James Coombs, Daniel Ess, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Introduction Heterodinuclear compounds containing a metal–metal bond represent a potentially useful subclass of catalyst in organic synthesis. Heterodinuclear compounds offer the possibility of increased reactivity due to interactions between metal centers (Scheme 1A). These so-called cooperative effects can enhance reactivity by changing the electronic density, increasing […]
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The Effect of the Overexpression of IRF% in B-Cells on Inflammatory and Co-Stimulatory Activity
Reika Takita and Faculty Mentor: Brian Poole, Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Bioactivity of Secondary Metabolites of the Alaskan Fungus, Phellinus igniarius
Johnathon Kreider and Faculty Mentor: Brad Geary, Plant and Wildlife Science Introduction Drug testing is one of the most important activities of the Life Sciences. As biotechnological resources like genetically modified mice or artificial skin become more commonplace and accessible to drug researchers, testing has become more efficient. One of the reoccurring problems, though, is […]
The Relationship of Music and [Emotion]: An Experiment in Areas of Brain Activity
Caleb Cuzner Faculty Mentors: Steve ricks, school of Music; Neal Bangerter, Electrical and Computer Engineering Introduction In order to study the relationship between music and color in areas of brain activity, I proposed to have participants’ brains scanned by an MRI machine while seeing different colors and listening to contrasting music samples. After learning that […]
Validation of Four Activity Trackers and Their Influence on Activity Level in Adolescents and Young Adults
PI: Neil Peterson Objectives Objectives: Validate activity trackers including FitBit Surge, Basis Peak, and Apple Watch, against the validated ActiGraph GT3X+. Use quantitative and qualitative means to determine the influence on these commercial exercise trackers on changing sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) behavior. Evaluation of Academic Objectives: Overall, the study was successful in […]
Activity Trackers: Are They the Answer
Ogden, Connor Activity Trackers: Are They the Answer Faculty mentor: Neil Peterson, college of nursing Introduction Physical inactivity in young adults leads to a 40% greater chance of cancer mortality, 50% greater risk of dementia, 60% greater risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and a number of other health related issues1. In our country […]
Do Certain Biomarkers Accurately Reflect Articular Cartilage Change Due to Physical Activity?
Evans, Alyssa Do Certain Biomarkers Accurately Reflect Articular Cartilage Change Due to Physical Activity? Faculty Mentor: Matthew Seeley, Exercise Sciences Introduction Knee injury and pathology are common problems for Americans who are physically active; they affect half of all Americans who are over the age of 65, and the related annual costs are nearly twenty […]
Secondary Metabolite Production and Biological Activity of Endophytic Microbes of Mahonia aquifolium
Christopher Rufus Sweeney and Faculty Mentor: Bradley Geary, Plant and Wildlife Sciences Introduction: Secondary metabolites are a result of natural evolutionary mechanism used to aid in plant development and defense, and the research of these metabolites have led to important discoveries in medicines, pesticides and even fossil fuels. In this project, we studied secondary metabolites […]
Effect of Myostatin Pathway Inhibition on Fibroblast Activity Using a Novel Small Molecule
Seth Hampton and Dr. Robert Hyldahl, Exercise Science Introduction Fibroblasts play a key role in repairing injured tissue by secreting collagen and growth factors into the tissue. In states of disease and overuse, fibroblast activity can become overly abundant and can lead to skeletal muscle fibrosis, decreasing strength and muscle elasticity. This fibrotic condition can […]
The Impact of Physical Activity on Memory: Recognition Differentiation Between Stimuli
Seth Spencer and C. Brock Kirwan, Psychology Introduction Many studies have shown a correlation between physical exercise and healthy cognitive processing. It has been shown extensively that regular exercise has a positive impact on brain health. One example is a study that linked increased exercise with greater performance on as shown via a Stroop Color-Word […]
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