Category: Biological Sciences
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Drosophila melanogaster para gene knockdown and lithium effects on symptoms
By Natasha Lebert, Jessica Agbeve, Asifa Mossavi Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ginny Morriss Abstract The purpose of this research is to find out whether or not LiCl will reduce seizure symptoms in flies with a para gene knockdown. Certain gene mutations and gene knockdowns in Drosophila melanogaster give rise to symptoms that resemble epilepsy. Previous studies…
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AN INQUIRY INTO THE VALIDITY OF THE TUBE-TEST AS A MEASURE OF DOMINANCE IN MICE
By Timothy Philbeck Faculty Mentor: Parrish Waters Abstract Mice are social animals, and interactions among individuals can provide valuable information related to behavioral and physiological processes. To better understand social relationships in mice, the Tube-Test was developed to easily measure behavioral dominance in cohorts of mice; although this method is not universally accepted as a…
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Tetracycline Resistance Gene Impacts on Phage Lysis
By Jay Boudreau, Emily Rosario, Sarah White Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ginny Morriss Abstract Antibiotic resistance has become a global, urgent problem. Tetracycline resistance genes have made appearances in many bacterial strains through horizontal gene transfer and have made resistance in Bacillus cereus and other bacteria skyrocket. Phage Therapy has emerged as a possible treatment. However,…
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HSP90 and Triglyceride Levels in Partially Migratory Canada Geese
By Audra Cote Faculty Mentor: Andrew Dolby, Parrish Waters Abstract The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a partial migrant species, which means that some individuals migrate between breeding and nonbreeding grounds, while others remain in one location throughout the year. Eastern Virginia contains both permanent residents and overwintering migrants which breed in Canada’s James Bay…
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Trout in the Classroom
By Krystal Lightell Faculty Mentor: Andrew Dolby Abstract This poster is going to be about my Virginia Conservation Fellowship (VCF) Project on trout in the classroom. Trout in the classroom is a way to provide education/ stewardship experience for students. I will be explaining the process of setting up your tank for the fish, the…
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The Effect of Fluorouracil on Pathogenic and Non-pathogenic Oral Microorganisms and Microbial Interactions with Preventative Measures
By Valeria Ortiz Jimenez Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lynn Lewis Abstract Cancer chemotherapy compromises the patient’s oral health through dysbiosis of oral microbiota and increases the prevalence of dental caries, gingivitis, oral mucositis, and xerostomia. This research aimed to evaluate the effect of a common chemotherapeutic agent, Fluorouracil (5-FU), on certain microorganisms that are common within…
