Abstracts 1-9

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Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-66

Photocleavage of DNA by a Conjugate System Composed of an Anthraquinnone Molecule Tethered to a Zinc Finger Peptide
Jeremy Babendure and Neal Woodbury
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University

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Di-4-ANEPPS Cytotoxicity is Related to Vehicle Choice
Peter Baker and N. Jeanne Wilson-Rawls
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Serotonin Depletion Decreases Cocaine-Seeking Behavior in Rats
Jonathan Bellew and Janet Neisenwander
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

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An Examination of the Stereotypes of Three Social Groups: African-Americans, Caucasians, and Native Americans
Ursula Benward and Delia S. Saenz
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

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The Molecular Nature of Virus-Encoded Inhibitors
Joshua Betancourt and Bertram Jacobs
Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

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The Biomechanics of Balance: Falling in the Anterior and Posterior Directions
G.A. Brat1, S. Stanhope, M. Hallett2
1Department of Bioengineering
2Office of the Clinical Director/MNB, National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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Preliminary Studies on Factors that Affect Bone Formation: Correlation with Production of Mineralizing Vesicular Bodies by Human Osteoblasts In the Cell/Biotechnology Lab
David Brown, David Capco, and Vincent Pizziconi
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Materials Engineering, Arizona State University

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* Linking Science and Policy: How do we get from here to there? The Zacatuche Rabbit, the biodiverse Trans-volcanic belt in Mexico, and Indigenous People
Laura E. Calandrella and Andrew T. Smith
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Are There Lateralized Deficits In Tongue Use In The Hemiparkinsonian Rat?
Blanca Castañeda, Jordann Russell, and Edward Castañeda
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

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Abstracts 10-19

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*Purification of Proteins from Rubber Particles by Gel Electrophoreis and Electroblotting
Katherine Chhor and Ralph Backhaus
Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

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*Analysis of coding joint formation in ts Abelson murine leukemia virus scid cells
Devyn Chipley, Matt Brown, and Yung Chang
Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

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Mitochondrial DNA variation in Rhinichthys osculus of Neveda
Jeffrey Chow and Thomas Dowling
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Location of Intrinsic Bending in the GAL10 Gene
Santiago Cornejo and Dennis Lohr
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University

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* Characterization of the Chromosome 16p13.1 PXE locus in an Afrikaner population.
K. A. Curry1, J. M. Peloquin1, S. F. Terry2, D. Viljoen3, and E. W. Johnson1
1Neurogenetics, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, 2PXE Int., Sharon, MA, 3SAIMR, Dept. of Human Genetics, Univ. of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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* Habitat Development as a Tool in Improving Scientific Performance in American School Children: New Perspectives on Increasing Scientific Literacy
Shane M. Daley and Jane Maienschein
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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*Mutations to Probe Reaction Center Asymmetry
Jessica Dalsing and Neal Woodbury
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University

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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) manipulation and forelimb morphology: Comparisons with other carnivorans and Homo sapiens
Alexandra A. de Sousa and Mary W. Marzke
Department of Anthropology, Arizona State University

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*The Effects Of Silicon Depletion On Lipid Metabolism In The Diatom Chaetoceros Muelleri
Nancy Engel, Karen McGinnis, and Milton Sommerfeld
Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

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Field Test of an Integrated Model of Sex-Change
D. L. Ford, S. K. Marxer, and M. S. Grober
Life Sciences Department, Arizona State University West

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Abstracts 20-29

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* A Morphometric Study of Sexual Dimorphism in the Mountain Spiny Lizard Brain
Bryn C. Furlong, Sarah Woodley, and Michael C. Moore
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Germination Success of Infected and Uninfected Grass Genotypes
Cyd Hamilton, and Stanley Faeth
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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*Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis as a Non-destructive Measure of Energy Stores in the leopard gecko (Eublepharus macularius)
Gabrielle Helminski and Dale DeNardo
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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*Predation Preference in Sexually Dimorphic Model Tree Lizards, Urosaurus ornatus
Erich Hoffeld and Paul Hamilton
Life Sciences Department, Arizona State University West

