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Bilingualism Characteristics in Second Generation Latin American Immigrants
Title
Bilingualism Characteristics in Second Generation Latin American Immigrants.
Creator
Ortega, Alexandra, Rosselli, Monica
Abstract/Description
This study examined the linguistic characteristics of a sample of second-generation Latin American immigrants and a control group of English monolinguals. Participants included both males and females from 18-40 years old. For all the bilingual participants L1 was Spanish but they had been schooled mostly in English (L2). The examined language domains included: grammatical and semantic judgment, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency of both L1 and L2. It was observed that L2 significantly...
Show moreThis study examined the linguistic characteristics of a sample of second-generation Latin American immigrants and a control group of English monolinguals. Participants included both males and females from 18-40 years old. For all the bilingual participants L1 was Spanish but they had been schooled mostly in English (L2). The examined language domains included: grammatical and semantic judgment, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency of both L1 and L2. It was observed that L2 significantly overwrote L1, becoming the dominant language. Grammatical judgment as well as reading and writing became more accurate, vocabulary was larger, and fluency was greater in English than in Spanish. Interference from English to Spanish in reading, writing and vocabulary was significant, whereas interference in the opposite direction was minimal. Two questions are discussed: the switch of the dominant language from L1 to L2 and the language profile in each one of the two languages.
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005033
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
A Cross-Lingustic Analysis of Language Effects on Personality Measures in Spanish-English Bilinguals
Title
A Cross-Lingustic Analysis of Language Effects on Personality Measures in Spanish-English Bilinguals.
Creator
Gonzalez, Katherine, Velez-Uribe, Idaly, Rosselli, Monica, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
The Big Five inventory is a 44-item scale that classifies participants based on five dimensions of personality with versions available in English and Spanish. Previous studies have found differences in BFI dimensions of Spanish-English bilinguals. We asked if Spanish-English bilinguals described themselves differently when answering in different languages. The present study investigated how Spanish-English bilinguals are classified when answering the BFI in both languages. In a cross...
Show moreThe Big Five inventory is a 44-item scale that classifies participants based on five dimensions of personality with versions available in English and Spanish. Previous studies have found differences in BFI dimensions of Spanish-English bilinguals. We asked if Spanish-English bilinguals described themselves differently when answering in different languages. The present study investigated how Spanish-English bilinguals are classified when answering the BFI in both languages. In a cross-linguistic design, we assessed a sample of Spanish-English bilinguals. We hypothesized that we would find that bilinguals would score significantly different in both languages in the dimensions of extraversion and conscientiousness, with English scores being expected to be significantly higher than Spanish scores. Results revealed significantly different scores in Spanish and English in all five dimensions of the BFI. These results emphasize the issue of language in psychological evaluations, with the possibility of language dependence skewing the results for bilingual patients.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005193
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Hippocampal involvement in object recognition memory
Title
Hippocampal involvement in object recognition memory.
Creator
Velez, Elisa M., Cohen, Sarah J., Stackman, Robert W.
Date Issued
2013-04-05
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361221
Subject Headings
Hippocampus (Brain), Spatial ability
Format
Document (PDF)
Electrochemical Process of Biorock for Carbon Dioxide Capture
Title
Electrochemical Process of Biorock for Carbon Dioxide Capture.
Creator
Harris, Alyssa, Freudenberg, Andrew, Lopez, Michael, Muslera, Pedro, Su, Tsung-Chow
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study is to utilize information and data gathered from previous studies pertaining to the BioRock® method, patented by Dr. W. Hibertz and T.J. Goreau in 1974. Biorock® stimulates the growth of coral reefs utilizing natural reef processes and electrochemistry to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Our aim is to make the process more efficient to achieve large scale atmospheric carbon dioxide sequestration. A pH sensor in the water and CO2 sensor is in place to quantify and...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to utilize information and data gathered from previous studies pertaining to the BioRock® method, patented by Dr. W. Hibertz and T.J. Goreau in 1974. Biorock® stimulates the growth of coral reefs utilizing natural reef processes and electrochemistry to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Our aim is to make the process more efficient to achieve large scale atmospheric carbon dioxide sequestration. A pH sensor in the water and CO2 sensor is in place to quantify and confirm the reduction of CO2 in the water and air above, all within a sealed tank. The first experiment in this study used an iron mesh with an electric current running through it to collect the limestone that serves as the base for a reef. However, the iron oxidized instead of collecting limestone. Future testing will utilize a lead plate as it is less susceptible to rusting.
