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“I Have a Name Without a Title”; Representations of Middle Eastern Muslim Women in Western Literature
Title
“I Have a Name Without a Title”; Representations of Middle Eastern Muslim Women in Western Literature.
Creator
Abed, Hadeel, Luria, Rachel, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
Since September 11, 2001, novels about Middle Eastern Muslim women acclimating to Western society have been a popular genre for Western authors seeking to counter anti-Muslim prejudices. However, in their efforts to counteract Islamophobia, many of these authors perpetuate and reinforce harmful stereotypes, particularly regarding Middle Eastern Muslim women. This thesis will explore two such works, Ten Things I Hate About Me by Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah and A Large Expanse of Sea...
Show moreSince September 11, 2001, novels about Middle Eastern Muslim women acclimating to Western society have been a popular genre for Western authors seeking to counter anti-Muslim prejudices. However, in their efforts to counteract Islamophobia, many of these authors perpetuate and reinforce harmful stereotypes, particularly regarding Middle Eastern Muslim women. This thesis will explore two such works, Ten Things I Hate About Me by Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah and A Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi. I will argue that the novels have problematic components such as the "White Savior" archetype and how the characters reinforce stereotypical representations of their religion and culture, perpetuating assumptions that all or most Middle Eastern Muslim women are dissatisfied with their culture, appearance, and/or faith, which is not entirely representative of reality.
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Date Issued
2022
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00184
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Document (PDF)
SHOULD WE ALWAYS BE AIMING AT THE TRUTH? A LOOK INTO DEPRESSION
Title
SHOULD WE ALWAYS BE AIMING AT THE TRUTH? A LOOK INTO DEPRESSION.
Creator
Abellard, Bayard, Baima, Nicholas, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
In this paper we attempt to understand how being truthful can bring people to experience depression. While it might cause depression, it also can bring people closer together than when being untruthful. Through this research we discover that realism can lead to depression and in some cases not lead to depression but a sense of bliss. I also review how optimism can lead to happiness and at the same time it can lead to depression due to not being able to reach the goals set out by one’s self....
Show moreIn this paper we attempt to understand how being truthful can bring people to experience depression. While it might cause depression, it also can bring people closer together than when being untruthful. Through this research we discover that realism can lead to depression and in some cases not lead to depression but a sense of bliss. I also review how optimism can lead to happiness and at the same time it can lead to depression due to not being able to reach the goals set out by one’s self. Overall, we discover that being truthful, in many cases, is the best option but at the same time there are cases where telling the truth would be more harmful than beneficial. Taken together, I believe it is best to always take your time to try and understand the situation before making a decision about whether telling the truth is ideal or not ideal.
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Date Issued
2019
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00065
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Document (PDF)
Methods for Producing Cultured Pearls in Conch and Other Gastropods, 2014
Title
Methods for Producing Cultured Pearls in Conch and Other Gastropods, 2014.
Creator
Acosta-Salmon, Hector, Davis, Megan, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
The subject invention provides methods for producing cultured pearls in gastropods, such as the queen conch, Strombus gigas, and other gastropod species (e.g., families Strombidae, Haliotididae and Volutidae), with high success rates. The subject invention also provides cultured pearls produced by the methods as described herein.
Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000242
Format
Document (PDF)
Methods for Producing Cultured Pearls in Conch and Other Gastropods, 2014
Title
Methods for Producing Cultured Pearls in Conch and Other Gastropods, 2014.
Creator
Acosta-Salmon, Hector, Davis, Megan, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
The subject invention provides methods for producing cultured pearls in gastropods, such as the queen conch, Strombus gigas, and other gastropod species (e.g., families Strombidae, Haliotididae and Volutidae), with high success rates. The subject invention also provides cultured pearls produced by the methods as described herein.
Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000241
Format
Document (PDF)
Methods for Producing Cultured Pearls in Conch and Other Gastropods, 2010
Title
Methods for Producing Cultured Pearls in Conch and Other Gastropods, 2010.
