Lab Publications

2018 - present

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Housh, M.J., Telish, J., Forsgren, K.L., Lema, S.C., 2024. Fluctuating and stable high temperatures differentially affect reproductive endocrinology of female pupfish . Integrative Organismal Biology 6, obae003. [ link ]

Housh, M.J., Telish, J., Forsgren, K.L., Lema, S.C., 2024. Fluctuating and stable high temperatures differentially affect reproductive endocrinology of female pupfish. Integrative Organismal Biology 6, obae003. [link]

Lema, S.C., Luckenbach, J.A., Yamamoto, Y., Housh, M.J., 2024. Fish reproduction in a warming world: vulnerable points of hormone regulation from sex determination to spawning. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B 379, 20220516. [

Lema, S.C., Luckenbach, J.A., Yamamoto, Y., Housh, M.J., 2024. Fish reproduction in a warming world: vulnerable points of hormone regulation from sex determination to spawning. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B 379, 20220516. [link]

Bersin, T.V., Cordova, K.L., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2024. Food deprivation reduces sensitivity of liver Igf1 synthesis pathways to growth hormone in juvenile gopher rockfish ( Sebastes carnatus ). General and Comparative Endocr

Bersin, T.V., Cordova, K.L., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2024. Food deprivation reduces sensitivity of liver Igf1 synthesis pathways to growth hormone in juvenile gopher rockfish (Sebastes carnatus). General and Comparative Endocrinology 246, 114404. [link]

Bersin, T.V., Mapes, H.M., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2023. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (Igf1) signaling responses to food consumption after fasting in the Pacific rockfish Sebastes carnatus . Comparative Biochemistry and Physiol

Bersin, T.V., Mapes, H.M., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2023. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (Igf1) signaling responses to food consumption after fasting in the Pacific rockfish Sebastes carnatus. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A 282, 111444 . [link]

Bersin, T.V., Cordova, K.L., Saenger, E.K., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2023. Nutritional status affects Igf1 regulation of skeletal muscle myogenesis, myostatin, and myofibrillar protein degradation pathways in gopher rockfish ( Seba

Bersin, T.V., Cordova, K.L., Saenger, E.K., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2023. Nutritional status affects Igf1 regulation of skeletal muscle myogenesis, myostatin, and myofibrillar protein degradation pathways in gopher rockfish (Sebastes carnatus). Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 573, 111951. [link]

Kalan, P., Steinbeck, J., Otte, F., Lema, S.C., White, C. 2023. Filter-feeding Pacific Lamprey ( Entosphenus tridentatus ) ammocetes can reduce suspended concentrations of E. coli bacteria. Fishes 8, 101. [ link ]

Kalan, P., Steinbeck, J., Otte, F., Lema, S.C., White, C. 2023. Filter-feeding Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) ammocetes can reduce suspended concentrations of E. coli bacteria. Fishes 8, 101. [link]

Shew, J.E., Lema, S.C., 2023. Mitochondrial genome of the jack silverside, Atherinopsis californiensis (Atherinopsidae, Atheriniformes), a nearshore fish of the California Current Ecosystem. Mitochondrial DNA Journal Part B 8, 13-17. [ link

Shew, J.E., Lema, S.C., 2023. Mitochondrial genome of the jack silverside, Atherinopsis californiensis (Atherinopsidae, Atheriniformes), a nearshore fish of the California Current Ecosystem. Mitochondrial DNA Journal Part B 8, 13-17. [link]

Lema, S.C., Chow, M.I., Dittman, A.H., May, D., Housh, M.J., 2022. Accustomed to the heat: temperature and thyroid hormone influences on oogenesis and gonadal steroidogenesis pathways vary among populations of Amargosa pupfish ( Cyprinodon nevadens

Lema, S.C., Chow, M.I., Dittman, A.H., May, D., Housh, M.J., 2022. Accustomed to the heat: temperature and thyroid hormone influences on oogenesis and gonadal steroidogenesis pathways vary among populations of Amargosa pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis amargosae). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A 272, 111280. [link]

Breves, J.P., McKay, I.S., Koltenyuk, V., Nelson, N.N., Lema, S.C., McCormick, S.D., 2022. Na+/HCO3- cotransporter 1 (nbce1) isoform gene expression during smoltification and seawater acclimation of Atlantic salmon. Journal of Comparative Physiol

