News and Notes
Our latest work on Echinococcus multilocularis in New York State
Masters student Corinne Conlon led the publication of two more papers from her thesis.
We developed a SNP-based PCR assay to distinguish between the North American and European lineages of E. m. A critical distinction because the introduced European parasites are potentially more pathogenic. We also contend that this type of assay could be useful for any pathogen where quickly detecting minor genetic differences is critical. Read more here: https://doi.org/10.1645/24-27
Cori also led what is essentially a review paper on E. multilocularis in NY wildlife. Here we were able to summarize Cori's main findings, but also we incorporated data that we've been collecting for over 10 years on this parasite. Our earliest detection of E.m. in 2013, refinement of our methodology, current status in NY, and evaluation of genetic variation can all be read about more here: https://doi.org/10.1645/24-54
Masters student Corinne Conlon led the publication of two more papers from her thesis.
We developed a SNP-based PCR assay to distinguish between the North American and European lineages of E. m. A critical distinction because the introduced European parasites are potentially more pathogenic. We also contend that this type of assay could be useful for any pathogen where quickly detecting minor genetic differences is critical. Read more here: https://doi.org/10.1645/24-27
Cori also led what is essentially a review paper on E. multilocularis in NY wildlife. Here we were able to summarize Cori's main findings, but also we incorporated data that we've been collecting for over 10 years on this parasite. Our earliest detection of E.m. in 2013, refinement of our methodology, current status in NY, and evaluation of genetic variation can all be read about more here: https://doi.org/10.1645/24-54
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Mycobacterium haemophilum in medaka
We described one of the most devastating diseases in laboratory zebrafish over 15 years ago. Whipps, C. M., Dougan, S. T., & Kent, M. L. (2007). Mycobacterium haemophilum infections of zebrafish (Danio rerio) in research facilities. FEMS microbiology letters, 270(1), 21-26. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-6968.2007.00671.x Now we're reporting an occurrence in another laboratory fish, the medaka. Murray, K. N., Polley, T. M., Whipps, C. M., Hurley, K. M., Miller, J. H., & Kent, M. L. (2023). Acute mortality in laboratory medaka (Oryzias latipes). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 261(12), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.07.0409 This is one you want to keep out of your research facility. Biosecurity!! |
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Echinococcus multilocularis in New York State
Masters student Corinne Conlon has been researching this important zoonotic tapeworm in New York. Most notably, we've identified the European variant of this parasite infecting canids. Read more about it in our paper:
https://doi.org/10.1645/22-104
For additional information, see this Public Health alert Cori wrote: Link
Masters student Corinne Conlon has been researching this important zoonotic tapeworm in New York. Most notably, we've identified the European variant of this parasite infecting canids. Read more about it in our paper:
https://doi.org/10.1645/22-104
For additional information, see this Public Health alert Cori wrote: Link
Myxosporeans from Vietnam
Our work on myxozoans from Vietnam continues. Want to know what species are found there? Check out our review:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11230-023-10090-8
Our work on myxozoans from Vietnam continues. Want to know what species are found there? Check out our review:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11230-023-10090-8
Mycobacteriosis in Laboratory Fishes
As part of a collaborative publication (link here) based on a recent EAFP conference session, I shared our work on developing a mycobacterium / adult zebrafish infection model.
Glowing lesions to the left!
As part of a collaborative publication (link here) based on a recent EAFP conference session, I shared our work on developing a mycobacterium / adult zebrafish infection model.
Glowing lesions to the left!
New Paper on the Threatened New England Cottontail
A great overview of the state of affairs on the New England Cottontail led by Adrienne Kovach. The Whipps lab contributed to the Genetics, and Parasitism/Disease risk.
Kovach, A. I., Cheeseman, A. E., Cohen, J. B., Rittenhouse, C. D., & Whipps, C. M. (2022). Separating proactive conservation from species listing decisions. Environmental Management, 70(5), 710-729.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-022-01713-9
Myxozoan Proteomics
Guo, Q. Whipps, C.M., Zhai, Y., Li, D., Gu, Z. 2022. Quantitative Insights into the Contribution of Nematocysts to the Adaptive Success of Cnidarians Based on Proteomic Analysis. Biology. 11(1), 91.
https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11010091
Guo, Q. Whipps, C.M., Zhai, Y., Li, D., Gu, Z. 2022. Quantitative Insights into the Contribution of Nematocysts to the Adaptive Success of Cnidarians Based on Proteomic Analysis. Biology. 11(1), 91.
https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11010091
Cystodiscus species in amphibians!
