The Ohio Journal of Science back issues from March 2003:
112th Annual Meeting The Ohio Academy of Science.
Mar 01, 2003 ... Hosted by The University of Findlay Findlay, Ohio April 4-5-6, 2003 About the Annual Meeting The Ohio Academy of Science's Annual Meeting is for academic, governmental, and industry scientists and engineers, university and pre-college educators and teachers, and ...
A histological study on human tumors of the brain and nervous system by means of high-resolution light microscopy, immunomicroscopy, and electron microscopy. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 01 The goal of this study was to evaluate selected tumors of the brain and nervous system for unique cellular and histological features that can help with their identification. Tissue samples from ten patients presenting at Community Hospital in Springfield, Ohio, were ...
Limb bone structure in bats versus gliders and runners. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 02 Bats use their limbs in very different ways than do other mammals. This study examines how bat humeral and femoral structural properties differ from those of small-bodied primates, colugos, and sciurids. Midshaft cross-sectional cortical area (CA) and total ...
The effect of binge drinking on the corpus callosum. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 03 The corpus callosum is white matter that bridges the two brain hemispheres. Chronic male and female alcoholics show a decrease in the volume of the corpus callosum, which can lead to neuropsychological dysfunction. The hypothesis is that binge drinking, without chronic ...
The effects of trauma on the volume of the pituitary gland. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 04 People who suffered from childhood abuse and family stress have a tendency to release more corticotropin-releasing hormone than individuals who have not experienced such stress. The hypothesis was that women who had suffered from abuse and neglect would have larger ...
Alcohol and its effects on the corpus callosum. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 05 Alcohol use and abuse continues to be a major concern, as its effects are detrimental to millions of Americans. Individuals with high levels of consumption may be classified as alcohol dependent. The hypothesis of this study was that high levels of consumption would ...
Role of nucleotide excision repair in mutagenesis of escherichia coli following cisplatin treatment. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 06 DNA damage recognition and processing are achieved by the nucleotide excision repair (NER) pathway that occurs in all living organisms. The RecFOR pathway of homologous recombination (HR) repairs daughter strand gaps (DSGs) formed when DNA adducts are not repaired by ...
Investigation of possible effects of fred RNAi on the expression of genes involved in nervous system formation. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 07 In the developing Drosophila melanogaster Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), Sensory Organ Precursors (SOPs) are specified at stereotyped positions and in precise numbers in the wing disc. Fred, friend of echunoid, is a putative cell adhesion molecule. In this study, I ...
Effects of stress and effluent on vitellogenin production in fathead minnows. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 08 Vitellogenin is a protein produced in female fish in response to estradiol production during normal cycles of oogenesis. It is also present in male fish to some extent, but is usually inactive. Vitellogenin can be used as a biomarker for measuring exposure of fish to ...
What sensory cues do capuchins use during extractive foraging? (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 09 Sensory cues used by brown capuchins (Cebus apella) during extractive foraging (foraging for invertebrates embedded in woody substrates) were investigated in this experiment. Previous research in the Capuchin Lab at Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio found that captive ...
Social learning and the acquisition of tool use in brown capuchin monkeys (Cebus apella). (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 10 Capuchins are the only New World Primate to engage in tool use both in the wild and in captivity. The process by which this behavior is transmitted among individuals is not fully understood. These skills may be learned individually through trial and error learning, ...
Detection of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies using proteins found in serum and cerebrospinal fluid. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 11 Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) are a group of fatal neurologic diseases affecting both animals and humans causing a "sponge-like" degeneration of brain tissue. These diseases are associated with the accumulation of a prion protein in nerve cells that ...
Functional analysis of R-cadherin in developing zebrafish (Danio rerio) retinal ganglion cells. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 12 Cadherins are [Ca.sup.2+]-dependent cell adhesion molecules that are thought to play key roles in differentiation, segregation and compartmentalization of the vertebrate central nervous system. Most cadherins contain extracellular, transmembrane and cytoplasmic domains, ...
Reviewing the feasibility of functional ingredients in diabetes management in a common diet. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 13 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the leading causes of death and disability. There are 17 million diagnosed cases with and additional 5.9 million undiagnosed cases just in the United States. With both insulin dependent (IDDM) and non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) diabetes ...
