Research Publications 2008

Alemu JB I, Cazabon MNE, Dempewolf L, Hailey A, Lehtinen RM, Mannette RP, Naranjit KT, Roach ACJ (2008). Presence of the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in populations of the critically endangered frog Mannophryne olmonae in tobago, West Indies. Ecohealth Springer 5(1): 34-39. ISSN: 1612-9202. [Abstract]
Amorim MCP, Simoes JM, Fonseca PJ, Turner GF (2008). Species differences in courtship acoustic signals among five Lake Malawi cichlid species (Pseudotropheus spp.). Journal of Fish Biology Blackwell Publishing 72(6): 1355-1368. ISSN: 0022-1112. [Abstract]
Aplin AC, Fabian D, Morrison MI, Younger PL, Hallberg K, Johnson DB (2008). Performance and key biogeochemical reactions in full-scale passive mine water treatment systems. Geochimica Et Cosmochimica Acta Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd 72(12): A30-A30. ISSN: 0016-7037.
Aslam A, Quinn P, McIntosh RS, Shi J, Ghumra A, McKerrow JH, Bunting KA, Dunne DW, Doenhoff MJ, Morrison SL, Zhang K, Pleass RJ (2008). Proteases from Schistosoma mansoni cercariae cleave IgE at solvent exposed interdomain regions. Molecular Immunology Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd 45(2): 567-574. ISSN: 0161-5890. [Abstract]
Bardgett RD, Freeman C, Ostle NJ (2008). Microbial contributions to climate change through carbon cycle feedbacks. Isme Journal Nature Publishing Group; 75 Varick Street 2(8): 805-814. ISSN: 1751-7362. [Abstract]
Boddy E, Roberts P, Hill PW, Farrar J, Jones DL (2008). Turnover of low molecular weight dissolved organic C (DOC) and microbial C exhibit different temperature sensitivities in Arctic tundra soils. Soil Biology & Biochemistry Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd; the Boulevard 40(7): 1557-1566. ISSN: 0038-0717. [Abstract]
Botham MS, Hayward RK, Morrell LJ, Croft DP, Ward JR, Ramnarine I, Krause J (2008). RISK-SENSITIVE ANTIPREDATOR BEHAVIOR IN THE TRINIDADIAN GUPPY, POECILIA RETICULATA. Ecology Ecological Soc Amer; 1990 M Street Nw 89(11): 3174-3185. ISSN: 0012-9658. [Abstract]
Brooker RW, Osler GHR, Gollisch J (2008). Association of vegetation and soil mite assemblages with isolated Scots pine trees on a Scottish wet heath. Landscape Ecology Springer; Van Godewijckstraat 30 23(7): 861-871. ISSN: 0921-2973. [Abstract]
Bryan CG, Johnson DB (2008). Dissimilatory ferrous iron oxidation at a low pH: a novel trait identified in the bacterial subclass Rubrobacteridae. Fems Microbiology Letters Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 288(2): 149-155. ISSN: 0378-1097. [Abstract]
Budden AE, Wright J (2008). Effects of feeding frequency on nestling begging and digestion. Ibis Blackwell Publishing 150(2): 234-241. ISSN: 0019-1019. [Abstract]
Chung JS, Webster SG (2008). Angiotensin-converting enzyme-like activity in crab gills and its putative role in degradation of crustacean hyperglycemic hormone. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology Wiley-liss 68(3): 171-180. ISSN: 0739-4462. [Abstract]
Coupland K, Johnson DB (2008). Evidence that the potential for dissimilatory ferric iron reduction is widespread among acidophilic heterotrophic bacteria. Fems Microbiology Letters Blackwell Publishing 279(1): 30-35. ISSN: 0378-1097. [Abstract]
Culloch RM, Robinson KP (2008). Bottlenose dolphins using coastal regions adjacent to a Special Area of Conservation in north-east Scotland. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom Cambridge Univ Press; 32 Avenue of the Americas 88(6): 1237-1243. ISSN: 0025-3154. [Abstract]
d'Hugues P, Norris PR, Hallberg KB, Sanchez F, Langwaldt J, Grotowski A, Chmielewski T, Groudev S (2008). Bioshale FP6 European project: Exploiting black shale ores using biotechnologies?. Minerals Engineering Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd 21(1): 111-120. ISSN: 0892-6875. [Abstract]
Darani HY, Doenhoff MJ (2008). An association between Schistosoma mansoni worms and an enzymatically-active protease/peptidase in mouse blood. Parasitology Cambridge Univ Press 135(4): 467-472. ISSN: 0031-1820. [Abstract]
Darden SK, Croft DP (2008). Male harassment drives females to alter habitat use and leads to segregation of the sexes. Biology Letters Royal Soc; 6-9 Carlton House Terrace 4(5): 449-451. ISSN: 1744-9561. [Abstract]
Dawnay N, Ogden R, Thorpe RS, Pope LC, Dawson DA, McEwing R (2008). A forensic STR profiling system for the Eurasian badger: A framework for developing profiling systems for wildlife species. Forensic Science International-genetics Elsevier Ireland Ltd; Elsevier House 2(1): 47-53. ISSN: 1872-4973. [Abstract]
Dawnay N, McEwing R, Thorpe RS, Ogden R (2008). Preliminary data suggests genetic distinctiveness of gyr and saker falcons. Conservation Genetics Springer 9(3): 703-707. ISSN: 1566-0621. [Abstract]
Dawson K, Malhotra A, Thorpe RS, Guo P, Mrinalini , Ziegler T (2008). Mitochondrial DNA analysis reveals a new member of the Asian pitviper genus Viridovipera (Serpentes: Viperidae: Crotalinae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science; 525 B St 49(1): 356-361. ISSN: 1055-7903.
