Essays about: "Ecdysone"

Found 2 essays containing the word Ecdysone.

  1. 1. The Role of Juvenile Hormone and Ecdysone in Wing Morph Determination in the Wing Polyphenic Water Strider, Gerris buenoi

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Kevin Nielsen; [2021]
    Keywords : Wing polyphenism; Phenotypic plasticity; Water striders; Gerris buenoi; Ecdysone; Juvenile hormone; RNAi;

    Abstract : In this laboratory study, the role of juvenile hormone (JH) and ecdysone in regulating wing polyphenism was investigated in the non-model organism Gerris buenoi. Topical application of the JH analog methoprene elicited reduced pronotum, wing defects, and nymphal-adult intermediates but no changes to wing morph. READ MORE

  3. 2. A PCOS-like Drosophila Melanogaster model

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsa och lärande; Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

    Author : Aisha Badji; [2019]
    Keywords : polycystic; ovary; syndrome; testosterone; drosophila; melanogaster;

    Abstract : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a female endocrine disorder defined by high androgen levels and presence of polycystic ovaries. PCOS is characterized by menstrual irregularities, anovulation, infertility, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, chronic inflammation and increased hair growth. READ MORE