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“HEMS” Physical activity health education program for persons with multiple sclerosis

Creator:: Pearson, Alexander, Dixon-Ibarra, Alicia, Nery, Mara, and Driver, Simon
Abstract:: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of Health Education for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (HEMS) on increasing physical activity (PA) behavior and constructs of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), such as outcome expectations, self-efficacy, social support, and goal achievement in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Results have shown there is little translational...
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A comparison of the effectiveness between traditional and video modeling strategies on motor skill assessments

Creator:: Cron, Emmalee, Case, Layne, and Yun, Joonkoo
Abstract:: INTRODUCTION: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have been shown to possess relative strengths in processing visual stimuli as opposed to verbal stimuli (Tissot & Evans, 2003). Therefore, instructional strategies that use visual means and presentations are recommended over the traditional (verbal) instruction. The effectiveness of video modeling has been...
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A Mixed Methods Approach to Measure Cultural Competency in Oregon State University Research Scientists Working with a Pacific Northwest Tribe

Creator:: Harrison, Sydelle and Allee, Amelia
Abstract:: The Community Engagement Core of OSU's Superfund Research Program aims to increase cultural capacity among university scientists while simultaneously supporting research focused on reducing health disparities for Pacific Northwest Tribes originating from harmful chemical exposures in the environment.
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A Novel Approach to Line Detection using Image Integration Method

Creator:: Lin, Daniel and Sun, Bo
Abstract:: - Collagen fibers are found in 25% of the whole body protein content. They are highly adhesive to cells and can be used as scaffold proteins that can promote cell growth and be used to capture cells. - In our lab, we use collagen to capture cancer cells in order...
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A pro-inflammatory agent, Lipopolysaccharide, can mimic the effects ofaging on spatial reference memory

Creator:: Escobedo, Emily R. and Magnusson, Kathy R.
Abstract:: A pro-inflammatory agent, lipopolysaccharide, can mimic the effects of aging on spatial reference memory E. R. ESCOBEDO and K. R. Magnusson, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, Coll. of Vet. Med., Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331 Humans and rodents experience declines in reference (long-term), working (short-term) memory, and...
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A review and meta-analysis of the association between dairy intake and breast cancer risk in Prospective Cohort Studies

Creator:: Stifel, Heather and Takata, Yumie
Abstract:: Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. In 2012, over 220,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. It has been hypothesized that dairy may play a role in breast cancer; however, the evidence has been inconsistent and limited. Proposed mechanisms linking dairy and...
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Age- related memory change for emotional faces: are older adults more prone to forget angry faces?

Creator:: Hwee, Jennifer, Burros, Alison, MacKay, Kallie, and Lien, Mei-Ching
Abstract:: Previous studies have suggested that negatively valenced faces (e.g., angry faces) automatically capture attention away from faces with other emotional valences (e.g., happy faces and neutral faces). The present study evaluated two experiments with age-related differences: the first assessed recognition memory for pictures of faces and how it is modulated...
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Aging Giant Pacific Octopus using Beaks and Stylets for Better Stock Structure Assessment

Creator:: Yarbrough, Ashley
Abstract:: Despite being a highly charismatic and frequently exhibited organism, Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) population dynamics are poorly understood. Basic monitoring data for this species is limited to bycatch and stomach contents of other fisheries species. An essential step to a better estimation of population size and productivity is to...
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Alternative Exon 3 Inclusion in the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) Modulates Transcriptional Activity for Target Genes in a Ligand-Independent Manner

Creator:: Cameron, Alex N., Annalora, Andrew, and Marcus, Craig
Abstract:: Xenobiotic exposures may induce alternative splicing in the pre-mRNA of nuclear hormone receptor (NHR) genes, yielding unpredictable patterns of gene expression that may promote adverse drug events and promote environmental disease. Informed by observations in the androgen receptor (AR; class I NHR), whereby alternatively-spliced AR transcripts induce ligand-independent hormone signaling...
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An Electrophysiological Study of Object-Based Correspondence Effects: Is Visual Processing Modulated by the Intended Action?

Creator:: Jardin, Elliott, Lien, Mei-Ching, and Proctor, Robert W.
Abstract:: Some studies have found that responses are faster when the orientation of an object’s graspable part corresponds with the response location than when it does not (i.e., the object-based correspondence effect). We examined Goslin et al.’s (2012) claim that the effect is the result of object-based attention (visual-action binding). As...
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An investigation of the fidelity of records of past carbon dioxide variations in Greenland ice cores

Creator:: Scherelis, Victoria
Abstract:: Ice core records provide us a way to investigate past climate and look in detail at past atmospheric conditions. With, on average, higher CO2 concentrations in the Greenland record, the focus of this project was on the potential mechanisms responsible for the higher CO2 concentrations in the Greenland ice core...
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Analysis of Au-Te-bearing ores of the Jewett Mine, Josephine County, Oregon

Creator:: Barker, Rocky D.
Abstract:: The Jewett Mine is a hard rock mine located on the southern flank of Mount Baldy, approximately 1.6 km from Grants Pass in Josephine County, Oregon on the Grants Pass mining district. The Jewett Group contains 7 separate claims totaling approximately 1.42 km² and consists of several workings including an...
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Analysis of habitat features and abundance of young-of-the-year fishes off of the central Oregon coast

