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Keywords intestinal nematodes, lake trout, Salvelinus namaycush, fish Department Physiology and Developmental Biology Abstract Recently, a non-endemic species of fish, Salvelinus namaycush, was introduced into Yellowstone Lake. These lake trout feed on the native cutthroat trout, an important food source for higher predators in the area. During routine examinations of the lake trout, an abnormally high infection of intestinal nematodes was discovered.

Keywords whirling disease, Myxobolus cerebralis, fish, salmonids Department Physiology and Developmental Biology Abstract Despite drastic control and containment measures, the incidence of whirling disease is on the rise in the West. Whirling disease occurs when the trophozoite stage of Myxobolus cerebralis invades the cartilage and organ of equilibrium of salmonids. Pathological symptoms include tail chasing behavior, blackened tafls, and vertebral abnormalities.

Keywords human papilloma virus, HPV, disinfection, chemical disinfectants, women Department Microbiology and Molecular Biology Abstract Cervical cancer is the fifth most common cancer in humans as well as the second most common cause of cancer death in women [3]. In developing countries, cervical cancer is actually the most common female disease, constituting 30% of female cancers [1].