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Bacterial two hybrid analysis of Chlamydia trachomatis proteins
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen which poses severe health problems throughout the world. There are over 90 million new cases annually, making it the most common sexually transmitted ... -
Beta-lactamases in the multidrug resistance opportunistic bacterial pathogen Elizabethkingia anophelis
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Beta-lactamases are bacterial enzymes that pose a serious threat within the healthcare field due to their antibiotic resistance towards commonly prescribed antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and cephamycins. ... -
Beyond nuclear wessels: The historical and symbolic implications of Star Trek's Mr. Chekov
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Popular culture has long been established as a way to express and discuss real-world issues and experiences. Easily one of the best examples of this is the Star Trek franchise, particularly The Original Series (TOS) from ... -
Bio-inspired design of underwater drones: Metachronal, synchronous, and hybrid stroke kinematics in paddling-based swimming at low Reynolds Numbers
(Oklahoma State University, 2020-04-24)Metachronal paddling is a form of locomotion common in pelagic crustaceans such as krill, in which a series of swimming appendages are stroked in an oscillatory pattern, each appendage with a phase lag compared to the ... -
Building the Deaf Experience, Deaf Expression (DXDX) Project
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)This presentation introduces the Deaf Experience/Deaf Expression (DXDX) Project, a growing publicly-available collection of video interviews with deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) adults, teens, and their families. It is ... -
Calcium deposition as a novel virulence factor in the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Calcium (Ca) deposition in soft tissues has been associated with several bacterial infections including cystic fibrosis (CF). In CF patients, the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the predominant cause of death. We ... -
Calm before the storm: Comparing the initial stages of tornadic vs. non-tornadic supercells
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Supercells are one of the most dramatic displays of weather in Oklahoma, and it is from this type of storm that the majority of tornadoes are produced. But while most tornados are produced by supercells, not every supercell ... -
Can soil moisture sensors improve irrigation efficiency in southwest Oklahoma?
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Farmers face numerous challenges when making water management decisions, and there is a need for research that develops a more thorough understanding of these considerations. This is especially true in Oklahoma, where ... -
Catalytic treatment of pharmaceutical contaminants for wastewater reclamation and reuse
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-08-02)Water quality is one of the most pressing issues for Oklahomans. Hence, wastewater is being reused to increase water availability. However, wastewater treatment plants do not remove all contaminants in wastewater which ... -
Cellular senescence in cultured human brainstem astrocytes: Effect of oxidative stress
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality in the elderly. A central role in the contraction of cardiovascular diseases by means of aging could be played by cellular senescence. Senescent cells ... -
Characterization of auditory physiology in FXS mice at critical developmental timepoints
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)Autism spectrum disorders are strongly associated with auditory hypersensitivity. Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a common monogenic cause of ASD, results from transcriptional silencing of the Fmr1 gene and reduced expression ... -
Characterizing political ideology of tweets: Using external surrogates and few-shot learning
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Chlamydia trachomatis: The key to human pathogen and host interaction
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular pathogen that is commonly sexually transmitted. While Chlamydia infections are easily treated with antibiotics, there are long-term health consequences such as pelvic ... -
Client depletion assay comparison of paclitaxel to Hsp90 inhibitors
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Many researchers have claimed they have found a successful inhibitor of Hsp90; however, we suspect they are only successful when the inhibitor is used in large quantities. On top of being one of the easiest ways to show ... -
Cloning of anti-tumor human gene SMARCB1/INI1 for the treatment of rhabdoid tumors
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Rhabdoid tumors are malignant tumors found in the kidneys and other soft tissues of adolescents, with the average age of diagnosis between 15 and 24 months. Currently, patients diagnosed with rhabdoid tumors are treated ... -
Compact silicon PIN photodiode sensor for secondary cosmic ray detection at aviation altitudes
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Exposure to radiation caused by cosmic rays and solar events in space poses a threat to human health and travel in space. Current dosimeters for monitoring crew radiation dosage are often expensive and bulky. We propose a ... -
Comparing the effects of viral and bacterial infection on ERG expression in lung blood vessels
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Comparison of selected recovery techniques on grip strength and endurance following a simulated static hang
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Due to the growing popularity of sports climbing and other grip strength dependent sports, there has been increasing interest in determining the best method of intermittent recovery during extended climbing bouts in order ... -
Comparison study of 1999-2019 suicide rate per 100,000 population between Native American and other races in the United States of America
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)The suicide rate in the USA has been on the rise, which affects specific age groups, genders, and race/ethnicity. Native American (NA) has been known to be on a higher level than the other races. This study focuses on ... -
Computer modeling of aerosol diffusion through lung mucosa
(Oklahoma State University, 2020-04-24)Diseases of the lung are some of the most common and deadly in the world, accounting for 4 of the top 10 global causes of death according to the World Health Organization. Existing treatments, if any exist, tend to be ...