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Investigating the Relationship Between Zetaproteobacteria and Cyanobacteria and its Implications for the Geological Record
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-14)Banded Iron Formations (BIFs) are geological relics of the ancient oceans that were partially formed by microorganisms. This includes oxygenic phototrophs and iron-oxidizing bacteria (FeOB) whose relative contributions are ... -
Investigating the Relationship Between Zetaproteobacteria and Cyanobacteria and its Implications for the Geological Record
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-14)Banded Iron Formations (BIFs) are geological relics of the ancient oceans that were partially formed by microorganisms. This includes oxygenic phototrophs and iron-oxidizing bacteria (FeOB) whose relative contributions are ... -
Investigating the role microRNAs play in the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita’s viability, reproduction, and parasitism in cotton
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Functions of four microRNAs (miRNAs), min-miR1, min-miR71, min-miR100a, and min-miR-124, were investigated in the parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita’s (M. incognita’s) overall behavior and mortality. M. incognita is ... -
Investigating the Role of CG8093 in Drosophila Female Germline Stem Cells
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Cell division and differentiation are imperative for the maintenance of living organisms. Germ cells, which serve as the progenitor cells necessary to create oocytes and sperm, are maintained in many organisms by the ... -
Investigating the Role of Conserved Cysteine Residues in Arabidopsis thaliana Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase 1
(East Carolina University, 2021-07-28)Triacylglycerols (TAGs) are biomolecules found in all organisms comprised of three fatty acid chains esterified to a glycerol backbone. In humans, TAGs are important energy storage reserves whose misregulation are associated ... -
Investigating the role of CRL5, an ubiquitin ligase, in ovarian follicle development.
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)During oogenesis, follicle cells surround maturing oocytes, which produce factors necessary for proper oocyte growth and development. Correct encapsulation of the oocyte by follicle cells is therefore essential for ... -
Investigating the Role of CtBP in Colorectal Cancer
(2015-04-29)Recent studies in breast cancer tissue have demonstrated that C-terminal binding protein (CtBP) over-expression induces stem cell-like features and genome instability; whereas CtBP depletion or caloric restriction reverses ... -
Investigating the Role of Ecdysone Receptor in Germline to Somatic Cell Communication
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-04)Oogenesis requires complex coordination between both somatic and germ cell populations, relying on systemic signals such as hormones for proper oocyte production and formation. Drosophila melanogaster is an excellent model ... -
Investigating the Role of Poxvirus Virulence Genes A35 and O1L in the Virus Life Cycle
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-22)Poxviruses, some of the largest viruses in existence, have a great impact on the human and animal world due to their ability to infect a broad assortment of organisms and cause significant disease. Today, poxvirus infections ... -
Investigating the role of soil legacy effects and community engagement in the management of Lespedeza cuneata, an invasive legume
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-23)Invasive plant species present a growing threat to biodiversity. Many invasive plants are able to recruit microbial symbionts in their novel range and establish plant-soil feedbacks that influence growth and fitness. These ... -
Investigating the role of TER94 in Drosophila melanogaster germ cells
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Mutations in Valosin-Containing Protein (VCP) can lead to onset of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a fatal neurodegenerative disease; however, the intracellular functions of VCP in cells remain unclear. To study the ... -
Investigating the role of transcription factor, Trl, during germline development in the Drosophila ovary
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-22)Oogenesis is the process by which an egg develops from undifferentiated cells in the ovary. The Drosophila melanogaster ovary is an assembly line for egg production, making it a great system to investigate initial oocyte ... -
Investigating the roles of E-T coupling and social environment in the stimulus-dependent expression of parathyroid hormone 2.
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)In larval zebrafish, parathyroid hormone 2 (pth2) codes for a peptide hormone that is expressed exclusively in cells near the ventral part of the posterior tuberculum, an area of the forebrain involved in sensori-motor ... -
Investigating the Safety Challenges of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the Construction Environment
(East Carolina University, 2021-12-01)The technologies associated with Unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAVs) have revolutionized the construction industry, simultaneously demanding a comprehensive understanding of the underlying safety implications in order to reduce ... -
Investigating the Seed Bank of a Wetland Plant Community in a Long-Term Mowing and Fertilization Experiment
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-15)The seed bank of a plant community—the store of viable, dormant seeds below the soil surface—holds a legacy of its past composition and may have potential for restoration following habitat degradation. An ongoing 20-year ... -
INVESTIGATING THE STAR SCHEMA BENCHMARK AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE TPC-H DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-13)Decision Support System (DSS) are at the core of business intelligence systems. Implementation costs for enterprise level Database Management System (DBMS) and DSS average $10,461 for installation costs. This does not ... -
Investigating the Structural and Functional Roles of Conserved Cysteine Residues in Arabidopsis thaliana Fatty-Acid Desaturase 2
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-06)Plant-generated unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are vital to a plant's growth and survival through maintenance of plasma membrane fluidity and integrity, in addition to the various ... -
Investigating the Use of Virtual Reality Headsets for Postural Control Assessment: An Instrument Validation Study
(JMIR Publications, 2020-10-11)Accurately measuring postural sway is an important part of balance assessment and rehabilitation. Although force plates give accurate measurements, their costs and space requirements make their use impractical in many ...