Reproductive Defects in glis3 Mutant Zebrafish
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Biology Pre-Medical
Minor
Chemistry, Spanish
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Gary ZeRuth
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
When the transcription factor glis3 is no longer present in zebrafish, a variety of issues present, including polycystic kidney disease, neonatal diabetes, and reproductive defects. The reproductive defects could be due to a variety of factors, including dysfunction of the thyroid and pituitary gland. This presentation seeks to further characterize the role of glis3 in the development and function of the reproductive system.
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Reproductive Defects in glis3 Mutant Zebrafish
When the transcription factor glis3 is no longer present in zebrafish, a variety of issues present, including polycystic kidney disease, neonatal diabetes, and reproductive defects. The reproductive defects could be due to a variety of factors, including dysfunction of the thyroid and pituitary gland. This presentation seeks to further characterize the role of glis3 in the development and function of the reproductive system.