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Invasion of Brachypodium sylvaticum in prairie and forest habitats : differences in community structure between uninvaded and invaded systems in Bald Hill Park, Corvallis, Oregon

Creator:: Goodell, Whitney
Abstract:: Brachypodium sylvaticum (Huds.) Beauv. is an invasive grass that can be found in forest and prairie communities throughout the Willamette Valley, Oregon. It can out-compete native species of grasses and forbs and become dominant in a broad range of habitats. This study investigated if there were differences in vegetation structure...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ____________________________________________________ Patricia Muir

Second Derivative Excitation Emission Resolution (SEC DEER) Spectroscopy

Creator:: Rosene, Benjamin L.
Abstract:: Fluorescence spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique due to bright signals that provide excellent measurement sensitivity. Many colors of fluorescent dyes are available to match the detection ranges of different equipments. Dyes can be chemically modified to bind to many different target analytes with high specificity1. Alternatively, sensors can be...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Spectroscopy Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Sean M

Characterization of the Cellular Respiration and Mitochondrial Metabolism in C2C12 Mouse Myoblasts

Creator:: Sather, Bergen K.
Abstract:: Type-2 diabetes (T2D) has become a pandemic. The main impairment in T2D is skeletal muscle insulin resistance (IR) and is often associated with obesity. Despite decades of study, the mechanisms of IR have not been fully resolved. Evidence has implicated mitochondrial dysfunction as a potential cause and/or consequence of IR....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Sean Newsom Type-2 diabetes (T2D) has become a pandemic. The main impairment in T2D is

Regulation of muscle fat oxidation and storage by ACSL enzymes and effects of acute exercise training in humans

Creator:: Boechler, Victoria
Abstract:: The increase in obesity rates in both children and adults in the United States may be a result of impaired or dysregulation of fat metabolism. Long chain acyl-CoA synthetases (ACSLs) may be key regulators of skeletal muscle cell fat metabolism, including fat oxidation and storage. The purpose of the study...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: humans . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Sean

Synthesis and SERS : Reproducible Nanostar Plasmons and a Study of Optical Enhancement

Creator:: Ramsey, Jacob D.
Abstract:: Gold nanostars are a relative newcomer to the nanoparticle scene, and their unique properties make them very desirable for spectroscopic applications. These nanoparticles, with their sharp tips, create electric field enhancements that interact with light in an advantageous way. This Thesis outlines our in-depth study of gold nanostar synthesis, the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Sean M. Burrows Gold nanostars are a relative newcomer to the nanoparticle scene, and

Improving Bioanalytical Methods of miRNA Analysis and its Applications to Breast Cancer

Creator:: Tran, Victoria
Abstract:: Micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNA) are becoming an increasingly popular topic of research in hopes of discovering newfound biomarkers and/or therapies for numerous types of cancers and diseases. MiRNA are a type of biomolecule contributing to the progression of multiple cancers and diseases, and such biomolecules are called biomarkers. Current RNA-based biosensors...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________________ Sean M. Burrows Micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNA) are becoming an increasingly popular

Thermodynamic Design Principles for Double-Strand Displacement microRNA Biosensors

Creator:: Smith, Natasha M.
Abstract:: In recent years, microRNA’s (miRNA’s) have emerged as important in regulating gene expression. Fluctuations in their levels are associated with the up or down-regulation of tumor-suppressor genes and oncogenes. Thus, the ability to visualize changes in miRNA is an important step in understanding cancer emergence and development. The Burrows group...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________ Sean M. Burrows In recent years, microRNA’s (miRNA’s) have

Characterization of soil carbon and nitrogen pools following a decade of detritus manipulation in a temperate coniferous forest

Creator:: Wilson, Lea I.
Abstract:: Soil organic matter (SOM) is the result of the balance between decomposition and incorporation of detritus from both above and below ground sources into the soil. It composes only a fraction of the soil by mass but it is one of the most critical components. The Detritus Input and Removal...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: )adventure. I have a host of others to thank: Dr. Patricia Muir for taking time out of her other duties

Strength Training for Triathletes : Blending Anecdotal and Empirical Evidence to Improve Triathlon Performance

Creator:: Le, Kevin J.
Abstract:: Triathlon is an endurance sport consisting of back-to-back swimming, cycling, and running. There are four popular distances: sprint (.75k m swim, 20km bike, 5km run), Olympic (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run), half-ironman (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run), and ironman (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run). Even at the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Sean Newsom, Committee Member, representing College of Public Health and Human Sciences

Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

Creator:: Klupar, Sydney A.
Abstract:: Local economic development can help lessen the impact of large-scale shocks on small communities as it provides them with resilient systems that do not require as much support from global supply chains. In smaller communities, shared governance, interactive and adaptive planning, and evidence-based policymaking strategies can facilitate resilient systems. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Sean McGuire, Committee Member, representing Benton County Board of Commissioners Office

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Invasion of Brachypodium sylvaticum in prairie and forest habitats : differences in community structure between uninvaded and invaded systems in Bald Hill Park, Corvallis, Oregon

Second Derivative Excitation Emission Resolution (SEC DEER) Spectroscopy

Characterization of the Cellular Respiration and Mitochondrial Metabolism in C2C12 Mouse Myoblasts

Regulation of muscle fat oxidation and storage by ACSL enzymes and effects of acute exercise training in humans

Synthesis and SERS : Reproducible Nanostar Plasmons and a Study of Optical Enhancement

Improving Bioanalytical Methods of miRNA Analysis and its Applications to Breast Cancer

Thermodynamic Design Principles for Double-Strand Displacement microRNA Biosensors

Characterization of soil carbon and nitrogen pools following a decade of detritus manipulation in a temperate coniferous forest

Strength Training for Triathletes : Blending Anecdotal and Empirical Evidence to Improve Triathlon Performance

Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

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