Breves, J.P., McKay, I.S., Koltenyuk, V., Nelson, N.N., Lema, S.C., McCormick, S.D., 2022. Na+/HCO3- cotransporter 1 (nbce1) isoform gene expression during smoltification and seawater acclimation of Atlantic salmon. Journal of Comparative Physiology B 192, 557-592. [link]

Bock, S.L., Chow, M.I., Forsgren, K.L., Lema, S.C., 2021. Widespread alterations to hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis signaling underlie high temperature reproductive inhibition in the eurythermal sheepshead minnow ( Cyprinodon variegatus )

Bock, S.L., Chow, M.I., Forsgren, K.L., Lema, S.C., 2021. Widespread alterations to hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis signaling underlie high temperature reproductive inhibition in the eurythermal sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus). Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 537, 111447. [link]

Del Core, A.A., Cleveland, C.S., Lema, S.C., 2021. Complete mitochondrial genome of the Salt Creek pupfish, Cyprinodon salinus salinus : characterization and identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) . Mitochondrial DNA Part B 6,

Del Core, A.A., Cleveland, C.S., Lema, S.C., 2021. Complete mitochondrial genome of the Salt Creek pupfish, Cyprinodon salinus salinus: characterization and identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Mitochondrial DNA Part B 6, 2229-2232. [link]

Lema, S.C., Gumm. J.M., Feuerbacher, O.G., Schwemm, M.R., 2020. Assisting recovery: intensive interventions to conserve native fishes of desert springs and wetlands. In: D. Propst, J. Williams, K. Bestgen, C. Hoagstrom (eds.), Standing between Li

Lema, S.C., Gumm. J.M., Feuerbacher, O.G., Schwemm, M.R., 2020. Assisting recovery: intensive interventions to conserve native fishes of desert springs and wetlands. In: D. Propst, J. Williams, K. Bestgen, C. Hoagstrom (eds.), Standing between Life and Extinction: Ethics and Ecology of Conserving Aquatic Species in North American Deserts. Univ. of Chicago Press, pp. 335-351. [link]

Lema, S.C., 2020. The adaptive value of hormones: endocrine systems as outcomes and initiators of evolution. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 517, 110983. [ link ]

Lema, S.C., 2020. The adaptive value of hormones: endocrine systems as outcomes and initiators of evolution. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 517, 110983. [link]

Abimbola, J.K.M., Edwards, J.M., Lema, S.C., 2020. Expression profiles of genes encoding arginine vasotocin and isotocin receptors and the leucyl-cystinyl aminopeptidase (LNPEP) nonapeptide degradation enzyme in blue tilapia ( Oreochromis aureus )

Abimbola, J.K.M., Edwards, J.M., Lema, S.C., 2020. Expression profiles of genes encoding arginine vasotocin and isotocin receptors and the leucyl-cystinyl aminopeptidase (LNPEP) nonapeptide degradation enzyme in blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) during high salinity acclimation. Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology 53, 163-191. (link)

Lema, S.C., 2020. Hormones, developmental plasticity, and adaptive evolution: Endocrine flexibility as a catalyst for ‘plasticity-first’ phenotypic divergence. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 502, 110678. [ link ]

Lema, S.C., 2020. Hormones, developmental plasticity, and adaptive evolution: Endocrine flexibility as a catalyst for ‘plasticity-first’ phenotypic divergence. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 502, 110678. [link]

Strobel, J.S., Hack, N.L., Label, K.T., Cordova, K.L., Bersin, T.V., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2020. Effects of food deprivation on plasma insulin-like growth factor-1 (Igf1) and Igf binding protein (Igfbp) gene transcription in juv

Strobel, J.S., Hack, N.L., Label, K.T., Cordova, K.L., Bersin, T.V., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2020. Effects of food deprivation on plasma insulin-like growth factor-1 (Igf1) and Igf binding protein (Igfbp) gene transcription in juvenile cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus). General and Comparative Endocrinology 286, 113319. [link]

Lema, S.C., Bock, S.L., Malley, M.M., Elkins, E.A., 2019. Warming waters beget smaller fish: evidence for reduced size and altered morphology in a desert fish following anthropogenic temperature change. Biology Letters 15, 20190518. [ link ]

