Browsing by Author "Smith, Latasha L"

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Environmental toxicant effects on the dopaminergic system in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans: Strengths and limitations of various approaches to analysis

Smith, Latasha L (2019)

In order to develop a better understanding of the role environmental toxicants may play in the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, it has become increasingly important to optimize sensitive methods for quickly ...
Swimming Exercise and Transient Food Deprivation in Caenorhabditis elegans Promote Mitochondrial Maintenance and Protect Against Chemical-Induced Mitotoxicity.

Hartman, Jessica H; Smith, Latasha L; Gordon, Kacy L; Laranjeiro, Ricardo; Driscoll, Monica; Sherwood, David R; Meyer, Joel N (Scientific reports, 2018-05-29)

Exercise and caloric restriction improve health, including reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, and cancer. However, molecular mechanisms underlying these protections are poorly understood, partly ...