Durrant, Matthew Phenome-Wide Association Study of Y Chromosome Genetic Markers Faculty Mentor: Mary Davis, Microbiology and Molecular Biology Introduction The purpose of this project was to analyze genetic variants on the Y chromosome for significant association with various diseases. In Dr. Mary Davis’ lab we gained access to a unique data set that allows us […]
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The Effect of Gut Microbiota on Cancer Metastasis in Model Organism D. Melanogaster: Establishing an Abnormal Genetic Line of D. Melanogaster
Bratsman, Andrew The Effect of Gut Microbiota on Cancer Metastasis in Model Organism D. Melanogaster: Establishing an Abnormal Genetic Line of D. Melanogaster Faculty Mentor: Prof. John Chaston, Plant and Wildlife Sciences Introduction As early as the beginning of the 20th century, Metchnikoff proposed that putrefactive bacteria living in the digestive tracts of hosts contribute […]
Mother’s Genetics Create an Environmental Tension for Her Infant
Lange, Natalie Mother’s Genetics Create an Environmental Tension for Her Infant Faculty Mentor: James Dee Higley, Ph.D., Department of Psychology Introduction Over the summer of 2016 the generous donations for the ORCA funds were utilized to investigate the influence of maternal serotonin transporter genotype (5-HTT) on infant temperament. This gave us the potential to analyze […]
Utilization of Pharmacogenetic Principles in Prescription Medications by Nurse Practitioners
Hyrum Wright and Karen Whitt, College of Nursing Introduction Pharmacogenetics is the study of the relationship between genetics and the metabolism of medications. Some classes of drugs have been shown to be metabolized differently in people of specific genetic profiles, with gene markers correlating to the differences in metabolism. For example, patients taking simvastatin have […]
Communication Patterns, Spousal Influence, Relationship Quality, and Genetic Testing in Regards to Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Kaitlynn Wright and Wendy C. Birmingham, Department of Psychology Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancer types in the United States. Having CRC in one’s family history is one of the strongest risk factors for this cancer, suggesting a genetic influence in developing CRC. While this cancer can be deadly, many […]
AB Blood Type and Its Genetic Relationship to Alzheimer’s Disease
Mark Wadsworth and John S.K. Kauwe, Biology Introduction: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a debilitating disease that has increased the hardship of many lives. Many people above the age of 65 have been diagnosed with this genetically complex disease, which financially and emotionally burdens those diagnosed and their families. Earlier this year a study was released […]
Identifying Genetic Factors in the Development of Diabetes in the Wasatch Front Population 2013-2014
Julianne H. Grose Evaluation of academic objectives The academic objectives of this MEG were to train undergraduate and graduate students on the scientific process while providing valuable insight into the genetic factors that may play a role in the development of diabetes in the Wasatch front population. We were able to meet these objectives as […]
AB Blood Type and Its Genetic Relationship to Alzheimer’s Disease
Mark Wadsworth and John S. K. Kauwe, Biology Introduction Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a debilitating disease that has increased the hardship of many lives. Many people above the age of 65 have been diagnosed with this genetically complex disease, which financially and emotionally burdens those diagnosed and their families. Earlier this year a study was […]
Phylogenetic Relationships in the Neo-Tropical Lizard Family Corytophanidae
Greg Taylor and Jack Sites, Biology The focus of this project was 1) to determine sexual dimorphism in head and body structures in the lizard family Corytophanidae 2) analyze phylogenetic relationships between the species within the family, and 3) analyze the relationship with other lizard clades. Research started in October of 2014 with writing letters […]
Analysis of HMGCR as a Genetic Modifier for Alzheimer’s Disease
Brian Davis and Dr. John S.K. Kauwe, Biology Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that occurs predominantly later in life and represents the fourth most common cause of death in the developed world. Given the absence of curative treatment, discovering the factors related to the development of AD and the conversion from […]
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