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Production of a Bacteriocin-Like Inhibitor by Enterococcus faecalis strain 62-6 Antagonistic to the Growth of Vaginal Lactobacillus spp.
(Kalamazoo College, 2002)NORMAL VAGINAL MICROFLORA A healthy female generally harbors 107-8 colony forming units (cfu) per ml of vaginal fluid, of which four genera of Gram-positive bacteria dominate: • Lactobacillus spp. • Streptococcus spp. • ... -
Profiling the Expression of SGLT1 in Prostate Cancer
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2010-04)Current therapies of prostate cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer, are often ineffective and cause serious adverse effects.1 Upregulation of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a receptor tyrosine kinase, ... -
Projecting Habitat for Native Species Within Binder Park Zoo’s “Swamp Adventure” and Surrounding Wetlands
(2009-05-06)Binder Park Zoo is a mid-sized zoo located in Battle Creek, MI that has a special focus on conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats. The zoo is spread out over 130 acres of varying Michigan habitat with ... -
A Proposal for a Native Plant Based Pollinator Garden on Kalamazoo College’s Campus
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2021)Pollinator populations have been declining due to many factors, including habitat loss. In the United States, over half of land is used for agriculture, and urban areas are mainly grass lawns and exotic plants. Studies ... -
Proposal for Evaluating the use of Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography within an Asymptomatic Population for Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2014)Research within medicine is commonly being directed towards discovering or modifying techniques used to detect disease. Common obstacles with the present diagnostic screening procedures is that they can be categorized as ... -
Protecting the Environment through Environmental Education
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2009)-I educated kids about many aspects of animals: their anatomy, behavior, habitat and why these animals are in captivity. In addition I educated kids and the general public about a range of environmental issues such as ... -
Protective Effects of Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract IH636 against Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in HL-1 Cardiomyocytes
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2005)One of the major contributors to myocardial cell injury is the increase in ROS as a result of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) (Vanden Hoek et a/., 1996, 1997). Ischemia refers to a lack of oxygen and metabolic substrates (i.e. ... -
Purification of U3 snoRNA binding homologs from two archaeal organisms
(Kalamazoo College, 2002)Small nuclear ribonucleoparticles (snRNPs) are a class of protein-RNA complexes found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. snRNPs are essential particles involved in the post-transcriptional processing of RNA. A subclass ... -
Raman Spectroscopy: Identifying Peaks Associated with Breast Cancer Pathophysiology to Diagnose Cancerous Tissue
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2017)Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, and accounts for 15% of female cancer deaths annually. Breast cancer detection techniques including mammography and clinical assessment ... -
Re-Evaluating Ecotoxicology with Thermal Fluctuations
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2021)ecotoxicology (n): the field of study in which an organism’s physiological response to foreign substances is assessed Traditional ecotoxicology values standardization, which means that organisms are exposed to chemicals ... -
Recovery Plans for the Karner Blue Butterfly: Assessment of Habitat for Endangered Species Introduction
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2015)This study outlines objectives, strategies and techniques for recovery of the Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) in Michigan by habitat assessment. The purpose of this study was to investigate key components required within KBB ... -
Refinement of an Optimized Batchwise IMAC Protocol
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2008)Protein phosphorylation is involved, either directly or indirectly, in every important cellular event. • Due to their minute concentrations, phosphopeptide samples must be enriched before they can be analyzed by mass ... -
A reflection on shadowing a dermatology surgeon
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2023)No information provided. -
Relating N and P uptake to metabolism and community structure at different substrata in Augusta Creek, MI
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2009)Studies have gone to great lengths to explain differences in nutrient uptake rates observed among different streams, while fewer have attempted to explain variations in nutrient uptake seen within a single stream. In order ... -
The relation of fundamental abiotic factors on spawning behavior of the Horseshoe Crab, Limulus polyphemus.
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2008)Spawning activity of a species can be a good indicator of the progress and direction that the population is heading. Optimal conditions for spawning activity are, at this time, unknown for the horseshoe crab, L. polyphemus. ... -
The Relationship between HLA Class I and Class II Antigens and the Outcome of HCV Infection and Treatment
(Kalamazoo College, 2004)Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). In the majority of cases (about 85%), the infections become chronic and slowly damage the liver over many years (Wang & Eckels 1999). Over ... -
The Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2012)Long-term diabetics have a higher degree of periodontal bone and tissue loss. Diabetes causes a change in periodontal tissue by destruction of periodontal tissue fiber arrangement and a more aggressive pattern of bone ... -
The Relationships Between Fit and Form in Wheel Thrown Ceramic Pieces
(Kalamazoo College, 2004)In making ceramic pieces, I have found that I am drawn toward creating functional work and that I particularly like lidded pieces for the specific relationship between the lid and the body of the piece. I have also ... -
Relative Quantification of Interleukin-6 Gene Expression in Tissues of Mice Treated with Lipopolysaccharide Using Real Time PCR
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2010-04)Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is an endotoxin in the outer membrane of pathogenic gram-negative bacteria. LPS binds to the CD14/TLR2/MD2 cell surface receptor complex on macrophages which results in gene regulation and cytokine ... -
Researching the Effects of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Orthopedic Surgery
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2022)After shadowing Dr. Minard, an anesthesiologist at the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), I was given the contact information for Dr. George McKelvey, a Research Associate at NorthStar Anesthesia. Dr. McKelvey had many current ...