Creator
Acosta-Salmon, Hector, Davis, Megan, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
The subject invention provides methods for producing cultured pearls in gastropods, such as the queen conch, Strombus gigas, and other gastropod species (e.g., families Strombidae, Haliotididae and Volutidae), with high success rates. The subject invention also provides cultured pearls produced by the methods as described herein.
Date Issued
2010
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000243
Format
Document (PDF)
AN EXPLORATION OF FERTILITY PRESERVATION-RELATED DECISION-MAKING IN CHILDHOOD CANCER PATIENTS
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF FERTILITY PRESERVATION-RELATED DECISION-MAKING IN CHILDHOOD CANCER PATIENTS.
Creator
Addepalli, Vani, Kennedy, Ashley, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
As medical research expands to include a vast variety of new treatments and the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the ethics involving patient care and treatment plan development also become extremely important to consider. One of the most novel and widely unexplored fields of reproductive health is oncofertility, a field of medicine that aims to minimize the negative impacts of cancer treatment on fertility. For many childhood cancer patients, cancer treatment involves oncofertility...
Show moreAs medical research expands to include a vast variety of new treatments and the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the ethics involving patient care and treatment plan development also become extremely important to consider. One of the most novel and widely unexplored fields of reproductive health is oncofertility, a field of medicine that aims to minimize the negative impacts of cancer treatment on fertility. For many childhood cancer patients, cancer treatment involves oncofertility-related discussions that involve their families, physicians, and many other people. This paper serves primarily to evaluate the quality of educational and clinical resources available to childhood cancer patients regarding fertility preservation, the current approach to these cases from an ethical perspective, and to propose a procedure for treatment plan development and decision making that carefully considers the values and beliefs of the patient, his/her family members, physicians, and ethics board members involved with the case to help standardize the process.
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Date Issued
2020
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003699
Format
Document (PDF)
DETERMINATION OF BUTANONE CONCENTRATION IN NAIL POLISH REMOVER USING A PROGRAMMABLE MBED CONTROLLER
Title
DETERMINATION OF BUTANONE CONCENTRATION IN NAIL POLISH REMOVER USING A PROGRAMMABLE MBED CONTROLLER.
Creator
Ahmed, Prince, Smith, Eugene T., Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
Scientific identification requires precise and quantifiable discrimination between different volatile substances in real-world samples; affordable, effective and rapid gas chromatography has been crucial towards that end (James, p. 170). In this study, the concentration of butanone (also known as methyl ethyl ketone, MEK) in generic nail polish remover was detected with an analog gas chromatograph fitted with a thermal conductivity detector, and digitally converted for display on a Microsoft...
Show moreScientific identification requires precise and quantifiable discrimination between different volatile substances in real-world samples; affordable, effective and rapid gas chromatography has been crucial towards that end (James, p. 170). In this study, the concentration of butanone (also known as methyl ethyl ketone, MEK) in generic nail polish remover was detected with an analog gas chromatograph fitted with a thermal conductivity detector, and digitally converted for display on a Microsoft Excel worksheet using an mbed LPC 1768 microcontroller. A quantitative measure of butanone in the original sample was obtained through the method of standard addition with deionized water as the analyte, and was found to be 20%. This experiment is appropriate for a quantitative analysis, instrumental methods or possibly a general chemistry course, since students could gain experience with instrumental analysis and the concept of standard addition by using cheap and readily available materials.
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Date Issued
2018
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00000
Format
Document (PDF)
THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE ON THE FUTURE ROLE OF THE PHYSICIAN: A STUDY
Title
THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE ON THE FUTURE ROLE OF THE PHYSICIAN: A STUDY.
