During the Late Ordovician (Katian) in the Cincinnati Series of North America, shallow marine ecosystems flourished and remained stable for several million years. Previously isolated ocean basins in the surrounding regions connected due to a sea level rise, leading to an influx of non-native species termed the Richmondian Invasion (RI). The Cincinnati Series thus preserves […]
B39-P: Assessing Suicidal Behavior in Bodybuilders and the Military: An Analysis of Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder and Muscle-Enhancing Risk Behaviors on Suicidal Ideation
Introduction: Muscle Dysmorphia (MD) is defined as a consistent preoccupation over one’s own muscularity and body weight. MD is a subtype of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and is associated with a myriad of acute and long-term health outcomes, including suicidal behavior. Research examining the mechanisms through which suicidal behavior is related to MD is limited, […]
B38-P: Engaging Students in Undergraduate Research During the Pandemic
This qualitative study examines how the COVID 19 pandemic impacted undergraduate research at Miami University. For our study, groups of student researchers in a First Year Research Experience [FYRE] class interviewed students at Miami University who participated in undergraduate research during the pandemic. We asked them to discuss their recent research experiences, the methods that […]
B36-P: Examining Associations Between Binge Drinking and COVID-19 Gathering Regulation Adherence Among College Students
Alcohol consumption among college students remains a public health issue despite prevention and intervention efforts. According to Duclos et. al , there is a statistical correlation between people that participate in binge drinking activities also score highly on impulsivity assessments such as BART BIS-11. After the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many social […]
B40-P: Analysis of Novel Zebrafish Mutant that Disrupts Embryonic Heart Development
Proper formation of the heart during embryonic development is important for later heart function in the adult. Defects in heart formation can lead to congenital heart defects (CHD), which are present at birth. Understanding the molecular signaling pathways that regulate embryonic heart development is important for understanding how CHD form and for designing potential therapies […]
B44-P: Burial Rates of Sediment, Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus in Three Retention Ponds in an Agricultural Landscape under Conservation Tillage
Lakes and ponds play a disproportionate role in removing sediment, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus from their global cycles, thereby mitigating potential negative environmental effects such as global climate change and harmful algal blooms. However, how sequestration rates change over a pond’s lifetime, and how rates are affected by conservation tillage practices in their watershed remain […]
B45-P: Development of a Portable Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy System for Tissue Flowmetry
Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy (DCS) is a technique used in biomedical optics that uses collimated light — a laser — to explore flow rates in the body. Significant applications for DCS include analysis of rates associated with blood flow and cerebral spinal fluid, though DCS can be applied in many situations. DCS is an attractive technology […]
B43-P: A Social Media Summary of the “Reading for a Healthy Smile Campaign”: Promoting Oral Health Literacy
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the social media reach for an eBook for Oral Health Literacy© to promote child health education. The study aimed to summarize and determine the role of four separate social media channels in dissemination of the eBook for Oral Health Literacy©. Reading literacy among children as well as […]
B41-P: Gastropods and their urchin prey through geologic time: Do bigger predators need a bigger meal?
Predators and their prey are often locked in a constant evolutionary battle as they strive for survival. As metabolism and energetics has increased over time, many predators have also become larger and more powerful (known as escalation). Evidence for escalation has been found in shellfish groups, and the ratio between the size of predators and […]
B35-P: Effect of Oxidative Stress on Mixed Antarctic Communities
Our general field of research is Microbial Ecology, and we sought to answer the question of how Antarctic microbial communities grow and change under oxidative stress. Antarctica is a perfect resource for studying microorganisms, as the ice-covered lakes are one of the few places where there is an entirely microbial food web. This simplified food […]