Browsing by Author "Biology"
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Interaction and Functional Analysis of Drosophila Mcm10
Apger, Jennifer (East Carolina University, 2010)In eukaryotic cells, DNA replication and the subsequent packaging of DNA into specific chromatin states are essential processes for the transmission of genetic material and genomic stability which may be linked by interactions ... -
INTERACTION BETWEEN HTLV-1 BASIC LEUCINE ZIPPER FACTOR (HBZ) AND HOST CELL PROTEINS PROMOTES CELLULAR TRANSFORMATION
Sanders, Stephanie (2016-04-26)Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a complex retrovirus which preferentially infects CD4+ T-cells. Endemic to Japan, regions of South America, Africa, and the Caribbean, HTLV-1 is transmitted through breastfeeding, ... -
INTERANNUAL VARIABILITY IN MORPHOMETRIC CONDITION OF LARVAL FISH AS A FUNCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES IN BEAUFORT, NC
Warfel, reece (East Carolina University, 2024-01-05)Recruitment can vary by several orders of magnitude and can be unpredictable from year-to-year, with its variability influenced by oceanic conditions experienced by fish larvae. Variations in larval abundance and condition ... -
Intron position in RNA polymerase genes and their relationship to eukaryotic phylogenies
Robinson, Matthew C. (East Carolina University, 2010)Over the past two decades, there has been an increasing amount of research devoted to the study of intron evolution and its relationship to eukaryotic phylogeny. Previous studies have shown that a large percentage of ... -
Investigating Genetic Variants of the Folate One Carbon Metabolism (FOCM) Pathway for Associations with Recurrent Stroke and Measures of Homocysteine
Williams, Mitchell A. (East Carolina University, 2017-07-17)Stroke is currently the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Stroke accounts for over 140,000 deaths annually and according to the Centers for Disease Control and ... -
Investigating Novel Chromosome 2 Genetic Variants Associated with Recurrent Stroke
Darcey, Catherine Ann (East Carolina University, 2019-07-18)As the fifth leading cause of death and leading cause of long-term disability, stroke affects 795,000 individuals annually in the United States alone. Recurrent stroke, which is far more deadly and disabling, accounts for ... -
INVESTIGATING SALINITY TOLERANCE AND PARASITE DIVERSITY IN NATIVE NORTH CAROLINA ESTUARY PANOPEIDS (MUD CRABS)
Hagemeier, Haley Dawn (East Carolina University, 2023-07-11)Investigating organismal response to invasions is increasingly important given human-mediated global change. Estuarine organisms face numerous biotic and abiotic factors that influence their ability to respond to invaders ... -
Investigating the causes of hatching failure of Eastern Bluebird eggs: A possible role for heat shock proteins
Costa, Hannah G. (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) studied for 13 years at East Carolina University’s West Research Campus have shown declines in reproductive success via hatching failure in recent years. The purpose of my research is to ... -
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF LARVAL PHENOTYPES ON TRAITS EXHIBITED AT A CRUCIAL LIFE-HISTORY SWITCH POINT
Dormio, Samantha M. (East Carolina University, 2017-07-25)In organisms with complex life histories, phenotypes exhibited in non-reproductive life stages are often correlated with adult performance and fitness. For example, in anurans (frogs and toads), age and size at metamorphosis ... -
Investigating the Effects of Sodium Benzoate on Fat Deposition and Pharyngeal Pumping and Related Genetic Mechanism in Caenorhabditis elegans
Vang, Jerry Xai (East Carolina University, 2022-07-18)Sodium benzoate is a widely used food preservative common in many household products due to its antibacterial and antifungal activities. However, many of its side effects other than as a preservative has been under research ... -
Investigating the Effects of Sodium Benzoate on Fat Deposition, Pharyngeal Pumping, and Related Genetic Mechanisms in Caenorhabditis elegans
Vang, Jerry (East Carolina University, 2022-07-18)Sodium benzoate is a widely used food preservative common in many household products due to its antibacterial and antifungal activities. However, many of its side effects other than as a preservative has been under research ... -
Investigating the genetic basis of aposematic coloration in poison frogs
Rubio, Andrew Otto (East Carolina University, 2023-11-29)Aposematic organisms rely on their conspicuous appearance to signal that they are defended and unpalatable. Such phenotypes are strongly tied to survival and reproduction. Aposematic colors and patterns are highly variable; ... -
Investigating the genetic interaction between DNA replication proteins Mcm10 and RecQ4 in Drosophila melanogaster
Knuckles, Christopher I (East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)Necessary to the survival of cellular life is proper replication and maintenance of the genome. Replication proteins Mcm10 and RecQ4 have well-characterized essential roles in assembly, initiation, proper functioning of ...