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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 ... -
Evaluating the effect of promoter strength on the complementation of deletion mutants in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)The CO2 uptake mechanism within Cyanobacteria plays a vital role in our environment due to its photosynthetic ability to uptake CO2 and produce oxygen. Cyanobacteria possesses an inorganic carbon concentrating mechanism ... -
Exploring the ecological implications of seed defense strategies in Oklahoma forests
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)An important but often overlooked topic in plant community research explores bottlenecks to plant recruitment and survival due to seed predation (granivory). Often, granivory has a higher impact on seedling survival than ... -
Exploring the use of enzymes to dissolve blood clots
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary artery. This plaque is mostly composed of fibrin and other components of blood clots. Coronary heart disease is caused by blood ... -
Exploring the viability of side imaging sonar to enumerate Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula)
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)A look at the usefulness of a revolutionary new way to monitor the population characteristics of Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula). -
Exploring the winner-loser effect on emotion in crickets
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Individual variation in behavioral traits, commonly referred to as 'personality,' is exhibited in numerous animal species, including invertebrates. The specific personality trait of exploration tendency may be affected by ... -
Expression and isolation of the membrane proteoglycan syndecan-1 from E. coli
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Syndecan-1 is a membrane proteoglycan, which is a protein with glycosaminoglycans, or long carbohydrate chains, attached to its extracellular domain. The syndecan family is composed of various proteoglycans that each aid ... -
Flight testing a Venus aerial platform in Earth's atmosphere: High altitude solar balloon design and instrumentation
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)