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Understanding Effects Of Permafrost Degradation And Coastal Erosion On Civil Infrastructure In Arctic Coastal Villages: A Community Survey And Knowledge Co-Production, Min Liew, Ming Xiao, Louise Farquharson, Dmitry Nicolsky, Anne Jensen, Vladimir Romanovsky, Jana Peirce, Lilian Alessa, Christopher Mccomb, Xiong Zhang, Benjamin Jones

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This paper presents the results of a community survey that was designed to better under-stand the effects of permafrost degradation and coastal erosion on civil infrastructure. Observations were collected from residents in four Arctic coastal communities: Point Lay, Wainwright, Utqiaġvik, and Kaktovik. All four communities are underlain by continuous ice-rich permafrost with varying degrees of degradation and coastal erosion. The types, locations, and periods of observed permafrost thaw and coastal erosion were elicited. Survey participants also reported the types of civil infrastructure being affected by permafrost degradation and coastal erosion and any damage to residential buildings. Most survey participants reported …

Exaggerated False Positives By Popular Differential Expression Methods When Analyzing Human Population Samples, Yumei Li, Xinzhou Ge, Fanglue Peng, Wei Li, Jingyi Jessica Li

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

When identifying differentially expressed genes between two conditions using human population RNA-seq samples, we found a phenomenon by permutation analysis: two popular bioinformatics methods, DESeq2 and edgeR, have unexpectedly high false discovery rates. Expanding the analysis to limma-voom, NOISeq, dearseq, and Wilcoxon rank-sum test, we found that FDR control is often failed except for the Wilcoxon rank-sum test. Particularly, the actual FDRs of DESeq2 and edgeR sometimes exceed 20% when the target FDR is 5%. Based on these results, for population-level RNA-seq studies with large sample sizes, we recommend the Wilcoxon rank-sum test.

Maternal Low Protein Diet And Fetal Programming Of Lean Type 2 Diabetes, Vidyadharan Alukkal Vipin, Chellakkan Selvanesan Blesson, Chandra Yallampalli

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Maternal nutrition is found to be the key factor that determines fetal health in utero and metabolic health during adulthood. Metabolic diseases have been primarily attributed to impaired maternal nutrition during pregnancy, and impaired nutrition has been an immense issue across the globe. In recent years, type 2 diabetes (T2D) has reached epidemic proportion and is a severe public health problem in many countries. Although plenty of research has already been conducted to tackle T2D which is associated with obesity, little is known regarding the etiology and pathophysiology of lean T2D, a variant of T2D. Recent studies have focused on …

Environmental Assessment Of Indicators Of Contamination Of Wastewater And Household Tanks In The Areas Of (Mansour - New Baghdad), Ali Abdul Wahhab Majeed

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

This research is based on the study of some characteristics of drinking water (physical , chemical , biological) in the areas of ( Al-Mansour and New Baghdad ) in Baghdad governorate by taking random samples of water (liquefaction , house tanks) for some homes in the two study areas during the specified months (February , July) for 2018, It was found through the results of the researcher's analysis that some indicators of pollution in water samples (liquefaction , house tanks) increased as the concentration of turbidity in the liquefaction water increased as a result of overtaking the water transmission lines …

The Impact Of Group Testing As A Strategy On University ‎Students’ Writing Composition Development ‎, Halah Abdulelah Mohammed, Afrah Abdulqader Jasim

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

In academic writing, students at universities struggle when they write a short composition in English as a foreign language. Process writings, such as brainstorming, drafting, obtaining feedback, and rewriting, are pedagogical techniques that are widely utilized to teach writing composition in a foreign linguistic communication in parliamentary procedure to develop writing skills. Teachers frequently, use groups work from which students can benefit when there is positive social interaction. EFL students learn better when they incorporate together and can share their strengths and weaknesses of ideas with others in an effective way, as students complete a composition task with assistance that …

Plasticity In Female Incubation Behaviour Mitigates Effects Of Experimentally Increased Nestbox Temperature On House Wren Nestling Growth And Survival, Paige Anne Farchmin

Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, temperatures have increased globally, and by different amounts locally. As local climates change and temperatures increase, nestlings from a variety of bird species are exposed to the threat of increased oxidative stress, producing adverse effects on growth and survival of offspring. One defence against oxidative stress is to increase the dietary intake of antioxidants. I tested the hypothesis that experimental heating of house wren nests during the incubation period leads to increased oxidative stress in offspring. I predicted that experimental heating of nests would lead to decreased growth and survival of young, but that these negative effects …

Le Gout Qui Reste: Cultural Identity And Belonging In Ook Chung's Kimchi, Taurean James Weber-Laurencio

Dissertations and Theses

The emphasis placed on the questioning of identity in Québécois society since the Quiet Revolution of the mid-twentieth century continues to this day. Whereas this search for a specifically Québécois identity was originally cast in terms of an Anglophone/Francophone divide, the influx of migrants from around the world to the province since the 1970s has rendered such a simplistic, binary discourse impossible. The population of Québéc in general and of Montréal in particular is now multicultural; visible minorities now constitute twenty-six percent of the Montréal populace. While most migrants in Québéc are able to find a niche in Montréal in …

Suppression Of Pi3k Signaling Is Linked To Autophagy Activation And The Spatiotemporal Induction Of The Lens Organelle Free Zone, Rifah Gheyas, Ramon Ortega-Alvarez, Daniel Chauss, Marc Kantorow, A. Menko

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

The terminal steps of lens cell differentiation require elimination of all organelles to create a central Organelle Free Zone (OFZ) that is required for lens function of focusing images on the retina. Previous studies show that the spatiotemporal elimination of these organelles during development is autophagy-dependent. We now show that the inhibition of PI3K signaling in lens organ culture results in the premature induction of autophagy within 24 h, including a significant increase in LAMP1+ lysosomes, and the removal of lens organelles from the center of the lens. Specific inhibition of just the PI3K/Akt signaling axis was directly linked to …

Metronidazole Treatment Rapidly Reduces Genital Inflammation Through Effects On Bacterial Vaginosis-Associated Bacteria Rather Than Lactobacilli, Eric Armstrong, Hilary Reno, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BackgroundBacterial vaginosis (BV) causes genital inflammation and increases HIV risk, whereas a vaginal microbiota dominated by Lactobacillus species is associated with immune quiescence and relative HIV protection. BV treatment reduces genital inflammation, but it is unclear whether this reduction is driven by a decrease in BV-associated bacteria or an increase in Lactobacillus species.METHODSTo evaluate the short-term effect of standard BV treatment on genital immunology and the vaginal microbiota, vaginal swabs were collected immediately before and after metronidazole treatment for BV and analyzed with multiplex ELISA, metagenomic sequencing, and quantitative PCR.RESULTSTopical metronidazole treatment rapidly reduced vaginal levels of proinflammatory cytokines, chemokines, …

Drosophila Functional Screening Of De Novo Variants In Autism Uncovers Damaging Variants And Facilitates Discovery Of Rare Neurodevelopmental Diseases, Paul C Marcogliese, Samantha L Deal, Jonathan Andrews, J Michael Harnish, V Hemanjani Bhavana, Hillary K Graves, Sharayu Jangam, Xi Luo, Ning Liu, Danqing Bei, Yu-Hsin Chao, Brooke Hull, Pei-Tseng Lee, Hongling Pan, Pradnya Bhadane, Mei-Chu Huang, Colleen M Longley, Hsiao-Tuan Chao, Hyung-Lok Chung, Nele A Haelterman, Oguz Kanca, Sathiya N Manivannan, Linda Z Rossetti, Ryan J German, Amanda Gerard, Eva Maria Christina Schwaibold, Sarah Fehr, Renzo Guerrini, Annalisa Vetro, Eleina England, Chaya N Murali, Tahsin Stefan Barakat, Marieke F Van Dooren, Martina Wilke, Marjon Van Slegtenhorst, Gaetan Lesca, Isabelle Sabatier, Nicolas Chatron, Catherine A Brownstein, Jill A Madden, Pankaj B Agrawal, Boris Keren, Thomas Courtin, Laurence Perrin, Melanie Brugger, Timo Roser, Steffen Leiz, Frederic Tran Mau-Them, Julian Delanne, Elena Sukarova-Angelovska, Slavica Trajkova, Erik Rosenhahn, Vincent Strehlow, Konrad Platzer, Roberto Keller, Lisa Pavinato, Alfredo Brusco, Jill A Rosenfeld, Ronit Marom, Michael F Wangler, Shinya Yamamoto

