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Papers from 2013
Background Information from initial proposal on dopaminergic modulation in Hydra Vulgaris regeneration rate: (Paper on Moina follows Excerpt), Jacqueline Kaye
Investigation of the Effects of Toluene and Ethyl Acetate on Phagocytosis in Tetrahymena, Austen Kim
The effect of inoculation site dependent Nitric Oxide Synthase expression in Manduca sexta on the reaction rate of thermoregulation, Alexandra Kruse
Antibitoic pollution as a major factor in bacterial antibiotic resistance, Madeline Lebar
Na-K-ATPase Activity in the Gills of Killifish in Response to Various Seawater Concentrations, Charlotte LeBlang
A Study in Tetrahymena pyriformis Food Preference using Euglena and Saccharomyces, Gwendolyn Lloyd
Effect of Water Salinity on the Osmoregulatory Behavior in Uca pugilator, Shirley Lu
Expression of NPR1 in Arabidopsis thaliana Under Bacteria Stress, Wesley Manz
The impact of acidic pH on the osmoregulation of Uca Pugilator, Faith Masterson
The Allelochemical Effect of Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) on the Growth and Germination Percentage of Radishes, Tamsin McDonagh
The Effect of Time and Claw Removal and Their Interaction on Uca pugnax Haemocyte Proliferation, Alexander S. McQuiston
The Effect of Teratogens on the Regeneration Period of Lumbriculus variegatus as a Model for Neural Development, Emily Menton
The Effect of Waste Water Treatment Plant Exposure on the Antibiotic Resistance of Bacterial Strains Prevalent within the Kokosing River, Camelia Milnes
Ideal lure type and time of day for angling largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), Alex Oles
Survivability and developmental malformations of Xenopus laveis exposed to FeSO4 in FETAX assays, Andy Pearlman
The effect of changing seawater concentrations on the osmregulatory capabilities of Uca pugilator, Stephanie Penix
Osmoregulation and Acclimation to Differing Salinities in Crayfish, Rob Recio
The Effects of Repeated Daily Administration of Amphetamines on the Activity Level and Exploratory Behavior of Procambarus clarkii, Emily Sakamoto
The Ability of Antimicrobial Skin Secretions of Pseudacris crucifer Tadpoles to Defend against Escherichia coli Bacterial Infection, Morgan Scully
The effects of a high-salt diet on Manduca sexta growth, Paige Shermis
Differential Expression of AHR1α and AHR1β in X. Laevis Organ Tissues, Sean Smith
The Effect of Repeated Daily Administration of Amphetamines on the Activity Level and Exploratory Behavior of Crayfish, Hannah Spaeth
The Effects of Antibacterial Wipes on Gram-Negative Bacteria, Sean Spector
The Ability of Antimicrobial Skin Secretions of Pseudacris crucifer Tadpoles to Defend Against Escherichia coli Bacterial Infection, Lillian Spertrino
Frequency discrimination in responses to simulated acoustic courting signals by female Uca minax., Kiri Staiger
The Effects of a High-Salt Diet on Growth of Manduca sexta, Morgan Sterling
The effect of nitrogen concentration on cyanide production in Alliaria petiolata, O. Sterling
The Effect of Fluctuating Salinity on the Ability of Uca Pugilator to Osmoregulate, Faiza Sulaiman
Verifying Induction Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Genes in Xenopus laevis cells exposed to TCDD and FICZ, Jonathan Sun
Analyzing the Effects of Caffeine and Theobromine on the Heart Rate of Planorbella duryi, Lindsey Susolik
The Effect of Low Intensity Direct Current on Arabidopsis thaliana Growth, Q. Tashiro
The Effect of Acid Rain on Osmoregulation in Uga Pugulator, Jack Tomashot
The effect of iron (II) sulfate on the development Xenopus laevus in FETAX assays, Rebecca Varnell
Differential Expression of AHR1α and AHR1β in Xenopus laevis Organ Tissues, Samantha White
The Effects of Calcium Hypochlorite Concentrations on Culture Density and Phagocytosis of Tetrahymena pyriformis, Samantha Williams
The Effects of Photoperiod Disruptions on Gut Microbiota Composition in Manduca Sexta, Shannon Wright
Induction of Primary Antibiotic Resistance to Amoxicillin and Secondary Antibiotic Resistance to Naladixic Acid in E. coli, Abigail Younger
Papers from 2012
Effects of 8-0H-DAPT and P-chlorophenylalanine on Movement and Behavior in Dugesia dorotocephala
The Effects of Phosphate and Nitrate Levels on Amphibian Life
The effect of different sugars on brewing yeast fermentation rate,, Rayan Abboud
Behavioral Trends of Cardinalis cardinalis along the Kokosing Gap Trail, Haley Acker
The Antimicrobial Activity of Spices: The Effects of Plant Extracts upon E. Coli Replication, Stewart Bates
