Dan Brereton, Ryan Vellinga, Craig Barnette and Dr. Marc Hansen, Physiology and Developmental Biology In order to better understand how cancer metastasizes we must discover how cancer cells are able to break down their cell-cell junctions. This process is likely due to altered levels of proteins within the cell that are responsible for forming and […]
TRPV1 Modulation of Synaptic Plasticity in the Hippocampus
Douglas Bennion and Dr. Jeff Edwards, Physiology and Developmental Biology Learning and memory are phenomena that are made possible via physical changes at neuronal synapses in the brain, a phenomenon known as synaptic plasticity. Because synaptic plasticity affects physical changes in the brain in response to external stimuli, it is suspected of playing an essential […]
ORCA Report
Tom Beckstead and Dr. Jack W. Sites Jr. Department of Biology Abstract Snakes of the Neotropical subfamily Dipsadinae are poorly known from both ecological and phylogenetic perspectives, despite unique feeding adaptations and bizarre diets. Some of these snakes specialize on snails and slugs (ecologists refer to them as “goo eaters”), and they have a unique […]
Evaluation of Potato Rotation Management Practices
Travis Beckett and Dr. Brian G. Hopkins, Plant and Wildlife Sciences Introduction Potato production is an integral part of the agricultural economy of the northwest United States. Under recent pressure to increase profits, growers have been practicing shorter potato rotations—leaving a fewer number of years between potato crops in a given field (Myers et al., […]
Altitudinal and Seasonal Comparison of Insects in the Riparian Corridor of the American Fork Canyon, Utah
Elizabeth J. Bankhead and Dr. C. Riley Nelson, Biology A hot topic in ecology right now is the Mid-Domain Effect (MDE) as presented by Robert K. Colwell (2001). This null model states that the greatest species diversity along an elevation gradient will be found at the incline’s mid-point, if no other environmental gradients interfere. Another […]
A Nuclear Variant of Gdf5 may present Novel Insights on Arthritis Formation
Michael Baldwin and Dr. Laura Bridgewater, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology More than 40 million Americans suffer from the pains of arthritis. Arthritis is characterized by joint inflammation and cartilage deterioration (3). For many years growth differentiation factor 5 (Gdf5) has been associated with cartilage formation and maintenance (4, 1). Recently, a new variant […]
Project Sun Bear Nutrition
Alicia Anderson Abstract Sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) are a critically endangered species. In this study, we will test stable isotope levels of D/H, 18O/16O, and 34S/32S that are assimilated in sun bear hair, feces, and urine to determine if consumption of mealworms, the larval stage of Tenebrio molitor, or house crickets, Achetus domesticus, can be […]
Saponin Microarray
Jimena B. Alvarez and Dr. P. Jeff Maughan, Plant and Animal Sciences Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is an important crop originally from the Andes of South America. Quinoa grows well in high altitude and high saline conditions, for which it is used as a substantial food source by the farmers of the Altiplano (high plains) […]
An Objective Diagnosis of Eating Disorders Stable Isotope Analysis of Hair
Brooke Allen and Professor Beverly Roeder, Biology Eating disorders (EDs) are a group of mental illnesses that afflict up to two percent of the population . The group of illnesses consists of anorexia, bulimia, and EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified). The diagnostic methods for eating disorders that are currently accepted by the American Psychiatric Association are […]
The Rediscovered Road to Santiago de Compostela: The Economic Impact of Modern Pilgrimage
Joseph Wood and Dr. Kendal Brown, History The pilgrimage to the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela was proclaimed the first European Cultural itinerary by the Council of Europe in 1987. Six years later, UNESCO designated the pilgrimage route a World Heritage Site for its cultural significance during the Middle Ages. In addition […]
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