Whipps, C.M., McAllister, C.T., Lindsay, K.A. 2021. Genetic Diversity of Cystodiscus Species in Amphibians in the Southern United States. Journal of Parasitology. 107(6): 912-922.
https://meridian.allenpress.com/journal-of-parasitology/article-abstract/107/6/912/474453/GENETIC-DIVERSITY-OF-CYSTODISCUS-SPECIES-IN
Whipps, C.M., McAllister, C.T., Lindsay, K.A. 2021. Genetic Diversity of Cystodiscus Species in Amphibians in the Southern United States. Journal of Parasitology. 107(6): 912-922.
https://meridian.allenpress.com/journal-of-parasitology/article-abstract/107/6/912/474453/GENETIC-DIVERSITY-OF-CYSTODISCUS-SPECIES-IN
Different Zebrafish lines are.... different!!
From our past survey work and additional studies from the Zebrafish International Resource Center, we have observed that prevalence and severity of mycobacteriosis is different in different zebrafish lines.
To evaluate this experimentally, MS student Andrew Janik infected different zebrafish lines using a uniform methodology.
His paper can be found here.
Janik, A. J., Whipps, C. M. 2021. Differences in susceptibility to Mycobacterium chelonae in zebrafish (Danio rerio) lines commonly used in scientific research. Journal of Fish Diseases. 45(3): 435-443. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13572
What are the underlying reasons for these differences? More to come!
From our past survey work and additional studies from the Zebrafish International Resource Center, we have observed that prevalence and severity of mycobacteriosis is different in different zebrafish lines.
To evaluate this experimentally, MS student Andrew Janik infected different zebrafish lines using a uniform methodology.
His paper can be found here.
Janik, A. J., Whipps, C. M. 2021. Differences in susceptibility to Mycobacterium chelonae in zebrafish (Danio rerio) lines commonly used in scientific research. Journal of Fish Diseases. 45(3): 435-443. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13572
What are the underlying reasons for these differences? More to come!
Whipps Honored
This year I was honored to receive awards for my teaching and research. It was a surprise that these all came in one particularly challenging Covid year. I am deeply appreciative to those that took the time to submit nominations. It is nice to see one's efforts be recognized, especially from the undergraduate students of ESF.
Distinguished Faculty for Teaching Excellence Award from the ESF Undergraduate Student Association. April 2021.
ESF College Foundation Award for Exceptional Achievement in Teaching. May 2021.
https://www.esf.edu/communications/view.asp?newsID=8894
2021 ESF Exemplary Researcher Award. May 2021.
https://www.esf.edu/communications/view.asp?newsID=8892
This year I was honored to receive awards for my teaching and research. It was a surprise that these all came in one particularly challenging Covid year. I am deeply appreciative to those that took the time to submit nominations. It is nice to see one's efforts be recognized, especially from the undergraduate students of ESF.
Distinguished Faculty for Teaching Excellence Award from the ESF Undergraduate Student Association. April 2021.
ESF College Foundation Award for Exceptional Achievement in Teaching. May 2021.
https://www.esf.edu/communications/view.asp?newsID=8894
2021 ESF Exemplary Researcher Award. May 2021.
https://www.esf.edu/communications/view.asp?newsID=8892
New Book Chapter on Mycobacteriosis and climate change
Check out the new book here https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/book/10.1079/9781789243277.0000
Example of lesions and inflammation associated with mycobacteriosis in adjacent image.
Check out the new book here https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/book/10.1079/9781789243277.0000
Example of lesions and inflammation associated with mycobacteriosis in adjacent image.
August 19, 2019
Mycobacteria can be transmitted to zebrafish within live feed vectors!
Transmission of Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium marinum in laboratory zebrafish through live feeds
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jfd.13071
Mycobacteria can be transmitted to zebrafish within live feed vectors!
Transmission of Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium marinum in laboratory zebrafish through live feeds
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jfd.13071
June 11, 2019
Our new paper on Cottontail parasites is out!
Gastrointestinal parasites of the New England cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus transitionalis) and eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) in the Hudson Valley, New York
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00436-019-06351-5?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst&utm_source=ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst&utm_medium=email&utm_content=AA_en_06082018&ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst_20190611
Our new paper on Cottontail parasites is out!
Gastrointestinal parasites of the New England cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus transitionalis) and eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) in the Hudson Valley, New York
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00436-019-06351-5?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst&utm_source=ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst&utm_medium=email&utm_content=AA_en_06082018&ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst_20190611
January 4, 2019
First paper of the year!
