Environmental health is defined by connections between the physical environment, ecological health, and human health. Current research within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recognizes the importance of this integrated research philosophy, which includes study of disease and pollutants as they pertain to both wildlife and humans. Due to its key geographic location and significant wildlife resources, Alaska is a critical area for future study of environmental health.
Avian Influenza Research
Avian Influenza Research
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Migratory Birds
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Migratory Birds
Beak Deformities in Landbirds
Beak Deformities in Landbirds
Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds
Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds
Molecular Ecology Laboratory in Alaska
Molecular Ecology Laboratory in Alaska
Wildlife Disease and Environmental Health Fact Sheet
Wildlife Disease and Environmental Health Fact Sheet
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Molecular detection of hematozoa infections in tundra swans relative to migration patterns and ecological conditions at breeding grounds Molecular detection of hematozoa infections in tundra swans relative to migration patterns and ecological conditions at breeding grounds
Tundra swans (Cygnus columbianus) are broadly distributed in North America, use a wide variety of habitats, and exhibit diverse migration strategies. We investigated patterns of hematozoa infection in three populations of tundra swans that breed in Alaska using satellite tracking to infer host movement and molecular techniques to assess the prevalence and genetic diversity of parasites...
Authors
Andrew M. Ramey, Craig R. Ely, Joel A. Schmutz, John M. Pearce, Darryl J. Heard
Gene transcription in sea otters (Enhydra lutris); development of a diagnostic tool for sea otter and ecosystem health Gene transcription in sea otters (Enhydra lutris); development of a diagnostic tool for sea otter and ecosystem health
Gene transcription analysis for diagnosing or monitoring wildlife health requires the ability to distinguish pathophysiological change from natural variation. Herein, we describe methodology for the development of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assays to measure differential transcript levels of multiple immune function genes in the sea otter (Enhydra lutris)...
Authors
Lizabeth Bowen, A. Keith Miles, Michael Murray, Martin Haulena, Judy Tuttle, William van Bonn, Lance Adams, James L. Bodkin, Brenda E. Ballachey, James A. Estes, M. Tim Tinker, Robin Keister, Jeffrey L. Stott
Assessment of clinical pathology and pathogen exposure in sea otters (Enhydra lutris) bordering the threatened population in Alaska Assessment of clinical pathology and pathogen exposure in sea otters (Enhydra lutris) bordering the threatened population in Alaska
Northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) abundance has decreased dramatically over portions of southwest Alaska, USA, since the mid-1980s, and this stock is currently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. In contrast, adjacent populations in south central Alaska, USA, and Russia have been stable to increasing during the same period. Sea otters bordering the area...
Authors
Tracey Goldstein, Verena A. Gill, Pamela A. Tuomi, Daniel H. Monson, Alexander Burdin, Patricia A. Conrad, J. Lawrence Dunn, Cara L. Field, Christine K. Johnson, David A. Jessup, James L. Bodkin, Angela M. Doroff
Hematology of southern Beaufort Sea polar bears (2005-2007): Biomarker for an arctic ecosystem health sentinel Hematology of southern Beaufort Sea polar bears (2005-2007): Biomarker for an arctic ecosystem health sentinel
Declines in sea-ice habitats have resulted in declining stature, productivity, and survival of polar bears in some regions. With continuing sea-ice declines, negative population effects are projected to expand throughout the polar bear's range. Precise causes of diminished polar bear life history performance are unknown, however, climate and sea-ice condition change are expected to...
Authors
Cassandra M. Kirk, Steven C. Amstrup, Rhonda Swor, Darce Holcomb, T. M. O'Hara
Sexually transmitted bacteria affect female cloacal assemblages in a wild bird Sexually transmitted bacteria affect female cloacal assemblages in a wild bird
Sexual transmission is an important mode of disease propagation, yet its mechanisms remain largely unknown in wild populations. Birds comprise an important model for studying sexually transmitted microbes because their cloaca provides a potential for both gastrointestinal pathogens and endosymbionts to become incorporated into ejaculates. We experimentally demonstrate in a wild...
Authors
Joel White, Pascal Mirleau, Etienne Danchin, Herve Mulard, Scott A. Hatch, Phillipp Heeb, Richard H. Wagner
Environmental health is defined by connections between the physical environment, ecological health, and human health. Current research within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recognizes the importance of this integrated research philosophy, which includes study of disease and pollutants as they pertain to both wildlife and humans. Due to its key geographic location and significant wildlife resources, Alaska is a critical area for future study of environmental health.