Creator
Ahuja, Abhimanyu S., Kennedy, Ashley, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
The practice of medicine is changing with the development of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods of machine learning. Coupled with rapid improvements in computer processing, these AI-based systems are already improving the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis and treatment across various specializations. The increasing focus of AI in radiology has led to some experts suggesting that someday AI may even replace radiologists. These suggestions raise the question of whether AI-based systems...
Show moreThe practice of medicine is changing with the development of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods of machine learning. Coupled with rapid improvements in computer processing, these AI-based systems are already improving the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis and treatment across various specializations. The increasing focus of AI in radiology has led to some experts suggesting that someday AI may even replace radiologists. These suggestions raise the question of whether AI-based systems will eventually replace physicians in some specializations or will augment the role of physicians without actually replacing them. To assess the impact on physicians this thesis seeks to better understand this technology and how it is transforming medicine. To that end this thesis researches the role of AI-based systems in performing medical work in specializations including radiology, pathology, ophthalmology, and cardiology. It concludes that AI-based systems will augment physicians and are unlikely to replace the traditional physician–patient relationship.
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Date Issued
2019
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00066
Format
Document (PDF)
Enhancing Nurse Practitioner Student Preparation for Pediatric Practicum Settings
Title
Enhancing Nurse Practitioner Student Preparation for Pediatric Practicum Settings.
Creator
Akinpelu, Olufunmilayo, Evangelista, Jasmin, Bulfin, Susan, Opalinski, Andra, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description
Due to increasing numbers of family nurse practitioner programs and lack of suitable pediatric clinical sites, other alternative methods such as using simulations must be sought out in order to increase confidence levels and enhance family nurse practitioner (FNP) students' preparedness to practice with the pediatric population.
Date Issued
2020
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000001
Format
Document (PDF)
A BRIEF INTERROGATION OF SCIENCE AND FAITH
Title
A BRIEF INTERROGATION OF SCIENCE AND FAITH.
Creator
Alaimo, Bridget, Kennedy, Ashley, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
In this thesis I begin by introducing the Big Bang theory and discussing arguments for and against it. Then, I argue that the Big Bang Theory and the Biblical account of creation align in their descriptions of the origin of the universe. Thus, I ultimately argue that the Big Bang theory and the Biblical account of creation are not mutually exclusive.
Date Issued
2018
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00001
Format
Document (PDF)
Assaying Mutant Marine Bacteria for Lithium Extraction
Title
Assaying Mutant Marine Bacteria for Lithium Extraction.
Creator
Alexander, Didier, Kirchman, Paul A., Wetterer, James, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
Lithium (Li) is used in many commercial products. With the recent development of a potent new lithium battery suitable for hybrid and plug-in electric cars, demand for lithium should soar. Seawater has low Li ion concentrations, and has not been considered a profitable commercial source of this element. For my thesis work, I attempted to develop a mutant strain of the marine bacteria Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae capable of sequestering lithium from seawater. I expose the bacteria...
Show moreLithium (Li) is used in many commercial products. With the recent development of a potent new lithium battery suitable for hybrid and plug-in electric cars, demand for lithium should soar. Seawater has low Li ion concentrations, and has not been considered a profitable commercial source of this element. For my thesis work, I attempted to develop a mutant strain of the marine bacteria Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae capable of sequestering lithium from seawater. I expose the bacteria to shortwave ultra violet (UV) light with the intent of obtaining a lithium dependent mutant. I was not successful at isolating such a mutant. However, I noted differences in colony size, between colonies grown in lithium media and sodium media, after UV treatment. Based on other research, the bacterial recovery methods of lithium and other metals from seawater remains a plausible option.
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Date Issued
2011
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003553
Format
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The Use of Spinal Cord Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Use – A Program Evaluation
Title
The Use of Spinal Cord Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Use – A Program Evaluation.
Creator
Alexis, Florine, Echeona, Xochil, France, Nancey E. M., Forte, Alyzza De La UZ, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description
Chronic pain is defined by the International Association of the Study of Pain as, “pain that persists beyond normal tissue healing time, which is assumed to be three months” (CDC, 2018 p.2). Chronic pain can be in any part of the body, but is most commonly experienced in the mid-back, lower back, leg, and head, in the form of headache. It is estimated that 80 percent of the U.S. population has experienced at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime.