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit an increased burden of de novo mutations (DNMs) in a broadening range of genes. While these studies have implicated hundreds of genes in ASD pathogenesis, which DNMs cause functional consequences in vivo remains unclear. We functionally test the effects of ASD missense DNMs using Drosophila through "humanization" rescue and overexpression-based strategies. We examine 79 ASD variants in 74 genes identified in the Simons Simplex Collection and find 38% of them to cause functional alterations. Moreover, we identify GLRA2 as the cause of a spectrum of neurodevelopmental phenotypes beyond ASD in 13 previously undiagnosed …

American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7: Lifestyle Recommendations, Polygenic Risk, And Lifetime Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease, Natalie R Hasbani, Symen Ligthart, Michael R Brown, Adam S Heath, Allison Bebo, Kellan E Ashley, Eric Boerwinkle, Alanna C Morrison, Aaron R Folsom, David Aguilar, Paul S De Vries

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Understanding the effect of lifestyle and genetic risk on the lifetime risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) is important to improving public health initiatives. Our objective was to quantify remaining lifetime risk and years free of CHD according to polygenic risk and the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 (LS7) guidelines in a population-based cohort study.

METHODS: Our analysis included data from participants of the ARIC (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities) study: 8372 White and 2314 Black participants; 45 years of age and older; and free of CHD at baseline examination. A polygenic risk score (PRS) comprised more than 6 …

Effect Of Thickness On Translucency And Masking Ability Of A Recently Developed Single-Shade Resin Composite With Enhanced Opacity: An In Vitro Comparative Study, Sayed Mohamed Ghorab, Hagag Abd Elkader Atya

Future Dental Journal

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of thickness changes on translucency and masking ability of a recently developed single shade resin composite material with enhanced opacity comparing it with a traditional opaque-shade one.

Material and methods: Two brands of composite resins; Omnichroma blocker (OCB) and G-aenial Anterior (GA) in opaque A2 (OA2) shade were selected to enroll the study. Color coordinates of each composite were determined at 0.5, 1, and 1.5 mm thicknesses (n=10/thickness) on four different backgrounds (white baking, black baking, C4 shade porcelain baking and the backing of material itself) by using a …

Influence Of Etching Methods On The Shear Bond Strength Of A Universal Adhesive System To Sound And Artificial Caries-Affected Dentin, Omnia M. Sami, Essam A. Naguib, Rasha H. Afifi, Shaymaa M. Nagi

Future Dental Journal

Abstract:

This study tested the effect of different etching methods on the bond strength of a universal adhesive system to caries-affected (CAD)and sound dentin. Methods: forty premolars were wet grinded to expose flat occlusal midcoronal dentin. Specimens were equally divided according to the substrate; sound and (CAD) by exposing to pH-cycling for 14 days. Each dentin substrate was bonded with Single Bond^TM universal adhesive applied either after no etching or etching of dentin, then resin composite was built up. Specimens were tested for shear bond strength (SBS). The data was analyzed by two-ways ANOVA. Results: Single Bond^TM universal …

Retention Loss Of Locator Attachment System Different Retention Caps For Two Implant Retained Mandibular Overdenture., Medhat Sameh Abdelaziz, Aya Fawzy, Rami Maher Ghali, Hossam I. Nassar

Future Dental Journal

Abstract

Purpose. The objective of this invitro study was to evaluate gradual loss of retention at different time intervals between four different colour coded retentive caps of locator R-TX attachment system through 3000 cycles resembling 3years of attachment usage.

Material and Methods. According to prosthetically driven implant placement, two implants were digitally planned and placed by 3D printed surgical stent in an epoxy model. Forty-eight mandibular complete dentures divided into four groups (12 dentures for each group) were constructed to compare Loss of retention between (12 pairs of locator R-TX each retention cap: zero retention, low retention, medium retention and …

Evaluation Of Strength Of Different Resin Materials Used In Overdenture, Mohamed Emam, Hesham E. Alam El Deen, Hamdy Abu El Fotoh, Ayman Fateen

Future Dental Journal

Introduction: Finding a suitable material that could be used to restore relatively small inter-arch spaces in which reasonable aesthetics as well as good functional strength could be achieved is a difficult process that requires good understanding of the clinical situation and precise management. Historically Metal used to offer the smallest possible thickness with excellent strength but lacks resiliency with poor aesthetics.

