Recent studies indicate that the infralimbic cortex (IL), a subregion within the medial prefrontal cortex, is primarily involved in the expression of safety learning, with no significant role in the initial consolidation. In this context, the IL receives input from another brain region facilitating the initial acquisition of both threat and safety learning, suggesting a […]
B49: Binding of Tryptamines in Psilocybin-Containing Mushrooms to the 5HT2A Receptor
The purpose of this study is to determine if psilocybin-related tryptamines bind to the 5-HT2A receptor through molecular calcium imaging. We hypothesized that psilocybin-related tryptamines would bind to the 5-HT2A receptor with appreciable affinity.5HT2A receptors have gained popularity in research due to their suspected role in mental health, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar […]
B50: Game Theory
The general research area is math and statistics, mainly on games and gaming. In the research, we have learned about the different games and how to determine which player will win in certain games. Some games are different from what people are looking at. We are looking at games that can’t have ties, are two […]
B53: SEM Imaging and Geochemical Analyses of Sands from an Active Dune System near Tonopah, Nevada
Tonopah is a small town in the south-central portion of Nevada with a rich history of silver mining and a star sand dune complex known as Crescent (Tonopah) Sand Dunes just west of town. Because sand dunes accumulate sediments from broad geographic areas, sands from these environments are often used as a standard to describe […]
B54: What is it made of? Using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) to investigate the composition of material
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B55: Concepts in Steel and Vehicle Recycling from Central Puerto Rico Through Non-Profit Planning
Author(s): Advisor(s): Mark Krekeler, Department of Geology Liannie Velazquez- Santana, Wilnelly, Ventura-Valentine
B56: An Analysis of Ohio EPA TRI Sites and Their Proximity to School Zones
Toxic release inventory sites are regulated by the EPA to ensure proper disposal and adherence to regulations regarding hazardous materials. Over time, it has been observed that industries have been failing to comply with the regulations, particularly regarding proximity to at-risk communities. Through the collection of TRI site location, Ohio K-12 schools, census tracts, and […]
B57: Functional Trait Evolution of Mesozoic Marine Gastropods
Over the Mesozoic period, marine gastropods continued to evolve favored specific functional traits. More active motility, a surface-dwelling living habit, and a wide variety of feeding habits tended to be preferred. As time progressed, marine gastropods became vulnerable, with increasing amounts of ecological niches being occupied by fewer species. Despite the abrupt extinction event at […]
B58: Applications for 3D Scanned Ordovician Marine Fossils
The Ordovician period was distinguished by its diverse marine life and the development of invertebrate fauna, such as brachiopods and trilobites. This research aims to create 3D scans of Ordovician Marine invertebrate fauna to be used for educational purposes in a few different mediums. The specimens that were chosen for scanning are well-preserved and fully […]
B59: Initial Mineralogical and Geochemical Evaluation of Talc Crayons from China
Talc products are of interest both in the context of consumer and occupational exposure to asbestos and toxic metals. One product that has not been investigated in detail is talc crayons used for marking in manufacturing. An unopened box of talc based industrial crayons originating from China were analyzed. Twenty crayons were manually powdered, then […]