The Effects of Nicotine and Topiramate on Convulsive Behavior and Motility in Dugesia rigrina, Laura Boniface
The Effect of Blocking the DNA to Protein Pathway on the Synthesis of ~-galactosidase in Escherichia coli, Andrew Chevalier
Regulation of ~-galactosidase in Escherichia coli at Different Stages in the DNA to Protein Pathway and its Effects on Molecule Production, Rafael Contreras
The Effect of Octopamine on Locomotive Behavior, Reward Pathways, and Recruitment Patterns of Formicas exsectoides, Stephanie Cordonnier
The Effect of Octopamine on Locomotive Behavior, Reward System Pathways, and Recruitment Activity in Formica exsectoides, Celia Cullom
The Effects of an Exogenous Electric Field on the Rate of Regeneration in Lumbricu/us variegatus, Dan Druffel
The Response of Daphnia pulex Heart Rate to Water Quality: A study of three sites along the Kokosing River, September Garduno
THE EFFECT OF DIETARY PHOSPHORUS VARIATION ON THE GROWTH RATE OF LARVAL MANDUCA SEXTA, Marissa Hartman
Comparing Communities: Measuring the Biological Diversity of Fish Species in Wolf Run, Ben Hayden
Effects of location, food type and time on microbial transfer as observed in Peirce Dining Hall at Kenyon College, Katie Hoener
Induction of CIP1A1 by FICZ and TCDD in Human HaCaT Cells, Tim Jurney
The Effect of the Pesticide Sevin and the Herbicide Roundup on the Phototactic Behavior of Daphnia Magna, Dylan Kaye
The Growth of Escherichia coli K12 on Specific Purchased Commercial Salad Greens, Patirck Kim
THE EFFECT OF EXTERNAL AMMONIUM SULFATE concENTRATION ON CELL DENSITY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI AND BAculuS CEREUS, Maggie Koenecke
Cyp19a Expression as a Result of Short-Term Exposure to Atrazine in Xenopus Laevis, Luke Kresslein
The Effect of Phosphate and Nitrate Levels on Amphibian Life, Alyssa LaFrenierre
Determining Water Quality in the Kokosing River Based on Chemical Tests and Macro-invertebrates, Elizabeth Matteri
The effect of different soil treatments on Zea Mays growth and development, Jack McDonald
Antibiotics and Disinfectants: Efficacy and Resistance Potential in Staphylococcus epidermidis, Colin McMahon
The Effects of Various Soil Treatments on Zea mays Growth and Development, Caroline Miller
The effect of caffeine on the the growth of Manduca Sexta, Toni Miller
The Effect of Various Saccharides on the Fermentation of Brewing Yeasts, Rei Mitsuyama
The Response of Daphnia pulex Heart Rate to Water Quality: A Study of Three Sites Along the Kokosing River, Melissa Mooradian
Fluoxetine in the Environment and its Effects on Betta Splendens, Zack Morrow
The Effects of Exogenous Electric Fields on Regeneration in Lumbriculus variegatus, Olubusiola Olukoya
The Effects of Nicotine and Topiramate: Motility and Convulsive Behavior in Dugesia tigrina, Ian Perrone
Growth of Escherichia coli K12 on Fresh Salad Greens, Rachel Rhee
Localization and expression of a K+ -coupled amino acid transporter in the midgut epithelium of the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta, Allan Sanderlin
Induction ofCIP1A1 by FICZ and TCDD in a human model, Sarah Thomas-Martinez
Purification of Malathion contaminated water via Elodea Canadensis as determined by Daphnia Pulex survival, David Torres
The antimicrobial activity of spices: The effects of plant extracts upon E. Coli replication, Emily Tsinger
REARING TEMPERATURES EFFECTS ON RECOVERY TIME FROM CHILL-COMAS IN DROSOPHILA, Jordan Wehner
Papers from 2011
The Effects of Anthropogenic and Natural Sounds on Bluegill Sunfish Behavior, Heather Amato
The effect of density on levels and intensity of aggressive displays in male sand fiddler crabs (Uca pugilator), Katherine Baker
Bacterial Resistance to Ampicillin regarding Location to a Water Treatment Effluent Introduction, Sydney Carney-Kniesley
Na-K-ATPase Activity in Gills ofCarassius auratus (Goldfish), Lianne Castille
Effects of an Acidic pH and Cranberry Juice on Swarming Ability of Proteus Mirabilis, a Virulent CATUI Agent, Ally Compatore
The effect of long-term ~-Estradiol exposure on the aggressive behavior of male Betta splendens, Kate Connell
The Effect of Cold Temperature on the Growth of Escherida Coli on Lactuca sativa and Coriandrum sativum, Devin Donohue
The estrogen-signaling capabilities of methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate in male B. splendens, Harry Hurley
Food Restriction in Communal and Isolated Habitats with Manduca sexta, Spencer Kaye
The Growth of Escherichia coli K12 on Specific Purchased Commercial Salad Greens, Patirck Kim
The Effect of Carbohydrate and Protein Deficiency in Early Diet on Future Fat Storage in Manduca sexta, Rowan Kurz