Creator:: Haven, Katlyn, Wakefield, W. Waldo, Brodeur, Richard, and Yergey, Matthew
Abstract:: Over the last several years, the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, in collaboration with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and Oregon State University, has been sampling young-of-the-year groundfishes and other small demersal fishes along the Newport Hydrographic (NH) line. An important question concerning these surveys is whether the NH line...
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Analyzing the current state of Oregon's skilled nursing facilities

Creator:: Shockey, Antonette, Luck, Jeff, Mendez-Luck, Carolyn, Larson, Annie, and Alvarado, Carla S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project is to paint a picture of the state of Oregon’s Skilled Nursing Facilities for the 2015 state fiscal year. Skilled Nursing Facilities are an important part of Oregon’s Long Term care continuum that provides care to individuals needing post-acute or on-going care. The URAP student...
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Analyzing the Incorporation of Cover Crops on a Tropical Island: Puerto Rico

Creator:: Torres Remigio, Angel
Abstract:: Puerto Rico’s climate varies greatly even if it is categorized as a tropical climate. On some parts of the island, there are desert like conditions where rainfall averages 36 inches a year unlike the western side or the central part of the island where rainfall averages 200 inches.1 Heavy rains...
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Animal assisted adapted physical activity for children with Cerebral Palsy

Creator:: Johnson, Nicole, Tepfer, Amanda, Baltzer, Wendy, and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: Cerebral Palsy is a muscle movement disorder caused by an insult to the immature developing brain before birth. Children with Cerebral Palsy generally have impaired movement, exaggerated joints, floppiness or rigidity of limbs and torso, abnormal posture, involuntary movement, and unsteady walking. This study was designed to test whether working...
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Antimicrobial Production in Burkholderia thailandensis

Creator:: Johnson, Stephanie R., Cook, Jonathan, Ball, Patrick, and Majercyzjk, Charlotte
Abstract:: Burkholderia thailandensis is a soil-dwelling bacterium that has been proven to produce antimicrobial compounds. We are interested in understanding how B. thailandensis regulates production of these compounds and also hope to identify and characterize novel bacterial factors that possess antimicrobial activity. In our research, we use a variety of methods...
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Are Honest People More Rational? Associations Between Personality and Decision-Making

Creator:: Hirsch, Lauren A., Ceschi, Andrea, Sartori, Riccardo, and Weller, Joshua
Abstract:: The HEXACO personality framework is an emerging perspective to explain the phenotypic structure of personality, and is believed to replicate across natural language lexical studies better than the Five-Factor Model. Although similar to the “Big Five,” the primary difference between the two structural models is the recovery of the Honesty-Humility...
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Associations Between Adolescent Trauma and Adult Facial Trustworthiness

Creator:: Ames, Ashley
Abstract:: Any interaction with another person requires some judgement of their characteristics from a short amount of time. Each day a person can interact with many individuals and quick judgments have to be made in each situation to decide how to act or react. This means a person can make hundreds...
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Associations Between Relocation and Seasonal Depression

Creator:: Morozov, Andrey A. and Kerr, David C. R.
Abstract:: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that is characterized by depressive symptoms that onset and remit at the same times each year. Whereas few people (about 1%) experience problems severe enough to be labeled SAD, many people (estimates range from 30%-90%) may experience mild to moderate changes in...
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Attention Capture by Distractors Following a Switch in Search Strategy: Evidence for a Break Down of Top-Down Control

Creator:: Naylor, Jamie, Schuck, Sarah, and Lien, Mei-Ching
Abstract:: Lien, Ruthruff, and Johnston (2010) reported that the attentional control system is able to rapidly and fully switch between different search settings (e.g., red to green), with no carryover. The present study examined whether such impressive flexibility is possible even with more complicated switches, namely singleton search and the feature...
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Attention Capture by Distractors Following a Switch in Search Strategy: Evidence for a Break Down of Top-Down Control

Creator:: Naylor, Jamie, Schuck, Sarah, and Lien, Mei-Ching
Abstract:: Lien, Ruthruff, and Johnston (2010) reported that the attentional control system is able to rapidly and fully switch between different search settings (e.g., red to green), with no carryover. The present study examined whether such impressive flexibility is possible even with more complicated switches, namely singleton search and the feature...
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Attitudes Toward Disability: The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Disability and Frequency of Interaction with People with Disabilities (PWD)

Creator:: Kim, Jennifer R., Locke, Taylor, Reed, Emily, Yates, Jackie, Zike, Nicholas, Estill, Mariah, Graham, Bridgette, Frandup, Erika, Bogart, Kathleen, Logan, Sam, and Hospodar, Christina
Abstract:: The social and medical models of disability are sets of underlying assumptions explaining people's beliefs about the causes and implications of disability. The medical model is the predominant model in the United States that is associated with the belief that disability is an undesirable status that needs to be cured...
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Barrier Heights in Metal Insulator Metal Tunneling Junctions

Creator:: Lampert, Benjamin, Layne, Chad, Tan, Cheng, and Conley, John Jr.
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Behavioral and physiological response to immune challenge in T.s. parietalis

Creator:: Schulden, Stephanie, Blakemore, Leslie, and Mason, Robert
Abstract:: Fever responses to an immune challenge have been studied in endothermic creatures, but studies of the equivalence is lacking in ectotherms. In this study, heterophil counts were shown to be significantly higher in individuals immune challenged with LPS when compared to a control group. This is indicative of an innate...
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Biological-based control for spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii using RNAi technology with cost-effective dsRNA

