ea0063p1035 | Interdisciplinary Endocrinology 2 | ECE2019
Duncan Cassandra
, Christian Helen
, Chmura Helen
, Buck Charles
, Barnes Brian
, Loudon Andrew
, Williams Cory
Reproductive timing strongly influences the fitness of the individual. While most vertebrates rely on photoperiodic changes to induce seasonal reproduction, the arctic ground squirrel (AGS) naturally undergoes reproductive maturation in a photoperiod-independent manner. In addition, males spontaneously activate their reproductive axis during hibernation, but the timing of reproduction is sensitive to external cues. We are using electron microscopy to examine, define, and measu...