Douglas DJT, Evans DM, Redpath SM (2008). Selection of foraging habitat and nestling diet by Meadow Pipits Anthus pratensis breeding on intensively grazed moorland. Bird Study British Trust Ornithology; Nunnery 55: 290-296. ISSN: 0006-3657. [Abstract]
Duponchello F, Paradis E, Ribbink AJ, Turner GF (2008). Parallel life history evolution in mouthbrooding cichlids from the African Great Lakes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Natl Acad Sciences; 2101 Constitution Ave Nw 105(40): 15475-15480. ISSN: 0027-8424. [Abstract]
Duponchello F, Paradis E, Ribbink AJ, Turner GF (2008). Parallel life history evolution in mouthbrooding cichlids from the African Great Lakes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Natl Acad Sciences; 2101 Constitution Ave Nw 105(40): 15475-15480. ISSN: 0027-8424. [Abstract]
Dyer JRG, Ioannou CC, Morrell LJ, Croft DP, Couzin ID, Waters DA, Krause J (2008). Consensus decision making in human crowds. Animal Behaviour Academic Press Ltd Elsevier Science Ltd 75: 461-470. ISSN: 0003-3472. [Abstract]
Eales J, Thorpe RS, Malhotra A (2008). Weak founder effect signal in a recent introduction of Caribbean Anolis. Mol Ecol 17(6): 1416-26. ISSN: 1365-294X (Electronic). [Abstract]
Edwards-Jones G, Canals LMI, Hounsome N, Truninger M, Koerber G, Hounsome B, Cross P, York EH, Hospido A, Plassmann K, Harris IM, Edwards RT, Day GAS, Tomos AD, Cowell SJ, Jones DL (2008). Testing the assertion that 'local food is best': the challenges of an evidence-based approach. Trends in Food Science & Technology Elsevier Science London 19(5): 265-274. ISSN: 0924-2244. [Abstract]
Felix C, Pichon S, Braquart-Varnier C, Braig H, Chen L, Garrett RA, Martin G, Greve P (2008). Characterization and transcriptional analysis of two gene clusters for type IV secretion machinery in Wolbachia of Armadillidium vulgare. Research in Microbiology Elsevier Science Bv; Po Box 211 159(6): 481-485. ISSN: 0923-2508. [Abstract]
Ferrer M, Golyshina OV, Beloqui A, Boettger LH, Andreu JM, Polaina J, De Lacey AL, Trautwein AX, Timmis KN, Golyshin PN (2008). A purple acidophilic di-ferric DNA ligase from Ferroplasma. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Natl Acad Sciences 105(26): 8878-8883. ISSN: 0027-8424. [Abstract]
Genner MJ, Nichols P, Shaw PW, Carvalho GR, Robinson RL, Turner GF (2008). Genetic homogeneity among breeding grounds and nursery areas of an exploited Lake Malawi cichlid fish. Freshwater Biology Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 53(9): 1823-1831. ISSN: 0046-5070. [Abstract]
Golay P, Monney JC, Conelli A, Durand T, Thiery G, Zuffi MAL, Ursenbacher S (2008). Systematics of the Swiss asp vipers: some implications for the European Vipera aspis (Linnaeus, 1758) complex (Serpentes : Viperidae) - A tribute to Eugen Kramer. Amphibia-reptilia Brill Academic Publishers 29(1): 71-83. ISSN: 0173-5373. [Abstract]
Gwenin CD, Kalaji M, Kay CM, Williams PA, Tito DN (2008). An in situ amperometric biosensor for the detection of vapours from explosive compounds. Analyst Royal Soc Chemistry 133(5): 621-625. ISSN: 0003-2654. [Abstract]
Hill PW, Farrar JF, Jones DL (2008). Decoupling of microbial glucose uptake and mineralization in soil. Soil Biology & Biochemistry Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd 40(3): 616-624. ISSN: 0038-0717. [Abstract]
Hughes RN, Gomez A, Wright PJ, Moyano HI, Cancino JM, Carvalho GR, Lunt DH (2008). Molecular phylogeny supports division of the 'cosmopolitan' taxon Celleporella (Bryozoa; Cheilostomata) into four major clades. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science 46(1): 369-374. ISSN: 1055-7903.
