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Differential expression at the proteomic level of stem-cell markers and other gene markers in high-grade serous vs. other subtypes of ovarian cancer.
(Wichita State University, 2017-07)Ovarian carcinoma is the most lethal neoplasm and the fifth leading cause of death in women due to gynecological malignancies. It is estimated that there are 225,000 new cases diagnosed and 140,000 deaths occurring annually ... -
Differential expression of germ cell nuclear factor (GCNF) in human ovarian cancer cell lines
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)Germ Cell Nuclear Factor (GCNF) is the only existing member of nuclear receptor (NR) super family NR6A1, and an orphan receptor because of an unidentified ligand. Members of NR superfamily act as ligand activated ... -
Differential responses of grassland ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) communities to Conservation Reserve Program management practices
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)Grasslands of the Great Plains have declined over 70% since European settlement due to conversion of natural habitats to cropland and urban centers. The federally supported Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) was created ... -
Disentangling the phenotypic variation and pollination biology of the Cyclocephala Sexpunctata species complex (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae)
(Wichita State University, 2011-07)Researching cryptic biodiversity is an integrative process that uses a “total evidence” approach to identify population-level evolutionary lineages (species). Cryptic species of aroids have been discovered but the existence ... -
Does asexuality confer a short term advantage? A case study in the fern myriopteris gracilis (pteridaceae)
(Wichita State University, 2015-07)Asexual taxa are generally seen as evolutionary dead ends, relegated to the tips of phylogenies due to elevated extinction rates. Despite this macroevolutionary disadvantage, there is evidence in some cases that asexual ... -
Does productivity matter? An investigation of habitat use by insect and small mammal herbivores in a grassland system
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)Although some ecological theory predicts that herbivore density should increase with plant quality or biomass, few studies have directly measured the response of multiple groups of grassland herbivores to changes in plant ... -
Drying and rewetting of wetland soil increases survival but hinders growth and development of larval amphibians
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)Seasonal patterns of drying and rewetting of wetlands lead to episodic bouts of local extirpations and subsequent recolonization of vertebrate groups such as fish and larval amphibians. Amphibians often avoid ovipositing ... -
Ecological succession of the microbial community of a spacecraft assembly facility in enriched brines relevant to mars
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)Life detection missions to Mars should be as free of microbial organisms as possible to avoid transporting contaminants on spacecraft surfaces. Any microbes that make the trip to Mars or the round-trip back to Earth may ... -
The effect of large neutral amino acids on maternal phenylketonuria offspring
(Wichita State University, 2006-05)Women with untreated phenylketonuria (PKU), tend to give birth to infants with multiple congenital anomalies, as elevated maternal phenylalanine (Phe) level is teratogenic. The best outcomes occur when strict control of ... -
Effects of atrazine, chlorpyrifos, and their interactions on anti-predator behavior and activity in African clawed frogs, Xenopus laevis
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)Two separate experiments were conducted to examine potential mixture effects of chronic, sub-lethal concentrations of atrazine and chlorpyrifos on the alarm response and activity of larva of the African clawed frog, Xenopus ... -
Effects of bison, cattle, and environmental factors on grassland dung beetle abundance and community structure
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Dung beetles are crucial ecosystem providers in grassland ecosystems, and research suggests that diverse dung beetle communities are required for improved ecosystem functioning. However, the factors driving dung beetle ... -
Effects of mutations in GH3 genes on the interaction between the necrotrophic fungus Macrophomina phaseolina and its plant host Arabidopsis thaliana
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)The necrotrophic soil-borne fungus Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid (M. phaseolina) causes the disease charcoal rot in a wide range of plant species worldwide. Many of these species are agronomically important. Attempts ... -
Effects of nitrate on tissue level biomarkers in post-metamorphic xenopus laevis
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)Amphibian populations have been declining globally since the 1980's. Threats putting the populations at risk include global warming, habitat or land-use changes (including increased nitrogen application), emerging infectious ... -
Effects of phosphorus and iron limitation on the accumulation of lipids by Chlorella kessleri grown in the dark on lignocellulosic hydrolysate
(Wichita State University, 2015-12)Biodiesel production from microalgae is generally conducted through light dependent growth. Though promising and technically feasible, it is logistically difficult to produce a high-density biomass of microalgae due to ... -
Effects of temperature, predation risk, and resource availability on larval amphibian phenotypic plasticity and terrestrial performance
(Wichita State University, 2023-05)Aquatic ectotherms show an immense capacity to adapt to their environment in early life stages with plastic development. For example, larval amphibian development and growth rates are highly responsive to predation risk. ... -
Evaluating cardiac gene expression in maternal phenylketonuria offspring
(2006-05)Maternal phenylketonuria (MPKU) is a teratogenic syndrome, caused by development of offspring in a uterine environment made toxic by the metabolic imbalance of PKU. The birth defects resulting from untreated MPKU include ... -
Evaluating range genetics in black cherry (Prunus serotina) and the genetic status of an enigmatic relative, Alabama cherry (Prunus alabamensis)
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)Premise of the study: Isolation by distance (IBD) is a genetic pattern in which populations geographically closer to one another are more genetically similar to each other than populations which are further apart. Black ... -
Evaluation of the effects of collagen-induced arthritis and metal hypersensitivity on osteolysis and the inflammatory response to wear debris in the murine air pouch
(Wichita State University, 2014-05)The re-introduction of metal-on-metal joint replacements and their subsequent poor performance has increased interest in the biological response to metallic debris, particularly metal hypersensitivity and its relationship ... -
Exploration of the effects of allicin on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in an in vivo mouse model
(Wichita State University, 2016-05)The antimicrobial properties of allicin, while long known, require further investigation in order to evaluate this garlic-derived chemical as an anti-infective agent against Staphylococcus aureus wound infection. S. aureus ... -
Exploring the effects of cranberry extract on the growth of sinorhizobium meliloti (ensifer meliloti) when paired with known antimicrobial compounds
(Wichita State University, 2023-05)Huanglongbing disease (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease, is devastating the citrus industry. It is caused by three species of Candidatus Liberibacter. The presentation of this disease in North America is primarily ...