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Calcium regulates virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Galleria mellonella
(2018-11-30)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that is known to infect the lungs of Cystic Fibrosis patients, which have abnormally high levels of calcium (Ca2+). Our lab has shown that elevated Ca2+ increases P. ... -
Calcium regulating quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(2022-04-29)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is known to cause numerous severe human infections, including those that become lethal in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Since CF patients have abnormally high levels of calcium in their fluids, this ... -
Calculating band structures for organic semiconductors
(2018-04-20)Band structures are very important in understanding the electronic structure of materials; as a result, a good methodology for finding the band structure for electronic materials is extremely important. Organic materials ... -
California dreaming: A look into California's decision to roll back their nuclear energy programs
(2017-05-01)Through researching the California case study, the state has decided to close down Diablo Canyon, their last remaining nuclear power plant, I conducted a cost/benefit analysis and found that the potential costs of California's ... -
Campus culture impacts on student success
(2018-05-08)This study using college students at a midwestern large university attempted to find a link between acculturation of the students and their academic success, GPA. 190 students were asked a range of questions pertaining to ... -
Can backward-chained, ab-initio pilot training decrease time to first solo? -- Take 3
(5/18/2022)This research updates articles recently published in the Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research (JAAER) Vol. 30, Issue 1 (Spring 2021), and Vol. 32, Issue 1 (Summer 2022) asking "Can backward chaining, ab-initio ... -
Can foaling be predicted within 24-hours by testing the pH of the mare's milk?
(2016-04-20)The objectives of this study were to determine if foaling can be predicted within 24-hours by monitoring levels of the mammary secretions collected from pregnant mares. The levels monitored included calcium content, static ... -
Can personality traits affect mood disorders? A survey of previous personality studies on mood disorders
(2022-04-28)COVID-19, since becoming a global pandemic, has seen a rise in the diagnosis of mood disorders. While current studies have concentrated on mental health disorders triggered by COVID-19, there have not been enough studies ... -
Carbon taxes: A case study
(2017-04-25)A look at the reasons why carbon taxes exist, what carbon taxes are, and a case study of the carbon tax in Boulder, Colorado. -
CE18-Bullet: Candidate engine for a next generation supersonic transport
(2018-05-02)This report details the cycle and component design of a gas turbine engine to be used on a 100 passenger supersonic transport. The engine, CE18-Bullet, is a mixed-flow, low-bypass ratio turbofan with a max diameter at the ... -
Cell therapy for spinal cord injuries: Commercial manufacturing facility
(2016-03-09)There are over 250,000 Americans who live with a spinal cord injury. Recently there have been studies that indicate that adult stem cells could provide a way to treat these spinal cord injuries and restore function to those ... -
Certified management accountant
(4/26/2023)Many people pursuing a degree in accounting are familiar about the CPA but many people don't know about the Certified Management Accountant (CMA). The CMA certification demonstrates that you can make business decisions for ... -
Changing views of nature of science following explicit instruction
(2015-04-23)The nature of science tends to be one of the most overlooked aspects of science literacy in classrooms across the United States (Bell, 2009). The purpose of this study is to examine the improvement of seven pre-service ... -
Characterization of auditory physiology in FXS mice at critical developmental timepoints
(4/18/2023)Autism spectrum disorders are strongly associated with auditory hypersensitivity. Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a common monogenic cause of ASD, results from transcriptional silencing of the Fmr1 gene and reduced expression ... -
Characterization of host defense peptide inducing compounds in human HT-29 cells: Investigating the innate human immune system as an alternative to antibiotics
(2019-04-26)Inducing the innate human immune system's host defense peptide activity presents a novel alternative for antimicrobial therapy in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. The human body has only one ... -
Childhood trauma: Do protective factors play a role?
(2015-04-30)Over 35 million children have been affected by a childhood trauma in the United States (Norris, 1992), and childhood trauma has been supported to increase emotional response to daily stress and lead to lower overall cortisol ... -
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Is it a threat to the United States?
(2018-04-27)China's 2013 Belt and Road Initiative, a massive campaign to expand trade and to increase international investment, has the potential to replace the current U.S. led international economic order. Equipped with an array of ... -
China's skies are booming, but who will shape it? A comprehensive look at China's commercial aviation market
(2019-04-29)China is already the fastest growing and is quickly becoming the largest commercial aviation market in the world. The country is expected to need over one trillion dollars' worth of new aircraft over the next 20 years and ... -
Chlamydia trachomatis manipulation of Protein Kinase A
(2020-05-08)The most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States is Chlamydia trachomatis which can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal infertility and even increased risk of cervical cancer. ... -
Choosing a mate: Preferences in choosing a dating partner based on cultural norms versus attractiveness ratings
(2019-04-23)When an individual looks for a partner, he/she tends to look at factors such as attractiveness, emotional stability, agreeableness, social position and dominance (Kenrick et al., 1993). Throughout history, power and prestige ...