Lema, S.C., Bock, S.L., Malley, M.M., Elkins, E.A., 2019. Warming waters beget smaller fish: evidence for reduced size and altered morphology in a desert fish following anthropogenic temperature change. Biology Letters 15, 20190518. [link]

Hack, N.L., Cordova, K.L., Glaser, F.L., Journey, M.L., Resner, E.J., Hardy, K.M., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2019. Interactions of long-term food ration variation and short-term fasting on insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) pathways in copper ro

Hack, N.L., Cordova, K.L., Glaser, F.L., Journey, M.L., Resner, E.J., Hardy, K.M., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2019. Interactions of long-term food ration variation and short-term fasting on insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) pathways in copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus). General and Comparative Endocrinology 280, 168-184. [link]

Lema, S.C., Washburn, E.H., Crowley, M.E., Carvalho, P.G., Egelston, J.N., McCormick, S.D., 2019. Evidence for a role of arginine vasotocin receptors in the gill during salinity acclimation by a euryhaline teleost fish. American Journal of Physio

Lema, S.C., Washburn, E.H., Crowley, M.E., Carvalho, P.G., Egelston, J.N., McCormick, S.D., 2019. Evidence for a role of arginine vasotocin receptors in the gill during salinity acclimation by a euryhaline teleost fish. American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory, Integrative, and Comparative Physiology 316, R735-R750. [link]

Lewis, O.L., Lema, S.C., 2019. Sequence and phylogenetic analysis of the mitochondrial genome for the Northern Anchovy, Engraulis mordax (Engraulidae: Clupeiformes). Mitochondrial DNA Part B 4, 14-16. [ link ]

Lewis, O.L., Lema, S.C., 2019. Sequence and phylogenetic analysis of the mitochondrial genome for the Northern Anchovy, Engraulis mordax (Engraulidae: Clupeiformes). Mitochondrial DNA Part B 4, 14-16. [link]

Hack, N.L., Strobel, J.S., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2018. Response of the insulin-like growth factor-1 (Igf1) system to nutritional status and growth rate variation in olive rockfish ( Sebastes serranoides ). Comparative Biochemi

Hack, N.L., Strobel, J.S., Journey, M.L., Beckman, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2018. Response of the insulin-like growth factor-1 (Igf1) system to nutritional status and growth rate variation in olive rockfish (Sebastes serranoides). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A 224, 42-52. [PDF]

Lema, S.C., Carvalho, P.G., Egelston, J.N., Kelly, J.T., McCormick, S.D., 2018. Dynamics of gene expression responses for ion transport proteins and aquaporins in the gill of a euryhaline pupfish during freshwater and high-salinity acclimation. P

Lema, S.C., Carvalho, P.G., Egelston, J.N., Kelly, J.T., McCormick, S.D., 2018. Dynamics of gene expression responses for ion transport proteins and aquaporins in the gill of a euryhaline pupfish during freshwater and high-salinity acclimation. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 91, 1148-1171. [link]

2010 - 2017

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Glaser, F.L., Owen, K.S., Henkanaththegedara, S.M., Parmenter, S., Stockwell, C.A., Lema, S.C. 2017.  Complete mitochondrion genome of the endangered Mohave tui chub Siphateles bicolor mohavensis (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae).   Mitoc

Glaser, F.L., Owen, K.S., Henkanaththegedara, S.M., Parmenter, S., Stockwell, C.A., Lema, S.C. 2017. Complete mitochondrion genome of the endangered Mohave tui chub Siphateles bicolor mohavensis (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae). Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 2, 797-799.  [PDF]

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Johnson, K.M., Lema, S.C., 2017.  Temporal patterns of induction and recovery of biomarker transcriptional responses to 4-nonylphenol and 17beta-estradiol in the estuarine arrow goby,  Clevelandia ios .   Environmental Toxicology 32,

Johnson, K.M., Lema, S.C., 2017. Temporal patterns of induction and recovery of biomarker transcriptional responses to 4-nonylphenol and 17beta-estradiol in the estuarine arrow goby, Clevelandia ios. Environmental Toxicology 32, 1513-1529.  [PDF]

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Elkins, E.A., Walti, K.A., Newberry, K.E., Lema, S.C., 2017.  Identification of an oxytocinase/vasopressinase-like leucyl-cystinyl aminopeptidase (LNPEP) in teleost fish and evidence for hypothalamic mRNA expression linked to behavioral social