Creator:: You, Hakyoung
Abstract:: A method for large quantity dsRNA production was developed since a small amount of dsRNA synthesized in vitro with commercial kits are used for small scale bioassay evaluations. Developing a large-scale production system for dsRNA is critical for practical RNAi application, especially for non-transgenic RNAi-based control. However, large-scale analysis or...
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Biotic and Abiotic Factors Affecting the Presence of Beneficial Insects on Oregon Christmas Tree Farms

Creator:: Cain, Alyssa B.
Abstract:: Beneficial insects could provide valuable pest control services on Oregon Christmas tree farms, but a limited amount of data exist that quantifies the type and abundance of beneficial insects on farms. This study surveyed beneficial insects on two farms that differed in their management strategies as well as other abiotic...
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Bowel movement tracking raised students’ awareness for healthy eating

Creator:: Flynn, Rebecca, Wong, Siew Sun, Pimente, Teresa, and Teo, Yi Min
Abstract:: The condition of a bowel movement is closely reflective of a person's current diet. The Tech-I/O Project utilized the OSU MyPlate smartphone/website application designed to raise awareness of dietary intake and output among college students at OSU.
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Bowel movement tracking raised students’ awareness for healthy eating

Creator:: Flynn, Rebecca, Wong, Siew Sun, Pimente, Teresa, and Teo, Yi Min
Abstract:: The condition of a bowel movement is closely reflective of a person's current diet. The Tech-I/O Project utilized the OSU MyPlate smartphone/website application designed to raise awareness of dietary intake and output among college students at OSU.
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Can you hear my power? An analysis of vocalparameters’ impact on impression formation of power

Creator:: Brunot, Alex N. and Raymond, Alyssa
Abstract:: Interpersonally, power is normally associated with the constructs of dominance and status. However, the current investigation offers a conceptualization of power that has more to do with capturing the impact people have on others rather than it does having control over their fate. In this conceptualization, power is associated with...
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Changes in acceptance of diversity through volunteering with youth with disabilities

Creator:: Porter, Shelby, Hamm, Jessica, Beamer, Jennifer, and Yun, Joonkoo
Abstract:: Background/Purpose: A variety of models have been proposed to understand individuals with disabilities. Although it is important to consider the perspective of disability each model presents, the social model has gained considerable attention. This model explains disability as limitations and restrictions of society and the environment. A subset of the...
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Changes in coral reef symbiont density during acclimation and stress

Creator:: Ton, Hayden, Dziedzic, Katherine, and Meyer, Eli
Abstract:: Coral reefs have become extremely vulnerable to rising ocean temperatures, with mass bleaching events increasing in frequency and severity. If bleaching events persist annually, models predict that more than 90% of reef species will face long-term degradation. However, recent evidence has shown that corals may be able to thermally acclimate...
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Characterization of super-low frequency electromagnetic fields produced by an undersea transmission cable in a homogeneous fluid

Creator:: Pommerenck, Jordan, Pommerenck, Justin, von Jouanne, Annettte, and Yokochi, Alexandre
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Characterization of the Na⁺-transporting NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (NQR) in Vibrio cholerae

Creator:: Fassio, Sara R., Minato, Yusuke, Quinn, Matthew J., Faulkner, Wyatt J., and Hase, Claudia C.
Abstract:: We previously reported that inhibition of the Na⁺ translocating NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (NQR), either by chemical inhibition or mutation, increased toxT transcription in Vibrio cholerae. In this study, we revealed that the nqr mutant strain showed similar phenotypes as the Escherichia coli NADH dehydrogenase I (nuo) mutant strain (e.g. growth defect...
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Characterizing novel bacterial isolates that inhibit the growth of gall-forming phytopathogenic bacteria

Creator:: Belcher, Michael S.
Abstract:: Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Rhodococcus fascians are plant pathogenic bacteria that can induce crown and leafy galls on plants, respectively. Infection by these bacteria results in disfigured, unsellable plants, leading to significant economic losses to the nursery industry. A. tumefaciens and R. fascians are capable of infecting a broad range of...
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Characterizing the accumulation of cellular senescence in the PS19 mouse model

Creator:: Valerio, Juno, Riordan, Ruben, Dimas-Munoz, Jovita, Ross, Grace, Zhen, Yu, Wang, Rong, and Perez, Viviana
Abstract:: Research poster for Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019. Research was conducted with CURE funding in the Perez lab studying cellular senescence in the PS19 mouse model.
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Chemical compositions of amphiboles found in veins and hosts rocks of Cretaceous plutons of the Northern Cascades

Creator:: George, Austin
Abstract:: The origin of hornblendite and other mafic mineral-rich veins found in Cretaceous plutonic rocks from the Northern Cascades is currently not well known. This study seeks to investigate the possible relationship between host plutonic rocks and hornblendite and pyroxene-rich veins by comparing the chemical compositions and petrographic features between the...
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Chemotaxis of Vibrio Cholerae

Creator:: Dishion, Evan and Glover, Rochelle
Abstract:: The purpose of this project is to study which methyl-accepting chemotaxis proteins (MCPs) are related to chemotaxis of Vibrio cholerae. 44 MCP mutant strains were tested in seven different chemoattractants and the resulting swarm circle size was compared to that of C6706 lac-Z wildtype. Several genes were identified that resulted...
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Class Standing and Success: Do Freshmen Have Lower Self-Efficacy & Goal Achievement for "Difficult" Goals?

