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Functional analysis of nematode secreted proteins to devise innovative approaches for plant resistance against nematodes [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Approximately 1 billion dollars in soybean yield loss is caused annually in the US by a microscopic parasite known as the soybean cyst nematode (SCN; Heterodera glycines). My research is focused on studying cyst nematode ...
University of Missouri geotechnical experiment site [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The MU Geotechnical Experiment Site team is conducting laboratory testing on soil samples from a field site consisting of 9 bore holes ranging from a final depth of 20 to 50 foot below the surface. The purpose of this ...
Effects of a helical-grooved wick structure in a thermosyphon solar collector [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The heating of household water, which consists of nearly 20 to 30% of the average household's energy costs, has drastically increased in recent years. Solar water heaters have become popular to lower this cost, and one ...
A human relevant rat model of breast cancer [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Estrogen receptor (ER) status is an important prognostic factor of human breast cancer. ER+ breast cancers, which make up 95% of human breast cancers, have a good prognosis because the growth of these tumors is dependent ...
Is Botswana's economic success story partially explained by its stock exchange? [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The objective of this study was to understand whether Botswana's leading world growth in GDP can be partially explained by its accounting reporting and its capital market. We studied economic measures such as gross domestic ...
Effect of Salmonella typhimurium on human cancer line tumors in mice [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Research of bacteria-driven degeneration of tumor cells, initially pioneered by Dr William Coley in 1893 using heat-killed mixtures of streptococci, has led to the scrutiny of the enterobacteria species Salmonella typhimurium ...
Neonatal exposure to xenobiotic estrogen may alter the adult immune response and exacerbate endometriosis in mice [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Endometriosis is a common medical condition affecting 5-10% of women worldwide and often results in severe cramps, pelvic pain, and infertility. The condition occurs when endometrial tissue, which escapes into the peritoneal ...
Role of the domain 4 rotation in PMM/PGM from P. aeruginosa during catalysis [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The enzyme phosphomannomutase/phosphoglucomutase (PMM/PGM) belongs to the alpha-D-phosphohexomutase enzyme superfamily. It catalyzes the reversible conversion of 1-phospho to 6-phospho sugars. The reaction mechanisms ...
Characterization of transposon insertion mutants in desulfovibrio vulgaris hilderborough by sequencing genomic DNA [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Tn5 transposon mutagenesis occurs by a mechanism in which a segment of DNA (transposon) encoded in a plasmid is inserted into genomic DNA (the target) by a conservative (cut-and-paste) mechanism. When the insertion position ...
Testing the neural locus of affective priming effects [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Research has consistently shown that participants are faster to categorize the valence (positivity or negativity) of an affective target when it is preceded by a stimulus (prime) that shares its valence compared to one ...
What teachers should know: Comparison of 4th grade mathematics in Hong Kong and the U.S. [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to compare 4th grade mathematics teacher in Hong Kong and United States responses to teacher readiness, professional development and participation and overall teacher satisfaction. Data was ...
Differences between Martin Luther's preaching and theology on sexual morality [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
I am investigating how Martin Luther attempted to change sexual attitudes, specifically about pleasure in sex, through his sermons, in the age of the Reformation. Whereas the Church generally stigmatized sex, even within ...
The Effect of Campaign Spending in Missouri State Legislative Elections 1998-2006 [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Examining all Missouri state House and Senate elections 19982-2006, I find that campaign spending has a minimal impact on the outcome of elections. Using fixed-effects panel data regression, controlling for incumbency, ...
Convection boiling in two-phase heat transfer [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
It is the mission of my research to investigate the heat transfer performance of a convective boiler working in two-phase on the microscale. The information obtained from this research will eventually be used in conjunction ...
Design and testing of heat pipes [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The project focuses on the design and testing of straight heat pipes. During the duration of the project three different styles of heat pipe manufacturing were developed. The first style consisted of flattening the pipe ...
Regulation of cholesterol transport processes in the liver by dietary citrus flavonoids [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Over the past few years, the importance of diet management and moderation has become a focal point of everyday life. Obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol can all result from poor nutrition ...
Characterization of soybean genes involved in soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistance [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The expansion of the soybean cyst nematode (SCN; Heterodera glycines) across soybean producing regions of the United States shows no signs of slowing. Resistant soybean germplasm has been used as the primary strategy to ...
Comparing impingement boiling vs. pool boiling to improve technological insight into liquid cooling in electronics [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
With the field of technology advancing at a rapid pace so must the technology behind cooling these electronic parts. My research compares two completely different of cooling operations and compares many different fluids ...
Lick Creek conservation area management plan [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has contracted fifteen-University of Missouri students, specializing in Soils, Fisheries, Wildlife, Forestry, and Parks, Recreation and Tourism, to create a management plan for ...
Modeling friction stir welding of Al 2024-T3 [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Friction stir welding (FSW) is a modification of the traditional friction welding. It is a process patented by The Welding Institute in Cambridge, England in 1991. It is a mechanical process whereby solid-state welding ...