Volume 1: May 2011
Article List:
Bursicon Expression May Reveal a Division Between Hemimetabolous and Holometabolous Insects
Fourteen species of insects were dissected to determine if the expression of the neurohormone bursicon in their adult stages correlated with their mode of metamorphosis.
Method for Overcoming Bandwidth Limitations of Standard Fluorescence Microscopy
A procedure for measuring fluorescence from multiple sources in microfluidic devices.
Tensile Forces in Tissues during Morphogenesis and Wound Healing
Laser ablation is used to determine how embryonic wounds affect the morphogenesis of Drosophilia.
Protein Structure Prediction Using Rosetta
The accuracy of protein structure prediction was evaluated using a Rosetta program.
The Effect of Pyrvinium, a Potent Small Molecule Wnt Inhibitor, on MSC Biology
Inhibition of the Wnt signaling pathway promotes favorable tissue regeneration and remodeling.
A Characterization of Three Groups of MC3T3-E1 Pre-Osteoblastic Cells to Aid in Testing of Polyurethane-Bone Scaffolds for Wound Healing
This study characterized three groups of MC3T3-E1 preosteoblastic cells with different culturing history, focusing on proliferation rates and alkaline phosphatase levels.
Phytoremediation of Arsenic and Lead Using Brassica rapa
An analysis of the ability of Brassica rapa to remove arsenic and lead from contaminated soil.
Effects of Prefrontal Cortical Dopamine Depletion on Parvalbumin-Containing GABAergic Interneurons
The purpose of this work is to see the effects of reducing the dopamine input to the prefrontal cortex on parvalbumin-containing GABAergic interneurons.
Coronavirus Subversion of Host Cell Membranes
This study focused on the novel use of dextrans to assess the capacity for a model Coronavirus to induce macropinocytosis through the course of infection.
The Characterization of Tumor Microenvironment in Tumors With and Without the TGF-β Signaling
The goal of this work was to characterize TGF-β signaling in the tumor microenvironment.
Vowel Representation in the Spelling of Kindergarten Children
A study interpreting the results of kindergarten children’s spelling of vowel sounds in words.
The Effects of Tachykinin on Olfactory Reception in Periplaneta americana
A neuropeptide found in invertebrates, the tachykinin-related peptide, caused an overall decrease in olfactory sensitivity for the American cockroach.
Effects of Group Saliency on Category Size
This study examines how the category size of race and gender is affected by social dominance orientation.
Genetic Diversity Among Mitochondrial Genes of Daucus carota
The quantitative genetic diversity of select mitochondrial genes and population structure of Daucus carota populations was studied.
A Comparison of Co-Occuring Sexual Versus Gynogenetic Reproductive Strategies in the Sycamore Leaf Beetle, Neochlamisus platani
A comparison between sexual and gynogenetic Neochlamisus platani leaf beetles was conducted through feeding/mating choice tests.
The Role of HNF6 on Pancreatic Cancer
The effects of the acinar-specific inactivation of the Hnf6 transcription factor in pancreatic cancer as well as the correlation between PanIN progression to pancreatic cancer and HNF6 expression were studied here.
