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Graduate Student Council Research Grants Further Range Of Research, Shea Stewart Jul 2021

Graduate Student Council Research Grants Further Range Of Research, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

Twenty students awarded grants for research, creative scholarship pursuits


Assessment Of Evolutionary Relationships For Prioritization Of Myxobacteria For Natural Product Discovery, Andrew Ahearne, Hanan Albataineh, Scot E. Dowd, D. Cole Stevens Jul 2021

Assessment Of Evolutionary Relationships For Prioritization Of Myxobacteria For Natural Product Discovery, Andrew Ahearne, Hanan Albataineh, Scot E. Dowd, D. Cole Stevens

Faculty and Student Publications

Discoveries of novel myxobacteria have started to unveil the potentially vast phylogenetic diversity within the family Myxococcaceae and have brought about an updated approach to myxobacterial classification. While traditional approaches focused on morphology, 16S gene sequences, and biochemistry, modern methods including comparative genomics have provided a more thorough assessment of myxobacterial taxonomy. Herein, we utilize long-read genome sequencing for two myxobacteria previously classified as Archangium primigenium and Chondrococcus macrosporus, as well as four environmental myxobacteria newly isolated for this study. Average nucleotide identity and digital DNA–DNA hybridization scores from comparative genomics suggest previously classified as A. primigenium to instead be …


Rural Community Pharmacies’ Preparedness For And Responses To Covid-19, Delesha M. Carpenter, Tessa Hastings, Salisa Westrick, Meagen Rosenthal Jul 2021

Rural Community Pharmacies’ Preparedness For And Responses To Covid-19, Delesha M. Carpenter, Tessa Hastings, Salisa Westrick, Meagen Rosenthal

Faculty and Student Publications

Background: Few studies have documented rural community pharmacy disaster preparedness. Objectives: To: (1) describe rural community pharmacies’ preparedness for and responses to COVID-19 and (2) examine whether responses vary by level of pharmacy rurality. Methods: A convenience sample of rural community pharmacists completed an online survey (62% response rate) that assessed: (a) demographic characteristics; (b) COVID-19 information source use; (c) interest in COVID-19 testing; (d) infection control procedures; (e) disaster preparedness training, and (f) medication supply impacts. Descriptive statistics were calculated and differences by pharmacy rurality were explored. Results: Pharmacists used the CDC (87%), state health departments (77%), and state …


Transcriptomic Changes And The Roles Of Cannabinoid Receptors And Pparγin Developmental Toxicities Following Exposure To Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol And Cannabidiol, Zacharias Pandelides, Neelakanteswar Aluru, Cammi Thornton, Haley E. Watts Jul 2021

Transcriptomic Changes And The Roles Of Cannabinoid Receptors And Pparγin Developmental Toxicities Following Exposure To Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol And Cannabidiol, Zacharias Pandelides, Neelakanteswar Aluru, Cammi Thornton, Haley E. Watts

Faculty and Student Publications

Human consumption of cannabinoid-containing products during early life or pregnancy is rising. However, information about the molecular mechanisms involved in early life stage Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) toxicities is critically lacking. Here, larval zebrafish (Danio rerio) were used to measure THC- and CBD-mediated changes on transcriptome and the roles of cannabinoid receptors (Cnr) 1 and 2 and peroxisome proliferator activator receptor γ(PPARγ) in developmental toxicities. Transcriptomic profiling of 96-h postfertilization (hpf) cnr+/+ embryos exposed (6 - 96 hpf) to 4 μM THC or 0.5 μM CBD showed differential expression of 904 and 1095 genes for THC and CBD, respectively, …


Episodic Memory Encoding And Retrieval In Face-Name Paired Paradigm: An Fnirs Study, Qian Yu, Boris Cheval, Benjamin Becker, Fabian Herold, Chetwyn C. H. Chan, Yvonne N. Delevoye-Turrell, Ségolène M. R. Guérin, Paul Loprinzi, Notger Mueller, Liye Zou Jul 2021

Episodic Memory Encoding And Retrieval In Face-Name Paired Paradigm: An Fnirs Study, Qian Yu, Boris Cheval, Benjamin Becker, Fabian Herold, Chetwyn C. H. Chan, Yvonne N. Delevoye-Turrell, Ségolène M. R. Guérin, Paul Loprinzi, Notger Mueller, Liye Zou

Faculty and Student Publications

Background: Episodic memory (EM) is particularly sensitive to pathological conditions and aging. In a neurocognitive context, the paired-associate learning (PAL) paradigm, which requires participants to learn and recall associations between stimuli, has been used to measure EM. The present study aimed to explore whether functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can be employed to determine cortical activity underlying encoding and retrieval. Moreover, we examined whether and how different aspects of task (i.e., novelty, difficulty) affects those cortical activities. Methods: Twenty-two male college students (age: M = 20.55, SD = 1.62) underwent a face-name PAL paradigm under 40-channel fNIRS covering fronto-parietal and middle …


