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Biofilm Formation In Bath Toys, Kelsey Daniels
Biofilm Formation In Bath Toys, Kelsey Daniels
Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity
Biofilms are a collective of microorganisms and matrixes that can grow on a variety of surfaces. Depending on the environment, the growth of biofilm formation can vary. These environmental factors may include temperature or access to nutrients. Overtime unkept bath toys can form a biofilm layer, which can be hard to remove and hazardous to children. It is important to understand biofilms so that a variety of methods can be successfully used against them.
The Effects Of Vaping Coil Temperature On The Viability Of Veillonella Parvula And Streptococcus Mutans, Marvelous O. Aluko
The Effects Of Vaping Coil Temperature On The Viability Of Veillonella Parvula And Streptococcus Mutans, Marvelous O. Aluko
Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity
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Development Of A Novel Serum Formulation For The Treatment Of C. Acnes, Ariana G. Ngue
Development Of A Novel Serum Formulation For The Treatment Of C. Acnes, Ariana G. Ngue
Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity
Acne impacts 85% of people between 12-24 years of age. Even after puberty, acne continues to impact a large portion of the population. The treatments are diverse and include prescription drugs. Through this research, a novel formulation was created for the skin to treat acne. This formulation incorporates salicylic acid, a non-prescription acne treatment, as well as a polymeric carbohydrate (hyaluronic acid) known to be a component of skin and involved in the healing of skin. Through an internship with Island Lux Essentials, a company devoted to making all natural body care products, a novel serum formulation was created to …
Effects Of Micro-Plastic Exposure On Growth Rate Of Lactuca Sativa Var. Capitata, Cassie Morris
Effects Of Micro-Plastic Exposure On Growth Rate Of Lactuca Sativa Var. Capitata, Cassie Morris
Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity
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Using Hyperosmotic Shock To Study The Cell Wall Of Myxococcus Xanthus, Ian Sabol
Using Hyperosmotic Shock To Study The Cell Wall Of Myxococcus Xanthus, Ian Sabol
Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity
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Liposome Synthesis And Evaluation In The Hek-293 Cell Line, Christine Skibinski
Liposome Synthesis And Evaluation In The Hek-293 Cell Line, Christine Skibinski
Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity
Liposomes were synthesized using the thin film method. A lyophilized power of egg-derived phosphatidylcholine, stearylamine, and cholesterol were added to ethanol and dried under argon to form a lipid cake. The lipid cake was rehydrated with dPBS and sonicated at 60°C forming a heterogenous batch of liposomes. Our results revealed the average size of the liposomes, determined by Dynamic Light Scattering, was approximately 223.1nm, while demonstrating a weakly positive zeta-potential of 1.9± 8.07mv. Next, we tested the antitumor action of the liposomes in the HEK-293 cell line via an MTT assay. We observed that the liposomes were able to inhibit …
Effects Of Growth Rate On Peptidoglycan Crosslink Density Of E. Coli Using Fluorescent Labeling, Morgan Olszewski
Effects Of Growth Rate On Peptidoglycan Crosslink Density Of E. Coli Using Fluorescent Labeling, Morgan Olszewski
Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity
Peptidoglycan (PG) is a polymer composed of polysaccharides and crosslinked peptide chains found in bacterial cell walls. It helps to protect the cell from environmental stress and maintain cell morphology throughout its life cycle and further generations. The PG is made up of two sugars, N-acetyl muramic acid (NAM) and N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG). NAM and NAG are connected by glycosidic linkages to form repeated chains. The chains are formed in layers, which are interconnected via a polypeptide stem linked by a peptide bridge. During cell growth, continuous turnover of existing PG occurs by severing existing crosslinks, inserting new PG into …