Finance of an educational and informative website on the role of women in the art of ancient Greece. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 14 Compulsory education in the US is logically inconsistent with the nature of advertising, yet new structures on the web suggest a new look at a hypothesis that advertisers might finance educational web sites. Pay for performance companies on the web allow advertisers and ...
A study of the caudate nuclei volumes in depressed women and normal controls. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 15 Researchers have observed reductions in the volume of the caudate nuclei in people suffering from major depression. The goal of this study was to determine whether there was a significant difference in the volume of the caudate nuclei in women who were depressed ...
Screening for mutant clones of creatine kinase. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 16 Creatine kinase (CK) is a 86 kDa homodimer that catalyzes the reversible synthesis of adenine triphosphate (ATP) from the hydrolysis of phosphocreatine to creatine. This reaction maintains an energy buffer in a variety of cells (muscle, brain, heart, and mitochondrial) ...
Development and testing of a simple and robust method to isolate genomic DNA from avian blood samples collected in the field. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 17 A simple and portable method was developed to collect avian blood samples from adults and nestlings in the field. The isolated genomic DNA was of sufficient quantity and quality for an accurate PCR analysis of sex or genotype. The method was used to sex Pied Flycatcher ...
Construction of yellow fever mosquito eggshell promoter expression systems. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 18 Ovary specific gene expression was investigated in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to explore ways to prevent the transmission of the LaCrosse Virus that causes pediatric viral encephalitis. The transmission of virus from the adult female mosquito to her eggs (transovarial ...
Variations in the composition of oral microflora in adults and children. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 19 Natural oral microbial homeostasis is important for healthy dentition. This study investigated the variations in composition of oral microflora in children and adults based on the behavioral, age, and sex differences between and within these two groups. Streptococcus ...
Helm community at Miami University, Ohio. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 20 HELM community (Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Management) is a focus on a healthy and holistic approach to personal wellness. The HELM students at Miami University are educated about the seven areas of wellness. Students begin to understand their strengths, ...
The effects of Gingko biloba (egb 761) extract in combination with coumadin on haemostasis in mus musculus (the laboratory mouse). (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Ginkgo biloba)(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 21 This experiment evaluated the haemostatic effects of varying doses of Gingko biloba extract alone and in combination with Coumadin, an anticoagulant affecting g-carboxylation of the plasma coagulation proteins in Mus musculus. Research indicates that gingkolide B from ...
The effect of Loratadine on bronchoconstriction associated with allergic bronchial asthma assessed by in vitro porcine ring function. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 22 Allergies produce symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Loratadine, an antihistamine which blocks [H.sub.1] receptors, is a new drug used to treat common allergic symptoms, and is reported to produce effective control of allergic asthmatic symptoms such as ...
Effects of strychnine on the antrum and duodenum in the gastrointestinal tract of swine. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 23 Strychnine, an alkaloid poison, interacts with many receptors in the human body and particularly impacts the nervous system. In view of the fact that the gut has its own intrinsic nervous system, this project examined the effects of strychnine on the motility of the ...
The major histocompatibility complex of the owl monkey, Aotus azarai: a model system for studying mate choice. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 24 The purpose of this project is to examine the DRB region of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in the owl monkey (Aotus azarai). The monogamous social organization of Aotus azarai offers a unique opportunity to study the role of MHC genes in mate choice. The 16 ...
Conservation genetics: using genetic technology to study endangered mountain gorilla populations. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 25 Poaching, human-transmitted diseases, habitat destruction, and decreasing biodiversity threaten the future of the mountain gorillas of the Virunga Mountains of Africa. Researchers have located the primary sites of biodiversity on the genetic level, the major ...
Immunocytochemical observations of increased connexin 43 expression in the nucleus laminaris of chick embryos between E10 AND E15 of their development. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 26 Many inherited deafness disorders are believed to be associated with abnormalities in early auditory development. Nervous system development requires more axons to be sent out to the target sensory nuclei than necessary to ensure the proper connections are made. Once ...
The effect of charged amino acid mutations in hydrophobic transmembrane domain III in the lactose permease of Escherichia coli. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 27 All cells require a mechanism to transport bulky or polar nutrients and wastes across hydrophobic, nonpolar membranes. Based on genetic and biochemical study, the lactose permease of Escherichia coli is a model system for this research. The secondary protein structural ...