Covid-19 Exposure And Diagnosis Among College Student Drinkers: Links To Alcohol Use Behavior, Motives, And Context, Hannah K. Allen, Samantha Cohen-Winans, Kaitlyn Armstrong, Nash C. Clark, M. Allison Ford Jul 2021

Covid-19 Exposure And Diagnosis Among College Student Drinkers: Links To Alcohol Use Behavior, Motives, And Context, Hannah K. Allen, Samantha Cohen-Winans, Kaitlyn Armstrong, Nash C. Clark, M. Allison Ford

Faculty and Student Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health crisis. College student alcohol use is highly prevalent and primarily occurs in social settings where risk for COVID-19 transmission is heightened. This study explored the associations between alcohol use frequency, quantity, motives, and context with: (i) quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure and (ii) a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. A sample of n = 409 college student drinkers completed an online survey about their health and behaviors during the Fall 2020 semester. Since the start of the semester, 36% of students quarantined and 13% of students received a COVID-19 diagnosis. More frequent alcohol use …


Patterns Of Weight Change In A Commercial Weight Loss Program, Heontae Kim, Taeyeon Oh, Natalie M. Papini, Nanette V. Lopez, Stephen D. Herrmann, Minsoo Kang Jul 2021

Patterns Of Weight Change In A Commercial Weight Loss Program, Heontae Kim, Taeyeon Oh, Natalie M. Papini, Nanette V. Lopez, Stephen D. Herrmann, Minsoo Kang

Faculty and Student Publications

Objectives: In this study, we examined compliance and progress factors associated with weight loss and maintenance, individual patterns of weight trends following weight loss, and impact of early weight loss on longer-term weight change. Methods: We conducted secondary analysis of pre-post data. Participants were 8769 persons (mean age = 47.63 ± 13.78 years; 77.74% women; mean weight = 97.20 ± 22.82 kilograms; BMI = 34.09 ± 6.84) in a commercial weight management program. We carried out multiple regression analyses on weight change and percentage, and used ANOVA and the Pearson chi-square test to examine participant characteristics, weight change patterns, and …


Pharmacy Matters - July 2021, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy Jul 2021

Pharmacy Matters - July 2021, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Matters Newsletters

Featured stories: "Faculty, Researchers Recognized for Excellence," "Donna Strum Named Interim Dean," "Loree Allen Remembered," "UM Research Scientist Creates Award-Winning Images"


The Impact Of Socioeconomic Status (Ses) On Cognitive Outcomes Following Radiotherapy For Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Prospective, Longitudinal Trial, Victoria A. Torres, Jason M. Ashford, Evelyn Wright, Jiahui Xu, Hui Zhang, Thomas E. Merchant, Heather M. Conklin Jul 2021

The Impact Of Socioeconomic Status (Ses) On Cognitive Outcomes Following Radiotherapy For Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Prospective, Longitudinal Trial, Victoria A. Torres, Jason M. Ashford, Evelyn Wright, Jiahui Xu, Hui Zhang, Thomas E. Merchant, Heather M. Conklin

Faculty and Student Publications

Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) is a determinant of cognitive and academic functioning among healthy and ill children; however, few pediatric oncology studies examine SES and long-Term cognitive functioning. The current study systematically investigated SES as a predictor of cognitive outcomes among children treated for localized brain tumors (BT) with photon radiation therapy (RT). Methods: 248 children treated on a prospective, longitudinal, phase II trial of conformal RT (54-59.4 Gy) for ependymoma, low-grade glioma, or craniopharyngioma were monitored serially with cognitive assessments (intelligence quotient [IQ], reading, math, attention, adaptive function) for 10 years (2209 observations, median age at RT = 6.6 …


(2021) Nicholas Presley, Nicholas Presley, Katherine Centellas Jul 2021

(2021) Nicholas Presley, Nicholas Presley, Katherine Centellas

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program

No abstract provided.


Um Climbs Best For Vets Ranking, J. B. Clark Jul 2021

Um Climbs Best For Vets Ranking, J. B. Clark

University of Mississippi News

University ranks second in the SEC for supporting student veterans


Issue 374: July 2021, The Local Voice Jun 2021

Issue 374: July 2021, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

No abstract provided.


Most Conference Prepares Students For Collegiate Success, Edwin B. Smith Jun 2021

Most Conference Prepares Students For Collegiate Success, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

High school seniors invited to participate in recruiting, empowerment event on Zoom


Notes From The Editorial Office (Volume 36, Issue 1), John J. Green Jun 2021

Notes From The Editorial Office (Volume 36, Issue 1), John J. Green

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

We are excited to share this collection of articles in Volume 36, issue 1 of the Journal of Rural Social Sciences (JRSS).


