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The effects of oncogenic Ras on the ocular lens
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Ras is a small GTP-binding protein in the signal transduction machinery. In most cell types, activation of Ras by growth factors is essential for normal cell proliferation. A mutation in the Ras gene can lead to a constitutive ...
The relationship between childhood obesity and food insecurity: Variations and trends in core literature analyses
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
experienced bouts of hunger and obesity simultaneously raised the question of whether food insecurity could cause or be associated with childhood obesity. Research that followed this case study has not been successful in reaching a consensus on direct...
Cloning auxin-responsive genes for future study in Arabidopsis [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
PZP211 (an Agrobacterium binary vector), and transformed into DH5α. Cells containing the construct were used in tri-parental mating with Agrobacterium tumefaciens and DH5α RK2013 (containing a helper plasmid). Arabidopsis was vacuum infiltrated using...
Avoiding life threatening accidents when using MRI [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become a respected member of today's diagnostic imaging modalities. While infrequent, a number of very serious and tragic accidents have occurred over the last decade. Why did these ...
Temperature-dependent preferences for advertisement-call frequency in females of Hyla versicolor
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Male treefrogs produce loud and persistent acoustic signals called advertisement calls to attract mates. Ectothermic animals like frogs face an interesting challenge, in that temperature can significantly impact characteristics ...
PPFM to the plant: Just say NO! [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
genes. The suicide vector contains a sequence that encodes resistance to tetracycline (tetR). Tri-parental mating was performed among an E. coli strain carrying a mobilization helper plasmid, pRK2013, an E. coli donor strain carrying the suicide plasmid...
How students study in wireless coffee shops: personal learning environments
(2013)
Since the boom of wireless internet a growing number of students have been traveling to local coffee shops for routine studying. A study was conducted to seek a better understanding of behaviors common in college students ...
Engaging diverse high school students in Missouri through a deliberative climate change forum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
, it is essential to prioritize education and research that explores differences in knowledge and attitudes toward climate change among diverse high school populations. For that reason, this study aims to engage diverse high school students in Missouri through a...
Mizzou weekly (online version), volume 36, number 26
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Division of Marketing and Publications., 2015)
Mizzou weekly, volume 34, number 27 (April 18, 2013)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2013)
Mizzou weekly, volume 34, number 25 (April 4, 2013)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2013)
Mizzou weekly, volume 34, number 23 (March 14, 2013)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2013)
Exploring educational values of deliberative pedagogy as a means of climate change communication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
. There was significant data indicating that knowledge, awareness, and hope regarding climate change increased after individuals participated in deliberation and the forum. These findings lead to recommendations of deliberation research that should consider examining...
CVM news, 2013
(University of Missouri--Columbia. College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013)
2013 compilation of news and events articles published by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine....
Mizzou weekly, volume 34, number 29 (May 2, 2013)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2013)
Mizzou weekly (online version), volume 36, number 07
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Division of Marketing and Publications., 2014)
Roll-out of the "Mizzou Advantage"
(University of Missouri, 2009)
Approximately three years ago, MU began an exercise to define "strategic advantages" that could place the University within higher education in an extremely strong, competitive position. The idea was to identify MU's competitive advantages...
Music at Mizzou, volume 20, 2013 Fall
(University of Missouri--Columbia. School of Music, 2013)