Multiple evolutionary routes of the single polar capsule in Thelohanellus species (Myxozoa; Myxobolidae)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2018.11.006
First paper of the year!
Multiple evolutionary routes of the single polar capsule in Thelohanellus species (Myxozoa; Myxobolidae)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2018.11.006
August 11, 2018
Paper on amphibian ranavirus and environmental parameters now available!
Environmental Drivers of Ranavirus in Free-Living Amphibians in Constructed Ponds
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10393-018-1350-5
Paper on amphibian ranavirus and environmental parameters now available!
Environmental Drivers of Ranavirus in Free-Living Amphibians in Constructed Ponds
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10393-018-1350-5
October 23, 2017
Disinfection of spawning chambers for Pseudoloma neurophilia now available!
Transmission of Pseudoloma neurophilia in Laboratory Zebrafish (Danio rerio) When Using Mass Spawning Chambers and Recommendations for Chamber Disinfection
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29048998
Disinfection of spawning chambers for Pseudoloma neurophilia now available!
Transmission of Pseudoloma neurophilia in Laboratory Zebrafish (Danio rerio) When Using Mass Spawning Chambers and Recommendations for Chamber Disinfection
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29048998
April 21, 2017
Created by our own Alice Fox: A music video explaining our genetic work on cottontail rabbits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZYZ8uEOm_Q
Created by our own Alice Fox: A music video explaining our genetic work on cottontail rabbits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZYZ8uEOm_Q
February, 2017
Paper In Press!
Chang, C.T., Doerr, K.M., Whipps, C.M. (In Press) Antibiotic treatment of zebrafish mycobacteriosis: tolerance and efficacy of treatments with tigecycline and clarithromycin. Journal of Fish Diseases.
Treated fish (panels a-c) showed overall decrease in numbers of acid fast bacteria relative to controls (panel d)
Paper In Press!
Chang, C.T., Doerr, K.M., Whipps, C.M. (In Press) Antibiotic treatment of zebrafish mycobacteriosis: tolerance and efficacy of treatments with tigecycline and clarithromycin. Journal of Fish Diseases.
Treated fish (panels a-c) showed overall decrease in numbers of acid fast bacteria relative to controls (panel d)
July, 2016
Evaluating effects of iodine on zebrafish embryos. Levels that are bacteriocidal for mycobacteria are safe for fish.
Chang, C.T., Amack, J.D., Whipps, C.M. 2016. Zebrafish embryo disinfection with povidone iodine: evaluating an alternative to chlorine bleach. Zebrafish. 13 (Suppl 1): S96-S101.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27351620
Evaluating effects of iodine on zebrafish embryos. Levels that are bacteriocidal for mycobacteria are safe for fish.
Chang, C.T., Amack, J.D., Whipps, C.M. 2016. Zebrafish embryo disinfection with povidone iodine: evaluating an alternative to chlorine bleach. Zebrafish. 13 (Suppl 1): S96-S101.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27351620
June 5, 2016
New paper on intraspecific morphological differences in myxozoan spores
Intraspecific morphometric variation in myxosporeans
Zhai Y, Whipps CM, Gu Z, Guo Q, Wu Z, Wang H, Liu Y.,
Folia Parasitol (Praha)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27189017
New paper on intraspecific morphological differences in myxozoan spores
Intraspecific morphometric variation in myxosporeans
Zhai Y, Whipps CM, Gu Z, Guo Q, Wu Z, Wang H, Liu Y.,
Folia Parasitol (Praha)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27189017
December 15, 2015
Paper released:
Alger, K.E., Bunting, E., Schuler, K., Jagne, J., Whipps, C.M. (2015) Diagnosing Lymphoproliferative Disease Virus in Live Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) Using Whole Blood. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 46(4):806-814.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26667537
Paper released:
Alger, K.E., Bunting, E., Schuler, K., Jagne, J., Whipps, C.M. (2015) Diagnosing Lymphoproliferative Disease Virus in Live Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) Using Whole Blood. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 46(4):806-814.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26667537
September 21, 2015
NEW PAPER ACCEPTED!
A team effort spanning several years:
Evaluating the effectiveness of common disinfectants at preventing the propagation of Mycobacterium spp. isolated from zebrafish.
Carolyn T. Chang, Erica G. Colicino, Elizabeth J. DiPaola, Hadi Jabbar Al-Hasnawi, Christopher M. Whipps
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology!
NEW PAPER ACCEPTED!
