| Affiliations: | |
| Project Leader: | Christine Latham c.latham@tamu.edu Animal Sciences |
| Faculty Mentor: | Sarah White, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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Spring 2017: TBD |
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Team Size:
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8 (Team Full) |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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0-3 course credits in the Animal Sciences department. |
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Team Needs:
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At least 4 hours/week for laboratory work. Lab experience with immunohistochemical, colorimetric, or enzymatic assays would be ideal, but can also be taught. |
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Description:
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Analysis of preexisting muscle samples by immunohistochemistry and colorimetric assay for fiber type, cross sectional area, mitochondrial function and other parameters, and analysis of samples from two spring projects examining effects of exercise on equine skeletal muscle and systemic parameters known to influence changes in skeletal muscle parameters. Project 1: Effect of organic and inorganic trace mineral supplementation on systemic inflammation and antioxidant enzyme activity and muscle characteristics in exercising yearling horses. Project 2: Effects of low-intensity exercise on systemic inflammation and antioxidant enzyme activity and muscle characteristics in aged horses. |