Browsing Senior Theses by Title
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The Combinatory Effects of 17β-estradiol and Atrazine on Xenopus laevis Development
(2010-06-02)The presence of chemical toxicants such as pesticides and estrogens in local watersheds has become an issue of concern in recent years. Environmental reports have shown that amphibian populations have declined, along ... -
A Comparative Study of Physical and Chemical Control of the Intermediate Host of Schistosoma mansoni
(2010-06-02)Schistosomiasis is a harmful disease often caused by the parasite, Schistosoma mansoni that infects more than 200 million people worldwide (Steinauer 2008). S. mansoni undergoes a complex life cycle in which it infects ... -
Ferrous Promotion of Cross-Linking in Erythrocyte Membranes as it Pertains to Soft-Tissue Preservation
(2010-06-02)Fossils provide important morphological and occasionally molecular evidence about ancient organisms (Schweitzer et al., 1997). Fossilization entails the mineral replacement of endogenous organic structures during which ... -
Genetic mutation of Kcnj16 identifies Kir5.1-containing channels as key regulators of acute and chronic pH homeostasis
(The FASEB Journal, 2019-01-08)Acute and chronic homeostatic pH regulation is critical for the maintenance of optimal cellular function. Renal mechanisms dominate global pH regulation over longer time frames, and rapid adjustments in ventilation compensate ...
