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Strategies for Population Control of Bighead (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) and Silver Carp (H. molitrix): A Market-Based Approach
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2019)Invasive species, as defined by the Invasive Species Advisory Committee of the US government, are “an alien (or non-native) species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm ... -
A Study of Periodontal Disease in Domestic Canines
(Kalamazoo College, 2007-04-27)Periodontal disease, a destructive combination of periodontitis and gingivitis, is the most common oral disease affecting domestic canines today. Dogs of all ages, breeds, and genders are susceptible to periodontal disease, ... -
A study of the efficacy of curcumin based drugs for the treatment of Glioblastoma
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)The purpose this study was to test the efficacy of Curcumin- CD and Curcumin-CD-F127, two synthesized drugs that were designed to make curcumin water soluble. Using an MTT Assay, Curcumin-CD and Curcumin-CD-F127 ... -
Study of the pregnane X receptor in the non-mammalian vertebrate species Danio rerio: polychlorinated biphenyl activation and cytochrome P450 regulation
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2014)The pregnane X receptor (PXR) is a nuclear receptor transcription factor that regulates genes primarily involved in xenobiotic and endogenous chemical disposition and metabolism. A cluster of cytochrome P450 (CYP) genes ... -
A Study on Ecosystem Health of Kalamazoo via Bird and Arthropod Populations
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2021)In this study I looked at the population of arthropods, as well as their avian predators using data downloaded from the Caterpillars Count! and eBird citizen science projects. I used a one way ANOVA to determine if the ... -
Studying evolutionary constraints on an invariant floral trait in Wild Radish Raphanus raphanistrum
(Kalamazoo College, 2002)Traits that are conserved through time and location are considered invariant characters. In the flowering world, these floral traits are useful in classifying plants. Little is known about the mechanisms that maintain ... -
Substrate Preference and Function of Salicylic Acid Methyltransferase in Dicots
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2019)Salicylic acid carboxyl methyltransferase (SAMT) and benzoic acid carboxyl methyltransferase (BAMT) are enzymes in plants which catalyze the methylation of salicylic acid (SA) and benzoic acid (BA). These chemicals ... -
Success in Science: Identifying Barriers and Bridges to First Year Students’ Success in Introductory Undergraduate Biology and Chemistry Courses
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2016)The Achievement Gap refers to academic disparities between underrepresented students and their counterparts on the basis of race/ethnicity, family income, family educational background, languages spoken at home, and gender. ... -
A Summer at AACORN: The Roles of Psychology and Nature in Health
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2023)Last summer, I participated in a community building internship with AACORN through the Center for Civic Engagement. AACORN (Adult Agricultural Community Option for Residential Needs) is a non-profit day program that was ... -
Suramin Selectively Inhibits Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase at the Calmodulin Binding Site
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2012)Excessive amounts of the free radical nitric oxide (∙NO) can be cytotoxic and has been linked to neurodegenerative pathways involved in several diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Inhibition of nitric ... -
Susceptibility of Highbush Blueberry Cultivars to Infestation by Drosophila suzukii
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2021)Drosophila suzukii or spotted wing drosophila, is an invasive vinegar fly species that has cost American fruit growers millions in harvest damage since they arrived in 2008 Female D suzukii have a serrated ovipositor ... -
Susceptibility Survey of Escherichia coli from Water Samples of Southwest Michigan
(Kalamazoo College, 2002)In an era in which public health and safety remain grave concerns, research is increasing in the area of microbial virulence and antibiotic resistance. A main concern is the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria and ... -
Symptoms Following Sport Concussions Across Age Groups
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2013)Sports concussions have become increasingly important medical conditions across all ages of athletes, and it is now crucial for testing procedures and injury protocol to extend beyond just college and professional athletics. ... -
Synergistic Effects of FGF-2 and BMP-7 in Bone Regeneration for Alveolar Clefts
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)Among cleft palate patients, 75% present with alveolar bone defects1. Alveolar bone is the portion of the jaw bones that contains the sockets where teeth are held. The treatment for alveolar clefts is highly invasive ... -
Synthesized Nature
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2016)Titled Synthesized Nature, this piece is a large installation made up of many smaller parts, created primarily from relief prints and paper cuts. The interaction of altered print, paper and cast shadows, pulled together ... -
T1R2 and T1R3 knockouts demonstrated significant attenuation of fructose-induced, salt-sensitive hypertension
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2018)Increased fructose consumption apparent in the Western diet leads to an increased risk for hypertension, or chronic high blood pressure. In cases of individuals pre-disposed to volatile blood pressure increase in the ... -
Targeted gene disruption by homologous recombination in the oral spirochete Treponema denticola ATCC 35405
(Kalamazoo College, 2006-04-28)Periodontal Disease • Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums and supporting structures in the mouth, including ligament and alveolar bone, which is triggered by the build-up of microorganisms that ... -
Teaching Children Scientific Concepts Through the Adaptation of Primary Scientific Literature
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2021)Scientific literature is often difficult for people to understand, however the concepts researched and discussed are important to build scientific understanding among the public. Youth academic journals, such as Frontiers ... -
A Test of the Incongruence Hypothesis Using Altered Dominance Displays in the European p y p Paper Wasp Polistes Dominulus
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2010-04)Communication signals, in general, fall into one of two categories: flashy, expensive signals that can only be achieved with the proper allocation of resources, and more subtle signs that give only the information required. ... -
Testing the effectiveness of floor cover and insecticide application for spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii.
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2023)Drosophila suzukii, commonly referred to as spotted-wing drosophila, is an invasive fruit fly originating from Southeast Asia. This species has become invasive in the United States since 2008 and pose a serious risk to ...
