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Caption: ExploreACES Open House Guide - 2007
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ExplorACES 2007 14 www.aces.uiuc.edu/ExplorACES Animal Sciences Laboratory (ASL) Manipulating Thermoregulatory Responses in Baby Pigs First Floor, ASL This student’s research examined an experimental group of pregnant sows that were given a feed additive. The piglets were either challenged with LPS or injected with saline. Blood samples from the piglets were analyzed for cortisol and various cytokines. An ACES James Scholar project presented by Abigail Lashbrook (Marshall, IL). Age-related changes in hippocampal neuron morphology after activation of the innate immune system First Floor, ASL Learn about the aim of this research, which was to determine if inflammation affects neuron morphology, specifically spine density, in the dorsal CA1 of the hippocampus in adult and aged mice. No significant differences in spine density were seen between treatment groups. An ACES James Scholar project presented by Annie Parkin (Galesburg, IL). The Wonderful World of Alpaca Farming First Floor, ASL Learn about alpaca housing projects developed from ANSC 467 classwork. Monitoring Reproduction in Felids via Fecal Progesterone First Floor, ASL A look at the feline reproduction through fecal progesterone analysis. To do this, further understanding will be elucidated through literature searches and the development of methodology for fecal progesterone in felids. An ACES James Scholar project presented by Stephanie Noller (Libertyville, IL). Brookfield Zoo Internships First Floor, ASL Learn about the experiences and opportunities offered to interns at Brookfield Zoo. DID YOU KNOW... • ACES offers 12 majors with 42 concentrations at the undergraduate level.
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