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*Competition between predators of unrelated taxa.
Jean M. Horne and Stanley Faeth
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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* Diatoms of Town Lake
Jennifer Hunter, Mark Compton, Doug Crowl, and Milton Sommerfeld
Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

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Lymphocyte Infiltration Into Lupus Brain
Tanuja Jagernauth, Andleeb Zameer, and Steve A. Hoffman
Department of Microbiology and Neuroimmunology, Arizona State University

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* Separation and Purification of a Xenopus Laevis Sperm Chemoattractant
Andrew Kittelson and Douglas Chandler
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Gene Expression In Immature Mammalian Oocytes
Kari L. Kotlarczyk and Robert W. McGaughey
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Development of Selective Media for Recovery of Bacillus sphaericus
Michael Kruer and William F. Burke, Jr.
Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

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Abstracts 30-39

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Environmental Equity in South Phoenix: Correlations Between and Effects of Economic Oppression and Environmental Toxicity on Phoenix Residents
Megan Lavelle, and David Pijawka
Center for Enviromental Studies, Arizona State University

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Comparative Nutritional Biochemistry to Examine Optimal Vitamin C Nutriture in the Guinea Pig
Alicia Leadford and Carol Johnston
Department of Family Resources and Human Development, Arizona State University

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* Connecting Presence-Absence Data to Extinction Risk at the Population Level
Joyce E. Lippe and Bill Fagan
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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The Phosphorus Budget of a Newly Established Urban Lake
Erik M. Lohman, Nancy Grimm, and Jim Elser
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Infusion of a Herpes Simplex Virus-1 Vector Carrying þ-galactosidase Reporter Gene Into the Rat Mesotelencephalic Dopamine System
Fredric P. Manfredsson, Irene Avila, and Edward CastaÒeda
Department of Phychology, Arizona State University

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*Shifting Strategies for Dealing with Head Lice Infestation: A Case Study in Guadalupe
Farshad F. Marvasti and Jane A. Maienschein
Departments of Biology and Philosophy, Arizona State University

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Investigation of Methods to Measure Low Amylin Concentrations in Rat Serum
Danielle L. McClain and Allan L. Bieber
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University

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*The Role of Substance P in Lymphocyte Activation: Co-Stimulatory Molecule CD28
K.E. McCombs, S.G. Almond, O. Myhre, and S.A. Hoffman
Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

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Alternative Mating Strategies in the Azorean Rock-Pool Blenny (Parablennius sanguinolentus parvicornis)
Jason A. Miranda, Matthew S. Grober, Rui F. De Olivera
Department of Life Sciences, Arizona State University West

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Preliminary Studies Into the Response of F9 and F9 & 3T3 Co-Cultures to Microgravity in the Cell Biotechnology Course
Heath Muzlay, David Capco, and Vincent Pizziconi
Department of Chemical, Bio and Materials Engineering, Arizona State University

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Abstracts 40-49

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* Influence of Mycorrhizae and Endophytes on Germination and Growth of Festuca arizonica
Kaesha Neil and Stan Faeth
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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* Preliminary Studies: Protein Kinase C Distribution in Teratocarcinoma Stem Cells in the Cell Biotechnolog Laboratory
April L. Phillips, David G. Capco, and Christine Pauken
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Venoms of the Genus Sistrurus Contain Proteins Immunologically related to Mojave Toxin.
Matthew E. Porter and Allan Bieber
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University

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* The Effects of Male Size, Female Size, and Socio-Environmental Conditions on the Sperm Ejaculate of Male Colorado Potato Beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Meghan G. Radtke and Ronald L. Rutowski
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Impact of Urbanization on an Insect/Plant Interaction: Bruchid Beetles on Blue Palo Verde
Ramirez L.A., Craig T., and Wallace, J.
Department of Life Sciences, Arizona State University West

