Background: Physical inactivity has many detrimental effects on health, yet the impact of physical inactivity in early life on muscle health in adulthood remains unknown. Early postnatal malnutrition has prolonged effects into adulthood and we propose that early postnatal physical inactivity would have similar effects Hypothesis: When placed under physical inactivity conditions, significant differences will […]
C57: Physical Inactivity Forms Negatively Impact Grip Strength and Body Composition in Early Postnatal Mice
Background: Physical inactivity has many detrimental effects on health, yet the impact of physical inactivity in early life on muscle health in adulthood remains unknown. Early postnatal malnutrition has prolonged effects into adulthood and we propose that early postnatal physical inactivity would have similar effects. Methods: To test this hypothesis we exposed postnatal mice (3-4 […]
C58: Gene Networks Leading to Lens Fiber Cell Differentiation
The ocular lens is composed of two cell types; epithelial cells and fiber cells. Lens epithelial cells are the undifferentiated precursor to lens fiber cells which arise from epithelial cells. As these cuboidal cells go through differentiation into fiber cells, they go through major gene expression changes that elongate the cells and promote transparency. Cell […]
C59: Molecular Spectroscopy of Diatomic Sodium Investigating High Energy State Lifetimes
Diatomic sodium displays a double well potential structure in the 6^1_g^+ state. Previously we had investigated the v”=8 state and found the lifetime to be 14.61 ns. We now investigate the v”=40 level which rests at the bottom of the second well. A sharp increase in lifetime is predicted between states which rest in the […]
C61: A Growing Library of Co(II) Coordination Complexes
Previous studies have looked at Fe(II) coordination complexes that are present in biological enzymes. These studies have explored the nature of the coordination complexes and relate the structure to spectroscopic techniques. A particular area of interest is high spin coordination complexes in which there are several unpaired electrons all going in the same direction. This […]
C62: Society’s Use of Language to Otherize Migrants of Color
While discussing with my advisors, I found myself drawn to the use of language when referring to migrants in America. As described in one of my references, “immigrant groups, regardless of their country of origin, were perceived as a threat at the time of their arrival in the United States”(Wei et al., 2019). However, while […]
C63: Growth Rates and Body Stoichiometry of Juvenile Piscivorous Fish Differ Based on Dietary Phosphorus Content
The primary focus of this research project was on fish ecology and physiology. While most some animals can be flexible in terms of their body stoichiometry, the mechanism by which dietary nutrient content affects fish body stoichiometry and growth is still poorly understood, particularly for piscivores (fish who eat other fish). To better understand these […]
C64: Investigating the Impeding Symptoms of a Hangover on Daily Activities of College-Aged Students
In the United States, drinking alcohol is a threat to college students’ health. The consumption of alcohol can lead to adverse effects, one of which is commonly known as a hangover. A hangover is the physical and/or mental impairments that are experienced the day after a single episode of heavy drinking (Van De Loo, 2018). […]
C65: How has COVID-19 Affected Drinking Habits of College Students and Their Parent(s)/Guardian(s)?
Drinking habits among college students is a public health crisis. During the pandemic, the alcohol consumption dynamics have shifted. During COVID-19, students experienced a higher level of isolation due to universities shutting down and students being sent home which made partying and socializing less accessible. These drastic changes to the social lives of the students […]
C66: Do Perceived Sorority Tiers Impact Members’ Drinking Habits?
Alcohol consumption is endemic on University campuses across the United States despite vehement interventions (Winters et al., 2011). Students, typically between the ages of 18 and 22, suffer academic, socioemotional, and physical consequences as a result of problem drinking. More than half of all college students drink alcohol at any point during the span of […]