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What Factors Maintain the Mixed Mating System of a Local Annual Plant, Triodanis perfoliata?
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)
A plant capable of reproducing by cross- and self-fertilization is known to have a mixed mating system. This system is an evolutionary puzzle to many researchers because the factors maintaining both outcrossing and selfing ...
Consequences Of Long-Term Fertilization on Wetland Microbial Function
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)
Anthropogenic disturbances have led to increased deposition of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) into soils. Nutrient enrichment of soils is known to increase plant biomass and also increase rates of microbial litter ...
Investigating the Impact of Mettl16 Cellular Localization on RNA Binding Preferences
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-14)
Recently, mRNA modification by N6-methyladenosine (m6A) has been shown to be involved in post-transcriptional regulation processes including mRNA stability, splicing and promotion of translation. Accordingly, the mRNA ...
Bridging the Gap of Uncertainty and Doubt Between the Latino Immigrant Community and the Health Care System
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
The underprivileged Latino community currently exists as a minority in the United States, yet as their numbers continuously increase, their access to certain services in the health care field requires serious attention and ...
Social Regulation of the Escape and Swim Motor Circuits in Dopamine Receptor Type 1 Mutant Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
Dominance hierarchies are an evolutionary mechanism to ensure the stability of animal groups by enabling the division of resources like food and mates according to social rank. Once dominance is established, the behavior ...
KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVALENCE AND TREATMENT AMONG STUDENTS AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
The present study will investigate the basic understanding of type 2 diabetes treatment and prevalence among college students in Eastern North Carolina. The data gathered could promote programs that more effectively educate ...
SYSTEMATIC BENZOATE PRESERVATIVE ANALYSIS IN POPULAR BEVERAGES
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)
Introduction
Benzoic acid derivatives (such as sodium benzoate and potassium benzoate) are frequently added to commercial beverages as a preservative. FDA regulations prohibit benzoate levels from exceeding 1000 mg/L (0.1% ...
The Generation of an Antibody to the Bearded-Ear Protein in Maize
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)
Flowers are essential for plants to reproduce and also produce seeds and fruits that are consumed as food. Zea mays (maize) is both a staple crop and serves as a model for other grass species. In maize, male and female ...