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005021
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Analyzing Changes in Salinity and Evaporation on Water Quality
Title
Analyzing Changes in Salinity and Evaporation on Water Quality.
Creator
Causey, Annie, Lemos, Renata, Goordeen, Avion, Selch, Donna, Abbott, Cara J., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
The evaporation of water in the ocean can lead to hyper salinity caused by the extra substances left behind during the process. The Florida bay is surrounded by the Florida loop current and the Florida Keys, its salinity reading has been recorded as high as 70 ppt, double the normal capacity of seawater. The bay salinity depends on the amount of fresh water released from the Everglades and the magnitude of water outputted to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the ratio...
Show moreThe evaporation of water in the ocean can lead to hyper salinity caused by the extra substances left behind during the process. The Florida bay is surrounded by the Florida loop current and the Florida Keys, its salinity reading has been recorded as high as 70 ppt, double the normal capacity of seawater. The bay salinity depends on the amount of fresh water released from the Everglades and the magnitude of water outputted to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the ratio between the amount of water evaporated and the amount of precipitates left in the remaining water pool. For this research nine saltwater treatments from 0 to 40 ppt in increments of 5 ppt were constructed to examine how evaporation rates are affected by varying salinities. During this study, data were collected from each of the nine treatments before and after evaporation. The data recorded included salinity readings, pH levels and volume of water evaporated. The analyses of this data will determine the relationship between salinity levels and evaporation rates.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005180
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
The War on Neologisms in the Italian Language
Title
The War on Neologisms in the Italian Language.
Creator
Baldocchi, Valeria, Ruthenberg, Myriam Swennen, Serra, Ilaria, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
Globalization has become an agent of socioeconomic and communicative integration and today it envelops all aspects of human life. The quasi-immediate exchange of information that surpasses the now ancient barriers of time and space has triggered a sociocultural revolution with perceptible effects on the linguistic characteristics that are at the core of collective and individual identities. Among the most noticeable cultural changes are neologisms, which are often at the center of heated...
Show moreGlobalization has become an agent of socioeconomic and communicative integration and today it envelops all aspects of human life. The quasi-immediate exchange of information that surpasses the now ancient barriers of time and space has triggered a sociocultural revolution with perceptible effects on the linguistic characteristics that are at the core of collective and individual identities. Among the most noticeable cultural changes are neologisms, which are often at the center of heated linguistic debates. Some claim that the increased use of neologisms in the Italian language is a natural component of the fluctuating nature of a language and that their use enriches it. Linguistic purists take a more conservative stance and view neologisms as a linguistic enemy who blurs the distinctive differences among languages and robs them of their uniqueness. Neologisms are a mirror of contemporary Italian society and their use entails an often subconscious support of certain social currents.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005175
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Public History in the Digital Age
Title
Public History in the Digital Age.
Creator
Morse, Annaleah D., Norman, Sandra, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description
As society is continuing to become digitally integrated, many museums and archives are facing difficulty appealing to newer generations, especially those that are raised on digital availability of resources. Beginning with an explanation of the history of museums, my thesis expands on the evolution of museums, focusing on the current digital climate. The current digital revolution is an exigent matter that museums and non-profits must respond to, and without proper financial assistance and...
Show moreAs society is continuing to become digitally integrated, many museums and archives are facing difficulty appealing to newer generations, especially those that are raised on digital availability of resources. Beginning with an explanation of the history of museums, my thesis expands on the evolution of museums, focusing on the current digital climate. The current digital revolution is an exigent matter that museums and non-profits must respond to, and without proper financial assistance and adaptation of new technologies, museums and non-profits cannot fully achieve digital integration. New technologies allow museums to appeal universally: rather than being available to only a specific community, digitization has allowed museums to dissipate information globally. Ultimately, the question for archives and museums has evolved from how to provide information to the public to how museums and other non-profit organizations can better adapt to the growing needs of the digital age and those within it.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005204
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Bulk diffusion of mature high performance concrete
Title
Bulk diffusion of mature high performance concrete.