Date Issued
2020
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000002
Format
Document (PDF)
Remote laboratory experimentation
Title
Remote laboratory experimentation.
Creator
Alhalabi, Bassem A., Hamza, Mohammad Khalid, Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2002-10
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15832
Format
Document (PDF)
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AMONG BACTERIA NEAR SEWAGE OUTFALLS IN BERMUDA
Title
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AMONG BACTERIA NEAR SEWAGE OUTFALLS IN BERMUDA.
Creator
Alker, Amanda, Moore, Jon A., Voss, Joshua D., Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
Antibiotic resistance among bacteria is a portentous global concern, which threatens the ability of medical professionals to successfully treat bacterial infections. In Bermuda, there is no wastewater treatment plant; therefore, about 4.3x106 L per day of untreated sewage is released into the ocean through two marine outfalls. Water samples were collected from 12 sample sites (outfalls, offshore sites, and onshore beach sites near the outfalls) over 4 sampling events between August and...
Show moreAntibiotic resistance among bacteria is a portentous global concern, which threatens the ability of medical professionals to successfully treat bacterial infections. In Bermuda, there is no wastewater treatment plant; therefore, about 4.3x106 L per day of untreated sewage is released into the ocean through two marine outfalls. Water samples were collected from 12 sample sites (outfalls, offshore sites, and onshore beach sites near the outfalls) over 4 sampling events between August and October, 2013. Water samples were analyzed for the presence of Escherichia coli, Enterococcus sp., and Staphylococcus aureus. Antibiotic susceptibility of each purified isolate was tested and classified using Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute standards. PCR analysis confirmed the presence of at least one methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) isolate. Documentation of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Bermudian waters supports the need for improved sewage treatment to ensure safe recreational use of these areas.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013646
Format
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STRESS-REGULATING PATHWAYS INTERACT WITH SLEEP-REGULATING PATHWAYS UNDER SLEEP DEPRIVED CONDITIONS
Title
STRESS-REGULATING PATHWAYS INTERACT WITH SLEEP-REGULATING PATHWAYS UNDER SLEEP DEPRIVED CONDITIONS.
Creator
Almeida, Ghabrielle Zepeda Almeida, Duboué, Erik R., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
Sleep deprivation (SD) is an extremely common problem worldwide. SD is correlated with various psychological and physiological consequences, such as mood instability or somatic pain, and it has also been linked to increased stress. While the relationship between stress and SD is well-studied, little is known about the neuronal mechanism underlying this relationship. Sleep-regulating (SL) pathways and stress-regulating (ST) pathways are both modulated by the circadian rhythm, and there are...
Show moreSleep deprivation (SD) is an extremely common problem worldwide. SD is correlated with various psychological and physiological consequences, such as mood instability or somatic pain, and it has also been linked to increased stress. While the relationship between stress and SD is well-studied, little is known about the neuronal mechanism underlying this relationship. Sleep-regulating (SL) pathways and stress-regulating (ST) pathways are both modulated by the circadian rhythm, and there are interactions between the two—some regions that contribute to sleep regulation also contribute to stress regulation. Sleep inhibits the activation of the HPA-axis, an ST system. SD results in a disruption in the SL systems, which subsequently disrupts ST systems. Three mechanisms underlying how SD leads to increased stress includes: 1. decreased inhibition of the HPA-axis, 2. ultradian rhythm dysregulation resulting in dysregulated stress response and 3. activation of other stress-responding regions.
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Date Issued
2022
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00185
Format
Document (PDF)
Hypertension: Improving Outcomes through Enrollment in a Walking Exercise Program
Title
Hypertension: Improving Outcomes through Enrollment in a Walking Exercise Program.
