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, […]
B09-P: Communicating Research to Non-Disciplinary Audiences: Faculty Perspectives
This research project is focused on communicating research to public audiences. Using a qualitative approach, students in the First Year Research Experience [FYRE] program conducted interviews with faculty researchers to explore the different methods they use to communicate their own research to public audiences in multiple venues. The interviews typically concluded with the researcher talking […]
A45-P: In Silico Aromatic Expanded o-Phenylene Oligomer: Conformational Behavior
Polyphenylenes are molecules that are composed of benzene rings connected in a repeating pattern. Although extensive research has been done into one group of isomers, para-phenylenes, which is used in polymer chemistry, limited research has been done on the ortho-phenylenes. ortho-Phenylenes are conjugated chains of benzenes that have been found previously to form organized helical […]
C13-T: In Vivo Imaging of Newt Lens Regeneration: Novel Insights Into the Regeneration Process
Newts are an exquisite salamander with unique capability of regenerating most of its tissues and organ. Its lens among all other body parts are the most significant, given when original lens is damaged or lost, a new fully functional lens would be regenerated regardless of age or repeated damage. Our research group has been focused […]
C23-P: Nitro Substituent Effects on Conformational Folding Behavior of ortho-Phenylene Hexamers
Oligomers can acquire precise alternate structures that fold into intricate secondary conformations with various functionalities, also known as foldamers. Not until recently has research been conducted on polyphenylenes that possess ortho connectivity compared to polyphenylenes in the para and meta positions. The purpose of our current study is to assemble oP6(NO2)2A, oP6(NO2)4A, oP6(NO2)2B and oP6(NO2)4B […]
B56-P: COVID-19 in the Heart and the Nervous System
The COVID-19 virus is known to have various effects on the body, both long and short term. This project, an assignment for BIO 203W: Introduction to Cell Biology, examines the effects of COVID on the heart and the nervous system. Information was sourced from news articles and journals through the Miami University library system, with […]
B34-P: Chlamydomonas sp. ICE -MDV growth and photosynthetic ability under various stress conditions
Our field of research primarily includes Microbial Ecology, understanding microbial community structure and metabolic diversity in ecosystems based on the nutrients and environmental conditions that primarily drive the ecosystem functions. Antarctic lakes are a perfect resource for studying microorganisms, since the food web in the lake ecosystems consists of microorganisms that have acclimatized to extreme […]
A28-P: Characterizing the Role of NHE10 and NHE11 in Mammalian Sperm, A Transgenic Mouse Study
The James’ lab is focused on identifying and characterizing different proteins that are essential for male fertility. A specific family of proteins called Na+/H+ Exchangers (NHEs) are present in cells, and are known to regulate the internal pH of a cell. NHE10 is one Na+/H+ exchanger known to be expressed exclusively in sperm. Of particular […]
A02-P: Muscle Electrical Responses to Simultaneous Dual Frequency Activity
Voluntary behaviors, such as chewing or locomotion, are produced by rhythmic neuronal circuits and can adapt to environmental changes. Some neurons participate simultaneously in two different neuronal circuits, known as dual activity. Ultimately, behaviors are produced by muscle responses to output of these circuits. Although muscles can switch between different rhythmic behaviors, I wanted to […]
A05-P: Going Viral: Using Viral Genes to Sensitize Human Cancer Cells to Medical Intervention
This investigation aims to gather foundational knowledge for harnessing viral genes to combat cancer cell resistance to traditional cancer therapies such as radiation and chemotherapy. Our study asks if it is possible to improve the cancer-killing capacity of drugs like etoposide by inactivating cellular proteins that cause resistance to chemotherapy through activation of DNA repair. […]