Ironside JE, Wilkinson TJ, Rock J (2008). Distribution and host range of the microsporidian Pleistophora mulleri. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 55(4): 355-362. ISSN: 1066-5234. [Abstract]
Johansson H, Surget-Groba Y, Gow JL, Thorpe RS (2008). Development of microsatellite markers in the St Lucia anole, Anolis luciae. Molecular Ecology Resources Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 8(6): 1408-1410. ISSN: 1755-098X. [Abstract]
Johansson H, Surget-Groba Y, Thorpe RS (2008). The roles of allopatric divergence and natural selection in quantitative trait variation across a secondary contact zone in the lizard Anolis roquet. Molecular Ecology Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 17(23): 5146-5156. ISSN: 0962-1083. [Abstract]
Johansson H, Surget-Groba Y, Thorpe RS (2008). Microsatellite data show evidence for male-biased dispersal in the Caribbean lizard Anolis roquet. Molecular Ecology Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 17(20): 4425-4432. ISSN: 0962-1083. [Abstract]
Johnson DB (2008). Biodiversity and interactions of acidophiles: Key to understanding and optimizing microbial processing of ores and concentrates. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China Allerton Press Inc; 18 West 27th St 18(6): 1367-1373. ISSN: 1003-6326. [Abstract]
Johnson DB, Yajie L, Okibe N (2008). "Bioshrouding" - a novel approach for securing reactive mineral tailings. Biotechnology Letters Springer 30(3): 445-449. ISSN: 0141-5492. [Abstract]
Kim SY, Lee SH, Freeman C, Fenner N, Kang H (2008). Comparative analysis of soil microbial communities and their responses to the short-term drought in bog, fen, and riparian wetlands. Soil Biology & Biochemistry Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd; the Boulevard 40(11): 2874-2880. ISSN: 0038-0717. [Abstract]
Kurakov AV, Lavrent'ev RB, Nechitailo TY, Golyshin PN, Zvyagintsev DG (2008). Diversity of facultatively anaerobic microscopic mycelial fungi in soils. Microbiology 77(1): 90-98. ISSN: 0026-2617. [Abstract]
Limpens J, Berendse F, Blodau C, Canadell JG, Freeman C, Holden J, Roulet N, Rydin H, Schaepman-Strub G (2008). Peatlands and the carbon cycle: from local processes to global implications - a synthesis. Biogeosciences Copernicus Publications; Max-planck-str 13 5(5): 1475-1491. ISSN: 1726-4170. [Abstract]
Mariner R, Johnson DB, Hallberg KB (2008). Characterisation of an attenuation system for the remediation of Mn(II) contaminated waters. Hydrometallurgy Elsevier Science Bv; Po Box 211 94(1-4): 100-104. ISSN: 0304-386X. [Abstract]
Marsh M, Shoemark DK, Jacob A, Robinson C, Cahill B, Zhou NY, Williams PA, Hadfield AT (2008). Structure of Bacterial Glutathione-S-Transferase Maleyl Pyruvate Isomerase and Implications for Mechanism of Isomerisation. Journal of Molecular Biology Academic Press Ltd Elsevier Science Ltd; 24-28 Oval Rd 384(1): 165-177. ISSN: 0022-2836. [Abstract]
McDonald PG, Wright J (2008). Provisioning vocalizations in cooperative Bell Miners (Manorina melanophrys): More than a simple stimulus for nestling begging?. Auk Amer Ornithologists Union; Ornithological Soc North Amer Po Box 1897 125(3): 670-678. ISSN: 0004-8038. [Abstract]
McDonald PG, Marvelde LT, Kazem AJN, Wright J (2008). Helping as a signal and the effect of a potential audience during provisioning visits in a cooperative bird. Animal Behaviour Academic Press Ltd Elsevier Science Ltd 75: 1319-1330. ISSN: 0003-3472. [Abstract]
McDonald PG, Kazem AJN, Clarke MF, Wright J (2008). Helping as a signal: does removal of potential audiences alter helper behavior in the bell miner?. Behavioral Ecology Oxford Univ Press Inc; Journals Dept 19(5): 1047-1055. ISSN: 1045-2249. [Abstract]
