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The Effects Of Vaping Coil Temperature On The Viability Of Veillonella Parvula And Streptococcus Mutans, Marvelous O. Aluko Oct 2023

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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Using Hyperosmotic Shock To Study The Cell Wall Of Myxococcus Xanthus, Ian Sabol Oct 2023

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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Effects Of Growth Rate On Peptidoglycan Crosslink Density Of E. Coli Using Fluorescent Labeling, Morgan Olszewski Oct 2023

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 …


Biochemical Analysis Of Biofilm Formation In Response To Changes In Concentrations Of D-Alanine, Jasmin Cruz, Akeisha Belgrave, Erica Ward Apr 2022

Biochemical Analysis Of Biofilm Formation In Response To Changes In Concentrations Of D-Alanine, Jasmin Cruz, Akeisha Belgrave, Erica Ward

Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity

This project involves the biochemical analysis of biofilm formation in response to changes in concentration of D-alanine. I hypothesized that an increase in D-alanine concentration increases the ability for cells to make more cross-links, which increases the viability of bacteria allowing them to make more biofilms. The experiment done showed no significant difference in cell density between four treatment conditions. (Independent Research)