baqar, Shahida

Cloning of the Full-Length cDNA of Porcine Antithrombin III and Comparison with its Human Homolog
pp. 372-377(6)
Authors: Chen, Younan; Tan, Weidong; Qin, Shengfang; Zhang, Jie; Bu, Hong; Li, Youping; Lu, Yanrong; Cheng, Jingqiu

Inadvertent Propagation of Factor VII Deficiency in a Canine Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I Research Breeding Colony
pp. 378-382(5)
Authors: Carlstrom, Lucas P.; Jens, Jackie K.; Dobyns, Marley E.; Passage, Merry; Dickson, Patricia I.; Ellinwood, Matthew N.

Prevalence of Viremia and Oral Shedding of Rhesus Rhadinovirus and Retroperitoneal Fibromatosis Herpesvirus in Large Age-Structured Breeding Groups of Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta)
pp. 383-390(8)
Authors: White, Jessica A.; Todd, Patricia A.; Yee, JoAnn L.; Kalman-Bowlus, Alexis; Rodgers, Kelsey S.; Yang, Xiaowei; Wong, Scott W.; Barry, Peter; Lerche, Nicholas W.

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AALAS National Meeting Early Registration Closes Sept. 1

If you haven't already registered for the 2009 AALAS National Meeting, do so by Sept. 1 in order to receive the early registration discount. After Sept. 1, the member price increases from $285 to $350. The nonmember rate increases from $375 to $440. Register online today.

Also, the housing bureau remains open. If you have not yet booked your hotel room, please click here to secure your reservation.

The complete preliminary program, with platform sessions and posters included, is available online on Abstract Central's Itinerary Planner. You can view all the sessions by day or type and even plan your schedule.

Times and locations for committee and affiliate meetings can be found online here.

Be sure to keep checking the AALAS National Meeting website for the latest updates.

See you in Denver!

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AALAS on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter

AALAS now has accounts set up on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter so you can pick and choose how you prefer to stay informed about AALAS. Here is how to link to AALAS from these social media:

Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com)
If you haven’t done so, you’ll first need to create your own Facebook page. After doing so, search on “AALAS” in Facebook’s search box. Once you see AALAS’ Facebook page, all you have to do is click the link for becoming a “fan” of this page.

LinkedIn
(http://www.linkedin.com)
If you haven’t done so, you’ll first need to create your own LinkedIn page. After doing so, click on the “Groups Directory” link. From the Groups Directory page, search on “AALAS”. When you find AALAS, click on “Join this group.”

Twitter
(http://www.twitter.com/aalasnational)
If you haven’t done so, you’ll first need to create your own Twitter account. After doing so, click on the “Find People” link. From there, search on “AALAS”. When you find AALAS, click on the “Follow” button.

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AALAS Foundation Launches Whyville Project

The AALAS Foundation teamed up with the award-winning Whyville.net website to launch the Community Animal Research Environment (CARE), a series of fun, educational games in a virtual laboratory.

This exciting public outreach project, our largest and most ambitious to date, is designed to teach future leaders how animals help scientists in research--and how research, in turn, benefits animals.

At CARE, Whyville citizens create habitats for animals, take on the role of an animal caregiver, and discover how animal research generated cures and treatments for ailments impacting humans and animals.

Visit the Whyville information page to learn about the Foundation's innovative efforts to teach young people about the importance of quality laboratory animal care, research, and medicine.

Why Whyville?

With over 5.3 million users, Whyville is a vibrant, kid-safe, virtual world that brings science-based educational content to teens and pre-teens in an incredibly engaging manner.

The hands-on, inquiry-based nature of Whyville enables the AALAS Foundation to evolve from traditional outreach methods to customized interactive activities that engage young minds.

Whyville is a powerful tool the Foundation is using to promote understanding, respect, and support for laboratory animal science. Click here for more information about Whyville.

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The July Issue of JAALAS Now Available

You can access the online articles here.

A Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction Based on the gyrB Gene Sequence and Subsequent Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis of Pasteurella pneumotropica Isolates from Laboratory Mice
pp. 356-356(1)
Author: Feldman, Sanford H.

Response to Dr Feldman's Letter to the Editor
pp. 356-356(1)
Author: Hayashimoto, Nobuhito

Activation of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Signaling by Cotton Balls Used for Environmental Enrichment
pp. 357-362(6)
Authors: Tischkau, Shelley A.; Mukai, Motoko

Construction Noise Decreases Reproductive Efficiency in Mice
pp. 363-370(8)
Authors: Rasmussen, Skye; Glickman, Gary; Norinsky, Rada; Quimby, Fred W.; Tolwani, Ravi J.

Assessment of Immune Activation in Mice before and after Eradication of Mite Infestation
pp. 371-377(7)
Authors: Johnston, Nancy A.; Trammell, Rita A.; Ball-Kell, Susan; Verhulst, Steven; Toth, Linda A.

Sensitivity of Perianal Tape Impressions to Diagnose Pinworm (Syphacia
spp.) Infections in Rats (Rattus norvegicus) and Mice (Mus musculus)
pp. 378-380(3)
Authors: Hill, William Allen; Randolph, Mildred M.; Mandrell, Timothy D.

Microbial Contaminations of Laboratory Mice and Rats in Taiwan from 2004 to 2007
pp. 381-386(6)
Authors: Liang, Chung-Tiang; Shih, Amy; Chang, Yu-Hsiu; Liu, Chiung-Wen; Lee, Ya-Tien; Hsieh, Wei-Chun; Huang, Yuan-Ling; Huang, Wan-Tsang; Kuang, Chih-Hui; Lee, Kan-Hung; Zhuo, Yi-Xing; Ho, Sheng-Yu; Liao, Shiow-Ling; Chiu, Yi-Ying; Hsu, Chieh-Ning; Liang, San-Chi; Yu, Chun-Keung

Reference Values for Serum Proteins of Common Laboratory Rodent Strains
pp. 387-390(4)
Authors: Zaias, Julia; Mineau, Martha; Cray, Carolyn; Yoon, David; Altman, Norman H

Preferences of Minipigs for Environmental Enrichment Objects
pp. 391-394(4)
Authors: Smith, Melody E.; Gopee, Neera V.; Ferguson, Sherry A.

The Effects of Four Nursery Rearing Strategies on Infant Behavioral Development in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta)
pp. 395-401(7)
Authors: Rommeck, Ina; Gottlieb, Daniel H.; Strand, Sarah C.; McCowan, Brenda

Comparison of Digital Rectal and Microchip Transponder Thermometry in Cats
pp. 402-404(3)
Authors: Quimby, Jessica M.; Olea-Popelka, Francisco; Lappin, Michael R.

Utility of Recycled Bedding for Laboratory Rodents
pp. 405-411(7)
Authors: Miyamoto, Toru; Li, Zhixia; Kibushi, Tomomi; Okano, Shinya; Yamasaki, Nakamichi; Kasai, Noriyuki

Molar Malocclusions in Pine Voles (Microtus pinetorum)
pp. 412-415(4)
Authors: Harvey, Stephen B.; Alworth, Leanne C.; Blas-Machado, Uriel

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