Creator:: Carlson, Rebecca and Almuaybid, Ameer
Abstract:: Do freshmen achieve less of their personal and academic short-term goals in comparison to upperclassmen? Some may intuitively assume that due to age, or lack of experience, college freshmen would have lower perceived task-specific ability (self-efficacy) and actually achieve less (goal-completion ranging from 0% to 100%). Differences between various class-standing...
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CMIP6 Abrupt CO2 Quadrupling Scenario: Analysis of Climate Model Output to Determine the Effect of Clouds

Creator:: Ericksen, Kristin M.
Abstract:: The largest source of uncertainty among climate models simulating the climate system response to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations is the cloud feedback, the amplification or dampening of the warming from the carbon dioxide forcing by clouds. Refining our knowledge of the cloud feedback is therefore essential to gaining a...
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College students' alcohol and cannabis use, co-use, academic problems, and gender

Creator:: Chupp, Colson D.
Abstract:: Objective: Alcohol and cannabis use and co-use among college students is prevalent in the United States (Bravo et al., 2021). These substances have been linked to poor collegiate academic performance in past research. The present study examines varying levels of single-substance alcohol use and alcohol and cannabis co-use in their...
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Colorimetric analysis of creatinine in whole blood and urine in a novel paper/polycaprolactone microfluidic device

Creator:: Pommerenck, Joel, Heist, Christopher A., and Remcho, Vincent T.
Abstract:: A novel approach for the colorimetric detection of creatinine in a paper/polycaprolactone hybrid microfluidic device using alkaline3,5-dinitrobenzoate (DNB) is described. The reaction parameters of reagent concentration, alkalinity, and analysis time are optimized for fast reaction times and high color yield. Microfluidic devices incorporating this assay are designed and fabricated to...
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Confirming the Lowland Creek Volcanic Field geochronology and activity overlying polymetallic vein deposits of the Mt. Thompson quadrangle in SW Montana

Creator:: Blessing, Jacob, Olson, Nansen, Sepp, Michael, and Mankins, Neal
Abstract:: There are few modern isotopic ages of igneous rocks and polymetallic (Pb-Zn-Ag-Cu-Au) hydrothermal mineral veins of the Mt. Thompson quadrangle in southwestern Montana. Lithology ages of this region vary from approximately 85-80 Ma Butte granite(Kbg) (Lund et al. 2002) to 48.6 Ma of Lowland Creek Volcanic Field (LCVF) (Dudas et...
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Constructing a gene expression atlas of Chia (Salvia hispanica)

Creator:: Phillips, Jeremy Levi, Geniza, Matthew, Haq, Ebaad, and Jaiswal, Pankaj
Abstract:: • Salvia hispanica, also known as Chia, is an annual plant of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Chia is a vascular plant with perennating buds initially formed at or within the soil surface. Chia grows to roughly one meter tall at maturity, with leaves growing in opposite arrangement, small purple flowers,...
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Contributions of parasites to energy flow through a stream food web

Creator:: Layden, Tamara
Abstract:: Parasites are increasingly recognized for their significant roles in shaping community structure and ecosystem dynamics. Due to their cryptic nature, however, they are often neglected in measurements of energy flow and biomass in ecosystems. Past studies have demonstrated that parasites directly contribute to the flow of energy through marine estuaries...
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Cooperation and achievement in preschoolers

Creator:: Yde, Katherine M., McClelland, Megan M., and Schmitt, Sara
Abstract:: According to recent research, children’s learning related skills, such as cooperation, self-regulation, responsibility, and independence, are closely related to their academic outcomes (McClelland, Acock, Morrison 2006). While self regulation during preschool and it’s related skills are predictors of later academic achievement, it might be beneficial to determine a simple screening...
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Current State of the Organic and Conventional Strawberry Industry in Oregon

Creator:: Howe, Shianne M.
Abstract:: With over three billion pounds of berries grown nationally each year, strawberries are an important economic contributor to agriculture in the US (Grubinger, 2012). However the strawberry industry in Oregon has been in a period of transition over the past few years. Strawberry acreage, planted and harvested, as well as...
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Defining the Reisz Transformation on the Unit Circle Using a Neumann Boundary Value Problem

Creator:: Nicolaysen, Cooper
Abstract:: This research was an attempt at gaining insight into the nature of the incompressibility conditions of the Navier-Stokes Equations on the Unit Circle. We realized the Riesz transformation is given in R^3 after taking the Fourier Transform of the Neumann Boundary Value problem, but this is not well defined on...
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Deletion of gene clusters to identify novel secondary metabolites in Fusarium graminearum

Creator:: Husk, Jacob, Connolly, Lanelle, and Freitag, Michael
Abstract:: CGRB Fall Conference 2015
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Descriptive epidemiology of consumption of unpasteurized dairy products, Oregon, 2011-2016

Creator:: Pearson, Kaitlyn
Abstract:: Consumption of raw dairy products has been linked to diseases such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli and Listeria. Current retail sale of raw milk in Oregon is limited to disease-free goat or sheep milk. Raw cow milk is legally for sale on farms with less than three cows. Consumers have...
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Development of a Antibacterial Disc Diffusion Assay to Differentiate Fusarin C from Non-Fusarin C activity in Early Screening of Mutant Fusarium graminearum Extracts

