Category: Biological Sciences
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Primer Design for Diverse Nematodes
By Alegria O. Bautista Faculty Mentor: Dr. Theresa M. Grana Abstract PRIMER DESIGN FOR DIVERSE NEMATODES. Alegria O. Bautista & Theresa M. Grana, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Mary Washington. DNA Barcoding has revolutionized knowledge regarding the number of species worldwide and distinguishing cryptic species. This method has been beneficial by aiding in biomedical…
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Comparison Images of Deletion vs. RNAi in C. elegans for use in Genetics Class
By Stephanie L. Bailey Faculty Mentor: Theresa M. Grana Abstract COMPARISON IMAGES OF DELETION VS. RNAi IN C. ELEGANS FOR USE IN GENETICS CLASS. Stephanie L. Bailey & Theresa M. Grana. University of Mary Washington, Biology Department. The UMW General Genetics course labs introduce students to several genetic model organisms, including Drosophila melanogaster (crosses and…
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Exploring Synergistic Phage-Antibiotic Combination Therapies for the Treatment of Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacillus Pathogens
By Stephen Combs, Rebecca Cherian, Natalie Fox Faculty Mentor: Swati Agrawal Abstract EXPLORING SYNERGISTIC PHAGE-ANTIBIOTIC COMBINATION THERAPIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN BACILLUS PATHOGENS. Michael Combs, Rebecca Cherian, & Natalie Fox University of Mary Washington. The increased use of antibiotics has contributed to the rise of antimicrobial resistance, which has become a leading…
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Effect of Water Conditions on Great Blue Heron Distribution and Fishing Success in the Rappahannock River Fall Line Rapids
By Carly Radgowski, Thalia Sabit, Evan Kupsky Faculty Mentor: Andrew Dolby Abstract The Rappahannock River serves as a habitat for many animal species. It is essential for migratory fish, such as Hickory Shad, and various piscivorous birds use the rapids to catch them, including Great Blue Herons, Double-crested Cormorants, and Osprey. Monitoring birds’ usage of…
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The anti-inflammatory effects of 17B-Estradiol on RAW 264.7 Macrophages
By Rose McMullen, Olivia Pierce, and Kayla Rodriguez Faculty Mentor: Laura Sipe PhD. Abstract Chronic inflammation can be detrimental to the structures and functions of the body. When the body detects unknown agents, the immune system is activated to fight, destroy, and heal the body. This reaction begins with macrophage cells; macrophages detect and engulf…
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Characterization of Bacillus Bacteriophage Jabberwock proteome using protein prediction tools
By Stephen Zdgiebloski and George Wanis Faculty Mentor: Dr. Swati Agrawal Abstract Bacteriophages, commonly referred to as phages, are viruses that target and replicate within bacteria with remarkable specificity towards their specific hosts or related species. They offer a promising alternative for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria without disrupting the normal microbiome or causing damage to human…