Aim of the study: This In-vitro study was conducted to compare two different aesthetic materials PEEK and ACETAL regarding their mechanical strength when used as Overdenture framework in a relatively small thickness.

Material and Methods: 120 specimens were …

Evaluation Of Incorporating Bracing Arm In Precision Attachment Unilateral Removable Partial Denture, Hussein El Charkawi, Aya Fawzy, Mohamed M. Dohiem

Future Dental Journal

ABSTRACT

Purpose: This Randomized Control Trial study aimed to compare between two designs of Precision Attachment Unilateral Removable Partial Denture, one conventional design and the other modified with bracing arm and mesial rest.

Materials and Methods: twenty male patients having Kennedy Class II mandibular edentulous ridges received the two designs in a split mouth study for a follow-up period of eighteen months. Probing Pocket Depth around abutment was measured. A standardized radiographic technique was used to evaluate bone height changes.

Results: The results showed insignificant pocket depth and bone height changes in the two groups.

Conclusion: Precision Attachment Unilateral Removable …

The Effect Of Thickness And Accelerated Aging On Opalescence Of Different Ceramic Materials, Omar Hussein Abdelbary, Marwa Mohamed Wahsh, Ashraf Hussein Sherif, Tarek Salah Morsi

Future Dental Journal

Purpose: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of ceramic material type and thickness on opalescence before and after accelerated aging. Materials and methods: 180 all-ceramic slices were divided into three groups (n=60) according to the ceramic material (InCoris TZI, Empress CAD HT, and Empress CAD LT). Each group was further subdivided into four subgroups (n = 15) according to their thickness (0.5 mm, 0.8 mm, 1 mm and 1.2 mm).). CIE Lab coordinates were measured for each slice against black and white backgrounds using intraoral spectrophotometer and OP was calculated. All specimens were subjected to …

Antibacterial Effect Of Azadirachta Indica (Neem Extract) And Chlorhexidine As Cavity Disinfectants In Primary Teeth In A Group Of Egyptian Children (A Randomized Clinical Trial), Maha Samy Elhabbak, Norhan El-Dokky, Manal Elsheikh, Eman Alaa

Future Dental Journal

Introduction: The prevention and control of caries requires the eradication of cariogenic microorganisms that produce acids responsible for reducing the pH and starting the demineralization process. With the increasing incidence of drug resistance in the prevalent pathogens and an associated risk with chemotherapeutic agents, it is essential to find an alternative to existing drugs.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of neem extract and 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) as cavity disinfectants in the reduction of total viable count in Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) in children.

Subjects and Methods: The study included two test …

Evaluation Of Remaining Dentin Thickness After Manual And Rotary Instrumentation In Primary Molars Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography. (An In-Vitro Study), Nada Ashraf Eldemery, Osama Elshehawy, Rania Abdulla Nasr, Mahmoud Mohammed Badr

Future Dental Journal

Aim: To compare the radicular dentin thickness before and after instrumentation by manual stainless-steel (K-files) versus rotary files (AF™ Baby File) at coronal, middle, and apical thirds using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).

Materials and Methods: Forty roots of extracted mandibular primary molars were collected, and randomly and equally divided into 2 groups. Manual Group was prepared by K-files, and Rotary Group was prepared by rotary AF™ Baby File system. Samples were decapitated and stabilized in epoxy resin blocks. Samples were subjected to CBCT scan before and after instrumentation for radicular dentin thickness evaluation at 3 measuring points; apical, …

Resin Infiltration Versus Acid Micro-Abrasion In The Treatment Of White Spot Lesions In Fixed Orthodontic Patients, Hend S. Elsayed, Ahmed Mahran, Wagih Kadry, Fady Fahim

Future Dental Journal

Background: White spot lesions (WSls) are frequently occurring side effects of fixed orthodontic treatment. The lesions may progress to cavities. Their treatment is costly and time-consuming. Icon infiltrant and Opalustre are painless micro-invasive procedures that improve the color of the WSLs. Aim: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare resin infiltration and acid micro-abrasion. Materials and Methods: Twelve patients, with ninety post-orthodontic white spot lesions, were randomly divided into two groups. Icon resin infiltrant was applied in one group and Opalustre acid micro-abrasion in the other. The caries score was measured with ICDAS-II. The patients recorded their …

