Author(s): Kathyrn Williams, Chemistry Major Advisor(s): Ann Hagerman, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
A19: Role of the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus in the expression of safety learning
Author(s): Angeles Buck, Biology Major
A20: Creating a protective antibody against Acinetobacter baumannii for prophylaxis
Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen that is primarily responsible for serious respiratory infections (but potentially a wide variety of infections), and is becoming increasingly dangerous due to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant mutant strains. A method of protection against A. baumannii could potentially be the use of monoclonal antibodies for treatment or prophylaxis. I have […]
A22: Does Condensed Tannin Protect Zein Nanoparticles From Digestion?
Zein, the primary storage protein found in corn (maize) grain, forms nanoparticles on a carbonate scaffold under anti-solvent conditions. These zein nanoparticles may be useful for drug delivery systems but the instability and digestibility of the particles limits their potential use. Tannins are high molecular weight polyphenols made by a variety of plants in leaves, […]
A23: Choline Methanogenesis within SLH33
Author(s): Sam Mattingly, Biology and Spanish Major, Trevor Powell, Department of Microbiology Advisor(s): Trevor Powell, Department of Microbiology
A24: Avian Pathogen Mycoplasma iowae Alters Cell Shape in Response to Different Metabolites
Author(s): Natalie Young, Medical Laboratory Science and Microbiology Major Advisor(s): Mitchell Balish, Department of Microbiology Nathan Schwab, Department of Microbiology
A25: Regulation of Hydrogen Peroxide Generation in Response to Oxygen in Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a pathogenic species of bacteria responsible for up to two million cases of tracheobronchitis and atypical pneumonia every year, and also causes disease of the central nervous system and other anatomical sites. Although M. pneumoniae is unusual among bacteria because of its highly reduced genome and the absence of a cell wall, […]
A26: Viability of Boron Doped Diamond Electrode in Concentrated Solar Power System
Author(s): Genevieve Gerenz, Chemistry Major Advisor(s): Cory Rusinek, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
A27: Investigating the Infection Biology of Group B Rotavirus
Rotavirus (RV) is a pathogen that causes gastroenteritis in humans and animals. Although there are A-G types of rotavirus, type A (RVA) is the most commonly studied because it is the leading cause of death in children under 5 years averaged with 200,000 deaths a year. Understanding the infection biology of group B rotavirus (RVB) […]
A28: Evaluation of Ceramide’s Influence on Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase Activity in Cells Infected with Chlamydia
Members of the Chlamydiae family are bacterial pathogens that can cause sexually transmitted infection, respiratory infection, and ocular infection. While symptomatic infection is widespread in the U.S. and around the world, many more people have asymptomatic chronic infections. Chronic infection in women can cause tubal factor infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease, and can transmit to […]