This study is an assessment of the thermal biology of the wolf spider, Tigrosa helluo in order to gain a better understanding of its behavior and physiology. In order to determine the preferred temperature of adults and immatures, we introduced individuals into an arena with an established temperature gradient. Each individual was introduced to three […]
C10: Characterization of 70 Bacterial Isolates Capable of Metabolizing Common Pesticides
Atrazine and Glyphosate are the most commonly applied herbicides in the United States, and herbicide usage is expected to increase in the coming decades as population increases demand more crop production. While research shows that some freshwater bacterial strains are capable of degrading herbicides, thereby introducing Carbon- and Phosphorous-rich nutrients into the ecosystem, further research […]
C11: Biology, Physiology, Cardiac Hypertrophy, Circadian Rhythm, Overwintering; Biology; Cold Effects on Heart
Cardiomyocytes, the heart’s muscle cells, are a vital part of heart function as they enable the heart’s ability to pump. During heart development these cardiomyocytes are surrounded by an extracellular matrix (ECM). Integrins are transmembrane receptors that bind to the ECM. They activate signal transduction pathways, which play an important role in various cellular processes. […]
C34: Instream Boulder Effects on Substrate Spawning Fish Species
Adequate spawning habitats are crucial for the success and productivity of fish populations. Instream boulders can create favorable spawning sites by creating depressions or riffles where fish can deposit their eggs. Habitat restoration projects are put in place to offset the destruction of spawning grounds and improve habitat functionality. Our research aims to provide insight […]
C39:Developing a Non-Contact DCS System for Biological Tissue Scans
DCS measures light intensity fluctuations of blood flow in deep tissue as time passes between detection of each photon. Using fiber optic probes, a DCS system directs light from a laser into a tissue sample, and then into a single photon detector. When the laser hits the sample through the multi modal probe, light is […]
B31: Visualizing Gene Expression to Understand Ocular Development and Regeneration
The embryonic eye is composed of a number of ectoderm-derived structures that ultimately give rise to a diverse array of cell types and complex tissues. Extensive cell-cell communication and precisely coordinated molecular events are necessary to differentiate the associated cell types, including within the retina. Embryonic days 4 and 5 of chicken development encompass a […]