Creator:: Svendsen, Molly, Luelling, Sarah, Adpressa, D., Godbey, Aly, Belizi, Peter, Carlson, Caleb, Loesgen, S., Freitag, M., Smith, Kristina, and Gautschi, Jeff
Abstract:: The discovery of novel compounds with antibacterial properties continues to be critically important.3 One potential source of such compounds is the cryptic genome of fungi known to produce biologically active molecules. A kmt6 mutant of the cereal pathogen Fusarium graminearum was previously developed through a histone H3 lysine 27 methyltransferase...
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Development of a method to quantitatively measure arthrogenic muscle inhibition in the peroneals

Creator:: Nelson, Whitley F., Huang, Yu-Lun, Johnson, Samuel T., and Norcross, Marc F.
Abstract:: After a joint injury, arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) leads to decreased neuromuscular control and strength, as neural inhibition prevents volitional activation of the entire motor neuron pool. Traditional rehabilitation techniques such as strength training are unable to effectively reduce AMI and there is a need to identify interventions that can...
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Development of a new molecular diagnostics tool for Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Creator:: Fuller, Skylar, Savory, Elizabeth, Weisberg, Alex, and Chang, Jeff
Abstract:: Agrobacterium tumefaciens causes the economically important plant disease, crown gall. These galls are the result of abnormal growth that manifests itself on either the root or the stem and can be devastating for the ornamental plant industry. Introduction of A. tumefaciens to a nursery can be highly detrimental and thus...
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Development of an instrument assessing ATV use among Oregon's youth on ranches and farms

Creator:: Iggulden, Kathryn G., White, David, and Bethel, Jeff
Abstract:: During the 1980s the sales and use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) was on the rise. Many people used them for recreation, while others started using them on their ranch or farm for work-related purposes. As a result, morbidity and mortality rates also began to climb. It became apparent that the...
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Diurnal variations in the corrosiveness and acidification of porewater and its effects on populationdynamics of marine bivalves

Creator:: Miller, Cale A.
Abstract:: The undergradtuate research project was the completion, manipulation and assessment of a population model. The stage based population model assessed the late larval and juveniles stages of the hard shell clam Mercenaria mercenaria. There were seven class sizes input into the model starting with pediveligers and ending with juveniles at...
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Diver observations of community structure on a subarctic marine artificial reef in Whittier, Alaska

Creator:: Levy, Charlotte
Abstract:: Increased coastal development poses a potential threat to nearshore habitats in Alaska, and artificial reefs (AR) are an increasingly popular tool for mitigating habitat loss. Although well studied in tropical and temperate locations, less is known about AR efficacy in high latitude locations. Since ARs are heavily influenced by ecological...
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Does Caffeine Intake Impact Menstrual Function? Assessment of Caffeine Intake in Active Women with and Without Exercise Induced Menstrual Dysfunction (ExMD)

Creator:: Derringer, Andrew R., Hand, Taryn M., and Manore, Melinda M.
Abstract:: It has been hypothesized that caffeine intake can directly interfere with estrogen synthesis; it is also well documented that caffeine can increase energy expenditure. Active women with ExMD are at risk for the female athlete triad, a syndrome associated with negative energy balance, leading to menstrual dysfunction and eventually poor...
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Does intensive forest management affect innate immunity of wild deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus)?

Creator:: Rogers, Natalie M., Hanselmann, Rhea, and Jolles, Anna E.
Abstract:: To examine the influence of forest management on wildlife immunity, the innate immune system of wild deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) inhabiting forest plots of different management intensities in the Oregon coast range was measured by bactericidal assay. Bactericidal activity was compared across three management levels, including 40-50 year old forest...
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Does teacher-child relationship quality predict observed child engagement of teacher?

Creator:: McClain, Joanna L.
Abstract:: The quality of relationships in early childhood have lasting effects on children’s academic and behavioral success. Teacher report is the most widely used measure to assess the quality of the teacher-child relationship, however teachers are often biased by the child’s behavior. Observed quality of the relationship may illustrate differences in...
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Does temperature preference change in aging flies?

Creator:: Chase, Teresa, Giebultowicz, Tomasz M., Chow, E., and Giebultowicz, Jadwiga M.
Abstract:: Aging is known to be affected by many factors such as nutrition and exercise, and more studies are needed to understand the mechanisms of aging. Aging in flies shows many similarities with humans; therefore we study mechanisms of aging in flies as a model organism. Studying aging in flies requires...
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Does the agricultural fungicide Tebuconazole inhibit the growth of the amphibian chytrid fungus?

Creator:: Myers, Breanne, Voigt, Bradi, Chestnut, Tara, and Blaustein, Andrew R.
Abstract:: In the US, significant research is ongoing regarding the interactions of pesticides with species and processes within wetland ecosystems. For example, the effect of such pollutants on amphibian survival and physiology has been an area of focused research. Negative impacts of pesticides to non-target organisms (e.g. amphibians) have been observed....
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Earthquakes and Megafloods: Extreme Events Recorded in Marine Sediments of the Pacific since the Last Glacial Maximum

Creator:: Valdez Hernandez, Saray
Abstract:: Marine sediment core OC1706B-02J (46° 15.4178 N, 125° 42.4543 W, at water depth 2263m), was collected on the lower continental slope near the base of the Willapa Canyon. It is a rapidly accumulating site (~30cm/kyr) located near the thrust front of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The site is also adjacent...
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Effects of an artificial Lunar cycle on reproduction in the sea anemone Aiptasia sp.