Elkins, E.A., Walti, K.A., Newberry, K.E., Lema, S.C., 2017. Identification of an oxytocinase/vasopressinase-like leucyl-cystinyl aminopeptidase (LNPEP) in teleost fish and evidence for hypothalamic mRNA expression linked to behavioral social status. General and Comparative Endocrinology 250, 58-69. [PDF]

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Jimenez, M., Goodchild, S.C., Stockwell, C.A., Lema, S.C., 2017.  Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of complete mitochondrial genomes for two desert cyprinodontoid fishes,  Empetrichthys latos and Crenichthys baileyi .   Ge

Jimenez, M., Goodchild, S.C., Stockwell, C.A., Lema, S.C., 2017. Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of complete mitochondrial genomes for two desert cyprinodontoid fishes, Empetrichthys latos and Crenichthys baileyi. Gene 626, 163-172.  [PDF]

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Havey, M.A., Dittman, A.H., Quinn, T.P., Lema, S.C., May, D., 2017.  Experimental evidence for olfactory imprinting by sockeye salmon,  Oncorhynchus nerka , at embryonic and smolt stages.   Transactions of the American Fisheries Socie

Havey, M.A., Dittman, A.H., Quinn, T.P., Lema, S.C., May, D., 2017. Experimental evidence for olfactory imprinting by sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, at embryonic and smolt stages. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 146, 74-83. [PDF]

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Lema, S.C., 2017.  “Environmental Endocrinology.”  In Oxford Bibliographies in Environmental Science . Ed. Ellen Wohl. New York: Oxford University Press. [doi: 10.1093/OBO/9780199363445-0066]  [ On-line Access ]

Lema, S.C., 2017. “Environmental Endocrinology.” In Oxford Bibliographies in Environmental Science. Ed. Ellen Wohl. New York: Oxford University Press. [doi: 10.1093/OBO/9780199363445-0066]  [On-line Access]

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Bock, S.L., Malley, M.M., Lema, S.C., 2016.  Complete mitochondrial genome of the speckled dace Rhinichthys osculus , a widely distributed cyprinid minnow of western North America.   Mitochondrial DNA Journal Part A 27, 4416-4418.  

Bock, S.L., Malley, M.M., Lema, S.C., 2016. Complete mitochondrial genome of the speckled dace Rhinichthys osculus, a widely distributed cyprinid minnow of western North America. Mitochondrial DNA Journal Part A 27, 4416-4418.  [PDF]

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Lema, S.C., Chow, M.I., Resner, E.J., Westman, A.A., May, D., Dittman, A.H., Hardy, K.M., 2016.  Metabolic and endocrine impacts of warming inland aquatic habitats: differential responses between recently-isolated populations of a eurythermal d

Lema, S.C., Chow, M.I., Resner, E.J., Westman, A.A., May, D., Dittman, A.H., Hardy, K.M., 2016. Metabolic and endocrine impacts of warming inland aquatic habitats: differential responses between recently-isolated populations of a eurythermal desert pupfish. Conservation Physiology 4 [doi: 10.1093/conphys/cow047]  [Open Access PDF] 

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Lema, S.C., Wilson, K.P., Senger, B.L., Simons, L.E., 2016.  Sequencing and characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the endangered Devils Hole pupfish Cyprinodon diabolis (Cyprinodontiformes: Cyprinodontidae).   Mitochon

Lema, S.C., Wilson, K.P., Senger, B.L., Simons, L.E., 2016. Sequencing and characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the endangered Devils Hole pupfish Cyprinodon diabolis (Cyprinodontiformes: Cyprinodontidae). Mitochondrial DNA Journal Part B Resources 1, 705-707.  [Open Access PDF]

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Barcelon, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2016.  Complete mitogenome of the sheepshead minnow Cyprinodon variegatus (Cyprinodontiformes: Cyprinodontidae).  Mitochondrial DNA Journal Part A 27, 2610-2612.  [ PDF ]

Barcelon, B.R., Lema, S.C., 2016. Complete mitogenome of the sheepshead minnow Cyprinodon variegatus (Cyprinodontiformes: Cyprinodontidae). Mitochondrial DNA Journal Part A 27, 2610-2612.  [PDF]

