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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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We studied a freshwater ecosystem model with alternative stable states to quantify the impacts that stochasticity would have. We compared different methods of quantifying transitions between states,…
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In the United States invasive species are one of the leading causes of native species requiring federal protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Our goal was to document the impacts of…
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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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An overview of some of the findings and ideas behind my Thesis project. Thanks so much for watching and feel free to ask questions / add comments!
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Strongyloides stercoralis, the parasitic nematode responsible for the potentially fatal disease strongyloidiasis in both humans and dogs, undergoes a unique life cycle consisting of both parasitic…
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Invasive species are a leading cause of biodiversity loss around the world. We identified the top invasives species impacting threatened and endangered animals listed under the ESA. We hope this…
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This study is looking to see the effects of Ectodysplasin A (EDA) on scute development in turtles. EDA is important in the formation of epidermal appendages similar to hair, nails, and the feathers…
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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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This undergraduate research project completed by Natalie Pinder in the lab of Dr. John Hoover investigated the potential anti-anxiety effects of a plant-derived extract known as valerenic acid. The…
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Over the 2020 fall semester I interned at Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and education Center. During my internship I learned how to feed, handle, heal and understand the behaviors of many different…
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This video explains what are scholarly and peer-reviewed sources and how to find them in the Biological Abstracts database. Contact Melissa at [email protected] if you need help.
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This video explains what are scholarly and peer-reviewed sources and how to find them in a library database. Contact Melissa at [email protected] if you need help.
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Narrated Powerpoint to support Bio 100 Remote Labs
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This video includes how to find relevant human sexuality databases and search them for articles. If you have questions, please contact Melissa at [email protected]
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This project involves the remote acoustic monitoring of bat species using ultrasonic microphones in natural areas. These surveys were conducted along the Kittatinny Ridge of Pennsylvania and the…
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