Arvicanthus niloticus
We collaborate with Dr. Laura Smale and others on research designed to elucidate reproductive and behavioral biology of a tropical, diurnal murid rodent, Arvicanthis niloticus. See Dr. Smale's Arvicanthis page from the MSU Neuroscience program
Publications: McElhinny, T. L., C.L. Sisk, K. E. Holekamp , and L. Smale (1999) A morning surge in plasma LH coincides with elevated Fos expression in GnRH-IR neurons in the diurnal rodent Arvicanthis niloticus. Biology of Reproduction. 61: 1115-1122. McElhinny, T. L., L. Smale, and K. E. Holekamp. (1997) Patterns of body temperature, activity, and reproductive behavior in a tropical murid rodent, Arvicanthis niloticus . Physiology and Behavior . 62: 91-96. A complete list of publications is available on Holekamp's CV. |