Michele G. Wheatly
Professor
Department of Biology
Syracuse University
United States of America
Biography
Michele G. Wheatly is a professor in Department of Biology of Syracuse University, New York United States. She specializes in spatial regulation of genes coding for Ca2+ transporting proteins.
Research Interest
Comparative physiology of decapod crustacea. Gas exchange, ion and acid-base regulation in response to environmental changes including salinity, temperature, dissolved gases, exercise, and the advance from aquatic to terrestrial existence. Cellular and molecular biology of epithelial (branchial/renal) ion motive proteins. Temporal and spatial regulation of genes coding for Ca2+ transporting proteins. Biologically inspired adaptive interfaces. Biocomplexity.
Publications
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Gao Y, Gillen CM, Whalen DR, Vigo FM, Golshani AE, et al. (2009) Expression of genes encoding Ca 2+ exporting proteins in freshwater crayfish Procambarus clarkii during cold exposure. Journal of Thermal Biology 34: 144-151.
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Gao Y, Gillen CM, Wheatly MG (2009) Cloning and characterization of a calmodulin gene (CaM) in crayfish Procambarus clarkii and expression during molting. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 152: 216-225.
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Wheatly MG, Gao Y, Gillen CM (2007) Paradox of epithelial cell calcium homeostasis during vectorial transfer in crayfish kidney. General and comparative endocrinology 152:267-272.
