Browsing University Undergraduate Research Fellows (1968–2012) by Title
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(1979)Microfilaria of Dirofilaria immitis from two heavily infected dogs were detected and measured using the Modified Knott's technique and the Difil Filter testᵃ. Variations in the procedures of the two tests were compared as ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)It is proposed here that the anti-affirmative action policies which were put in place at Texas' public colleges and universities as a result of the Hopwood decision will have a negative impact on minority interest in ...
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(2006-08-16)The eventual outcome of spinal cord injury is largely influenced by damage that occurs after the injury. Damaged connections between spinal cord cells and the brain allow a positive feedback mechanism to go unchecked when ...
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(1978)Experiments were performed to determine the effect of various concentrations of calcium, phosphorous, and pH on sporophyte growth of Notholaena sinuata and Pellaea atropurpurea. Growth of both species was limited in media ...
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(1979)An in vitro fermentation trial was conducted to compare nutrient disappearance and end product production of weathered and nonweathered sorghum. Grain of one line was harvested before and after the rains, cleaned and ...
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(1997)A program analysis was attempted on the thirty day program offered by the crisis recovery unit in Bryan/College Station, Texas to mentally ill out-patients in crisis. Thirteen interviews were conducted with clients at least ...
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(1977)Rats were trained to asymptotic running speed in a straight runway and were then given pretraining with either escapable shock, inescapable shock, or no shock. Subjects were then tested in the runway in the presence of ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)This study focuses on the effects of alcohol and aspirin on brain development in the neonatal rat. The period of brain development of particular interest is known as the brain growth spurt. Previous studies have shown that ...
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(2008-05-21)When prototrophic yeast cells undergo continuous growth in nutrient-limited conditions, they experience robust metabolic oscillations. Additionally, the processes of metabolism in yeast cells have been shown to be coordinated ...
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(1982)Data on the regrowth of rye grass after clipping and application of saliva, water, and nothing (in the case of the control) was collected from 1 September 1981 to 1 April 1982 at the department of Wildlife and Fisheries ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)Bovine Somatotropin is one of the first major biotechnological developments for agriculture and it is hypothesized that it increases milk production in dairy cattle. It is apparent that Bovine Somatotropin has the potential ...
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(1984)Adult rats were tested for step-down passive avoidance following exposure to either water contaminated with CoCl₂ (Group Co) or uncontaminated distilled water (Group X). Behavioral analysis included acquisition and retention ...
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(1982)Many hormones appear to affect the development of the embryonic central nervous system (CNS), causing either gross morphological defects or subtle changes in the functional maturation of neurons which are manifested as ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)In every criminal case, the selection of jurors is a crucial factor in determining the outcome of the trial. The prosecution and the defense each attempt to construct a jury that will be sympathetic to their arguments. ...
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(1995)This study focused on the visual search strategies adopted by a sample of 328 five through eight year olds. Developmental trends in children's search efficiency were systematically related to their general metacognitive ...
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(1989)Humans and laboratory animals experience a decline in immune system function and DNA excision repair correlated with increased occurrence of cancer as a function of age. Dietary restriction is reported to be associated ...
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(1980)Ruminants comprise the most valuable class of animals to mankind. The grazing habits of both wild and domestic ruminant animals within a given ecosystem are of considerable environmental significance, and the efficiency ...
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Effects of Experience and Meaningfulness on Learning and Memory in a Sensory Restricted Environment (1984)This study examines two previously untested conditions in a sensory restricted environment: meaningfulness and experience. Meaningfulness was measured by employing three different levels of learning material. The learning ...
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(1985)Cattle implanted with Ralgro (zeranol) or Synovex-S (estradiol/progesterone, 20:200, w/w) reach finishing weight sooner than controls. Further, it is generally agreed that this increase in weight cannot be attributed to ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)The European fallow deer (Dama dama dama) is an exotic animal species that originated in Europe and Asia and was brought to Texas in 1930. The European fallow deer was initially introduced as a farmed animal to be used ...