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Evaluation of Açaí and Maca Extracts for CYP3A4 Enzyme Induction

Evaluation of Açaí and Maca Extracts for CYP3A4 Enzyme Induction By: Elizabeth Lopez, Yilue Zhang, Da Jung, Kodye Abbott, Satyanarayana R. Pondugula, Angela I. Calderon ___________________________________________________________ Last Modified:…Continue Reading Evaluation of Açaí and Maca Extracts for CYP3A4 Enzyme Induction

Development of an in vitro model to evaluate novel genes regulating inflammation and fibrosis

Development of an in vitro model to evaluate novel genes regulating inflammation and fibrosis By: Peyton Kuhlers, Michael Greene ___________________________________________________________ Last Modified:…Continue Reading Development of an in vitro model to evaluate novel genes regulating inflammation and fibrosis

The Biofluid Mechanics of Expiratory Central Airway Collapse in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Student Author: Andrew Lenzie Co-Authors: Dr. Vrishank Raghav; Surya Bhatt, M.D. (Pulmonologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham) Over 11 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the third leading cause of death. COPD is a progressive disease that irritates, inflames, and weakens the lungs. An excess of mucus…Continue Reading The Biofluid Mechanics of Expiratory Central Airway Collapse in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste and Poultry Litter for Biogas Production

Student Author: Matthew Preisser Co-Author: Brendan Higgins Millions of pounds of food waste are generated in the United States every year, and Auburn is no exception. This food waste burdens the environment by contributing to pollution associated with landfills and is an inefficient use of natural and economic resources. Alabama alone produces over 1.5 million…Continue Reading Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste and Poultry Litter for Biogas Production

A Shape-Memory Alloy Actuated Hand Exoskeleton

Student Author: Sean Vincent Herrera Co-Author: Dr. Michael Zabala Many musculoskeletal disabilities restrict motor hand movement to a degree that limits day-to-day function. The purpose of my research was to create a biomechanical glove that aides in finger movement for those with such disabilities. This was achieved by heating and cooling of shape memory alloy…Continue Reading A Shape-Memory Alloy Actuated Hand Exoskeleton

Electron-hole hopping as catalytic self-preservation: how catalase-peroxidase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis avoids the perils of peroxide decomposition

Student Author: Patrick Sahrmann Co-Authors: Kirklin McWhorter, Jessica R. Krewall, Dr. Douglas C. Goodwin Catalase-peroxidase (KatG), an enzyme produced by bacteria and fungi, is especially prominent among some of the world’s most prolific pathogens (e.g., Mycobacterium tuberculosis). These organisms use KatG to defend against H2O2 produced by host immune responses. Contrary to all other members of…Continue Reading Electron-hole hopping as catalytic self-preservation: how catalase-peroxidase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis avoids the perils of peroxide decomposition

The effect of bioretention media treatment of stormwater on Daphnia populations

Student Author: Rachel Kuntz Co-Authors: Dr. Thorsten Knappenberger, Dr. Eve Brantley Untreated stormwater entering streams can result in contamination of drinking water supplies and shell-fishing waters, prohibition of recreational use (e.g., fishing, swimming, and boating), injury to aquatic biodiversity, danger to public health, and increased flooding. Total suspended solids, nutrients (including phosphorus and nitrogen), pathogens,…Continue Reading The effect of bioretention media treatment of stormwater on Daphnia populations

Identifying active tectonics in the New Madrid Seismic Zone using LiDAR and geologic data

Student Author: Caleb M Eldridge Co-Author: Dr. Lorraine Wolf The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) is located in the central U.S. and includes parts of west Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and eastern Missouri.  This earthquake zone is considered the most seismically active area east of the Rocky Mountains, though most of the earthquakes are small and…Continue Reading Identifying active tectonics in the New Madrid Seismic Zone using LiDAR and geologic data

The fine structure of the tentacular apparatus of Mnemiopsis leidyi

Student Author: Dorothy Mitchell Co-Authors: Dr. Anthony Moss, Gen Dong Ctenophores are gelatinous zooplankton found throughout Earth’s oceans, from the depths of oceanic trenches to the surface of shallow estuarine systems. Their unique morphology and physiology have long intrigued researchers working on various topics in development, neurophysiology, and evolution. Ctenophores have become popular research organisms…Continue Reading The fine structure of the tentacular apparatus of Mnemiopsis leidyi

Correlation of pelvis kinematics with ground reaction forces, muscle activation, and hormones during a drop vertical jump

Student Author: Gabrielle Gilmer Co-Authors: Michael Roberts, Gretchen Oliver Female athletes are 2-9 times more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than males [1]. Clinical tests and prevention programs focusing on the lumbopelvic-hip complex (LPHC) are used to identify injury susceptibility [2]. Despite implementation, females continue to have higher ACL injury rates. Recently,…Continue Reading Correlation of pelvis kinematics with ground reaction forces, muscle activation, and hormones during a drop vertical jump