Browsing University Undergraduate Research Fellows (1968–2012) by Title
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(2012-04-18)This study examines genetic diversity in two species of sipunculan worm, Phascolosoma agassizii and Themiste pyroides, in the Sea of Japan. Low sea levels of the Pleistocene era partially or completely isolated marginal ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)This study examined the effects of developmental cadmium exposure on morphine-induced locomotor activity. Adult female rats were exposed to 0 ppm, 25 ppm and 50 ppm cadmium via an adulterated food source for 30 days prior ...
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(1977)A 2,025 acre experimental area, enclosed by a deer-proof fence and a water barrier, was burned over a 2-year period. Thirteen known deer food plants were collected every two weeks and 30 deer were collected three times ...
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(2006-08-16)Methylmercury has cytotoxic effects on animals and humans and a major target organ for methylmercury is the central nervous system (CNS). Methylmercury (MeHg) is a developmental neurotoxicant and the prenatal CNS appears ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)The influential role of sociocultural variables on women's body dissatisfaction and disturbed eating behavior has been well documented. In particular, exposure to thinness norms has been argued to play a primary role in ...
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(2011-08-04)Endothelial invasion is a crucial step in angiogenic blood vessel formation and has ramifications in wound healing, tumor growth, and may have implications in heart disease. During invasion quiescent endothelial cells (ECs) ...
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(1979)The spontaneous decarboxylation of 4-nitrobenzisoxazole-3-carboxylic acid (4-NB-3-CA) was studied kinetically in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in the presence and absence of the naturally occurring bile salt surfactant, sodium ...
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(1994)This study examined how adult attachment styles moderate the effect that stress has on dating relationships. One hundred twenty-three dating couples were videotaped for 7 minutes while they discussed either a major or a ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)A study was conducted to determine the effects of substrate, phenological stage of cuttings and auxin concentrations on the rooting of Texas smoke tree (Cotinus obovatus Raf). Softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings ...
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(1991)After months of focusing attention on the troubles of the Middle East, the U.S. has turned its eyes back home to domestic policy. President Bush's newly proposed domestic policy, not surprisingly, includes proposals dealing ...
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(1983)Culex guinquefasciatus Say was used as a control organism in a study to determine if Lagenidium giganteum Couch was pathogenic to second-third instar larval stages of the mosquitoes Psorophora columbiae (Dyar & Knab) and ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)The causes of criminality and how society should best deal with the criminal element have been popular topics of public discourse for the past 30 years. The Brazos County, Texas Community Supervision and Corrections ...
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(1987)The effects of expression of the Ha-ras oncogene on the growth of murine 3T3-NR6 fibroblasts were examined. Doubling times and rates of protein synthesis and degradation were measured in six cell lines. Three cell lies ...
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(1982)The effects of the mycotoxin penicillic acid on short circuited intact toad bladder and on Na⁺-K⁺, activated ATPase were examined to determine the relationship between toxin, the Na⁺-K⁺ ATPase enzyme system and associated ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)The locus terribly reduced optic lobes or trol, is an X-linked homeobox gene involved in the control of neuroblast proliferation in Drosophila melanogaster larvae. It is known that trol acts in a pathway to counteract ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)Processing variables of 100% sorghum noodles were evaluated. A dough was made, extruded to create noodles then dried. Structural, physical, and cooking characteristics of the experimental sorghum noodles, as well as thin ...
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(1984)A qualitative evaluation was made concerning the effectiveness of a progressive resistance training program upon increasing the endurance capabilities of the muscles in the neck region. In order to minimize the effects of ...
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(1994)Uteroferrin (UF), a progesterone-induced acid phosphatase from pig uterus (also called Type 5 tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase) and a secretory product of human placenta (human UF, hUF), is responsible for transplacental ...
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(1987)Bacillus thuringiensis spores were grown on nonsupplemented, 0.1, 0.5, or 1.0 percent glucose supplemented nutrient agar. Spores were isolated using a density gradient of Angiovist. The spore coats were removed through ...
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(2012-04-12)International volunteer service (IVS) plays an integral role in international development by supplying non-profit, nongovernmental and charitable organizations with manpower to serve marginalized populations across the ...