This item is a powerpoint presentation of an HHMI research project conducted during the summer of 2011 by Kyle Ireton, in partnership with Dr. Fredrick Stormshak. The objective of this study was to identify whether the myristoylated alanine-rich c kinase substrate (MARCKS) protein is phosphorylated in vivo, in response to...
The smartphone is changing the way individuals interact with one another in society. Given the instant accessibility and multitude of socially iconic features, the contemporary handheld device grants users an unprecedented level of connectedness. However, despite the new breadth of access, perhaps the depth of the resulting social networks is...
Pisaster ochraceus occurs in a variety of colors; the major hues being orange, brown, and purple. Harley et al. (2006) found that in areas on the open Pacific coast, where Mytilus californianus was present, less than 10% of the population of P. ochraceus were purple whereas in areas of the...
Strong self-regulation in early childhood is a key predictor of academic and social success from elementary school through college (McClelland et al., 2012). This study analyzed the influence of the age of the child’s parent on the child’s self-regulation as measured by the HTKS (Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders) measure. Relations between children’s self-regulation...
Information about social and economic attributes of fisheries, fishing communities, and fishery participants is important for marine resource management because the focuses of agency efforts are on managing society's impacts to the marine environment. This thesis addresses two questions. First, what are the perspectives of managers, scientists, and commercial and...
The purpose of this presentation is to show the source, methods, and results of creating a computerized display of the metabolic pathways of model plants Oryza sativa (rice) and Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress) using the computer program PathVisio2. The finished products may be viewed and modified for free on www.wikipathways.org...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social skills, communication and repetitive or restricted interests. Research indicates that young children with autism experience delayed infant motor milestones resulting in deficits of fine and gross motor skills. The purpose of this larger study,...
Evidence-based interventions are considered to be the most successful interventions used in public health. They have the research to support their potential success when implemented by an organization. Evidence-based interventions are created and tested, then are implemented by a variety of organizations in various geographic locations, including non-profit organizations, public...