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Evaluation of lactic acid bacteria for a direct-fed-microbial against shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli in food animals
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) have caused numerous foodborne outbreaks and recalls, with meat products and fresh produce as implicated vehicles. Food animals, especially ruminants, are well-known reservoirs. ...
Effect of increased ruminal proprionate on the expression of hepatic gluconeogenic genes in cattle on a finishing ration
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
The objective of this experiment was to ascertain if supplementing calcium propionate (CaP) in varying amounts would result in the increased expression of genes related to glucose metabolism in the liver. The study utilized ...
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 ...
Sight and sound: The music and kinetic sculpture of Dale McKinney
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)
Myron Dale McKinney was a former faculty artist, teacher, and head of the Art Department at Oklahoma State University. He is best known for his work as a sculptor, but also worked in painting, printmaking, and music. Born ...
Assessing spider predation on frogs
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)
Size is an influential factor in regards to successful predation and it has been concluded that larger sized predators can capture larger prey. Previous studies over spider predation of frogs have consisted of pairing ...
Mycobacterial killing assay in Raw 264.7 macrophages
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Mycobacterial killing assay is an important method to determine mycobacterial pathogenesis and antimycobacterial response in host cells. In our study, we analyzed the survival of Mycobacterium abscessus in mouse macrophage ...
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 ...
Who performs better at searching for and identifying missing children: Children or adults?
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)
The own-age-bias is the finding that people are better able to recognize faces from their own age group compared to other age groups. Children are better at recognizing the faces of children. Therefore, children may perform ...
Effects of pair bonding and monogamy on epididymal sperm characteristics in prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster)
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Prairie Voles are a social, monogamous species which have gained traction in the fields of neurobiology, neuroendocrinology, and psychology as a potential model species for studying human social behavior and associated ...
Phytochemical profile of a bread wheat family segregating for purple, red, and white kernel color
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Anthocyanins are plant compounds that cause the red and purple pigmentation in blueberries and raspberries. They can function as antioxidants which have been shown to have health benefits by protecting human cells from ...