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Noyes, P.D., Lema, S.C., 2015.  Heating up the environmental context of chemical pollution: ecotoxicology in a changing global climate.   Current Zoology 61, 614-616.  [ Open Access PDF ] 

Noyes, P.D., Lema, S.C., 2015. Heating up the environmental context of chemical pollution: ecotoxicology in a changing global climate. Current Zoology 61, 614-616.  [Open Access PDF] 

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Noyes, P.D., Lema, S.C., 2015.  Forecasting the impacts of chemical pollution and climate change interactions on the health of wildlife.  Current Zoology  61,  669-689.  [ Open Access PDF ]

Noyes, P.D., Lema, S.C., 2015. Forecasting the impacts of chemical pollution and climate change interactions on the health of wildlife. Current Zoology 61,  669-689.  [Open Access PDF]

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Lema, S.C., Sanders, K.E., Walti, K.A. 2015.  Arginine vasotocin, isotocin and nonapeptide receptor gene expression link to social status and aggression in sex-dependent patterns.   Journal of Neuroendocrinology 27, 142-157.  [

Lema, S.C., Sanders, K.E., Walti, K.A. 2015. Arginine vasotocin, isotocin and nonapeptide receptor gene expression link to social status and aggression in sex-dependent patterns. Journal of Neuroendocrinology 27, 142-157.  [link to article] [PDF]

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Lema, S.C., 2014.  Hormones and phenotypic plasticity in an ecological context: linking physiological mechanisms to evolutionary processes.   Integrative and Comparative Biology 54, 850-863. [ PDF ]

Lema, S.C., 2014. Hormones and phenotypic plasticity in an ecological context: linking physiological mechanisms to evolutionary processes. Integrative and Comparative Biology 54, 850-863. [PDF]

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Lema, S.C., 2014.  The ethical implications of organism-environment interdependency.   Environmental Ethics 36, 151-169. [ PDF ]

Lema, S.C., 2014. The ethical implications of organism-environment interdependency. Environmental Ethics 36, 151-169. [PDF]

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Kitano, J., Ishikawa, A., Lema, S.C., 2014.  Integrated genomics approaches in evolutionary and ecological endocrinology.  In:  Ecological Genomics: Ecology and the Evolution of Genes and Genomes   (C. Landry and N. Aubin-Horth,

Kitano, J., Ishikawa, A., Lema, S.C., 2014. Integrated genomics approaches in evolutionary and ecological endocrinology. In: Ecological Genomics: Ecology and the Evolution of Genes and Genomes (C. Landry and N. Aubin-Horth, Eds.), Springer Press. pp. 299-319.  [weblink]

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Muzzio, A.M., Noyes, P.D., Stapleton, H.M., Lema, S.C., 2014.  Tissue distribution and thyroid hormone effects on mRNA abundance for membrane transporters Mct8, Mct10 and organic anion-transporting polypeptides (Oatps) in a teleost fish. &nbsp

Muzzio, A.M., Noyes, P.D., Stapleton, H.M., Lema, S.C., 2014. Tissue distribution and thyroid hormone effects on mRNA abundance for membrane transporters Mct8, Mct10 and organic anion-transporting polypeptides (Oatps) in a teleost fish. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A 167, 77-89.  [PDF]

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Noyes, P.D., Lema, S.C., Roberts, S.C., Cooper, E.M., Stapleton, H.M., 2014.  Rapid method for the measurement of circulating thyroid hormones in low volumes of teleost fish plasma by LC-ESI/MS/MS.   Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

Noyes, P.D., Lema, S.C., Roberts, S.C., Cooper, E.M., Stapleton, H.M., 2014. Rapid method for the measurement of circulating thyroid hormones in low volumes of teleost fish plasma by LC-ESI/MS/MS. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 406, 715-726.  [PDF]

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Lema, S.C., Kitano, J., 2013.  Hormones and phenotypic plasticity: implications for the evolution of integrated adaptive phenotypes.   Current Zoology 59(4), 506-525.  [ PDF ]

Lema, S.C., Kitano, J., 2013. Hormones and phenotypic plasticity: implications for the evolution of integrated adaptive phenotypes. Current Zoology 59(4), 506-525.  [PDF]

