Browsing HHMI Life Science Freshman Research Scholars by Title
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Effect of idiographic worry on emotional processing
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Emotional processing to internal threat is increasingly being studied as a way to evaluate the effect of worry on attention. The current study seeks to use event related potentials (ERPs), specifically the Late-Positive ... -
Effect of microhabitat and body size on toe pad size in arboreal, semi-arboreal, and torrential frogs
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Frogs can be classified into specialized microhabitats, and for our study, we chose to focus on arboreal (tree dwelling), semi-arboreal (tree and terrestrial dwelling), and torrential (freshwater stream dwelling) species. ... -
Effects of 17β-estradiol on gonadal morphology in Acris blanchardi
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Endocrine disrupting compounds, like 17β-estradiol (E2), contaminate wildlife habitats, which leaves organisms vulnerable to compounds that have adverse effects on their gonadal development. Amphibians are the most vulnerable ... -
Effects of L protein on MreB and cell lysis
(Oklahoma State University, 2018-04-19)The MS2 bacteriophage is a single-stranded, positive-strand RNA virus that contains four genes: mat, coat, rep, and L. The L protein is responsible for cell lysis, although relatively little is known about its mode of ... -
Effects of paternal deprivation on nestling zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata)
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Early interactions between parents and offspring have been shown to influence behavior development in avian offspring, which links to their fitness as adults. In bi-parental species, previous research has looked at what ... -
Effects of vancomycin and ceftazidime on biofilm formation in Elizabethkingia
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Elizabethkingia infections are associated with high mortality rates which is due in part to the antibiotic resistance expressed by all Gram-negative Elizabethkingia species. Biofilm formation by Elizabethkingia provides ... -
Evaluating the core microbiome of Manduca sexta
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Microbiomes are complex communities of microorganisms that colonize many surfaces of an animal's body, especially those niches lined with carbohydrate-rich mucosal layers such as the eyes, male and female reproductive ... -
Examining the role of MekA and YakA in Dictyostelium signaling
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)A series of trials were conducted to determine how each protein or kinase plays a role in the signaling of a cell. Among the factors tested were response time, extent of response, and the response under varying stimuli ... -
Feeding behavior of Acheta domesticus infected with Paragordius varius
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)There has not been a lot of research on the phylum nematomorpha, hairworms. There is a large gap in the knowledge of hairworms in their host-parasite relationship, especially on their dietary habits. Our study observed the ... -
How can the measurement of fluorescence help with Eastern Red Cedar disaster?
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Juniperus virginiana, more commonly known as the Eastern Red Cedar, has caused excess economic damage due to its dynamic flammability in the Great Plains. Research on the variables in which Eastern Red Cedars are flammable ... -
How temperature may affect horses: Using ethograms to examine horse behavior based on variations in weather
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)This study is to serve as a baseline for future research regarding horses. The study was conducted by observing the horse's behavior and characteristics in various weather conditions from a proximal distance of 75 ft (25 ... -
Interacting effects of soil microbes and spiders on plant growth
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Biotic factors contribute greatly to the success of nutrient cycling, this is done by recycling and translocating nutrients microbe. Research has shown that high densities of predators affect the amount of nutrients deposited ... -
Phylogeny of Sonoran Desert milkweeds resolved with plastid genome sequences
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)The Sonoran Desert Clade milkweeds have very unusual traits, including species that are nearly leafless and shrubby. This clade includes 9 species for which we estimate a phylogenetic tree and use this information to better ... -
Predator-prey interactions with Physa acuta
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Freshwater communities can be complex with the predatory strategies that take place within them. Gastropods are an example of a typical prey that is found within these freshwater communities. Their predators give off a ... -
Single step polyfluoroarylation of amides
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Per- and polyfluoroarenes are important synthetic chemistry targets because they are active components in many pharmaceuticals, agrichemicals, and industrial manufacturing products. Many of the current methods of synthesizing ... -
Treatment of Wilson's disease with alpha lipoic acid
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-27)Wilson's disease is the malfunction of the copper removing protein ATP7B. This rare, genetic disease affects the body by accumulating copper in vital organs such as the liver, brain, and eyes. There are currently two drugs ...