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EURēCA: Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement
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Histomonas Elisa, Jessica L Martinez
Histomonas Elisa, Jessica L Martinez
EURēCA: Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement
Histomonas meleagridis is a protozoan parasite of avians and is the causative agent in Histomonosis, commonly known as Blackhead Disease. Current methods for diagnosing the presence of H. meleagridis are limited to parasite culture or Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to amplify target DNA. This project aims to develop an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for faster and more sensitive diagnosis of Histomonas infections. Cultures of H. meleagridis parasites were purified, and surface antigens were extracted using a spectrum of chemical solutions. The various antigen solutions were subjected to an ELISA, with serum from birds immunized for H. meleagridis as positive controls. …
The Exhibition Of Undergraduate Research And Creative Achievement: Distress Of Parents Of Nicu Graduates, Megan Kay Borgmier
The Exhibition Of Undergraduate Research And Creative Achievement: Distress Of Parents Of Nicu Graduates, Megan Kay Borgmier
EURēCA: Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement
This is an abstract for my project regarding distress of parents of NICU graduates that will be submitted for The Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement.