Browsing OSU - Honors College by Author "Reichert, Michael"
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Characterization of auditory physiology in FXS mice at critical developmental timepoints
Ray, Ishani (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 ... -
Do Anolis lizards recognize heterospecific neighbors?
Hager, A. J. (2021-04-23)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 ... -
Effects of sex, age, habitat, season, and head size on feather color and brightness in great tits Parus major
Brown, Madisen (12/15/2022)Feather color varies among individuals within a species and it is important to understand what can cause these variations to occur. In great tits, there is variation in the coloration of the feathers on their breast. The ... -
Genetic investigation of opsin evolution in the genus Sceloporus
Rainbolt, Carson (4/27/2023)Sceloporus lizards are found all across the United States and Mexico. Males of this genus exhibit frequent sexual signaling, often via colorful abdomens but occasionally with sexual ornaments on other parts of the ventral ... -
Hormone AVT affects competitive behavior in Hyla chrysoscelis
Clapp, Nicole (2020-05-07)Hormones play an important role in animal social behavior, including competitive behaviors. Previous studies demonstrate that the hormone Arginine Vasotocin (AVT) modulates the calling behavior of different frog species. ... -
Mapping and retention in children who learn through physical objects versus a tablet
Gallagher, Claire (2020-04-28)Children can expand their vocabulary through a variety of modes, such as face-to-face instruction and hands on teaching. Recently, technology has become a more prevalent way for young children to learn. As technology becomes ... -
Potential for biopesticide use of essential oils against the bean beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus
Zompa, Emma (2022-04-29)The bean beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus, is an invasive pest species to subtropical and tropical areas that economically depend on stored grains. These beetles are known to cause extensive damage to the stored grains, ...