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Noyes, P.D., Lema, S.C., Macaulay, L.J., Douglas, K., Stapleton, H.M., 2013.  Low level exposure to BDE-209 reduces thyroid hormone levels and disrupts thyroid signaling in fathead minnows.  Environmental Science & Technology 47, 100

Noyes, P.D., Lema, S.C., Macaulay, L.J., Douglas, K., Stapleton, H.M., 2013. Low level exposure to BDE-209 reduces thyroid hormone levels and disrupts thyroid signaling in fathead minnows. Environmental Science & Technology 47, 10012-10021.  [PDF]

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Kitano, J., Lema, S.C., 2013.  Divergence in thyroid hormone levels between juveniles of marine and stream ecotypes of the threespine stickleback ( Gasterosteus aculeatus ).  Evolutionary Ecology Research 15, 143-153.  [ PDF ]

Kitano, J., Lema, S.C., 2013. Divergence in thyroid hormone levels between juveniles of marine and stream ecotypes of the threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus). Evolutionary Ecology Research 15, 143-153.  [PDF]

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Schrandt, M.N., Hardy, K.M., Johnson, K.M., Lema, S.C. 2012.  Habitat variation and social conditions across a coral reef shape spatial patterns of intraspecific behavioral variation in a demersal fish.   Marine Ecology  33, 149-164.

Schrandt, M.N., Hardy, K.M., Johnson, K.M., Lema, S.C. 2012. Habitat variation and social conditions across a coral reef shape spatial patterns of intraspecific behavioral variation in a demersal fish. Marine Ecology 33, 149-164.  [PDF]

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Lema, S.C., Slane, M.A., Salvesen, K.E., Godwin, J. 2012.  Variation in gene transcript profiles of two V1a-type arginine vasotocin receptors among sexual phases of bluehead wrasse ( Thalassoma bifasciatum ).   General and Comparative En

Lema, S.C., Slane, M.A., Salvesen, K.E., Godwin, J. 2012. Variation in gene transcript profiles of two V1a-type arginine vasotocin receptors among sexual phases of bluehead wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum). General and Comparative Endocrinology 179, 451-464. [PDF]

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Hardy, K.M., Follett, C.R., Burnett, L.E., Lema, S.C. 2012.  Gene transcripts encoding hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) exhibit tissue- and muscle fiber type-dependent responses to hypoxia and hypercapnic hypoxia in the Atlantic blue crab, 

Hardy, K.M., Follett, C.R., Burnett, L.E., Lema, S.C. 2012. Gene transcripts encoding hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) exhibit tissue- and muscle fiber type-dependent responses to hypoxia and hypercapnic hypoxia in the Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A 163, 137-146.  [PDF]

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Schrandt, M.N., Lema, S.C. 2011.  Intraspecific variation in stress reactivity of a demersal fish associates with spatial variation in coral reef structure.   Marine Ecology Progress Series  443, 153-166.  [ PDF ]

Schrandt, M.N., Lema, S.C. 2011. Intraspecific variation in stress reactivity of a demersal fish associates with spatial variation in coral reef structure. Marine Ecology Progress Series 443, 153-166.  [PDF]

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Johnson, K.M., Lema, S.C.  2011.  Tissue-specific thyroid hormone regulation of gene transcripts encoding iodothyronine deiodinases and thyroid hormone receptors in striped parrotfish ( Scarus iseri ).    General and Comparativ

Johnson, K.M., Lema, S.C.  2011. Tissue-specific thyroid hormone regulation of gene transcripts encoding iodothyronine deiodinases and thyroid hormone receptors in striped parrotfish (Scarus iseri).  General and Comparative Endocrinology 172, 505-517.  [PDF]

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Kitano, J., Lema, S.C., Luckenbach, J.A., Mori, S., Kawagishi, Y., Kusakabe, M., Swanson, P., Peichel, C.L.  2010.  Adaptive divergence in the thyroid hormone signaling pathway in the stickleback radiation.   Current Biology  20,

Kitano, J., Lema, S.C., Luckenbach, J.A., Mori, S., Kawagishi, Y., Kusakabe, M., Swanson, P., Peichel, C.L.  2010. Adaptive divergence in the thyroid hormone signaling pathway in the stickleback radiation. Current Biology 20, 2124-2130.  [PDF]  

