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Continued isolation of anaerobic gut fungi from marsupial hosts
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)Anaerobic gut fungi (AGF) are commonly found in the digestive tracts of herbivores, where they play a crucial role in breaking down complex plant materials, such as cellulose and lignin, by adhering to plant biomass and ... -
Critical actors in subnational legislatures: A new frontier in women’s representation?
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)This study examines women’s issues and critical actors in Republican-controlled and Democrat-controlled U.S. state legislatures by examining publicly available legislative data. I study individual authors as potential ... -
Culturing novel anaerobic gut fungi from marsupials
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Anaerobic gut fungi (AGF) from the phylum Neocallimastigomycota are an essential part of the microbiome in herbivores. These fungi aid in digestion in ruminants, pseudoruminants, and nonruminants alike, where they adhere ... -
Detection of Bemisia tabaci Meam1 and Med cryptic species in Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)The agricultural importance of Oklahoma combined with the sheer efficiency of insect pests for virus transmission makes whiteflies and the viruses they transmit a recipe for economic losses in the agriculture sector. Bemisia ... -
Determining the role of Gɑ3, Gɑ8, and PakF in Dictyostelium signaling
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Dictyostelium discoideum is a free-living amoeba found in the soil. Dictyostelium (commonly referred to as "slime mold") exists as a unicellular amoeba in optimal environmental conditions. In suboptimal conditions (specifically ... -
Developing content knowledge of constant rate of change
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)A mathematics teacher's instruction is informed by their pedagogical knowledge (teaching theories and tactics) and content knowledge (ability to solve and understand math problems). A successful teacher must utilize both ... -
Different RsbR paralogs in Bacillus subtilis affect cell viability when exposed to environmental stress
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Stress is a universal phenomenon experienced by all living organisms. Bacteria have to react to stress quickly in order to survive in their environment. Environmental stress can be caused by a variety of factors, including ... -
Differential effects of prebiotics on the gut mucosal immune response within the Peyer’s patches compared to the lamina propria of c57bl/6 female mice
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)This study was designed to examine the effects of two difference prebiotics (i.e., tart cherry and fructooligosaccharides) on cytokines and chemokines that regulate T cell homing, differentiation and activation within ... -
Discovery and characterization of novel fungal diversity in the equine alimentary tract
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Fungi provide crucial ecosystem services in multiple ecosystems. Most fungi thrive as free-living organisms, but many forge symbiotic, predatory, pathogenic, and commensal relationships with algae, plants, and animals. One ... -
Discovery and characterization of novel fungal diversity in the equine alimentary tract
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Most fungi thrive as free-living organisms, but few can forge symbiotic relationships with their hosts. One of the most enigmatic fungal groups are the anaerobic fungi (AF, phylum Neocallimastigomycota). They reside in the ... -
Distribution of Daphnia resting eggs: Invasive vs native and their effects
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Daphnia lumholtzi is an example of a successful aquatic invasive species. When conditions are less favorable, D. lumholtzi switch from producing female eggs to the production of diapausing eggs (called ephippia) that are ... -
Diurnal patterns in light quality and photosynthesis on creeping bentgrass under tree shade
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Dive into terahertz technology
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DNA barcoding for identifying zooplankton
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)DNA barcoding is still a relatively new field of study that is gaining popularity as it becomes more available. But there is no single protocol that works consistently and efficiently. While there are protocols that have ... -
Do Anolis lizards recognize heterospecific neighbors?
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Many organisms establish territories, though the reasons are varied and not always understood. Organisms that establish territories often must defend them against invaders. Territorial animals sometimes exhibit “dear enemy ... -
Does coffee affect the validity of an oral abbreviated fat tolerance test in healthy adults?
(Oklahoma State University, 2020-04-24)Objectives: Postprandial triglycerides (TG), or levels of fat in the blood after a meal, are an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) (1). A clinically feasible test to assess postprandial TG has been ... -
Does osteoarthritis pain severity correspond more to inflammation or joint damage?
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Post traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) develops as a result of injury to the joint. This process involves progressive joint damage and chronic low-grade inflammation that leads to PTOA pain. This summer, I focused on damaging ... -
'Drop' model in the fashion industry: Examining retail strategy and long-term sustainability effects
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)From a retail giant, Amazon, to luxury fashion brands like Gucci and Burberry, 'drops' as a marketing strategy have been adopted widely by the fashion industry in recent years (Larsson, 2020). The new innovation, the 'drop' ... -
Dying light: Detecting tree mortality risk with chlorophyll fluorescence
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Increased greenhouse emissions have altered Earth's climate, resulting in rapid climate change which has brought warm droughts-especially in semi-arid regions-leading to forest die-off and dieback. Physiological stresses ... -
Dynamic simulation and modeling of gripper for applications in autonomous drone catcher
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)With advancing technology allowing for drones to become more efficient and evasive in their flight paths, researchers are looking for ways to solve the question of how can these drone be caught midair? Drawing inspiration ...