Avian Influenza Research
Avian Influenza Research
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Migratory Birds
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Migratory Birds
Beak Deformities in Landbirds
Beak Deformities in Landbirds
Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds
Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds
Molecular Ecology Laboratory in Alaska
Molecular Ecology Laboratory in Alaska
Wildlife Disease and Environmental Health Fact Sheet
Wildlife Disease and Environmental Health Fact Sheet
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Below are data or web applications associated with this project.
Filter Total Items: 16
No Result Found
Below are publications associated with this project.
Filter Total Items: 47
Molecular detection of hematozoa infections in tundra swans relative to migration patterns and ecological conditions at breeding grounds Molecular detection of hematozoa infections in tundra swans relative to migration patterns and ecological conditions at breeding grounds
Tundra swans (Cygnus columbianus) are broadly distributed in North America, use a wide variety of habitats, and exhibit diverse migration strategies. We investigated patterns of hematozoa infection in three populations of tundra swans that breed in Alaska using satellite tracking to infer host movement and molecular techniques to assess the prevalence and genetic diversity of parasites...
Authors
Andrew M. Ramey, Craig R. Ely, Joel A. Schmutz, John M. Pearce, Darryl J. Heard
Gene transcription in sea otters (Enhydra lutris); development of a diagnostic tool for sea otter and ecosystem health Gene transcription in sea otters (Enhydra lutris); development of a diagnostic tool for sea otter and ecosystem health
Gene transcription analysis for diagnosing or monitoring wildlife health requires the ability to distinguish pathophysiological change from natural variation. Herein, we describe methodology for the development of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assays to measure differential transcript levels of multiple immune function genes in the sea otter (Enhydra lutris)...
Authors
Lizabeth Bowen, A. Keith Miles, Michael Murray, Martin Haulena, Judy Tuttle, William van Bonn, Lance Adams, James L. Bodkin, Brenda E. Ballachey, James A. Estes, M. Tim Tinker, Robin Keister, Jeffrey L. Stott
Assessment of clinical pathology and pathogen exposure in sea otters (Enhydra lutris) bordering the threatened population in Alaska Assessment of clinical pathology and pathogen exposure in sea otters (Enhydra lutris) bordering the threatened population in Alaska
Northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) abundance has decreased dramatically over portions of southwest Alaska, USA, since the mid-1980s, and this stock is currently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. In contrast, adjacent populations in south central Alaska, USA, and Russia have been stable to increasing during the same period. Sea otters bordering the area...
Authors
Tracey Goldstein, Verena A. Gill, Pamela A. Tuomi, Daniel H. Monson, Alexander Burdin, Patricia A. Conrad, J. Lawrence Dunn, Cara L. Field, Christine K. Johnson, David A. Jessup, James L. Bodkin, Angela M. Doroff
Hematology of southern Beaufort Sea polar bears (2005-2007): Biomarker for an arctic ecosystem health sentinel Hematology of southern Beaufort Sea polar bears (2005-2007): Biomarker for an arctic ecosystem health sentinel
Declines in sea-ice habitats have resulted in declining stature, productivity, and survival of polar bears in some regions. With continuing sea-ice declines, negative population effects are projected to expand throughout the polar bear's range. Precise causes of diminished polar bear life history performance are unknown, however, climate and sea-ice condition change are expected to...
Authors
Cassandra M. Kirk, Steven C. Amstrup, Rhonda Swor, Darce Holcomb, T. M. O'Hara
Sexually transmitted bacteria affect female cloacal assemblages in a wild bird Sexually transmitted bacteria affect female cloacal assemblages in a wild bird
Sexual transmission is an important mode of disease propagation, yet its mechanisms remain largely unknown in wild populations. Birds comprise an important model for studying sexually transmitted microbes because their cloaca provides a potential for both gastrointestinal pathogens and endosymbionts to become incorporated into ejaculates. We experimentally demonstrate in a wild...
Authors
Joel White, Pascal Mirleau, Etienne Danchin, Herve Mulard, Scott A. Hatch, Phillipp Heeb, Richard H. Wagner