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Never Satisfied, Sara Medeiros
Never Satisfied, Sara Medeiros
The Graduate Review
A written work that pushes against the stigmas of weight loss journeys, non-fiction "Never Satisfied" shows the real struggles and mental toll that weight and appearance can have on any person, especially a woman. It includes common difficulties that not only occurred before weight loss, but after it as well, making it different from the typical success stories that are told. Written by an obsessive-compulsive twenty-two year old female student, it is extremely relatable to college students and young adults.
The Unity Of Consciousness: The Binding Problem Before 100 B.C.E., Jonathan Holmes
The Unity Of Consciousness: The Binding Problem Before 100 B.C.E., Jonathan Holmes
Bridgewater Review
No abstract provided.
“Global” On The Rose Kennedy Greenway, Margaret Bellafiore
“Global” On The Rose Kennedy Greenway, Margaret Bellafiore
Bridgewater Review
No abstract provided.
The Examination Of Hip Joint Kinematics With Iwalk In Walking Gait, Tyler Champagne
The Examination Of Hip Joint Kinematics With Iwalk In Walking Gait, Tyler Champagne
Undergraduate Review
The purpose of this study was to examine the kinematic movements of the lower limbs involved in walking with a new hands-free crutch known as iWalk, manufactured by iWalkFree Inc. Recently, this new crutch has been developed to reduce underarm stress from conventional crutches, and improve walking efficiency. This study examined the movements with the iWalk by simulating a lower limb injury to the right lower limb in ten healthy female individuals in order to evaluate the kinematics of walking gait, specifically the hip joint angle of the nonweight bearing limb. The results of the study showed a significant increase …
The Effects Of Ugg Boots On Lower Extremity Walking, Ariana Lafavre
The Effects Of Ugg Boots On Lower Extremity Walking, Ariana Lafavre
Undergraduate Review
UGG boots have become an increasingly popular choice in footwear. Women, especially, have bought UGG boots at a high rate, making the shoe one of the top footwear choices in today’s world. UGG boots can be described as a type of flat footwear and flat footwear does not provide medial longitudinal arch support on the bottom of the foot. This lack of support may cause foot injury due to over pronation in the subtalar joint. There was still the question of if UGG boots limits rear foot pronation movement. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the …
Exploring The Human Hepatocirrhosis Virus, Dawilmer Castillo
Exploring The Human Hepatocirrhosis Virus, Dawilmer Castillo
Undergraduate Review
The Human Hepatocirrhosis virus (HHV) is a virtual virus designed to model the characteristics of a real virus. HHV targets hepatocytes cells in the liver causing severe damage to the organ. Currently, there are no vaccines to combat this pathogen, however, there are medications that can decrease the propagation rate of the virus to new cells. This virion can enter the human body through the mucosa of the mouth, nose, genital area and open wounds in the skin. It is mainly transmitted from body fluids and contaminated water or food. HHV is an enveloped virus that encompasses a nucleocapsid containing …
Molecular Dissection Of The Mechanism Of Ssdna-Binding Proteins, Kelly Binns
Molecular Dissection Of The Mechanism Of Ssdna-Binding Proteins, Kelly Binns
Undergraduate Review
The maintenance of the integrity of DNA is crucial for life as any change could result in cellular abnormalities leading to disease. DNA is most stable as a double helix. However, many processes manipulating DNA require the presence of vulnerable single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). ssDNA-binding proteins (SSBs) have the ability to bind to ssDNA, stabilize it and thus allow DNA transactions to take place. Prokaryotic SSBs, found in bacteria and viruses that infect them, are comprised of a DNA-binding body and a negatively-charged flexible C-terminal tail. The removal of the tail results in increased ability of the protein to bind ssDNA. …
Preliminary Assessment Of Instrumental Methods To Evaluate The Purity Of Biodiesel Produced From Waste Vegetable Oil, Michael Macmurdo
Preliminary Assessment Of Instrumental Methods To Evaluate The Purity Of Biodiesel Produced From Waste Vegetable Oil, Michael Macmurdo
Undergraduate Review
