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I am a behavioral physiologist and my research focuses on the underlying mechanisms that cause animals to behave the way they do, particularly in group-living fishes. I am especially fascinated by the links between animal behavior and physiology, and aim to understand how these dynamics may change in response to biotic (e.g., parasite infection) or abiotic (e.g., environmental disturbance) factors.

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I am a behavioral physiologist and my research focuses on the underlying mechanisms that cause animals to behave the way they do, particularly in group-living fishes. I am especially fascinated by the links between animal behavior and physiology, and aim to understand how these dynamics may change in response to biotic (e.g., parasite infection) or abiotic (e.g., environmental disturbance) factors.

Articles (15)

Thermal acclimation of tropical coral reef fishes to global heat waves (Jacob L Johansen, Lauren E. Nadler, Adam Habary, et al.) eLife (2021)

As climate-driven heat waves become more frequent and intense, there is increasing urgency to understand how thermally sensitive species are responding. Acute heating events lasting days to months may elicit acclimation responses to improve performance ...

Brain-Encysting Trematodes (Euhaplorchis californiensis) Decrease Raphe Serotonergic Activity in California Killifish (Fundulus parvipinnis) (Siri H. Helland-Riise, Marco A. Vindas, Ida B. Johansen, et al.) Biology Open (2020)

Modulation of brain serotonin (5-HT) signalling is associated with parasite-induced changes in host behaviour, potentially increasing parasite transmission to predatory final hosts. Such alterations could have substantial impact on host physiology and behaviour, as 5-HT ...

Behavioural Effects of the Common Brain-Infecting Parasite Pseudoloma neurophilia in Laboratory Zebrafish (Danio rerio) (Helene L. E. Midttun, Marco A. Vindas, Lauren E. Nadler, et al.) Scientific Reports (2020)

Research conducted on model organisms may be biased due to undetected pathogen infections. Recently, screening studies discovered high prevalence of the microsporidium Pseudoloma neurophilia in zebrafish (Danio rerio) facilities. This spore-forming unicellular parasite aggregates in ...

Regional Distribution of a Brain-Encysting Parasite Provides Insight on Parasite-Induced Host Behavioral Manipulation (Siri H. Helland-Riise, Lauren E. Nadler, Marco A. Vindas, et al.) Journal of Parasitology (2020)

Some parasite species alter the behavior of intermediate hosts to promote transmission to the next host in the parasite's life cycle. This is the case for Euhaplorchis californiensis, a brain-encysting trematode parasite that causes behavioral ...

Role of Water Flow Regime in the Swimming Behaviour and Escape Performance of a Schooling Fish (Lauren E. Nadler, Shaun S. Killen, Paolo Domenici, et al.) Biology Open (2018)

Animals are exposed to variable and rapidly changing environmental flow conditions, such as wind in terrestrial habitats and currents in aquatic systems. For fishes, previous work suggests that individuals exhibit flow-induced changes in aerobic swimming ...

Thirty Years of Research on Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (1986–2016): Scientific Advances and Emerging Opportunities (Morgan S. Pratchett, Clemon F. Caballes, Jennifer C. Wilmes, et al.) Diversity (2017)

Research on the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) has waxed and waned over the last few decades, mostly in response to population outbreaks at specific locations. This review considers advances in our understanding of the biology ...

Body Size and Substrate Type Modulate Movement by the Western Pacific Crown-Of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster solaris (Morgan S. Pratchett, Zara-Louise Cowan, Lauren E. Nadler, et al.) PLoS ONE (2017)

The movement capacity of the crown-of-thorns starfishes (Acanthaster spp.) is a primary determinant of both their distribution and impact on coral assemblages. We quantified individual movement rates for the Pacific crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster solaris) ranging ...

The Role of Physiological Traits in Assortment Among and Within Fish Shoals (Shaun S. Killen, Stefano Marras, Lauren E. Nadler, et al.) Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences (2017)

Individuals of gregarious species often group with conspecifics to which they are phenotypically similar. This among-group assortment has been studied for body size, sex and relatedness. However, the role of physiological traits has been largely ...

Lipid Composition of Oil Extracted from Wasted Norway Lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) Heads and Comparison with Oil Extracted from Antarctic Krill (Euphasia superba) (Amaya Albalat, Lauren E. Nadler, Nicholas Foo, et al.) Marine Drugs (2016)

In the UK, the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) supports its most important shellfish fishery. Nephrops are sold either whole, or as “tails-only” for the scampi trade. In the “tailing” process, the “head” (cephalothorax) is discarded ...