Analysis of the MHC class II I-Ag7 binding peptides in NOD and NOD.E[A.sup.D] mice. (Medical Science and Health Poster Session 09:00 AM-10:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 28 Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder that destroys the body's ability to produce insulin, a molecule that regulates blood glucose levels. Destruction occurs when the T cell receptor and co-receptor molecules interact with an autoangtigen ...
Studies on the leaf spot of walnut incited by Gnomonia leptostyla (FR.) Ces. & De Note. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 01 The objective of this study was to investigate the host parasite relations of the leaf spot disease of Juglans nigra incited by the fungus, Gnomonia leptostyla. Lesions express primarily on the leaflets as small necrotic spots that slowly increase in size. A chlorotic ...
Discovery of a new sex pheromone in ticks. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 02 2,6-Dichlorophenol has so far been the only verified attractant sex pheromone of the American dog tick, Dermacentor variabilis (Say), and acts to bring members of the mating pair together. Females release this pheromone during feeding, which prompts nearby feeding males ...
First report of a trichlorophenol in ticks and its probable function. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 03 Chlorophenols are found in all developmental stages and are sequestered in glands as the tick completes its life cycle. Only females can secrete these chlorophenols (namely 2,6-DCP). This sex-dependent secretion, coupled with attractiveness of chlorophenols to males ...
The effect of regulatory peptides on regeneration and epithelial cell proliferation in hydra. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 04 Peptide signaling molecules have regulatory roles in various developmental processes. The tissue of hydra contains such peptides which have been shown to regulate gene expressions and cell differentiation, induce muscle contraction, and initiate bud release. However, ...
The effect of regulatory peptides on nerve and nematocyte differentiation in hydra. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 05 Peptides isolated from hydra tissue have been found to be active as signaling molecules, regulating specific developmental events in the animal. These events include regeneration, cell differentiation and gene expression, among others. This study bioassays the possible ...
Selection of phenolics in alpine plans by ochotona princeps (North American Pikas). (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 06 North American pikas (Ochotona princeps), small mammals belonging to the Order Lagomorpha, inhabit rocky, talus slopes above the tree line throughout western North America. Pikas collect large quantities of alpine plants during the summer, the majority of which go into ...
Effects of the herbicide roundup a (glyphosate) on developed herbicide resistance in Brassica rapa. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 07 Modern crop production has become increasingly reliant on manufactured chemicals as a means of weed control. One problem with the use of herbicides is the natural development of herbicide resistance in plants. Herbicide resistance refers to the ability of some plants ...
Biofilm growth in pond mesocosms after disturbance by carbaryl as measured by three-dimensional, confocal imaging. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 08 Biofilms are ubiquitous in natural water systems but little is known about the response of the microbes in the biofilms to chemical disturbances. To study the effect of carbaryl, the active chemical in the pesticide Sevin[R], on biofilm formation, twenty aquatic ...
Settlement of marine larvae on micropatterned surfaces. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Board 09 Many marine invertebrate species disperse themselves by taking on larval forms (usually microscopic) that drift or swim through the water column until they encounter a surface that is suitable for their settlement, it is well known that certain surfaces are more ...
Phylogenetic analysis of the heterocystous cyanobacteria based on the 23S rRNA gene. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 11 Cyanobacterial nomenclature has been traditionally based on morphological and reproductive characteristics. It was proposed that they be separated into five Subsections, with I, II and III comprising the nonheterocystous strains and Subsection IV (12 genera) and V (6 ...
Quantifying population loss of goldenseal, hydrastis canadensis L. in Ohio. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 12 Goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis L. (Ranunculaceae), is a slow-growing perennial herb that is. harvested for the medicinal properties of its rhizome. Goldenseal has become increasingly rare throughout its range, and was listed on the Convention for international Trade ...
Spatial and predation ecology of whelks in a shallow embayment in the Rachel Carson reserve, Beaufort, North Carolina. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 13 Movement and predation by 56 individuals of two species of whelks, Busycon contrarium (n = 22) and B. carica (n = 34), were studied in a 300 by 600 m high salinity embayment surveyed on a 10 m grid. These large predatory snails were hypothesized to feed and move ...