Creator
Arias, Wendy J., Presuel-Moreno, Francisco
Date Issued
2013-04-05
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361064
Subject Headings
High performance concrete, High strength concrete, Bulk diffusion
Format
Document (PDF)
Preliminary Census of Free Ranging Vervet Monkeys, Chlorocebus sabaeus,in Dania Beach, Forida
Title
Preliminary Census of Free Ranging Vervet Monkeys, Chlorocebus sabaeus,in Dania Beach, Forida.
Creator
Williams, Deborah, Broemel, Erin T., Graduate College, Detwiler, Kate M.
Abstract/Description
Observations of vervet monkeys, Chlorocebus sabaeus, have been documented in 3700 hectares of mangrove preserves of Dania Beach, Florida since the 1950’s. A scientific census in 1995 provided confirmation of this population. Endemic to West Africa, research suggests this primate has adapted to the ecology of the mangrove environment in Southeast Florida. The 1995 census showed the population consisted of two groups with a total of 36 individuals. We resurveyed the population from January...
Show moreObservations of vervet monkeys, Chlorocebus sabaeus, have been documented in 3700 hectares of mangrove preserves of Dania Beach, Florida since the 1950’s. A scientific census in 1995 provided confirmation of this population. Endemic to West Africa, research suggests this primate has adapted to the ecology of the mangrove environment in Southeast Florida. The 1995 census showed the population consisted of two groups with a total of 36 individuals. We resurveyed the population from January-February 2014 by visiting sites where monkeys have been reported either in the media or by local residents. We found the vervets inhabit two geographically isolated areas, separated by a man-made waterway. The population is divided into three groups with a total of 18 individuals. Group A, which occupies the northern most part of the mangroves consists of 3 adult males, 1 juvenile male, 5 adult females, and 1 infant. Group B, which occupies the central part of the mangroves consists of 1 adult male, 2 adult females, 1 sub-adult female, and 2 juveniles. Group C, which occupies the southern part of the mangroves consists of 2 adult females. In the 1995 study, this southern group ranged in size from 19-23 individuals. Our results indicate the total population decreased significantly in size over the past 19 years. To confirm this population decrease, research will expand surveys into unexplored areas of the mangrove preserve to document the presence or absence of additional groups. Ongoing research will investigate day ranges, behavior, and feeding ecology of this feral primate population.
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005172
Format
Document (PDF)
Human/Non-Human Primate Interface in Dania Beach, Florida
Title
Human/Non-Human Primate Interface in Dania Beach, Florida.
Creator
Broemel, Erin T., Williams, Deborah, Graduate College, Detwiler, Kate M.
Abstract/Description
The frequency of interactions between humans and non-human primates has risen in past decades due to the loss of primate habitat. Many primates now live within human habitats, raising questions about how humans interact with and affect primates. Dania Beach, Florida provides an unusual opportunity to study the dynamics of human interactions with a population of introduced primates. We examined the effect of human behavior on three groups of green vervet monkeys, Chlorocebus sabaeus, through...
Show moreThe frequency of interactions between humans and non-human primates has risen in past decades due to the loss of primate habitat. Many primates now live within human habitats, raising questions about how humans interact with and affect primates. Dania Beach, Florida provides an unusual opportunity to study the dynamics of human interactions with a population of introduced primates. We examined the effect of human behavior on three groups of green vervet monkeys, Chlorocebus sabaeus, through behavioral observations conducted from January-February 2014. North Group A, located on business property, is provisioned 3x daily with nutrient dense fruits and nuts. These monkeys are habituated to human presence and appear to benefit from positive interactions with humans. North Group B, located within mangrove forest near businesses, is provisioned 2x daily with fruits, and restaurant food 2x weekly. This group is less habituated than North Group A, and avoids human contact outside of provisioning. In contrast, South Group C is situated within a residential area and has a history of being trapped since 1993. They are minimally provisioned, and rely on human food items from trash. South Group C exhibits defensive and aggressive behaviors towards humans. These results suggest that primates living in this group experience a negative human relationship, which may lead to an increase in stress levels. Additional exploration into the Dania Beach human/non-human primate interface is required to better understand the potential link between negative human interactions and primate proximity to residential areas.

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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005141
Format
Document (PDF)
Hedonistic or Epistemic Cultural Immersion: Photo Shorts Methodology
Title
Hedonistic or Epistemic Cultural Immersion: Photo Shorts Methodology.
