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Visual narrative vs. traditional slideshow for engaging youth in biodiversity education
(2024)Engaging youth in early and sustained conservation education has important implications for promoting positive attitudes and behaviors in those who will become the future of conservation and management. Towards this goal, ... -
Investigation of the role of CarD in transcription initiation and the stringent response in Zymomonas mobilis
(2023)In some prokaryotes, transcriptional regulator CarD stabilizes the open promoter complex during transcription initiation. As both a transcriptional activator and repressor, CarD can be used to coordinate gene expression ... -
The Effect of Alfalfa Perimeter Plantings on Strawberry Pollen Consumption by Syrphidae (Diptera) in Wisconsin
(2023)Syrphid flies visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen and provide an important pollination service in many cropping systems. We previously observed that perimeter plantings of alfalfa concentrate syrphid populations ... -
Examining the multi-species impact on the built-space microbiome of a small-scale USDA inspected animal processing facility
(2023)The global population continues to expand, driving a need for increased food production, including animal-derived proteins from poultry, pork, beef, and lamb. In the US, large-scale processing facilities dominate the meat ... -
Investigation of the Contribution of the Stimulator of Interferon Genes (STING) Pathway to the Type I interferon response in Murine glioblastoma cell lines
(2023)Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a potent type of cancer due to its high mortality and aggressive nature with a median survival of 14 months post-diagnosis (1, 2). Immunotherapies are a promising approach to treating GBMs ... -
Determining the Role of Energy on Mammary Gland Utilization of Plasma Amino Acid
(2023)Our overall objective is to investigate nutritional strategies that upregulate signaling pathways of milk protein synthesis directing nitrogen towards milk production, therefore reducing the amount of nitrogen waste entering ... -
Analysis of StAR RNA Splicing and Lipid Droplets Composition in MA10 Cells Under Different Stimuli
(2023)Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) is a transport protein which plays a key role in steroidogenesis. Different pathways can activate StAR transcription. cAMP activates PKA which phosphorylates CREB. PKA also ... -
Investigating the Binding Specificity of Polymorphic KIR Alleles with Potential Ligands
(2023)Natural killer (NK) cells are an important part of the immune response and play a vital role in the defense against viral pathogens. NK cell function is characterized by its ability to regulate cytotoxicity and modulate ... -
Determining the requirement for viral DNA amplification in mediating the reorganization of cellular chromatin during the Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle
(2023)We have uncovered how Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) induces the reorganization of cellular chromatin (ROCC), where host chromatin is compacted and marginated within the nucleus. We tested the role of EBV lytic DNA amplification ... -
Do IRX3 and IRX5 Direct Cytoplasm Traffic Between Oocytes During Germline Cyst Breakdown?
(2023)Poor oocyte quality and a diminished ovarian reserve contribute significantly to female infertility. The ovarian reserve is determined by the finite supply of primordial follicles a woman has at birth. Evidence suggests ... -
Investigating the Role of SDHB in Cardiac Regeneration
(2023)Heart failure is the leading cause of death in the United States. The long wait for heart transplants and the risk of graft rejection has motivated heart regeneration research to advance heart failure treatment. Importantly, ... -
Investigating Fyv6’s role in splicing through RNA sequencing and selective protein depletion
(2023)Splicing of pre-mRNAs is an essential process for regulation of eukaryotic gene expression. Splicing is carried out by the spliceosome, a highly dynamic complex. Mutations within the spliceosome are responsible for various ... -
Evaluating the interactive effects of artificial light at night and background color on tadpole crypsis, background adaptation efficacy, and growth
(Elsevier, 2023-09-15)Artificial light at night (ALAN) is a global pollutant of rising concern. While alterations to natural day-night cycles caused by ALAN can affect a variety of traits, the broader fitness and ecological implications of these ... -
Transportation Issues Affecting Fresh Food Distribution: A Comparison Study of Rural vs. Urban America.
(2024)This exploratory study investigates transportation-related food accessibility issues in US rural and urban areas, from the perspective of improving the food supply, with an objective to bring fresh foods closer (i.e., ... -
Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes by hydrogen peroxide addition in commercial cheese brines
(Journal of Food Protection, 2023-11)Commercial cheese brines are used repeatedly over extended periods, potentially for years, and can be a reservoir for salt-tolerant pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes. The objective of this study was to determine ... -
Effect of different air speeds at cow resting height in freestalls on heat stress responses and resting behavior in lactating cows in Wisconsin
(Journal of Dairy Science, 2023)Heat abatement (e.g., soakers, fans) effectively reduces the negative physiological and production effects of heat stress, but no previous studies have documented effective interventions for the reduced lying times observed ... -
Perceptions of dairy cow handling situations: A comparison of public and industry samples
(Journal of Dairy Science, 2023)Inappropriate cattle handling poses a reputational threat to the dairy industry. To enhance social sustainability, handling practices must resonate with societal values about animal care. However, it has yet to be determined ...
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