Joseph A. Cook
A5006136799- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Helminth infection and control
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Global Maternal and Child Health
University of New Mexico
2016-2025
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
2023
Joint Base San Antonio
2022
Brooke Army Medical Center
2022
Mylan (United States)
2022
Aberystwyth University
2020
Townsville Hospital
2020
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2008-2018
University of Sheffield
2018
University of Montana
2015-2017
Parasitic nematodes (roundworms) and platyhelminths (flatworms) cause debilitating chronic infections of humans animals, decimate crop production are a major impediment to socioeconomic development. Here we report broad comparative study 81 genomes parasitic non-parasitic worms. We have identified gene family births hundreds expanded families at key nodes in the phylogeny that relevant parasitism. Examples include modulate host immune responses, enable parasite migration though tissues or...
The biotic consequences of climate change have attracted considerable attention. In particular, the "refugial debate" centers on possible retraction habitats to limited areas that may served as refuges for many associated species, especially during glaciations Quaternary. One prediction such scenarios is populations must experienced substantial growth accompanying climatic amelioration and occupation newly expanded habitats. We used coalescence theory examine genetic evidence, or lack...
Abstract Natural history collections (NHCs) are the foundation of historical baselines for assessing anthropogenic impacts on biodiversity. Along these lines, online mobilization specimens via digitization—the conversion specimen data into accessible digital content—has greatly expanded use NHC across a diversity disciplines. We broaden current vision digitization (Digitization 1.0)—whereby digitized within NHCs—to include new approaches that rely products rather than physical 2.0)....
Natural history museums are unique spaces for interdisciplinary research and educational innovation. Through extensive exhibits public programming by hosting rich communities of amateurs, students, researchers at all stages their careers, they can provide a place-based window to focus on integration science discovery, as well locus community engagement. At the same time, like synthesis radio telescope, when joined together through emerging digital resources, global (the 'Global Museum') is...
Comprehensive, global information on species' occurrences is an essential biodiversity variable and central to a range of applications in ecology, evolution, biogeography conservation. Expert maps often represent only available distributional play increasing role conservation assessments macroecology. We provide for the native ranges all extant mammal species harmonised taxonomy Mammal Diversity Database (MDD) mobilised from two sources, Handbook Mammals World (HMW) Illustrated Checklist...
Using DNA methylation profiles (
Background Orthohantaviruses are negative-sense RNA viruses that can cause hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) in humans. In the United States, Sin Nombre orthohantavirus (SNV) is primary of HCPS, with a fatality rate 36% and most cases occuring southwestern states. The western deer mouse, Peromyscus sonoriensis , reservoir for SNV; however, it remains unclear if alternative reservoirs exist. Results We conducted an extensive survey SNV genetic prevalence wild-caught small mammal...
A species-wide phylogeographical study of the root vole (Microtus oeconomus) was performed using whole 1140 base pair mitochondrial (mt) cytochrome b gene. We examined 83 specimens from 52 localities resulting in 65 unique haplotypes. Our results demonstrate that is divided into four main mtDNA phylogenetic lineages seem to have largely allopatric distributions. Net divergence estimates (2.0-3.5%) between phylogroups, as well relatively high nucleotide diversity within indicate distinct...
In vitro lymphocyte blastogenesis assays were performed using peripheral blood lymphocytes obtained from patients with schistosomiasis mansoni. Their infection was well characterized both clinically and in regard to the duration intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection. Subjects who either not infected any helminths or negative for S. but other provided two control groups. Cultures exposed various concentrations heterogeneous soluble antigens prepared eggs, worms, cercariae. this series...
Glucan is a potent reticuloendothelial stimulant whose immunobiological activity mediated, in part, by an increase the number and function of macrophages. In studying role glucan as mediator antibacterial activity, we attempted to ascertain ability modify mortality mice with experimentally induced Gram-positive bacteremia, enhance defenses rats denoted serum lysozyme phagocytic activity. After intravenous administration glucan, concentrations were increased approximately sevenfold over...
The last 50 years have witnessed rapid changes in the ways that natural history specimens are collected, preserved, analyzed, and documented. Those produced unprecedented access to specimens, images, data as well impressive research results organismal biology. stage is now set for a new generation of collecting, preserving, analyzing, integrating biological samples-a devoted interdisciplinary into complex interactions processes. Next-generation collections may be essential breakthrough on...
Specimens and associated data in natural history collections (NHCs) foster substantial scientific progress. In this paper, we explore recent contributions of NHCs to the study systematics biogeography, genomics, morphology, stable isotope ecology, parasites pathogens mammals. To begin assess magnitude scope these contributions, analyzed publications Journal Mammalogy over last decade, as well research supported by a single university mammal collection (Museum Southwestern Biology, Division...
Abstract Recently identified hantaviruses harbored by shrews and moles (order Soricomorpha) suggest that other mammals having shared ancestry may serve as reservoirs. To investigate this possibility, archival tissues from 213 insectivorous bats Chiroptera) were analyzed for hantavirus RNA RT-PCR. Following numerous failed attempts, was detected in ethanol-fixed liver tissue two banana pipistrelles ( Neoromicia nanus ), captured near Mouyassué village Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, June 2011....
There is an emerging consensus that undergraduate biology education in the United States at a crucial juncture, especially as we acknowledge need to train new generation of scientists meet looming environmental and health crises. Digital resources for now available online provide opportunity transform curricula include more authentic inquiry-driven educational experiences. Digitized natural history collections have become tremendous assets research sciences, but, date, these data remain...
Museum specimens play an increasingly important role in predicting the outcomes and revealing consequences of anthropogenically driven disruption biosphere. As ecological communities respond to ongoing environmental change, host-parasite interactions are also altered. This shifting landscape associations creates opportunities for colonization different hosts emergence new pathogens, with implications wildlife conservation management, public health, other societal concerns. Integrated...
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic reveals a major gap in global biosecurity infrastructure: lack of publicly available biological samples representative across space, time, and taxonomic diversity. shortfall, this case for vertebrates, prevents accurate rapid identification monitoring emerging pathogens their reservoir host(s) precludes extended investigation ecological, evolutionary, environmental associations that lead to human infection or...
Natural history museums are vital repositories of specimens, samples and data that inform about the natural world; this Formal Comment revisits a Perspective advocated for adoption compassionate collection practices, querying whether it will ever be possible to completely do away with whole animal specimen collection.
By analyzing 15,000 samples from 348 mammalian species, we derive DNA methylation (DNAm) predictors of maximum life span ( R = 0.89), gestation time 0.96), and age at sexual maturity 0.85). Our life-span predictor indicates a potential innate longevity advantage for females over males in 17 species including humans. The DNAm predictions are not affected by caloric restriction or partial reprogramming. Genetic disruptions the somatotropic axis such as growth hormone receptors have an impact...