Evaluation Of Facial Soft Tissue Changes In Excessive Gingival Display Cases After Le Forte I Maxillary Impaction Surgery Using 3d Facial Surface Laser Scanner, Ahmed Mohamed Hazem Alshazly A.Al Shazly, Mostafa Mohamed Sayed Taha, Ahmed Abdelmoniem Barakat, Mohamed Diaa Zein El Abdien

Future Dental Journal

Introduction: Facial soft tissue changes in relation to hard tissue movements after orthognathic surgery cases is always of concern to patients , surgical and orthodontics teams. The aim of the present study was to assess facial soft tissue changes and stability using 3D facial laser scanner after orthognathic surgery Le Forte I maxillary impaction in excessive gingival display patients. Methods: The subjects consisted of 12 patients with skeletal vertical maxillary excess (VME) causing an aesthetic concern to the patients in the form of “Gummy smile”, who underwent LeFort I osteotomy with maxillary impaction, Three-dimensional images of the patients …

The Influence Of Three Root Canal Irrigation Methods On Post-Operative Pain “Randomized Clinical Trial”., Nouran Aser Elafify, Ahmed Abdelrahman Hashem, Wael Hussein Kamel, El-Saeed Abdel Hafiz

Future Dental Journal

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Aim: This clinical study was designated to evaluate the influence of three root canal irrigation activation methods on post-operative pain using the Visual analogue scale VAS. Material and Methods: 78 patients having symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in mandibular first molar with no periapical involvement. ProTaper Next rotary files were used for root canal preparation, then randomized into three equal groups according to the technique used for final irrigation agitation technique where each group have 26 cases (n=26 ) . Group A: received irrigation with 2.6% sodium hypochlorite with NaviTip (31-gauge 27 mm) with double side port irrigator tip (SVN) without …

Determinants Of Food Selection By Bivalve Larvae, Maria Rosa, Diane K. Padilla

Biology Faculty Publications

Selection of food particles for consumption by larvae impacts nutritional gain needed for growth, development, and metamorphosis. Past work has suggested that molluscan larvae are capable of collecting food within a narrow size range. Recent studies have found evidence of size-independent food selection in molluscan larvae, but relatively little is known about the characteristics of particles that larvae preferentially capture. Therefore, we conducted experiments with the larvae of two mussels, Mytilus trossulus and Mytilus edulis, to determine whether they are selective feeders, and if so, whether we could determine the characteristics of particles selected as food. We fed larvae microalgae …

Linking Soil Microbial Community Structure To Potential Carbon Mineralization: A Continental Scale Assessment Of Reduced Tillage, Elizabeth L. Rieke, Shannon B. Cappellazzi, Michael Cope, Daniel Liptzin, Gregory Mac Bean, Kelsey L.H. Greub, Charlotte E. Norris, Paul W. Tracy, Ezra Aberle, Amanda Ashworth, Oscar Bañuelos Tavarez, Andy I. Bary, Roland L. Baumhardt, Alberto Borbón Gracia, Daniel C. Brainard, Jameson R. Brennan, Dolores Briones Reyes, Darren Bruhjell, Cameron N. Carlyle, James J.W. Crawford, Cody F. Creech, Steve W. Culman, Bill Deen, Curtis J. Dell, Justin D. Derner, Thomas F. Ducey, Sjoerd W. Duiker, Miles F. Dyck, Benjamin H. Ellert, Avelino Espinosa Solorio, Steven J. Fonte, Simon Fonteyne, Ann-Marie Fortuna, Jamie L. Foster, Lisa M. Fultz, Audrey V. Gamble, Charles M. Geddes, Deirdre Griffin-Lahue, John H. Grove, Stephen K. Hamilton, Xiying Hao, Zachary D. Hayden, Nora Honsdorf, Julie A. Howe, James A. Ippolito, Gregg A. Johnson, Mark A. Kautz, Newell R. Kitchen, Sandeep Kumar, Kirsten S.M. Kurtz, Francis J. Larney, Katie L. Lewis, Matt Liebman, Antonio Lopez Ramirez, Stephen Machado, Bijesh Maharjan, Miguel Angel Martinez Gamiño, William E. May, Mitchel P. Mcclaran, Marshall D. Mcdaniel, Neville Millar, Jeffrey P. Mitchell, Amber D. Moore, Philip A. Moore, Manuel Mora Gutiérrez, Kelly A. Nelson, Emmanuel C. Omondi, Shannon L. Osborne, Leodegario Osorio Alcalá, Philip Owens, Eugenia M. Pena-Yewtukhiw, Hanna J. Poffenbarger, Brenda Ponce Lira, Jennifer R. Reeve, Timothy M. Reinbott, Mark S. Reiter, Edwin L. Ritchey, Kraig L. Roozeboom, Yichao Rui, Amir Sadeghpour, Upendra M. Sainju, Gregg R. Sanford, William F. Schillinger, Robert R. Schindelbeck, Meagan E. Schipanski, Alan J. Schlegel, Kate M. Scow, Lucretia A. Sherrod, Amy L. Shober, Sudeep S. Sidhu, Ernesto Solís Moya, Mervin St Luce, Jeffrey S. Strock, Andrew E. Suyker, Virginia R. Sykes, Haiying Tao, Alberto Trujillo Campos, Laura L. Van Eerd, Nele Verhulst, Tony J. Vyn, Yutao Wang, Dexter B. Watts, Bryan B. William, David L. Wright, Tiequan Zhang, Cristine L.S. Morgan, C. Wayne Honeycutt