Creator:: Tritt, McKenzie, Crowder, Camerron, and Weis, Virginia M.
Abstract:: The tropical sea anemone, Aiptasia sp., is a model organism within the phylum cnidaria, a group that includes globally threatened corals which are the bio-engineers of coral reefs. Aiptasia reproduce both sexually, in a process known as spawning, and asexually, mainly through a process known as pedal laceration. During spawning,...
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Effects of low zinc status and arsenic exposure in mice

Creator:: Chase, Tyler, Wong, Carmen P., and Ho, Emily
Abstract:: During fall term of 2015 and winter and spring term of 2016 I assisted in research within Dr. Emily Ho’s lab. The project that I assisted in looked at the effects of low zinc status and arsenic exposure in mice. Zinc is an essential micronutrient involved in numerous cellular processes...
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Emotional Intelligence: Improvement Through Exposure

Creator:: Begley, Sara and Calvillo, Olivia
Abstract:: Those scoring high in emotional intelligence typically can read the room well, understand relational connections, detect deception, and other various aspects of human interaction. But how do we learn to be emotionally intelligent? When it comes to interpersonal perception, it turns out to be difficult to learn from our mistakes...
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Engineering bioorthogonal reactions on proteins in live cells

Creator:: Machovina, Melodie M. and Mehl, Ryan A.
Abstract:: This project deals with a method to optimize in vivo labeling using small fluorescent molecules via bioorthogonal reactions. The reaction used involves our unnatural amino acid 4-(6-methyl-s-tetrazin-3-yl)aminophenylalanine (AMT-Phe). The amino acid is site-specifically incorporated into GFP and then reacted with a labeled, strained trans-cyclooctene, resulting in a labeled protein. However...
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Engineering bioorthogonal reactions on proteins in live cells

Creator:: Machovina, Melodie M. and Mehl, Ryan A.
Abstract:: This project deals with a method to optimize in vivo labeling using small fluorescent molecules via bioorthogonal reactions. The reaction used involves our unnatural amino acid 4-(6-methyl-s-tetrazin-3-yl)aminophenylalanine (AMT-Phe). The amino acid is site-specifically incorporated into GFP and then reacted with a labeled, strained trans-cyclooctene, resulting in a labeled protein. However...
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Enhanced Protein Homeostasis Mechanisms in Naked Mole Rats Cells

Creator:: Pride, Harrison, Coles, Alex, Mochnick, Jillian, Zhang, Yiqiang, Buffenstein, Rochelle, Hornsby, Peter J., Austad, Steve, Richardson, Arlan, and Perez, Viviana I.
Abstract:: Phylogenic studies suggest that cells from long-lived species are more resistant to a variety of stressors than short-lived species. However, there is little information on the cellular mechanisms that give rise to increased resistance to stress. Our previous studies have shown that liver proteins from a long-lived species have lower...
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Entomophagy: a literature review of sustainable and nutritional properties

Creator:: Dempster, Lisa
Abstract:: Global human population are growing at a very high rate. By the year 2050, food demand is expected to increase by 70%. World wide 805 million people are malnourished. Entomophagy has the potential to provide a solution to impending hunger problems while taking pressure off of our current cropping systems....
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Environmental Health Literacy: Evaluating the Impact of Our Research

Creator:: Stokes, Lauren E.
Abstract:: We are constantly updating our research in the growing field of Environmental Health, yet we do not always translate this information in a way which is understood by the general public. This has resulted in tools which gauge the public’s understanding of health information, such as the eHEALS tool. This...
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Evaluating Musculoskeletal Loading and Comfort During Nasal Spray Use

Creator:: Chan, Ashley, Kia, Kiana, Sisley, Jonathan, and Kim, Jay
Abstract:: The nasal spray market is growing as rates of use are increasing, however, there has been little research on the topical of how the mechanical properties of nasal sprays affect loading, comfort, and usability. To gather to make these comparisons, the data of 20 participants were gathered by measuring muscle...
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Evaluating the Reach, Effectiveness, and Adoption of an Extension Family & Community Health Program Implemented to Change the Rural Context for Weight Health

Creator:: Mischkot, Brooke and John, Deborah
Abstract:: Rural communities face many factors that may contribute to an obesogenic environment which include poorer food options (highly processed, low cost, and energy dense), reduced physical activity opportunities and resources, increased reliance on automobiles, and social aspects such isolation and neighborhood safety. Sub-optimal school contexts hinder students' healthy eating and...
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Evaluation of fruit size and seed number in triploid and tetraploid Malus spp.

