Fajardo, Christopher Discovery and Characterization of Honey Bee Larvae Gut Microbiota Faculty Mentor: John Chaston, Plant & Wildlife Sciences Introduction Honey bees are currently plagued by an infection known as American Foulbrood (AFB). This disease is caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae. It is carried by adult Honey bees and becomes an active infection once […]
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The role of PAS kinase and Cbf1 in Cellular Metabolism
Pattison, Jenny Adele The role of PAS kinase and Cbf1 in Cellular Metabolism Faculty Mentor: Julianne H. Grose, Mircobiology and Molecular Biology Introduction The most recent National Institute of Health report concludes that 68.8% of American adults are considered to be overweight or obese1. With this trend in obesity, metabolic diseases such as heart disease, […]
Damselflies of Patagonia: A phylogeographic study utilizing EPIC
King, Taylor Damselflies of Patagonia: A phylogeographic study utilizing EPIC DNA and mitochondrial sequence markers Faculty Mentor: Seth Bybee, Biology Department Introduction While working on my original project, “In Situ Hybridization of Opsins in Odonata,” I encountered abundant setbacks that led to refocusing my efforts on a similar project. Patagonian Odonata is one of the […]
Splice Site Predictor
Splice Site Predictor Mark Wadsworth; mew225@gmail.com ; Route Y ID: mwadswor; Mentor: Dr. Perry G. Ridge, Biology Abstract With the advent of nextgeneration sequencing, one of the unintended consequences is the sheer number of genomic variations requiring interpretation. Mutations in splice sites have been shown to contribute to the development of cancer [1], and dementia […]
Knowledge, Perception, and Use of Medications during Pregnancy in Hispanic Women in Utah County, UT
Jessica Martinez Knowledge, Perception, and Use of Medications during Pregnancy in Hispanic Women in Utah County, UT Mentor: Gene Cole, Department of Health Science Introduction The purpose of this study was to research, primarily, how Hispanic view and respond to prescription drugs during pregnancy. The study’s population was Hispanic women in Utah County who are/were […]
Flies as bioindicators of grazing pressures in Mongolia
Clement, Rebecca <h2>Flies as bioindicators of grazing pressures in Mongolia</h2> Faculty Mentor: C. Riley Nelson, Department of Biology Introduction For over fifty thousand years, humans have affected their surrounding environments in a negative way. As the human population continues to increase, concerns about extinction and other human-influenced problems including climate change, habitat degradation, pollution and […]
Hydrophobic Seed Coating
Humrich, Karlee Hydrophobic Seed Coating Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matthew Madsen, Plant and Wildlife Sciences Introduction The western rangelands are the wide open spaces of American history. They are increasingly used as a recreational resource by millions of visitors each year. Rangelands produce tangible products such as forage, wildlife habitat, water, minerals, energy, plant and animal […]
Discovery of the Oxytocin Receptor Gene in Titi Monkeys
Page, Esther Discovery of the Oxytocin Receptor Gene in Titi Monkeys Faculty Mentor: James Dee Higley, Psychology Titi monkeys, are a new world monogamous nonhuman primate that bonds for life. Their monogamous nature makes them an ideal model for studying parenting behavior as well as social partner relationships (i.e., husband and wife). Non-human primates are […]
Cell Attachment to Alginate Hydrogel Structures
Livingston, Sarah Cell Attachment to Alginate Hydrogel Structures Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alonzo Cook, Chemical Engineering Introduction One of the most pressing needs within the medical community is the demand for transplantable organs. On average, 22 people per day on average die waiting for a transplant. Even if a patient receives an organ, the risks associated […]
Bacteriophages as a Biocontrol agent of Soft Rot in Potatoes
Bacteriophages as a Biocontrol agent of Soft Rot in Potatoes Hodson, Trevor Faculty Mentor: Don Breakwell, Microbiology and Molecular Biology Introduction Pectobacterium carotovorum (Pcc) is a principle causative agent of soft rot in potatoes. It causes losses of up to 60% in potato yields in the USA (Mantsebo et. Al, 2014) and approximately $50-$100 million […]
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