Professors Honored For Creative Research, Staff Report Jun 2021

Professors Honored For Creative Research, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

College of Liberal Arts faculty recognized during spring semester


Loree Allen Remembered, Tina H. Hahn Jun 2021

Loree Allen Remembered, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Keeping Teams Fueled For Maximum Performance, Sarah Sapp Jun 2021

Keeping Teams Fueled For Maximum Performance, Sarah Sapp

University of Mississippi News

Sports Nutrition Volunteer Program participants gain professional skills while aiding Ole Miss athletics


Tom Andre Receives Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Faculty Award, Sarah Sapp Jun 2021

Tom Andre Receives Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Faculty Award, Sarah Sapp

University of Mississippi News

Assistant professor of exercise science recognized for exceptional support and service to students


On The Move: Sloths And Their Epibionts As Model Mobile Ecosystems, Maya Kaup, Sam Trull, Erik F. Y. Hom Jun 2021

On The Move: Sloths And Their Epibionts As Model Mobile Ecosystems, Maya Kaup, Sam Trull, Erik F. Y. Hom

Faculty and Student Publications

Sloths are unusual mobile ecosystems, containing a high diversity of epibionts living and growing in their fur as they climb slowly through the canopies of tropical forests. These epibionts include poorly studied algae, arthropods, fungi, and bacteria, making sloths likely reservoirs of unexplored biodiversity. This review aims to identify gaps and eliminate misconceptions in our knowledge of sloths and their epibionts, and to identify key questions to stimulate future research into the functions and roles of sloths within a broader ecological and evolutionary context. This review also seeks to position the sloth fur ecosystem as a model for addressing fundamental …


Um Virtual Reality Lab To Host Open House, J. B. Clark Jun 2021

Um Virtual Reality Lab To Host Open House, J. B. Clark

University of Mississippi News

Campus, community partners encouraged to come learn how to be involved with emerging technology


Um Researcher Provides The Skinny On Normal Weight Obesity, Sarah Sapp Jun 2021

Um Researcher Provides The Skinny On Normal Weight Obesity, Sarah Sapp

University of Mississippi News

Nadeeja Wijayatunga publishes study of 'skinny fat' health risks in International Journal of Obesity


Um Student Selected For Medicinal Botany Fellowship, Patrick Smith Jun 2021

Um Student Selected For Medicinal Botany Fellowship, Patrick Smith

University of Mississippi News

Hayley Prescott's research seeks to improve women's health


Um Awards Six Achieving Equity Grants, Shea Stewart Jun 2021

Um Awards Six Achieving Equity Grants, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

Grants to explore areas of diversity, equity, inclusion


Applied Sciences Faculty Member Named Faculty Senate Chair, Staff Report Jun 2021

Applied Sciences Faculty Member Named Faculty Senate Chair, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Daniel Durkin begins his tenure this summer


Pharmacy School Dean Receives Distinguished Service Award, Whitney Tarpy Jun 2021

Pharmacy School Dean Receives Distinguished Service Award, Whitney Tarpy

University of Mississippi News

David D. Allen recognized for contributions to the biological sciences


Rage Differentially Altered In Vitro Responses In Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells And Adventitial Fibroblasts In Diabetes-Induced Vascular Calcification, Amber M. Kennon, James A. Stewart Jun 2021

Rage Differentially Altered In Vitro Responses In Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells And Adventitial Fibroblasts In Diabetes-Induced Vascular Calcification, Amber M. Kennon, James A. Stewart

Faculty and Student Publications

The Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGE)/Receptor for AGEs (RAGE) signaling pathway exacerbates diabetes-mediated vascular calcification (VC) in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Other cell types are involved in VC, such as adventitial fibroblasts (AFBs). We hope to elucidate some of the mechanisms responsible for differential signaling in diabetes-mediated VC with this work. This work utilizes RAGE knockout animals and in vitro calcification to measure calcification and protein responses. Our calcification data revealed that VSMCs calcification was AGE/RAGE dependent, yet AFBs calcification was not an AGE-mediated RAGE response. Protein expression data showed VSMCs lost their phenotype marker, α-smooth muscle actin, and had …


Khayat Lecture Series Announced, Jonathan Scott Jun 2021

Khayat Lecture Series Announced, Jonathan Scott

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Upd Chief Ray Hawkins To Retire, Michael Newsom Jun 2021

Upd Chief Ray Hawkins To Retire, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

Outgoing leader reflects on 24 years at Ole Miss and the rich reward of serving students


School Of Engineering, Rust College Partner For Dual-Degree Program, Staff Report Jun 2021

School Of Engineering, Rust College Partner For Dual-Degree Program, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Students earn degrees from each institution with a five-year course plan


Seven Staff Members Receive Outstanding Eeo Awards, Edwin B. Smith Jun 2021

Seven Staff Members Receive Outstanding Eeo Awards, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Individual UM employees and teams recognized for excellence in service categories, operations