America’s transportation sector is the key link between our growing dependency on oil, and resulting global warming pollution. Petroleum in our cars and trucks accounts for two-thirds of our total oil used and one-third of the U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel source and an alternative to petroleum diesel. Biodiesel burns much cleaner than petroleum diesel, producing a significantly lower amount of toxic and greenhouse gas emissions.1 Whereas, there is only a finite amount of petroleum in the earth, biodiesel is produced from renewable resources and even recycled resources such as waste vegetable oil. Despite the benefits, …
Circadian Rhythms Using A Non-Insulin-Dependent Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Mouse Model, Danielle Amaral
Circadian Rhythms Using A Non-Insulin-Dependent Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Mouse Model, Danielle Amaral
Undergraduate Review
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects the lives of millions. A type 2 diabetic is unable to properly produce insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter the cells. As a result, there are high levels of glucose in the bloodstream, which can lead to heart disease, kidney and nerve damage and loss of eyesight. It is well known that some individuals are genetically prone to the disease, and studies have shown that a disrupted sleep/ wake cycle can increase an individual’s chance of developing diabetes. Insulin is secreted in a predictable daily (i.e., circadian) pattern from …
Preliminary Findings: Speed-Accuracy Tradeoff In Windmill Fastball And Change-Up Pitching, Kevin Mcelwee
Preliminary Findings: Speed-Accuracy Tradeoff In Windmill Fastball And Change-Up Pitching, Kevin Mcelwee
Undergraduate Review
Little data have been collected that compare the linear velocity of the ball at release versus the accuracy of the pitch in fast-pitch windmill softball pitching. Previous research suggests that accuracy of a task may decrease as the speed of the task increases. Little research exists that previously compares the speed and accuracy of fastball and change-up pitches in windmill softball pitching. These data may assist the batter in decoding the type of pitch being thrown before the ball is released from the pitcher’s hand. It was hypothesized that the slower change-up pitch might be more accurate and the faster …
Characterization And Investigation Of At2g42005 In Arabidopsis Thaliana, A Nematode-Induced Transporter, Rachel Medina
Characterization And Investigation Of At2g42005 In Arabidopsis Thaliana, A Nematode-Induced Transporter, Rachel Medina
Undergraduate Review
Meloidogyne incognita is an obligate parasitic roundworm that infects the root tips of a wide variety of host plants. This infection directly affects the crop production globally with the loss of crops such as tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes. Nematode infection manipulates the plant root by altering gene expression for nematode benefit. Genes such as At2g42005, a putative amino acid transporter, have been found to be upregulated by nematode infection. Characterizing the role of the At2g42005 gene in Arabidopsis thaliana is the first step to understanding its function in nematode infection. The role of At2g42005 were explored by creation of a …
An Investigation Of The Look Away Behavior In Domestic Dogs, Sarah Scott
An Investigation Of The Look Away Behavior In Domestic Dogs, Sarah Scott
Undergraduate Review
The unique phylogenetic and ontogenetic history of domestic dogs has had an effect on the way they communicate with one another. Research suggests that domestic dogs’ ability to communicate through visual signals may vary by breed (Goodwin, Bradshaw, & Wickens 1997; Kerswell, Bennet, Butler, & Hemsworth 2009). In the current study, we investigate the effect of a visual communication signal, the look away, observed in both domestic dogs and their ancestor, the wolf, in order to examine whether or not domesticated dogs respond to this visual signal. Research indicates that domestic dogs respond appropriately to artificial dog models (Leaver & …
Diverse Mechanisms Of Trinucleotide Repeat Disorders: An Exploration Of Fragile X Syndrome And Huntington’S Disease, Cara Strobel
Diverse Mechanisms Of Trinucleotide Repeat Disorders: An Exploration Of Fragile X Syndrome And Huntington’S Disease, Cara Strobel
Undergraduate Review
Trinucleotide repeat disorders are an umbrella group of genetic diseases that have been well described clinically for a long time; however, the scientific community is only beginning to understand their molecular basis. They are classified in two basic groups depending on the location of the relevant triplet repeats in a coding or a non-coding region of the genome. Repeat expansion past a disease-specific threshold results in molecular and cellular abnormalities that manifest themselves as disease symptoms. Repeat expansion is postulated to occur via slippage during DNA replication and/or transcription-mediated DNA repair. Trinucleotide repeat disorders are characterized by genetic anticipation, which …