Effect of Elevated Carbon Dioxide on Shoal Familiarity and Metabolism in a Coral Reef Fish (Lauren E. Nadler, Shaun S. Killen, Mark I. McCormick, et al.) Conservation Physiology (2016)

Atmospheric CO2 is expected to more than double by the end of the century. The resulting changes in ocean chemistry will affect the behaviour, sensory systems and physiology of a range of fish species. Although ...

Shoaling Reduces Metabolic Rate in a Gregarious Coral Reef Fish Species (Lauren E. Nadler, Shaun S. Killen, Eva C. McClure, et al.) Journal of Experimental Biology (2016)

Many animals live in groups because of the potential benefits associated with defense and foraging. Group living may also induce a ‘calming effect’ on individuals, reducing overall metabolic demand. This effect could occur by minimising ...

Top Predators Negate the Effect of Mesopredators on Prey Physiology (Maria Palacios, Shaun S. Killen, Lauren E. Nadler, et al.) Journal of Animal Ecology (2016)

Predation theory and empirical evidence suggest that top predators benefit the survival of resource prey through the suppression of mesopredators. However, whether such behavioural suppression can also affect the physiology of resource prey has yet ...

Effect of Closed v. Intermittent‐Flow Respirometry on Hypoxia Tolerance in the Shiner Perch Cymatogaster aggregata (S. Snyder, Lauren E. Nadler, J. S. Bayley, et al.) Journal of Fish Biology (2016)

This study compares the critical oxygen saturation (O2 crit) levels of the shiner perch Cymatogaster aggregata obtained using two different methods wherein hypoxia is induced either by the fish's respiration (closed respirometry) or by degassing ...

Risk-Sensitive Resource Defense in a Territorial Reef Fish (Carley R. Schacter, Lindsey B. Albright, Elizabeth A. Dubofsky, et al.) Environmental Biology of Fishes (2014)

As coral reefs are home to dense aggregations of a variety of species, aggressive territoriality is often a critical component of individual behavior. Identification and assessment of the risk posed by intruders is crucial to ...

Effect of Habitat Characteristics on the Distribution and Abundance of Damselfish Within a Red Sea Reef (Lauren E. Nadler, Deborah C. McNeill, Magdy A. Alwany, et al.) Environmental Biology of Fishes (2013)

For coral reef fish with an obligate relationship to their habitat, like Pomacentrid damselfish, choosing a suitable home amongst the reef structure is key to survival. A surprisingly small number of studies have examined patterns ...

A brain-infecting parasite impacts host metabolism both during exposure and after infection is established (Lauren E. Nadler, Erik Bengston, Erika J Eliason, et al.) Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Datasets (2020)

Metabolic costs associated with parasites should not be limited to established infections. Even during initial exposure to questing and attacking parasites, hosts can enact behavioural and physiological responses that could also incur metabolic costs. However, ...

Socialites boosted but loners set back in a crowd (Lauren E. Nadler) Journal of Experimental Biology (2021)

People's responses to social situations varies considerably according to their personality type. We span the spectrum from loners to social butterflies and everything in between. And the same is true of other animals. Depending on ...

Birds Ruffled by Big-City Lights (Lauren E. Nadler) Journal of Experimental Biology (2020)

Making a Bee-Line for Food with Octopamine (Lauren E. Nadler) Journal of Experimental Biology (2020)

Flies Walk the Line for Serotonin (Lauren E. Nadler) Journal of Experimental Biology (2020)

Serotonin: Octopus Love Potion? (Lauren E. Nadler) Journal of Experimental Biology (2018)

Fish Schools: Not All Seats in the Class Are Equal (Lauren E. Nadler) The Naked Scientists (2014)

Behavioural Differences in California Killifish Experimentally Infected With the Brain Parasite Euhaplorchis Californiensis (Siri H. Helland-Riise, Andrew Turner, Erik Bengston, et al.) Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches, Lectures (2020)

Parasitized animals often display altered behaviours in ways that promote parasite transmission to subsequent hosts in their life cycle. Euhaplorchis californiensis (Euha) is a trematode parasite with a three host life cycle; moving between the ...

Can Parasites Indirectly Benefit Final Hosts? The Role of Behavioral Manipulation and Trophic Transmission in the Energetic Tradeoffs of a Host-Parasite System (Lauren E. Nadler) Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches, Lectures (2020)

Can Parasites Indirectly Benefit Final Hosts? the Role of Behavioral Manipulation and Trophic Transmission in the Energetic Tradeoffs of a Host-Parasite System (Lauren E. Nadler, Hugh Ellis, Daniel Metz, et al.) Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches, Lectures (2019)

Trophically transmitted parasites often adaptively manipulate their intermediate host’s phenotype to increase transmission to their final host. There may be a net fitness advantage to preying on manipulated food sources when the energy gained from ...