Lyme disease is a prevalent vector disease that can be found in much of the United States. The tick that carries it, the blacklegged tick, is found in the Eastern part of the United States. This study will look at six ...

Triclosan (TCS) is an antibacterial chemical added to personal care products. Because large quantities of triclosan are produced and subsequently introduced into environmental systems, it is important to understand how ...

Mycorrhizae are fungus that generally form symbiotic relationships on the roots of 90% of all terrestrial plant species. There are the two main categories of mycorrhizae: Arbuscular mycorrhizae typically grow on herbaceous ...

At the time that the armistice was signed in November 1918, what would become known as the First World War was the single most destructive conflict in human history. While millions were left dead on the battlefields of a ...

With the rise in prairie grass restoration projects knowing the ideal growing conditions and grasses to plant in order for a successful restoration is very important. Prairie grass can have many benefits for the environment ...

Invasive species can perpetuate themselves in an ecosystem once they are present in the seed bank. Many invasives also have the potential to alter soil chemistry and nutrient levels, which contributes to the crowding ...

Malaria is the leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, where children under the age of five and pregnant women are the groups most at risk. In Africa, it is the second leading infectious disease ...

Flagstaff, Arizona has one of the largest ponderosa forests in the U.S that consists of 1.8 million acres. The Coconino National Forest extends from western New Mexico to north-central Arizona, and he area is currently ...

The focus of this study was to determine the impact of road salt (NaCl) deposition in soils on tree health with respect to distance from the street. It was hypothesized that higher amounts of salt would be found in soils ...