Nowak-Jary J, Andruszkiewicz R, Payne JW (2008). Enzymatic degradation and transport of endothiopeptides into Escherichia coli K12 mutant strains. Fems Microbiology Letters Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 285(2): 291-297. ISSN: 0378-1097. [Abstract]
Ogden R (2008). Fisheries forensics: the use of DNA tools for improving compliance, traceability and enforcement in the fishing industry. Fish and Fisheries Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 9(4): 462-472. ISSN: 1467-2960. [Abstract]
Pacheco ML, McDonald PG, Wright J, Kazem AJN, Clarke MF (2008). Helper contributions to antiparasite behavior in the cooperatively breeding bell miner. Behavioral Ecology Oxford Univ Press Inc 19(3): 558-566. ISSN: 1045-2249. [Abstract]
Pierotti MER, Knight ME, Immler S, Barson NJ, Turner GF, Seehausen O (2008). Individual variation in male mating preferences for female coloration in a polymorphic cichlid fish. Behavioral Ecology Oxford Univ Press Inc 19(3): 483-488. ISSN: 1045-2249. [Abstract]
Plassmann K, Brown N, Jones MLM, Edwards-Jones G (2008). Can atmospheric input of nitrogen affect seed bank dynamics in habitats of conservation interest? The case of dune slacks. Applied Vegetation Science Opulus Press Uppsala Ab; Gamla Vagen 40 11(3): 413-420. ISSN: 1402-2001. [Abstract]
Rock J, Cree A (2008). Extreme variation in body temperature in a nocturnal thigmothermic lizard. Herpetological Journal British Herpetol Soc; C/o Zool Soc London Regents Park 18(2): 69-76. ISSN: 0268-0130. [Abstract]
Rowe OF, Johnson DB (2008). Comparison of ferric iron generation by different species of acidophilic bacteria immobilized in packed-bed reactors. Systematic and Applied Microbiology Elsevier Gmbh 31(1): 68-77. ISSN: 0723-2020. [Abstract]
Tan GL, Shu WS, Hallberg KB, Li F, Lan CY, Zhou WH, Huang LN (2008). Culturable and molecular phylogenetic diversity of microorganisms in an open-dumped, extremely acidic Pb/Zn mine tailings. Extremophiles Springer Tokyo; 1-11-11 Kudan-kita 12(5): 657-664. ISSN: 1431-0651. [Abstract]
Taylor AN, Taylor MI, Mccarthy ID, Beaumont AR (2008). Isolation and characterization of 12 dinucleotide microsatellite loci in the anadromous fish Osmerus eperlanus (L.). Molecular Ecology Resources Blackwell Publishing 8(3): 581-583. ISSN: 1471-8278. [Abstract]
Thomas POR, Croft DP, Morrell LJ, Davis A, Faria JJ, Dyer JRG, Piyapong C, Ramnarine I, Ruxton GD, Krause J (2008). Does defection during predator inspection affect social structure in wild shoals of guppies?. Animal Behaviour Academic Press Ltd Elsevier Science Ltd 75: 43-53. ISSN: 0003-3472. [Abstract]
Thorpe RS, Jones AG, Malhotra A, Surget-Groba Y (2008). Adaptive radiation in Lesser Antillean lizards: molecular phylogenetics and species recognition in the Lesser Antillean dwarf gecko complex, Sphaerodactylus fantasticus. Molecular Ecology Blackwell Publishing 17(6): 1489-1504. ISSN: 0962-1083. [Abstract]
Thorpe RS, Surget-Groba Y, Johansson H (2008). The relative importance of ecology and geographic isolation for speciation in anoles. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-biological Sciences Royal Soc; 6-9 Carlton House Terrace 363(1506): 3071-3081. ISSN: 0962-8436. [Abstract]
Toberman H, Freeman C, Evans C, Fenner N, Artz RRE (2008). Summer drought decreases soil fungal diversity and associated phenol oxidase activity in upland Calluna heathland soil. Fems Microbiology Ecology Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 66(2): 426-436. ISSN: 0168-6496. [Abstract]
