Looking at organisms in isolation often proves to be useful to study behavior objectively in most cases. However, it may not paint the accurate picture of what really happens. In Dr. Bollmann’s lab we look at AOB (ammonia oxidizing bacteria) and AOA (ammonia oxidizing archaea) not just in isolation but also how they interact with […]
C02-P: Comparing the Gene Expression Profiles of Retinal Regeneration Induced by Various Factors in the Embryonic Chicken
The retina is one of the most important tissues in the human body. As the neural tissue responsible for sight, injury to the retina can lead to irreparable visual loss. Therefore, studying the process of retinal regeneration in vertebrates that are capable of doing so is important for understanding how the retina can be healed, […]
B13-P: “No Days Off”: Addressing the Extent in which American Work Presenteeism Negatively Impacts Receptivity to Quarantine and Isolation Orders
“I don’t care, I’m going to work!” It is not uncommon for Covid-19 contact tracers to hear this sentiment while calling people to quarantine or isolate, especially now that the entire world is experiencing a global pandemic. This dialogue is the result of the pushback due to work presenteeism that contact tracers may experience while […]
C10-T: Facial Movements of Native-Signing Children with and without ASD
This study is an investigation of how different populations–specifically individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)–communicate and express themselves using American Sign Language (ASL). Previous research has found that hearing children with ASD produce more atypical, awkward, and slower facial expressions than typically developing (TD) children. Since sign language involves practice with facial expressions, we were […]
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 […]
C11-T: The Attitudes Values and Beliefs of Faculty and Parents of Deaf Students in Listening and Spoken Language Programs
Research area/Question Language deprivation is common among the approximately three-quarters of deaf children who aren’t given access to sign language.This can result from an over reliance on hearing devices to provide access to spoken language as well as a bias against Deafness and sign language also known as oralism. When language acquisition is hindered, one’s […]
A41-P: Does Your Energy Drink Really Boost Your Metabolism?
Background: Energy drink consumption is prevalent among college students, with recent studies indicating that >30% of college students consume energy drinks daily. These drinks range in caloric content, but typically contain caffeine in amounts greater than 1-2 cups of coffee. Additionally, they employ marketing claims such as “increased energy”, “increased attention/alertness”, “increased metabolism”, and “increased […]
A12-P: Gum Disease Treatment and High Cholesterol in Adults: a Cross-sectional Study
High cholesterol levels can lead to atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in the arteries) and several dangerous conditions in the cardiovascular system including both cardiovascular disease and stroke. The prevalence of diseases associated with high cholesterol in Americans has resulted in a heavy economic burden that is only expected to increase. The management and prevention […]
A34-P: Healthy Eating Index Scores in Older Adults during a 6-month Weight Loss Intervention
Background: In 2017, 42.8% of older adults were considered obese, compared to 31.6% in 2002. Obesity also increases the risk of other diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. HEI scores are used to evaluate a set of foods using a 0-100 scoring system. The average score for Americans from […]
B15-P: Does Health Insurance Status Influence a Child’s Ability to Take Dietary Supplements?: A Cross-Sectional Study Using 2017-2018 NHANES Data
Poor diet causes public health burden across the globe. Dietary supplements can be taken to help with this, but they have not been thoroughly tested on children, so unknown side effects may occur (NCCIH, 2021). Health insurance status is one variable that may influence a child’s general diet, as it may be a signifier of […]