Creator:: Dempster, Jonathan and Contreras, Ryan N.
Abstract:: Fruit diameter of triploid and tetraploid Malus spp. accessions were evaluated based on ploidy and seed number. Pome size in relation to seed number and ploidy level was evaluated using Tukeys HSD in R. With 95% confidence, pome diameter was not impacted by seed number in these selections (Tukey’s HSD...
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Evolution and Expression of TSR-domain proteins in cnidarian-dinoflagellate symbiosis

Creator:: Tan, Kenneth
Abstract:: The symbiotic relationship between cnidarians, such as corals and sea anemones, and dinoflagellates plays a crucial role in supporting the diversity and productivity of coral reefs. Critical to the symbiosis is the recognition process between host and symbiont at the onset of symbiosis, which involves the host innate immune system....
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Examining Rural Resources and Readiness to Change the Context for Obesity Prevention

Creator:: Richards, Anne Marie
Abstract:: GROW Healthy Kids & Communities aims to prevent obesity in rural children. The project targets changing family home, school, and community environments to support children’s weight healthy behaviors by “default.” My URAP apprenticeship is at the community level studying residents’ perceptions of the healthy eating and activity resources in rural...
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Examining Suicide Risk Factors for Youth: A Focus on Black Student Needs

Creator:: Chupp, Colson D.
Abstract:: Objective: In 2018, suicide was the leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 10-24 in Oregon (OHA, 2019) and was the second leading cause of death for this age range in 2020 (OHA, 2021). In 2019, 12% of Black high school students reported a suicide attempt in...
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Examining the effect of "hands-on" experiences of volunteers in a physical activity program for children with disabilities

Creator:: Willoughby, Ryan, Pawlowski, Jill, and Beamer, Jennifer
Abstract:: This project’s first aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the IMPACT program on undergraduate volunteers’ acceptance and attitude towards working with children with disabilities. The second aim is identifying potential factors effecting the volunteers’ acceptance and attitude towards working with children with disabilities. The IMPACT program serves both as...
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Examining the influence of social behavior on motor skills during physical activity in children with physical disabilities

Creator:: Conger, Allison, Ross, Samantha, and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: Children with physical disabilities typically participate in physical activities that are aligned with their function. As a result, children with physical disabilities engage in solitary activities more often, leaving little room to practice age appropriate social behaviors during physical activity with peers (Livingston et al, 2011). Emerging literature supports the...
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Examining the Quality of Parent Interaction with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Distinctly Different Play Environments

Creator:: Heinonen, Gregory and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: ASD is characterized primarily by deficits in social and communicative skills, however recent studies show differences in motor skills as well when compared to typically developing children. Because of these differences, parents of children with ASD may portray different behaviors than parents of typically developing children. This research aims to find...
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Exploration of Gardening Team-Building Workshop Interest in High School Athletes

Creator:: Hernandez, Anaisa, Butler, Ashley Nicole, Johnson, Tonya, and Wong, Siew Sun
Abstract:: It has been found that youth who are involved in their own growing and harvesting of produce and also prepare and cook their own meals have been found to be more likely to consume the vegetables and meals they themselves cook and prepare. Many youth are not consuming the recommended...
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Exploring Community Resources and Readiness in Relation to Childhood Obesity Prevention in Rural Western America

Creator:: Kunkle, Deanna and John, Deborah
Abstract:: Childhood obesity is a nationwide concern of which rural, urban, and suburban communities must be aware in order to take action. The goal for the research project, GROW Healthy Kids and Communities (GROW HKC), is to prevent childhood obesity in rural communities through the use of participatory action research and...
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Exploring gender differences in self regulation among Head Start and non-Head Start kids

Creator:: Gilmore, Brittany D., McClelland, Megan M., and Duncan, Rob
Abstract:: Children’s self-regulation and socio-economic status are important factors in predicting later academic outcomes and kindergarten readiness. This study examined relationships between socio-economic status (SES), gender differences, and performance on the Heads-Toes-Knees-Shoulders (HTKS) self-regulation assessment. Using a diverse sample of 408 preschool children, results indicated: Low-income children in Head Start displayed...
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Expression of Phospholipase C-beta Isoenzyme in Embryonic Mice

Creator:: Jong, Anita M., Filtz, Theresa, and Kioussi, Chrissa
Abstract:: Phospholipase C enzymes hydrolyze the rare membrane lipids phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate (PIP) and phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) PIP into inositol triphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG). Phospholipase C enzymes of the β subtype (PLC-β) function specifically in the signal transduction pathways regulated by Gαq-coupled seven transmembrane receptors. These signaling pathways link plasma membrane receptor activation...
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Familiarity in Face Recognition : What Does Our Brain Tell us?

Creator:: Lien, Mei-Ching
Abstract:: Previous behavioral studies have suggested that the automaticity of face recognition depends on familiarity. We sought converging evidence for this claim using electrophysiological measures. In Experiment 1, participants first rated their familiarity with 6 male celebrities. They then performed dual tasks in which Task 1 required a tone/noise discrimination. For...
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Freeze tolerance: comparing two geographically isolated populations of the cinnabar moth

Creator:: Lieberenz, Tim, Mattsson, Monte, Bürgi, Linda, and McEvoy, Peter
Abstract:: Freezing to death in winter is a danger faced by ectothermic organisms throughout temperate climates. One adaptation of lepidopteran insects for overwinter survival is the sequestration of antifreeze solutes in the hemolymph prior to pupal diapause. This acts to depress freezing points during the long and immobile pupal stage during...
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Generating rural options for Weight: Healthy Kids and Communities: examining the rural family home nutrition and physical activity environment

Creator:: Booth, Carolyn and Gunter, Kathy
Abstract:: Childhood health is a strong determinant of adult health, including overweight and obesity. Rural children and adults experience a greater obesity prevalence compared to children and adults living in more urban places. The goal of Generating Rural Options for Weight-Healthy Kids & Communities (GROW HKC) is to prevent childhood obesity...
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Grapevine Leafroll associated Virus – 3 (GLRaV-3) Seasonal Titer Changes and Effects on Pinot Noir Fruit in Oregon