Creator
June, Henry, Smith, Adam, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description
The research determined whether hedonistic immersion imagery or epistemic cultural immersion imagery would be more likely to attract college students to book a spring break cruise. Photo Sorts, a projective method, was used to present seven hedonistic and seven epistemic cultural photographs to a convenience sample of college students to determine preferences for Caribbean island excursions. Subjects were asked to assume that they were on a cruise in the Caribbean island; deciding which...
Show moreThe research determined whether hedonistic immersion imagery or epistemic cultural immersion imagery would be more likely to attract college students to book a spring break cruise. Photo Sorts, a projective method, was used to present seven hedonistic and seven epistemic cultural photographs to a convenience sample of college students to determine preferences for Caribbean island excursions. Subjects were asked to assume that they were on a cruise in the Caribbean island; deciding which excursions to take. Forty respondents were tasked with looking at fourteen photographs; placing each one into either the “Do not want to do” or “Want to do” bin. Nominal variables, categories (Want to do/Do not want to do), and an analysis based on counts rather than rating scales characterized the research. Thus, the Chi-Square method found, at 90% confidence, that Royal Caribbean should emphasize hedonistic imagery in its video and digital brochure to attract cruise-bound college students.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005199
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline: the impacts of culturally responsive teaching practices
Title
Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline: the impacts of culturally responsive teaching practices.
Creator
Maceda, Cynthia, Baxley, Traci P., Brown, Martha
Date Issued
2013-04-05
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361117
Subject Headings
Imprisonment, Teaching--Practice, Student-centered learning
Format
Document (PDF)
Felix Mendelssohn's Bach revival
Title
Felix Mendelssohn's Bach revival.
Creator
Barna, Charlotte, Joella, Laura
Abstract/Description
Johann Sebastian Bach is considered to be one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. However, the modern audience might not realize that it took almost 70 years after Bach’s death for his music to emerge as a part of an important cultural heritage. Even though some of Bach’s organ pieces were continually played in smaller settings, the wider audience only became exposed to his music after the success of Felix Mendelssohn’s performance of the St. Matthew Passion in 1829. It...
Show moreJohann Sebastian Bach is considered to be one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. However, the modern audience might not realize that it took almost 70 years after Bach’s death for his music to emerge as a part of an important cultural heritage. Even though some of Bach’s organ pieces were continually played in smaller settings, the wider audience only became exposed to his music after the success of Felix Mendelssohn’s performance of the St. Matthew Passion in 1829. It was this concert that catapulted Bach among the ranks of the important Baroque composers such as Georg Frideric Handel or Antonio Vivaldi.
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005003
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Task Decoding using Recurrent Quantification Analysis of Eye Movements
Title
Task Decoding using Recurrent Quantification Analysis of Eye Movements.
Creator
LaCombe, Daniel C. Jr., Barenholtz, Elan, Graduate College
Abstract/Description
In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in the possibility of using machine-learning techniques to decode generating properties of eye-movement data. Here we explore a relatively new approach to eye movement quantification, Recurrence Quantification Analysis RQA— which allows analysis of spatio-temporal fixation patterns — and assess its diagnostic power with respect to task decoding. Fifty participants completed both aesthetic-judgment and visual-search tasks over natural images...
Show moreIn recent years, there has been a surge of interest in the possibility of using machine-learning techniques to decode generating properties of eye-movement data. Here we explore a relatively new approach to eye movement quantification, Recurrence Quantification Analysis RQA— which allows analysis of spatio-temporal fixation patterns — and assess its diagnostic power with respect to task decoding. Fifty participants completed both aesthetic-judgment and visual-search tasks over natural images of indoor scenes. Six different sets of features were extracted from the eye movement data, including aggregate, fixation-map, and RQA measures. These feature vectors were then used to train six separate support vector machines using an n-fold cross validation procedure in order to classify a scanpath as being generated under either an aesthetic-judgment or visual- search task. Analyses indicated that all classifiers decoded task significantly better than chance. Pairwise comparisons revealed that all RQA feature sets afforded significantly greater decoding accuracy than the aggregate features. The superior performance of RQA features compared to the others may be that they are relatively invariant to changes in observer or stimulus; although RQA features significantly decoded observer- and stimulus-identity, analyses indicated that spatial distribution of fixations were most informative about stimulus-identity whereas aggregate measures were most informative about observer-identity. Therefore, changes in RQA values could be more confidently attributed to changes in task, rather than observer or stimulus, relative to the other feature sets. The findings of this research have significant implications for the application of RQA in studying eye-movement dynamics in topdown attention.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005892
Format
Document (PDF)
Differences in situational perception moderated by presence (absence) of others
Title
Differences in situational perception moderated by presence (absence) of others.