Creator
Almonord, Bernice, Brennen, Marlene, Dorval, Julina T., Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description
Hypertension is a major health care challenge. Uncontrolled hypertension is a huge financial burden in the United States. Strict medication adherence and lifestyle modifications such as incorporating a low sodium diet and increasing daily aerobic physical activity have been proven to be effective in managing hypertension. However, uncontrollable hypertension continues to be one of the most leading causes of cardiovascular disease and death worldwide. When compared to other groups, Haitians...
Show moreHypertension is a major health care challenge. Uncontrolled hypertension is a huge financial burden in the United States. Strict medication adherence and lifestyle modifications such as incorporating a low sodium diet and increasing daily aerobic physical activity have been proven to be effective in managing hypertension. However, uncontrollable hypertension continues to be one of the most leading causes of cardiovascular disease and death worldwide. When compared to other groups, Haitians have a higher disproportionate risk of morbidity and mortality from chronic disease. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity through a walking exercise program and hypertension self-management education on blood pressure in Haitian adults aged 35 to 84 diagnosed with hypertension in the primary care setting. The project was an 8-week online/remote walking exercise program designed to provide bi-weekly hypertension self-management education sessions (moderate-intensity physical activity, low salt diet management, and medication adherence teaching), weekly self-adjusted step goals, and weekly one-on-one physical activity nurse counseling via telephone/video teleconference. The study results showed that participants who were fully engaged in the walking exercise program were able to manage their blood pressure by increasing their physical activity level, adhering to a low sodium diet, and increasing medication adherence.
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Date Issued
2020
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000003
Format
Document (PDF)
MYC-induced repression of Tristetraprolin alters the expression of are-containing genes in prostate cancer
Title
MYC-induced repression of Tristetraprolin alters the expression of are-containing genes in prostate cancer.
Creator
Altman, Evan, Quintyne, Nicholas, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
Prostate cancer has the second highest mortality rate of all cancers in men. The Myc oncoprotein is misregulated in 70% of all cancers, including 70% of prostate cancers, and affects several cancer mechanisms. Myc is able to directly repress the expression of Tristetraprolin (TTP). TTP regulates mRNA stability by binding to select mRNAs. Furthermore, TTP is able to suppress Myc‐driven B cell lymphoma in mice. In these studies, cell culture models were used to access the role of Myc-induced...
Show moreProstate cancer has the second highest mortality rate of all cancers in men. The Myc oncoprotein is misregulated in 70% of all cancers, including 70% of prostate cancers, and affects several cancer mechanisms. Myc is able to directly repress the expression of Tristetraprolin (TTP). TTP regulates mRNA stability by binding to select mRNAs. Furthermore, TTP is able to suppress Myc‐driven B cell lymphoma in mice. In these studies, cell culture models were used to access the role of Myc-induced repression of TTP in prostate cancer. Prostate cancer cells lines were identified with inverse expression of Myc and TTP. Additionally, ARE‐containing genes with roles in various cancer mechanisms were differentially expressed in these models. These findings suggest that Myc’s ability to downregulate TTP is important in prostate cancer and provide new avenues for treating Myc‐driven prostate cancer.
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Date Issued
2011
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003554
Format
Document (PDF)
Apparatus for visual place learning through aversive conditioning in Drosophila melanogaster
Title
Apparatus for visual place learning through aversive conditioning in Drosophila melanogaster.
Creator
Alvarado, Christian, Macleod, Gregory, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
Learning and memory studies in Drosophila melanogaster have led to advances in understanding fly and mammalian genetics and neurophysiology. Despite extensive studies, there remain gaps in the scientific literature concerning genes and neural pathways involved in learning and memory. There are differences in the memory traces between olfactory and visual memory, yet visual learning has not been studied to the same extent as olfactory learning. Visual place learning has only recently been...
