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Emily_Dalessandro_Evolution of Parasitism: Genetic Changes in Molecular Pathways Regulating Dauer Formation

Parasitic nematodes infect billions of humans, animals, and plants across the globe, yet the genetic mechanisms that differentiate development of parasitic versus free-living nematode lifestyles…

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Colin_Coggins_The Effects of Hypoglycemic Events on Cognitive Function in C57Bl/6J Male Mice

Overview of my thesis project about the impact of hypogylcemia on mice cognition. Discussion about experiment and results of the study (though not all results were included for time's sake). …

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Nicole_Lee_Land use effects on microplastic presence in macroinvertebrates within the Schuylkill Watershed

This research study determined the impact that land use had on the presence of microplastics in macroinvertebrates over a twenty-year period in the Schuykill Watershed. Most microplastic studies have…

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The Effects of Valerenic Acid on Anxiety-Like Behavior in C57BL/6J Mice

In this presentation the effects of a plant-derived extract, Valerenic Acid, on the anxiety-like behaviors in mice was investigated using three tests. The tests used were the elevated plus maze…

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