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Lema, S.C., Wagstaff, L.J., Gardner, N.M. 2010. D iurnal rhythms of behavior and brain mRNA expression for arginine vasotocin, isotocin, and their receptors in wild Amargosa pupfish ( Cyprinodon nevadensis amargosae ).  Marine and Freshwater B

Lema, S.C., Wagstaff, L.J., Gardner, N.M. 2010. Diurnal rhythms of behavior and brain mRNA expression for arginine vasotocin, isotocin, and their receptors in wild Amargosa pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis amargosae). Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology 43, 257-281.  [PDF]

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Lema, S.C. 2010.  Identification of multiple vasotocin receptor cDNAs in teleost fish: sequences, phylogenetic analysis, sites of expression, and regulation in the hypothalamus and gill in response to acute osmotic challenge.    Molec

Lema, S.C. 2010. Identification of multiple vasotocin receptor cDNAs in teleost fish: sequences, phylogenetic analysis, sites of expression, and regulation in the hypothalamus and gill in response to acute osmotic challenge.  Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 321, 215-230.  [PDF]

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Hardy, K.M., Lema, S.C., Kinsey, S.T. 2010.  The metabolic demands of swimming behavior influence the evolution of skeletal muscle fiber design in the Brachyuran swimming crab family Portunidae.  Marine Biology 157, 221-236.  [ PDF

Hardy, K.M., Lema, S.C., Kinsey, S.T. 2010. The metabolic demands of swimming behavior influence the evolution of skeletal muscle fiber design in the Brachyuran swimming crab family Portunidae. Marine Biology 157, 221-236.  [PDF] 

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2005-2009

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Lema, S.C., Dickey, J.T., Schultz, I.R., Swanson, P. 2009.  Thyroid hormone regulation of mRNAs encoding thyrotropin beta-subunit, glycoprotein alpha-subunit, and thyroid hormone receptors alpha and beta in brain, pituitary gland, liver and gon

Lema, S.C., Dickey, J.T., Schultz, I.R., Swanson, P. 2009. Thyroid hormone regulation of mRNAs encoding thyrotropin beta-subunit, glycoprotein alpha-subunit, and thyroid hormone receptors alpha and beta in brain, pituitary gland, liver and gonads of an adult teleost, Pimephales promelas. Journal of Endocrinology 202, 43-54.   [PDF]

Lema, S.C., Dickey, J.T., Schultz, I.R., Swanson, P. 2008.  Dietary exposure to 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE-47) alters thyroid status and thyroid hormone-regulated gene transcription in the pituitary and brain.  Environmental

Lema, S.C., Dickey, J.T., Schultz, I.R., Swanson, P. 2008. Dietary exposure to 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE-47) alters thyroid status and thyroid hormone-regulated gene transcription in the pituitary and brain. Environmental Health Perspectives 116, 1694-1699.   [PDF] 

DeBose, J.L., Lema, S.C., Nevitt, G.A. 2008.  Dimethylsulfoniopropionate as a foraging cue for reef fishes.   Science 319, 1356.  [ weblink ]  [ PDF ]

DeBose, J.L., Lema, S.C., Nevitt, G.A. 2008. Dimethylsulfoniopropionate as a foraging cue for reef fishes. Science 319, 1356.  [weblink]  [PDF]

Lema, S.C., Dickey, J.T. and Swanson, P. 2008.  Molecular cloning and sequence analysis of multiple cDNA variants for thyroid-stimulating hormone ß subunit (TSHbeta) in the fathead minnow ( Pimephales promelas ).   General and Comparative

Lema, S.C., Dickey, J.T. and Swanson, P. 2008. Molecular cloning and sequence analysis of multiple cDNA variants for thyroid-stimulating hormone ß subunit (TSHbeta) in the fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas). General and Comparative Endocrinology 155, 472-480.  [PDF]

Lema, S.C. 2008.  The phenotypic plasticity of Death Valley's pupfish.   American Scientist 96, 28-36.  [ weblink ]  [ request PDF reprint ] 

Lema, S.C. 2008. The phenotypic plasticity of Death Valley's pupfish. American Scientist 96, 28-36.  [weblink]  [request PDF reprint] 

Lema, S.C., Schultz, I.R., Scholz, N.L., Incardona, J.P. and Swanson, P. 2007.  Neural defects and cardiac arrhythmia in fish larvae following embryonic exposure to 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE 47).  Aquatic Toxicology 82, 29