Response to light by the hermit crab Clibanarius tricolor at North Point, San Salvador, Bahamas. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 14 The hermit crab Clibanarius tricolor inhabits the intertidal zone in tropical areas. We observed that Clibanarius tricolor occur in clusters during the day but not during the night. We hypothesized that C. tricolor is more active at night than during the day, and the ...
Induction of shell-switching behavior in Clibanarius tricolor by chemical odors. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 15 The hermit crab Clibanarius tricolor lives in the rocky intertidal zone of tropical regions and inhabits snail shells. Finding an appropriate shell for protection is important to the hermit crab's survival. Odors from dead snails and/or hermit crabs elicit a ...
The effects of acid mine drainage on ectoparasites of the creek chub (Semotilus atromaculatus) in the Sunday Creek Watershed, Ohio. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 16 Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) often occurs when tailings from mines enter surface water systems. The resulting deteriorated conditions stress fish in these streams, increasing susceptibility to parasitism. However, these conditions are also unfavorable to the parasites ...
Analysis and comparison of relict tallgrass prairie openings and their associated species within the Southeastern Ohio Sunday Creek Watershed. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 17 This study will examine biodiversity of species within localized tallgrass prairie remnants in southeastern Ohio. The presence/absence of data will determine various diversity functions including alpha-diversity (species richness within sites), beta-diversity (species ...
Evolutionary stasis in the drosophlia spermtail protein [sup.2]2 tubulin. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 18 Axonemes are microtubule-based organelles that mediate motility in cilia and flagella. Structure/function tests show the D. melanogaster spermtail axoneme requires a male-specific form of [beta]-tubulin, [beta]2 tubulin, to support their exceptionally long spermtails ....
Group size in the surgeonfish Ancanthurus coeruleus: foraging rates and individual health. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 19 Surgeonfish, as well as several other tropical marine fish, forage in groups ranging from one to over 500 individuals. Previous studies indicate that larger schools of surgeonfish are more capable of overcoming the territorial defenses of several damselfish species ...
Multicolored Asian lady beetles and their host preferences. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 20 Multicolored Asian lady beetles (MALB), Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) were introduced as biocontrol agents to control the pecan aphid, pear psylla and other soft-bodied insects. The feeding habits of the MALB are not well understood as they are primarily arboreal and ...
Downstream drift and upstream migration of endemic Hawaiian larval amphidromous shrimp (Atyoida bisulcata). (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 21 The streams of Hawaii have been historically dewatered for anthropogenic use, which interrupts the life cycle of several amphidromous stream species. The amphidromous life cycle involves adult reproduction in streams where eggs hatch and larvae are swept to the ocean ...
The mitochondrial cytochrome c peroxidase system of adult Hymenolepis diminuta (cestoda). (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 22 The adult cestode, Hymenolepis diminuta, an intestinal parasite of the rat, has a predominantly anaerobic energy metabolism and forms succinate as the major end product of glucose utilization. Succinate formation is a mitochondrial function that is catalyzed by the ...
Transpiration in a red pine stand based on sap flow measurements. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 23 The objective of this research is to scale sap flow measurements from individual red pine trees (Pinus resinosa Alt.) to an entire red pine stand. Sap flow in tree trunks can be estimated using temperature dissipation probes (TDP). Thirty-mm-long probes were inserted at ...
Influences on size at maturity on Draba verna L. (brassicaceae), in Granville, OH. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 24 This research will determine the influence of non-genetic, noncompetitive effects on size and fecundity of the plant Draba verna L. Previous research on Draba verna L. in Granville, OH has shown them to be genetically uniform. Despite this genetic homogeneity, there is ...
A comparison of the diversity of ground-dwelling spiders in an old-growth beech-maple and a second-growth forest. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 25 Beech-maple forests were once widespread throughout Ohio and Indiana, but uncut, old growth stands are now restricted to a few small remnant sites. We report on preliminary findings of a study designed to measure and compare the diversity of leaf litter spiders in a ...
The structure of tarantula defensive displays and its relation to alternative defensive strategies. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 27 Structure of the defensive display of eight theraphosid genera exposed to two levels of aversive stimuli in the laboratory were examined. The genera were selected to represent divergent clades in the Theraphosidae. The genera tested were Aphonopelma (Theraphsoinae), ...
