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Anatomy of the kisspeptin neural network in mammals by Lehman, Michael N, Merkley, Christina M, Coolen, Lique M, Goodman, Robert L

“…Abstract Kisspeptin has been recognized as a key regulator of GnRH secretion during puberty and adulthood, conveying the feedback influence of endogenous…”
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KNDy (Kisspeptin/Neurokinin B/Dynorphin) Neurons Are Activated during Both Pulsatile and Surge Secretion of LH in the Ewe by Merkley, Christina M, Porter, Katrina L, Coolen, Lique M, Hileman, Stanley M, Billings, Heather J, Drews, Sara, Goodman, Robert L, Lehman, Michael N

“…KNDy (kisspeptin/neurokinin B/dynorphin) neurons of the arcuate nucleus (ARC) appear to mediate the negative feedback actions of estradiol and are thought to…”
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Evidence for Changes in Numbers of Synaptic Inputs onto KNDy and GnRH Neurones during the Preovulatory LH Surge in the Ewe by Merkley, C. M., Coolen, L. M., Goodman, R. L., Lehman, M. N.

“…Kisspeptin neurones located in the arcuate nucleus (ARC) and preoptic area (POA) are critical mediators of gonadal steroid feedback onto…”
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Evidence That Agouti-Related Peptide May Directly Regulate Kisspeptin Neurons in Male Sheep by Merkley, Christina M, Shuping, Sydney L, Sommer, Jeffrey R, Nestor, Casey C

“…Agouti-related peptide (AgRP) neurons, which relay information from peripheral metabolic signals, may constitute a key central regulator of reproduction. Given…”
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Influence of Altered Rainfall Regimes on Early Season N Partitioning Among Early Phenology Annual Plants, a Late Phenology Shrub, and Microbes in a Semi-arid Ecosystem by Mauritz, M, Cleland, E, Merkley, M, Lipson, D. A

“…In Mediterranean-type ecosystems, nitrogen (N) accumulates in soil during dry summer months and rapidly becomes available during early season rain events. The…”
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Homeostatic regulation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis in aging rats: long-term effects of early exercise by Merkley, Christina M, Jian, Charles, Mosa, Adam, Tan, Yao-Fang, Wojtowicz, J Martin

“…Adult neurogenesis is highly responsive to environmental and physiological factors. The majority of studies to date have examined short-term consequences of…”
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KNDy neurons as the GnRH pulse generator: Recent studies in ruminants by Nestor, Casey C., Merkley, Christina M., Lehman, Michael N., Hileman, Stanley M., Goodman, Robert L.

“…This review considers three aspects of recent work on the role of KNDy neurons in GnRH pulse generation in ruminants. First, work on basic mechanisms of pulse…”
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Environmental Enrichment Protects Against Cognitive Impairment Following Chemotherapy in an Animal Model by Winocur, Gordon, Wojtowicz, J. Martin, Merkley, Christina M., Tannock, Ian F.

“…Clinical studies indicate that up to 70% of cancer patients who receive chemotherapy experience cognitive impairment. The present study investigated…”
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Neuronal networks that regulate gonadotropin-releasing hormone/luteinizing hormone secretion during undernutrition: evidence from sheep by Merkley, C.M., Shuping, S.L., Nestor, C.C

“…Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons are the final common conduit from the central nervous system in the reproductive axis, controlling luteinizing…”
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Undernutrition reduces kisspeptin and neurokinin B expression in castrated male sheep by Merkley, Christina M, Renwick, Allison N, Shuping, Sydney L, Harlow, KaLynn, Sommer, Jeffrey R, Nestor, Casey C

“…Undernutrition impairs reproductive success through suppression of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), and subsequently luteinizing hormone (LH), secretion…”
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Early-Age Running Enhances Activity of Adult-Born Dentate Granule Neurons Following Learning in Rats by Shevtsova, Olga, Tan, Yao-Fang, Merkley, Christina M, Winocur, Gordon, Wojtowicz, J Martin

“…Cognitive reserve, the brain's capacity to draw on enriching experiences during youth, is believed to protect against memory loss associated with a decline in…”
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Guidelines for Implementing a Graphic Organizer by Merkley, Donna M., Jefferies, Debra

“…Merkley and Jefferies suggest attributes for effective graphic organizer implementation accompanied by a sample classroom prereading dialogue…”
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On dynamic cognitive therapy by Markowitz, J C

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Clinical Evaluation of the Athlete's Shoulder by Baker, C L, Merkley, M S

“…To describe the history and physical examination of the athlete's shoulder. The complex, highly mobile shoulder joint is very susceptible to athletic injury. A…”
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A Brief Observation Period for Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Methamphetamine-Associated Chest Pain by Daniel, J.T., Diercks, D.B., Merkley, M.

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Ophthalmology emergency room admission after Hurricane Harvey by Karimaghaei, Cina, Merkley, Kevin, Nazari, Hossein

“…To study the pattern of ophthalmic emergencies after Hurricane Harvey (HH). A retrospective chart review. University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in…”
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On dynamic cognitive therapy by Merkley, M

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Bacteria As Bioindicators In Wetlands: Bioassessment In The Bonneville Basin Of Utah, USA by Merkley, M, Rader, R B, McArthur, J V, Eggett, D

“…Bacteria should be excellent indicators of the early signs of degradation caused by human intervention because they have the highest surface area to volume…”
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SAT-LB56 Undernutrition Reduces Transcript Abundance of Kisspeptin and Neurokinin B in Young Male Sheep by Shuping, Sydney L, Renwick, Allison N, Harlow, Lynn, Sommer, Jeffrey R, Merkley, Christina M, Nestor, Casey

“…Proper energy balance is important to ensure reproductive success. Chronic nutrient restriction is known to suppress hypothalamic-pituitary function, but the…”
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Evidence for changes in numbers of synaptic inpcuts onto KNDy and GnRH neurones during the preovulatory LH surge in the ewe by Merkley, Christina M., Coolen, Lique M., Goodman, Robert L., Lehman, Michael N.

“…Kisspeptin neurones located in the arcuate nucleus (ARC) and preoptic area (POA) are critical mediators of gonadal steroid feedback onto GnRH neurones. ARC…”
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