Show moreLearning and memory studies in Drosophila melanogaster have led to advances in understanding fly and mammalian genetics and neurophysiology. Despite extensive studies, there remain gaps in the scientific literature concerning genes and neural pathways involved in learning and memory. There are differences in the memory traces between olfactory and visual memory, yet visual learning has not been studied to the same extent as olfactory learning. Visual place learning has only recently been addressed. We offer a new apparatus for studying visual place learning in D. melanogaster. The new apparatus offers a compelling and cost-effective approach to investigating visual place learning. The most notable difference between the new apparatus and others designed for visual place learning is the use of Peltier units in conjunction with a hydraulic system to supply heat used as a negative stimulus, with the advantages of even heat distribution, ease of construction, and ease of operation.
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Date Issued
2019
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00067
Format
Document (PDF)
Investigation of Environmental and Genetic Factors on Circadian Rhythm and Longevity
Title
Investigation of Environmental and Genetic Factors on Circadian Rhythm and Longevity.
Creator
Amato, Mia Lin, Ja, William, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
Studies of longevity and behavior have been facilitated by the genetically tractable model, Drosophila melanogaster (D. melanogaster). Disrupted circadian rhythms can be detrimental to health and lifespan by dysregulating the biological rhythms that guide behaviors such as sleeping and feeding. These stressors are associated with an increased risk for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding how circadian biology is regulated by aging may inform novel interventions for age-related...
Show moreStudies of longevity and behavior have been facilitated by the genetically tractable model, Drosophila melanogaster (D. melanogaster). Disrupted circadian rhythms can be detrimental to health and lifespan by dysregulating the biological rhythms that guide behaviors such as sleeping and feeding. These stressors are associated with an increased risk for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding how circadian biology is regulated by aging may inform novel interventions for age-related diseases. In this two-part study, we first characterize the lifespan of D. melanogaster under an extended light/dark cycle to determine whether dysregulated circadian rhythms affect longevity. The second study analyzes the effect of the longevity gene, methuselah (mth), on circadian periodicity. The mth mutant is a hypomorph with reduced mth expression, and flies harboring this mutation exhibit a ~35% prolonged lifespan. While the molecular mechanisms connecting aging and circadian biology remain unclear, our studies aim to understand if mth might influence the free-running clock and, if so, test whether this contributes to extended life. This study demonstrates how an extended light cycle can adversely affect longevity and the evidence that mth does not interfere with free-running clock rhythmicity.
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Date Issued
2023
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00242
Format
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USING eDNA ANALYSIS FROM WATER SAMPLES IN A COMMON SNOOK, CENTROPOMUS UNDECIMALIS, SURVEY
Title
USING eDNA ANALYSIS FROM WATER SAMPLES IN A COMMON SNOOK, CENTROPOMUS UNDECIMALIS, SURVEY.
Creator
Anderson, Ryan, Wetterer, James, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is genetic material an organism leaves behind in its habitat, originating from blood, waste, or shed skin, among other sources. In aquatic environments, it is possible to extract eDNA from water samples, allowing for a variety of genetic tests to be performed, with great value in the fields of endangered species protection, invasive species control, and fisheries management among others. eDNA can persist in freshwater environments for many hours and can be attributed...
Show moreEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) is genetic material an organism leaves behind in its habitat, originating from blood, waste, or shed skin, among other sources. In aquatic environments, it is possible to extract eDNA from water samples, allowing for a variety of genetic tests to be performed, with great value in the fields of endangered species protection, invasive species control, and fisheries management among others. eDNA can persist in freshwater environments for many hours and can be attributed to fish up to one kilometer upstream from the collection site. However, water conditions in marine environments may reduce the survivability of eDNA. I evaluated the reliability eDNA analysis in the marine environment by analyzing water samples taken immediately before a survey of the common snook, Centropomus undecimalis, an important game fish. The eDNA sampling method was successful at detecting snook presence in the Indian River Lagoon, although with some practical limitations.
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Date Issued
2018
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00002
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