The role of the web in prey capture by three species of web-building wolf spiders (araneae: Lycosidae). (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 28 Sosippus is the only genus of wolf spiders (Lycosidae) in North America that construct prey-capture webs; other genera are cursorial hunters. The function of a spider web is to enhance the ability of the spider to capture and subdue prey, so we hypothesized that ...
Construction, characterization, and colonization of Vibrio fischeri amino acid auxotrophs. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 29 Vibrio fischeri is a symbiotic bacterium associated with the Hawaiian bobtail squid, Euprymna scolopes. It has been shown, through the work of Joerg Graf on amino-acid auxotrophs of V. fischeri strain ESR1, that the host squid provides certain amino acids to support the ...
Autumnal phenology in a beech-maple forest at Hiram College field station. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 30 The timing of some seasonal biological phenomena has changed over several decades. Research suggests a connection between recorded phenological events and worldwide climate changes, most especially global warming. A study of autumnal events was initiated in the ...
Correlation between chlorophyll and mineral contents of senescent and green leaves of maple trees (acer nigrum). (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 31 Leaf chlorophyll and essential element concentrations diminish in autumn. It is hypothesized that senescent leaves contain reduced levels of essential elements, including iron, magnesium and copper, thus the chlorophyll content diminishes accordingly, compared with that ...
Visual mapping of the GPS loci of Arabidopsis. (Environmental Poster Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 32 The gravity persistent signal (gps) mutants of Arabidopsis have altered response to gravistimulation at 4[degrees]C when returned to room temperature. The gps1 shows no response, the gps2 bends the opposite direction as compared to WT (positively gravitropic), and the ...
The differential geographic distribution of groups of older individuals in Lucas County, Ohio. (Social Science, Environmental, Field Biology Poster Session 02:00 PM-03:00 PM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 01 The number of Americans over the age of 60 has been growing in recent years and the variation in their living conditions and needs has increased. One aspect of that variation is the geographic distributions of subgroups of elderly, which is analyzed in Lucas County, ...
Coleoptera at the Ravenna Training and Logistics Site, Northeast Ohio, 2001. (Social Science, Environmental, Field Biology Poster Session 02:00 PM-03:00 PM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 02 Coleoptera were collected at the Ravenna Training and Logistics Site in Northeast Ohio in 2001. This is the third consecutive year that this area has been sampled by using homemade terrestrial traps, aquatic nets, beating sheets, sweep nets, and hand collecting. Weekly ...
Dispersion of great blue herons along shorelines of upper Pool 20, Mississippi River. (Social Science, Environmental, Field Biology Poster Session 02:00 PM-03:00 PM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 03 Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias) are common residents along the Mississippi River. Hypothesizing that dispersion was not random, locations of herons from the Mud Island rookery in upper Pool 20 near Keokuk, IA, was studied using surveys conducted from watercraft from ...
Spatial distribution of asthma patients in Ohio. (Social Science, Environmental, Field Biology Poster Session 02:00 PM-03:00 PM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 04 In 2000, there were about 141,000 hospital admissions related to asthma attacks in Ohio. The focus of this work is to determine if there is a relationship between asthma cases and their geographic locations. By mapping the distribution of the asthma patients, based on ...
The effects of weather on the Christmas Bird Count. (Social Science, Environmental, Field Biology Poster Session 02:00 PM-03:00 PM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 05 Since 1900 the Audubon Christmas Bird Count has been conducted throughout the United States and Canada each year on a specific date between December 14 and January 5. From 1995 to 2001 the same sub-unit of the count area in Scioto County, Ohio, was surveyed by the ...
A teaching model using seasonal studies of two angiosperms: podophyllum peltatum and arisaema triphyllum. (Social Science, Environmental, Field Biology Poster Session 02:00 PM-03:00 PM).(Abstract)
Mar 01, 2003; ... BOARD 06 Seasonal studies of two plant species, Podophyllum peltatum and Arisaema triphyllum were carried out. Observations of the shoot apices are described based on an analysis of the theories on shoot apical organization. Mean measurements and descriptions of apical dome ...