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Function and regulation of the polysaccharide utilization locus, don, in the gut symbiont bacteroides fragilis
(East Carolina University, 2014)
Bacteroides fragilis is the most common anaerobe isolated from clinical infections and in this report we demonstrate a novel feature of the species that is critical to their success as an opportunistic pathogen. Among the ...
Genetic control of cell fate specification in Caenorhabditis elegans germline.
(East Carolina University, 2015)
The precise regulation of germ cell fates (sperm or oocyte) lies at the heart of reproduction and fertility. The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans hermaphrodites produce a discrete number of sperm during larval development ...
Lots to know about benefits, risks of zinc
(2022-06-29)
This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about use of zinc supplementation for covid and supporting the immune system. Discussed are some of the benefits and risks ...
Religious fasting poses challenges and benefits
(2022-02-23)
This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about learning the challenges and benefits religious fasting may or may not have on one's health.
Let the seasons shape what's on your plate
(2022-08-03)
This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column discusses seasonal produce and the benefits of its consumption. It also touches on seasonal seafood and provides examples ...
Eat Well and Stay Active to Keep Bones Safe
(2022-04-06)
This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about bone loss and ways to lessen bone loss via exercise and diet choices.
Vegan diets present challenges for kids
(2021-09-22)
This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathryn Kolasa. Today's column is about the implications of vegan diets in the pediatric population and how to ensure proper growth and development of kids ...
Resources are available to address local food insecurity
(2022-01-26)
This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is regarding food insecurity and access to resources in Pitt County, NC. Locations of food, names of programs, and more are ...
Coronary Artery Ligation and Intramyocardial Injection in a Murine Model of Infarction
(2011)
Mouse models are a valuable tool for studying acute injury and chronic remodeling of the myocardium in vivo. With the advent of genetic modifications to the whole organism or the myocardium and an array of biological and/or ...
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2017)
(2017)
An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students and others throughout the Health ...