Creator
Brown, Nicolas A., Serfass, David G., Sherman, Ryne A., Graduate College
Date Issued
2013-04-12
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361277
Subject Headings
Situations, Psychology
Format
Document (PDF)
Attitudinal Evaluation of Ex-Vivo Cultivated Meat; Exploring Methods of Increasing Appeal
Title
Attitudinal Evaluation of Ex-Vivo Cultivated Meat; Exploring Methods of Increasing Appeal.
Creator
Gasteratos, Kristopher, Brown, Nicolas A., Sherman, Ryne A., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description
Animal protein production systems are reaching production capacity limits due to their associated ecological detriments. Therefore, a global shift towards an ecologically sustainable alternative is vital, and hence exploring the scope of market for such alternatives.“ Cultured meat”, or ex vivo cultivated meat, may indeed serve as a viable alternative. However, although this method aims to lessen environmental woes, one current drawback is the ambiguity of consumer acceptance. This study...
Show moreAnimal protein production systems are reaching production capacity limits due to their associated ecological detriments. Therefore, a global shift towards an ecologically sustainable alternative is vital, and hence exploring the scope of market for such alternatives.“ Cultured meat”, or ex vivo cultivated meat, may indeed serve as a viable alternative. However, although this method aims to lessen environmental woes, one current drawback is the ambiguity of consumer acceptance. This study addresses this concern through calculus of potential markets. Indeed, through surveying about 5,000 people worldwide, with focused populations in the United States and University undergraduates, statistically significant results of positive consumer interest in cultured meat were attained. After survey completion, over 75% of participants expressed interest in eating cultured meat (interested in “probably” or “definitely” eating cultured meat). Ultimately, this novel study ought to serve as a foundational framework for catalyzing funding towards privatized and academic research on cultured meat.
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Date Issued
2017
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005621
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
TLR agonists differentially induce maturation of nicotine-exposed dendritic cell
Title
TLR agonists differentially induce maturation of nicotine-exposed dendritic cell.
Creator
Tamjidi, Saba, Nourishirazi, Erika, Graduate College, Bible, Brittany, Zeng, Menghua, Nouri-Shirazi, Mahyar
Abstract/Description
Background: Vaccines aid in saving lives from infections and biological warfare attacks. They should be effective in all target populations otherwise the likelihood that an unprotected person will transmit disease to a vulnerable individual is greatly increased. There is compelling evidence that smokers are less responsive to vaccination. We have reported that both therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines fail to protect and cure animals from disease due to negative effects of nicotine in...
Show moreBackground: Vaccines aid in saving lives from infections and biological warfare attacks. They should be effective in all target populations otherwise the likelihood that an unprotected person will transmit disease to a vulnerable individual is greatly increased. There is compelling evidence that smokers are less responsive to vaccination. We have reported that both therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines fail to protect and cure animals from disease due to negative effects of nicotine in biological activities of DCs. Using in vitro mouse culture system we have identified an appropriate TLR agonist capable of correcting the defects in DCs exposed to nicotine. Hypothesis: In order to translate these studies to human, we tested the hypothesis that appropriate TLR agonists will also correct the degrading effects of nicotine on human DCs and consequently DC-NK cross talk and T cell polarization. Methods: Monocyte-derived DCs were generated in culture media containing growth factors GM-CSF and IL-4 with or without nicotine treatment. DCs were activated with indicated TLR agonists and their phenotypes and cytokine profiles were analyzed by flow cytometry and ELISA, respectively. Results: Among the TLR agonists tested, we found that nicotine has less effect on human DC maturation in response to TLR4 plus TLR7/8 agonists as evidenced by expression levels of their costimulatory CD80/83/86/40 and antigen-presenting HLA-DR molecules as well as inflammatory cytokines IL-12, IL-10,TNF-α and IL-1β production. Conclusion: We are currently investigating whether these TLR agonists also augment human DC-NK bidirectional signals essential for T cell differentiation in a nicotinic environment.