A team effort spanning several years:
Evaluating the effectiveness of common disinfectants at preventing the propagation of Mycobacterium spp. isolated from zebrafish.
Carolyn T. Chang, Erica G. Colicino, Elizabeth J. DiPaola, Hadi Jabbar Al-Hasnawi, Christopher M. Whipps
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology!
March 25, 2015
Will Helenbrook's paper on Blastocystis in primates was officially accepted! Congrats Will.
Helenbrook, W.D., Shields, W.M., Whipps, C.M. (In Press) Characterization of Blastocystis species infection in humans and mantled howler monkeys, Alouatta palliata aequatorialis, living in close proximity to one another. Parasitology Research.
Will Helenbrook's paper on Blastocystis in primates was officially accepted! Congrats Will.
Helenbrook, W.D., Shields, W.M., Whipps, C.M. (In Press) Characterization of Blastocystis species infection in humans and mantled howler monkeys, Alouatta palliata aequatorialis, living in close proximity to one another. Parasitology Research.
February 26, 2015
Congratulations to Carolyn Chang who won Syracuse University's Three Minute Thesis competition. She'll present again in the championship “face-off” during the SU Research symposium on March 21, 2015.
Congratulations to Carolyn Chang who won Syracuse University's Three Minute Thesis competition. She'll present again in the championship “face-off” during the SU Research symposium on March 21, 2015.
February 24, 2015
Good news for more cottontail rabbit work. Our USDA McIntire-Stennis grant was accepted!
“Assessing Use of Newly-Restored Early Successional Forest by the Imperiled New England Cottontail, Using Genetic Dispersal Analysis” Jonathan Cohen, Sadie Ryan, and Christopher Whipps
Thanks to Amanda Cheeseman (MP Cohen) for being the main driver of this work.
Good news for more cottontail rabbit work. Our USDA McIntire-Stennis grant was accepted!
“Assessing Use of Newly-Restored Early Successional Forest by the Imperiled New England Cottontail, Using Genetic Dispersal Analysis” Jonathan Cohen, Sadie Ryan, and Christopher Whipps
Thanks to Amanda Cheeseman (MP Cohen) for being the main driver of this work.
February 13, 2015
More on Turkey LPDV!
Tier’s turkey recovery success facing new threats
http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2015/02/11/turkey-wild-habitat-wildlife-dec/23232563/
SUNY-ESF student takes part in research looking into virus that hurts wild turkeys
http://survey.dailyorange.com/2015/02/suny-esf-student-takes-part-in-research-looking-into-virus-that-hurts-wild-turkeys/
More on Turkey LPDV!
Tier’s turkey recovery success facing new threats
http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2015/02/11/turkey-wild-habitat-wildlife-dec/23232563/
SUNY-ESF student takes part in research looking into virus that hurts wild turkeys
http://survey.dailyorange.com/2015/02/suny-esf-student-takes-part-in-research-looking-into-virus-that-hurts-wild-turkeys/
February 12, 2015
Congrats to Will Helenbrook on the official acceptance of his paper on howler parasites! Looking forward to seeing it in print.
Helenbrook, W.D., Wade, S.E., Shields, W.M., Stehman, S.V., Whipps, C.M. (In Press) Gastrointestinal parasites of Ecuadorian mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata aequatorialis) based on fecal analysis. Journal of Parasitology.
Congrats to Will Helenbrook on the official acceptance of his paper on howler parasites! Looking forward to seeing it in print.
Helenbrook, W.D., Wade, S.E., Shields, W.M., Stehman, S.V., Whipps, C.M. (In Press) Gastrointestinal parasites of Ecuadorian mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata aequatorialis) based on fecal analysis. Journal of Parasitology.
January 23, 2015
Katrina Alger's work on Turkey LPD virus is mentioned this AP article
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/scientists-tumor-causing-virus-widespread-wild-turkeys-28324797?singlePage=true
Katrina Alger's work on Turkey LPD virus is mentioned this AP article
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/scientists-tumor-causing-virus-widespread-wild-turkeys-28324797?singlePage=true
January 12, 2015
Carolyn Chang's first paper with the Whipps lab is in Press (Activity of antibiotics against Mycobacterium species commonly found in laboratory zebrafish).
Look for it in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Aquatic Animal Health http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uahh
Carolyn Chang's first paper with the Whipps lab is in Press (Activity of antibiotics against Mycobacterium species commonly found in laboratory zebrafish).
Look for it in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Aquatic Animal Health http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uahh