Toberman H, Freeman C, Artz RRE, Evans CD, Fenner N (2008). Impeded drainage stimulates extracellular phenol oxidase activity in riparian peat cores. Soil Use and Management Blackwell Publishing; 9600 Garsington Rd 24(4): 357-365. ISSN: 0266-0032. [Abstract]
Toberman H, Evans CD, Freeman C, Fenner N, White M, Emmett BA, Artz RRE (2008). Summer drought effects upon soil and litter extracellular phenol oxidase activity and soluble carbon release in an upland Calluna heathland. Soil Biology & Biochemistry Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd 40(6): 1519-1532. ISSN: 0038-0717. [Abstract]
Trathan PN, Bishop C, Maclean G, Brown P, Fleming A, Collins MA (2008). Linear tracks and restricted temperature ranges characterise penguin foraging pathways. Marine Ecology-progress Series Inter-research; Nordbunte 23 370: 285-294. ISSN: 0171-8630. [Abstract]
Ursenbacher S, Schweiger S, Tomovic L, Crnobrnja-Isailovic J, Fumagalli L, Mayer W (2008). Molecular phylogeography of the nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes, Linnaeus (1758)): Evidence for high genetic diversity and multiple refugia in the Balkan peninsula. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science 46(3): 1116-1128. ISSN: 1055-7903. [Abstract]
Wakeman K, Auvinen H, Johnson DB (2008). Microbiological and Geochemical Dynamics in Simulated-Heap Leaching of a Polymetallic Sulfide Ore. Biotechnology and Bioengineering John Wiley & Sons Inc; 111 River St 101(4): 739-750. ISSN: 0006-3592. [Abstract]
Wakeman K, Auvinen H, Johnson DB (2008). Microbiological and Geochemical Dynamics in Simulated-Heap Leaching of a Polymetallic Sulfide Ore. Biotechnology and Bioengineering John Wiley & Sons Inc; 111 River St 101(4): 739-750. ISSN: 0006-3592. [Abstract]
Wakiec R, Gabriel I, Prasad R, Becker JM, Payne JW, Milewski S (2008). Enhanced Susceptibility to Antifungal Oligopeptides in Yeast Strains Overexpressing ABC Multidrug Efflux Pumps. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Amer Soc Microbiology; 1752 N St Nw 52(11): 4057-4063. ISSN: 0066-4804. [Abstract]
Wakiec R, Gabriel I, Prasad R, Becker JM, Payne JW, Milewski S (2008). Enhanced Susceptibility to Antifungal Oligopeptides in Yeast Strains Overexpressing ABC Multidrug Efflux Pumps. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Amer Soc Microbiology; 1752 N St Nw 52(11): 4057-4063. ISSN: 0066-4804. [Abstract]
Wilcockson D, Zhang L (2008). Circatidal clocks. Current Biology Cell Press; 600 Technology Square 18(17): R753-R755. ISSN: 0960-9822.
Wilcockson DC, Webster SG (2008). Identification and developmental expression of mRNAs encoding putative insect cuticle hardening hormone, bursicon in the green shore crab Carcinus maenas. General and Comparative Endocrinology Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science 156(1): 113-125. ISSN: 0016-6480. [Abstract]
Williams DJ, O'Shea M, Daguerre RL, Pook CE, Wuster W, Hayden CJ, Mcvay JD, Paiva O, Matainaho T, Winkel KD, Austin CC (2008). Origin of the eastern brownsnake, Pseudonaja textilis (Dumeril, Bibron and Dumeril) (Serpentes : Elapidae : Hydrophiinae) in New Guinea: evidence of multiple dispersals from Australia, and comments on the status of Pseudonaja textilis pughi Hoser 2003. Zootaxa Magnolia Press (1703): 47-61. ISSN: 1175-5326. [Abstract]
Wuster W, Peppin L, Pook CE, Walker DE (2008). A nesting of vipers: Phylogeny and historical biogeography of the Viperidae (Squamata: Serpentes). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science; 525 B St 49(2): 445-459. ISSN: 1055-7903. [Abstract]
Yahya A, Hallberg KB, Johnson DB (2008). Iron and carbon metabolism by a mineral-oxidizing Alicyclobacillus-like bacterium. Archives of Microbiology Springer 189(4): 305-312. ISSN: 0302-8933. [Abstract]