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Potential carbon mineralization (Cmin) is a commonly used indicator of soil health, with greater Cmin values interpreted as healthier soil. While Cmin values are typically greater in agricultural soils managed with minimal physical disturbance, the mechanisms driving the increases remain poorly understood. This study assessed bacterial and archaeal community structure and potential microbial drivers of Cmin in soils maintained under various degrees of physical disturbance. Potential carbon mineralization, 16S rRNA sequences, and soil characterization data were collected as part of the North American Project to Evaluate Soil Health Measurements (NAPESHM). Results showed that type of cropping system, intensity of physical …

2022 March 14 - University Council Agenda And Minutes, University Council, East Tennessee State University

University Council Agendas and Minutes

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Grs 2022 Program Booklet, Mary W. Mcconnell

Graduate Student Research Symposium

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The Ethical Justification Of Research In Pediatric Healthcare With An Emphasis On The Covid-19 Vaccine, Brianne Helfrich

Graduate Student Research Symposium

Pediatric research in medicine is a widely debated topic on ethical and moral principles. In this paper, the reasoning behind the importance of general medical research will be explored. The risks and benefits associated with medical research will be discussed, as these are topics that can persuade an individual into participating. The first section of this paper will also emphasize the importance of the COVID-19 research and ethical conflicts associated with it. Being in a global pandemic, this research has provided society with many benefits regarding diagnosis of disease, vaccines, and treatments. Exploring the COVID-19 research will provide readers with …

Gene Editing For Psychological Conditions: The Potential To Reduce Suffering Through Therapeutic Interventions, Gabriella Agostaro

Graduate Student Research Symposium

Genetic sequencing has introduced scientists to the critical role that genes contribute to human function. As discoveries have been produced, revolutionary techniques have emerged to tackle issues associated with genetically linked conditions.

Targeted treatment methods are utilized for therapeutic interventions in patients suffering from cancer due to genetic markers discovered in the human body. With the aid of these genetic markers, clinicians can recognize genes that increase a patient's likelihood of developing cancer and, more precisely target cancer treatment regimens. While we can now determine genetic links for many physical diseases, it is essential to explore the relevance of gene …

Ethical Ramifications Of Xenotransplantation Research And Justification For Potentially Deadly Study Participation, Scott Dyer

Graduate Student Research Symposium

Recent leaps in medical technology now allow humans to utilize organs of animals, specifically pigs, in xenotransplantation procedures. As this science advances, ethical quandaries that must be grappled with will arise while additional clinical trials must be done. Due to the infancy of this technology, science must be cautious in how it moves forward. However, I also argue that anyone, as long as they are of sound mind and deemed to be of proper decision-making capacity, can justifiably participate in any research they want, no matter how deadly the potential consequences. A participant in such research may be getting much …

Connection Magazine, Spring 2022, Cristina Hatem

Newsletters from University Library - Library Connection

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