Creator:: Wright, Sarah K.
Abstract:: The Willamette Valley, west of the Cascade mountain range in the state of Oregon, is home to a growing number of vineyards. This rather recent, booming industry of the region has become an important component of the economy of the state’s agriculture since the late 1960’s, contributing more than $1.56...
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Healthy Eating and Active Living - Mapping Attributes Using Participatory Photographic Surveys: Building Leadership Capacity in the Latino Population

Creator:: Nunez, Yanet and Vera, Tina D.
Abstract:: Healthy Eating, Active Living - Mapping Attributes using Participatory Photographic Surveys (HEAL MAPPS) was used to engage Albany’s Latino community to explore the environmental conditions that support or hinder healthful eating and physical activity behaviors among youth and families. HEAL MAPPS is a community-based participatory research tool developed by OSU...
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Healthy living in Oregon project

Creator:: Cervantes, Marlene
Abstract:: The Institute of Medicine has identified Latino and American Indian populations as populations experiencing significant health and health care access inequities. Previous research indicates that Latinos and American Indians suffer from excess morbidity in respect to same-aged White adults due to higher rates of preventable chronic diseases (i.e. high blood...
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Heterospecific information transfer within a guild of avian scavengers in Central Oregon

Creator:: Weidner, Emily C., Nelson, Jon D., and Orr, Matthew
Abstract:: Heterospecific competition for carrion may influence community structure as dominant species are predicted to exploit subordinate, social species to find food. We used camera traps and ungulate carcasses to assess scavenger interactions in central Oregon. Preliminary analyses indicate that raptor arrival at carcasses correlated with arrival of ravens (Corvus corax)...
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Histologic and Morphometric Evaluation of Testes of Feral Tom Kittens and Cats

Creator:: Bohrer, Ellie R., Mihalyo, Anna, and Kutzler, Michelle
Abstract:: Background: Even with numerous successful Trap-Neuter-Release programs, feral cat populations continue to grow. Our laboratory is interested in determining if an underlying biological cause exists for the exuberant reproductive success in this once domestic subspecies. An earlier age for developing reproductive capacity (onset of spermatogenesis in males) may be one...
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Horizontal transfer of Beauveria fungus between clover root borer beetle adults

Creator:: Rickard, Leeandra E. J., Rao, Sujaya, and Lestari, Anis
Abstract:: Red clover (Trifolium pratense) seed yields in Oregon are significantly reduced by the Clover Root Borer (CRB), Hylastinus obscurus. Since the CRB develops in clover roots and only emerges above ground briefly to mate and disperse, insecticides are ineffective for its control. In contrast, biological control may have potential as...
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Host plant dependent disease progression of the microsporidian parasite Nosema tyriae on Cinnabar moth larvae

Creator:: Berns, Kathryn, Buergi, Linda, and McEvoy, Peter
Abstract:: Tyria jacobaeae was introduced as a biological control agent to control the noxious weed Jacobea vulgaris. Eventually introduced to the Cascade mountain range of Oregon, T. jacobaeae has been found to feed on Senecio triangularis, a native plant closely related to J. vulgaris. Nosema tyriae is a parasitic fungus under...
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How Cold is ‘Too Cold’ for the Cinnabar Moth?

Creator:: Mayfield, Baylee, Mattsson, Monte, Büergi, Linda, and McEvoy, Peter
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Identification of Novel Biomarkers in urine from Canine Transitional Cell Carcinoma Patients

Creator:: Pope, George, Yang, Liping, Goodall, Cheri, Schlueter, Andrew, and Bracha, Shay
Abstract:: • Bladder Cancer in the United States has progressively been one of the more common cancers and is estimated to have 74,000 new cases as well as 16,000 deaths in 2015.1 • This type of cancer also has one of the highest rates of recurrence with an average of 60%...
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Identifying gaps in competencies between graduates and entry- level Positions & improvement recommendations

Creator:: Martin, Ryley M.
Abstract:: Research of an outreach to industry alumni to identify weak points in our graduates competencies and attempting to close those gaps through various recommending various resources for the administration to offer.
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Identifying genes that influence the ability of Rhodococcus to benefit plants

Creator:: Lederhos, Heidi
Abstract:: Symbioses are intimate interactions between two different organisms. In a pathogenic interaction, one organism benefits and the other is generally harmed; whereas in a mutualistic interaction, the members reciprocally benefit. Rhodococcus is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that persist in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Although better known...
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Identifying the role of autophagy in the protection against protein aggregation

Creator:: Chung, Ryan H
Abstract:: Aging is a process that all living species experiences and it also is greatly to study and understand the aging process with the aim of extending human life span. Protein homeostasis is one of the main hall mark of aging. Based on previous data, it observed that cells from long...
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Improvement of Self-Efficacy, Attitude and Belief Systems of Undergraduates Working with Children with Disabilities

Creator:: Sandoval, Adriana, Siebert, Erin, Hamm, Jessica, Morgan, Jennifer, and Yun, Joonkoo
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Infestation Patterns of Choanoflagellates on Pseudo-Mitzschia

Creator:: de Vore, Samantha
Abstract:: Pseudo-Nitzschia (P/N) is a species of naturally occurring phytoplankton that contributes to harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the California Current System (CCS). P/N can produce domoic acid (DA), a toxin which accumulates in organisms that consume phytoplankton, leading to amnesiac shellfish poisoning in higher trophic levels. Thus DA can negatively...
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