Lema, S.C., Schultz, I.R., Scholz, N.L., Incardona, J.P. and Swanson, P. 2007. Neural defects and cardiac arrhythmia in fish larvae following embryonic exposure to 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE 47). Aquatic Toxicology 82, 296-307.  [PDF]

Lema, S.C. 2006.  Population divergence in plasticity of the AVT system and its association with aggressive behaviors in a Death Valley pupfish.  Hormones and Behavior  50, 183-193.  [ PDF ] 

Lema, S.C. 2006. Population divergence in plasticity of the AVT system and its association with aggressive behaviors in a Death Valley pupfish. Hormones and Behavior 50, 183-193.  [PDF] 

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2006.  An ecophysiological mechanism for morphological plasticity in pupfish and its relevance to conservation efforts for endangered Devils Hole pupfish.   Journal of Experimental Biology 209, 3499-3509. &nbs

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2006. An ecophysiological mechanism for morphological plasticity in pupfish and its relevance to conservation efforts for endangered Devils Hole pupfish.  Journal of Experimental Biology 209, 3499-3509.  [PDF]

Kihslinger, R.L., Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2006.  Environmental rearing conditions produce forebrain differences in wild Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha.  Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A: Molecular and Integrative P

Kihslinger, R.L., Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2006. Environmental rearing conditions produce forebrain differences in wild Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology 145, 145-151.  [PDF] 

Lema, S.C., Hodges, M.J., Marchetti, M.P. and Nevitt, G.A. 2005.  Proliferation zones in the salmon telencephalon and evidence for environmental influence on proliferation rate.  Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A: Molecular and In

Lema, S.C., Hodges, M.J., Marchetti, M.P. and Nevitt, G.A. 2005. Proliferation zones in the salmon telencephalon and evidence for environmental influence on proliferation rate. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology 114, 327-335.   [PDF]

2001-2004

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Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2004.  Exogenous vasotocin alters aggression during agonistic exchanges in male Amargosa River pupfish ( Cyprinodon nevadensis amargosae ).  Hormones and Behavior  46, 628-637.  [ PDF ] 

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2004. Exogenous vasotocin alters aggression during agonistic exchanges in male Amargosa River pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis amargosae). Hormones and Behavior 46, 628-637.  [PDF] 

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2004.  Evidence that thyroid hormone induces olfactory cellular proliferation in salmon during a sensitive period for imprinting.    Journal of Experimental Biology 207, 3317-3327.  [ PDF ]

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2004. Evidence that thyroid hormone induces olfactory cellular proliferation in salmon during a sensitive period for imprinting.  Journal of Experimental Biology 207, 3317-3327.  [PDF]

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2004.  Variation in vasotocin immunoreactivity in the brain of recently isolated populations of a Death Valley pupfish,  Cyprinodon nevadensis .   General and Comparative Endocrinology  135, 300-3

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2004. Variation in vasotocin immunoreactivity in the brain of recently isolated populations of a Death Valley pupfish, Cyprinodon nevadensis. General and Comparative Endocrinology 135, 300-309.  [PDF]   

Watters, J.V., Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2003.  Phenotype management: a new approach to habitat restoration.   Biological Conservation 112, 435-445.  [ PDF ]

Watters, J.V., Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2003. Phenotype management: a new approach to habitat restoration. Biological Conservation 112, 435-445.  [PDF]

Lema, S.C. and Kelly, J.T. 2002.  The production of communication signals at the air-water and water-substrate boundaries.  Journal of Comparative Psychology 116, 145-150.  [ PDF ]

Lema, S.C. and Kelly, J.T. 2002. The production of communication signals at the air-water and water-substrate boundaries. Journal of Comparative Psychology 116, 145-150.  [PDF]

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2001.  Re-evaluating NADPH-diaphorase histochemistry as an indicator of nitric oxide synthase: An examination of the olfactory system of coho salmon ( Oncorhynchus kisutch ).   Neuroscience Letters  313, 1-

Lema, S.C. and Nevitt, G.A. 2001. Re-evaluating NADPH-diaphorase histochemistry as an indicator of nitric oxide synthase: An examination of the olfactory system of coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch). Neuroscience Letters 313, 1-4.  [PDF]