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005169
Format
Document (PDF)
Nf1 Mutations Impair Memory-Related Plasticity in the Drosophila melanogaster Mushroom Body
Title
Nf1 Mutations Impair Memory-Related Plasticity in the Drosophila melanogaster Mushroom Body.
Creator
Gilliland, Brandon, Tomchik, Seth, Macleod, Gregory, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this project was to understand the effects of therapeutic antidepressants with respect to circadian rhythm in Drosophila melanogaster. Antidepressants are known to have a role in dopamine and serotonin signaling pathways. These pathways have been observed to have a role in circadian rhythm, the biological process involving sleep patterns. In the experiments completed thus far, it has been observed that the flies administered antidepressants have more fractioned sleep than the...
Show moreThe purpose of this project was to understand the effects of therapeutic antidepressants with respect to circadian rhythm in Drosophila melanogaster. Antidepressants are known to have a role in dopamine and serotonin signaling pathways. These pathways have been observed to have a role in circadian rhythm, the biological process involving sleep patterns. In the experiments completed thus far, it has been observed that the flies administered antidepressants have more fractioned sleep than the control group flies. It has also been noted that normal light to dark sleep cycles are altered significantly in the flies given antidepressants. It is important to research and to understand the effects of antidepressants in Drosophila melanogaster because it could lead to a more effective way to administer antidepressants to humans without harmful side effects.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005191
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
"Tiger Stripe" Phenomena in Indian River Lagoon Dolphins
Title
"Tiger Stripe" Phenomena in Indian River Lagoon Dolphins.
Creator
Stevens, Jessie, Lum, Bryanna, Blocker, Cameron, Ferch, Molly, Mazzoil, Marilyn S., Reif, John S., Murdoch, M. Elizabeth, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
A previously undescribed skin abnormality, which we refer to as “tiger stripes,” has been identified in Indian River Lagoon bottlenose dolphins through photo-identification surveys. The condition presents as parallel stripes on the ventral and lateral aspects on the torso of the dolphin with varying length and depth. The condition may be indicative of rapid weight loss, similar to human "stretch marks”, debilitating illnesses resulting in emaciation or a result of starvation due to lack of...
Show moreA previously undescribed skin abnormality, which we refer to as “tiger stripes,” has been identified in Indian River Lagoon bottlenose dolphins through photo-identification surveys. The condition presents as parallel stripes on the ventral and lateral aspects on the torso of the dolphin with varying length and depth. The condition may be indicative of rapid weight loss, similar to human "stretch marks”, debilitating illnesses resulting in emaciation or a result of starvation due to lack of prey. Goals of this study were to determine if tiger stripes are: (1) a marker of rapid weight loss, (2) more prevalent in post-partum females, and to (3) examine the spatial and temporal distribution in the IRL. Preliminary findings indicate that tiger striping is a useful marker suggestive of rapid weight loss. The next phase of research is to determine if the condition can be utilized as a pre-mortem marker of emaciation in IRL dolphins.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005212
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Impact of Glutamate In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Title
Impact of Glutamate In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Creator
Maldonado, Dianabell, Jaiprashad, Rajesh, Snyder, Patricia Ann, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease afflicting the global population. This disease affects motor neuron nerve cells located in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord that serve as controlling units and communication points between the nervous system and the muscles of the body. In ALS, both the upper motor neurons, in the brain, and the lower motor neurons, in the spinal cord, degenerate or die; thus ceasing transmission. The cause of this disease is still under...
Show moreAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease afflicting the global population. This disease affects motor neuron nerve cells located in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord that serve as controlling units and communication points between the nervous system and the muscles of the body. In ALS, both the upper motor neurons, in the brain, and the lower motor neurons, in the spinal cord, degenerate or die; thus ceasing transmission. The cause of this disease is still under investigation. Here in, it is hypothesized that ALS engenders from the over excitation of motor nerve cells due to an excess of the amino acid, glutamate, the principal neurotransmitter in the brain. Therefore, an investigation into the properties of the neurotransmitter glutamate, which could be the potential cause of this neurodegenerative disease, will help elucidate the role of this amino acid in ALS.
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Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005577
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)

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