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Effects of basolateral amygdala lesions on conditioned place preference
Heather Rice and Janet Neisewander
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

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Polymorphism Of Human 2',5'-Oligoadenylate Synthetases
Danielle Rosas, Mark Zubriski and Georgia Floyd-Smith
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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* Preliminary Studies:Culture of 3T3 Tissue Constructs on Polyglycolic Acid Scaffolds in the Cell Biotechnology Class
Patrick M. Rourke and Dave G. Capco
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Are There Lateralized Deficits In Tongue Use In The Hemiparkinsonian Rat?
Jordann Russell, Blanca CastaÒeda,and Eddie CastaÒeda
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

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* Glucocorticoid Receptor Localization and Distribution in Ambystoma tigrinum
Jimmy Y. Saade and Miles Orchinik
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Abstracts 50-59

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*Hybrid Variation and Parentage in Cercidium
T. F. Sawyer and W.D. Clark
Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

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* Mutagenesis of RcsC: A Capsule Regulator in Escherichia coli
Jennifer Snodgrass and Valerie Stout
Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

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*Certified Nurse Midwives in the Valley
Linda A. Souter, James Strick, Lois Kramer, CNM, Stephanie Lowell, CNM, Diane Bernier Sauve, CNM, and Wendy Sobey, CNM
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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An Evolutionary Investigation: Do Humans and Oranguatans Share the Ability to Make Stone ToolsÖ and more?
Kory Stotesbery and Mary W. Marzke
Department of Anthropology, Arizona State University

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*Endophytic Fungal Alkaloids: Boon or Bane for Herbivorous Grasshoppers?
Laura Taft and Stan Faeth
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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*Phosphofructokinase, one gene or two?
Marsha Tallman and Elliot Goldstein
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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*Preliminary analysis into the structure and function of the phosphofructokinase gene in Drosophila melanogaster: Protein levels and polytene chromosome mapping in the Cell Biotechnology Lab
Marsha Tallman, David Capco, and Elliot Goldstein
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Biological Causes of Mortality Plateaus
Maria-Gabriela Velez and Kimberly A. Hughes
Department of Life Sciences, Arizona State University West

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Effects of Basolateral Amygdala Lesions on Cocaine-Seeking Behavior and Locomotion
W. Villegas, R.A. Fuchs, H.J. Rice, S.M. Weber, and J.L. Neisewander
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

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Cooperative Colony Founding by Unrelated Queens in the Ant Acromyrmex versicolor
Tamany Vinson, Steve Rissing, Joel Parker, and Thomas Dowling
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Abstracts 60-66

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Cold-induced mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle: Do both subpopulations play by the same rules?
Laura M. Wait, Martin F. Gerrits, and Jeffrey R. Hazel
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Phylogeography of Speckled Dace (Rhinichthys osculus) in the Grand Canyon of Arizona
Simone Warrack and Michael Douglas
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Construction of a Bacterial Strain for Biosensor Testing
Julie Watt and William F. Burke, Jr.
Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

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Chronic 7-OH-DPAT Treatment Attenuates Incentive Motivation for Cocaine: Implications for Treatment of Cocaine Addiction
Suzanne M. Weber, Rita A. Fuchs, Ly T. L. Tran-Nguyen, and Janet L. Neisewander
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

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Sequence Comparison of Drosophila Zw3 and its Vertebrate Homologs
Candice White and Sudhir Kumar
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Molecular Evolution of Filovirus Glycoprotein Gene
Heather L. Wiemann and Sudhir Kumar
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

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Reduced Insulin Response Of High-Protein Diets Is Not Associated With Lower Postprandial Triglyceride Production
Wilson K, Hampl JS, and Johnston CS
Department of Family Resources and Human Development, Arizona State University

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