Defending Your Dna: Combating Threats Both Foreign And Domestic, James Mcisaac
Defending Your Dna: Combating Threats Both Foreign And Domestic, James Mcisaac
Undergraduate Review
We are under constant assault from forces capable of damaging our DNA. The genetic code of DNA is made up of four nucleotides: adenine (A) which bonds with thymine (T) and guanine (G) which bonds with cytosine (C). If something happens to upset this normal pairing or the nucleotides themselves, our body must spring to action and respond to the damage. When damage to nucleotides prevents the normal replication machinery from doing its job, enzymes like the Y-family polymerases are called in. A special mechanism allows them to identify damage and insert the correct nucleotide or bypass the lesion to …
The Examination Of Ankle Joint Motion Between Barefoot And Minimalist Running Shoes On Various Inclines, Stephanie Lloyd
The Examination Of Ankle Joint Motion Between Barefoot And Minimalist Running Shoes On Various Inclines, Stephanie Lloyd
Undergraduate Review
Recently various sports footwear companies have produced different types of minimalist running shoes to mimic barefoot walking or running such as Vibram FiveFingers and Nike Free Run shoes. The purpose of this study was to examine the range of dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movements at the foot in barefoot conditions in comparison to Vibram FiveFingers and Nike Free Run minimalist shoes to evaluate if the minimalist footwear would affect ankle joint motion on both flat and inclined surfaces. Five elite female runners were chosen to run on a treadmill for 30s at the speed of 3 m/s on an incline of …
Why Snails? How Gastropods Improve Our Understanding Of Ecological Disturbance, Christopher P. Bloch
Why Snails? How Gastropods Improve Our Understanding Of Ecological Disturbance, Christopher P. Bloch
Bridgewater Review
The concept of equilibrium - the idea that a perturbed system will tend to return to its original state - is the basis for many foundational theories in ecology. Yet, the spatial and temporal dynamics of ecosystems are strongly influenced by disturbance. If a particular disturbance greatly alters local climatic conditions, gastropods should be among the first organisms to show a measurable response. The effects of human alteration of habitats (for example, conversion of forest to agriculture) have much longer-lasting effects than those of natural disturbances.
The Food Pantry Dilemma: Understanding The Need For Nutritional Value In Emergency Food Provided In A Down Economy, Amy Anderson
The Food Pantry Dilemma: Understanding The Need For Nutritional Value In Emergency Food Provided In A Down Economy, Amy Anderson
Undergraduate Review
The purpose of this project was to determine if there are viable nutritional options available to the patrons of suburban food pantries located in Norton, Easton and Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The goal was to establish the existing practices of the pantries, how the food received is utilized, the needs of the patrons, and how corporate establishments work in conjunction with the food pantries. Providing nutritional options in a down economy is a difficult task if there is not a strong system currently in place or if the facility is unable to store and distribute fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy to the …
A Call To (Physical) Activity, A Call To Action, Karen Richardson, Sam Baumgarten
A Call To (Physical) Activity, A Call To Action, Karen Richardson, Sam Baumgarten
Bridgewater Review
No abstract provided.
Development Of Biomarkers For Endocrine Disrupting Compounds In The Fathead Minnow, Pimephales Promelas, Tara Frare
Development Of Biomarkers For Endocrine Disrupting Compounds In The Fathead Minnow, Pimephales Promelas, Tara Frare
Undergraduate Review
Organic waste compounds (OWC’s) are an environmental concern that can have adverse effects on humans, animals, and the environment. Ethinyl estradiol (EE2) is one common OWC and is an active ingredient in oral birth control pills. The presence of EE2 in aquatic environments and drinking water can be linked to decreased fertility and altered physiology in fish. I am developing Q-PCR biomarkers to detect changes in fish at low concentrations before adverse effects occur at higher concentrations. RNA was extracted from twenty fathead minnows that had not been exposed to OWC’s and will be used to synthesize cDNA. Thus far …
The Invasive Asian Shore Crab, A Dominant Species On Southeastern Massachusetts Beaches: A Cause For Concern, Kimberly Westgate
The Invasive Asian Shore Crab, A Dominant Species On Southeastern Massachusetts Beaches: A Cause For Concern, Kimberly Westgate
Undergraduate Review
The non-native Asian shore is becoming a dominant species in southeastern Massachusetts beaches. A study was conducted to test whether environmental conditions across beaches in southeastern Massachusetts had an effect on the crab species inhabiting those areas. Although this was the main focus, it was found that the invasive Asian shore crab has had an ecological impact on the native crab populations. Six southeastern Massachusetts beaches (Scituate Beach, Plymouth Beach, Mass Trust Estuary, Ellisville Harbor, Gooseberry Island, and Sandwich Marsh) were visited and crab species were counted in measured sites, generally two sites pe r beach. Crab species found were …
Does Triclosan Exposure And Tolerance Lead To Chlorine Resistant Bacteria?, Sherry Blackmon
Does Triclosan Exposure And Tolerance Lead To Chlorine Resistant Bacteria?, Sherry Blackmon
Undergraduate Review
Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent added to a wide variety of medical and consumer care products such as soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, and cleaning supplies. Bacterial exposure to triclosan could lead to chlorine resistant bacteria. These bacteria may survive chlorination, the standard method used to disinfect our drinking water. Water samples were obtained downstream a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Bridgewater, MA and reference virgin stream (VS) in Monroe, MA. Bacteria were isolated from water samples, exposed to triclosan (0.001 or 0.05mg/mL), and then exposed to chlorine (0.05g/mL). 49% of all bacterial strains increased chlorine resistance after at least one triclosan …
English Garden Style: Landscape Design According To The Nineteenth-Century American Seed And Nursery Catalogs, Thomas J. Mickey
English Garden Style: Landscape Design According To The Nineteenth-Century American Seed And Nursery Catalogs, Thomas J. Mickey
Bridgewater Review
No abstract provided.
Seeing The Future: Biology Research Allows Undergraduates New Insight Into Their Own Futures, Merideth Krevosky, Jeffery Bowen
Seeing The Future: Biology Research Allows Undergraduates New Insight Into Their Own Futures, Merideth Krevosky, Jeffery Bowen
Bridgewater Review
No abstract provided.
"Absolutely Part Of What We Should Be Doing": Kevin Curry, Water Filters And The International Mission Of The Modern University, Andrew C. Holman
"Absolutely Part Of What We Should Be Doing": Kevin Curry, Water Filters And The International Mission Of The Modern University, Andrew C. Holman
Bridgewater Review
No abstract provided.
Zoo Research, Amanda Shyne
Monosaccharide Interactions With Rh(Iii) Cis-Bipyridine Complexes, Sarah M. Lane
Monosaccharide Interactions With Rh(Iii) Cis-Bipyridine Complexes, Sarah M. Lane
Undergraduate Review
No abstract provided.
Investigating Fluctuating Asymmetry Of The Larval Damselfly, Calopteryx Maculata (Odonata: Calopterigidae), Edward Kelliher
Investigating Fluctuating Asymmetry Of The Larval Damselfly, Calopteryx Maculata (Odonata: Calopterigidae), Edward Kelliher
Undergraduate Review
Fluctuating asymmetry (FA), or subtle random deviations from perfect bilateral symmetry, has recently become a useful tool in allowing researchers to understand more about an organism's health, fitness, developmental stability and environmental stressors. Ultimately, FA studies can be used as an indirect measurement of the quality of an aquatic system over time. We measured and examined the femur segments of the larval damselfly, Calopteryx maculata from sites on the Town, Hockomock, and Salisbury Plain Rivers, of Plymouth County, Massachusetts to determine FA levels. After accounting for measurement error, preliminary results show that variations in symmetry are not correlated to individual …
Chronological Patterns Of Emergence Of Dragonflies In Carver Pond, Bridgewater, Ma, Chris Haslam
Chronological Patterns Of Emergence Of Dragonflies In Carver Pond, Bridgewater, Ma, Chris Haslam
Undergraduate Review
In this study larval skins of dragonflies were collected counted and studied in order to find peaks and patterns of emergence and correlate with environmental factors. One of the most important stages of the life of a dragonfly is the time when it changes from a larval aquatic insect into a flying adult. This stage takes place when the dragonfly emerges out of its skin called the exuvia. Exuvia were collected from two sites at Carver Pond, Bridgewater, Massachusetts to determine differences in species emergence patterns from May 26, 2003 to July 18, 2003 and correlated with environmental conditions. Peak …
News From Cart, Donald Padgett
Human Performance Lab, William C. Levin