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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Computer modeling of aerosol particle transport through lung mucosa
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)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. Due to the poor bioavailability of drugs traditionally ... -
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 ... -
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, 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 ... -
Diurnal patterns in light quality and photosynthesis on creeping bentgrass under tree shade
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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 ... -
'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' ... -
Effect of acid adaptation on pathogenic bacteria used as challenge organisms for microbial validation of biltong processing
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)Biltong is a South African dried beef product that has grown in popularity in U.S. markets over the last five years. Unlike traditional American beef jerky, biltong is dried at ambient temperature and humidity after ... -
Effect of mitochondrial inhibitor on fresh meat color
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Oxygen consumption is a muscle property that influences beef color. A greater amount of oxygen consumption results in less bloom and darker meat color while lower oxygen consumption produces a more desirable, bright, cherry ... -
Effectiveness of cooking with cadets: A 16-week cooking intervention for OSU Air Force and Army ROTC cadets
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)After ROTC cadets graduate, they will become officers and leaders within the military. One responsibility they will have initially is being a leader to at least 50 Soldiers. Soldiers will regularly approach their commanding ... -
Effects of organoantimony compounds on fungal pathogens Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida albicans
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogen that causes pulmonary cryptococcosis and cryptococcal meningitis in immune-compromised individuals. Candida albicans, also opportunistic, can cause pulmonary candidiasis, ... -
Enzymatic assessment of cells with distinct TP53 mutations
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)The p53 transcription factor, encoded by the human gene TP53, is the most commonly mutated gene in human cancers. Once the TP53 gene is mutated, p53 proteins not only lose their tumor suppression abilities but can also ... -
Epigenetic modulation of avian host defense peptide synthesis
(Oklahoma State University, 2020-04-24)The threat of antibiotic resistance has catalyzed the demand for novel antibiotic alternatives in veterinary and human medicine. In response, the activation of the innate immune system has become a promising alternative ...