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Beaver Translocation
No full textBeaver translocation has become a valuable tool for ecological restoration, offering benefits such as restoration in riparian habitats. Translocation has slowly become more common in restoration practices. However, historically, little was known about the most ideal location for the release of beaver. The location is potentially the most important part of beaver translocation since it determines the success of the beaver and its impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Our research focused on past and present site determination methods in beaver translocation projects throughout the West. We talked with beaver experts from Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) and U.S Geological Survey (USGS) to understand their methods of beaver translocation in the Western U.S. Now, we will focus on using satellite/aerial imagery to explore the effects of beaver translocation on riparian ecosystems over time. We will create a story map to present our research and show the aftermath of beaver translocation
Joint Stiffness in ACL-R and OA on Normal and Uneven Surfaces
Get PDFIndividuals with knee musculoskeletal injury and disease may stiffen their lower limb, particularly the knee, to safely traverse a challenging uneven surface. This study quantified leg, torsional knee and ankle joint stiffness for individuals with knee injury (ACL-R) and disease (knee OA) during an overground walk task over a normal flat and an uneven surface. Leg, knee, and ankle stiffness were submitted to an RM ANOVA to test the main effect and interaction between cohort (ACL-R, knee OA and healthy controls) and surface (normal or uneven). Surprisingly, surface but not cohort impacted knee (p = 0.011) and ankle (p = 0.033) joint stiffness. Participants exhibited a 54% increase in knee stiffness and a similar 36% decrease in ankle stiffness, when walking over the uneven surface. Contrary to our expectations, neither group nor surface impacted leg stiffness (p \u3e 0.05). All participants may modify their limb stiffness, by adopting a stiffer knee and more compliant ankle to traverse the challenging, uneven surface type. But, considering how healthy controls exhibited greater variability of leg stiffness on the uneven surface (CV of 1.77 vs CV \u3c 0.88), individuals with knee injury and disease may compensate for limb instability with rigid movement patterns
Comparative Genomic Analysis of Functional Genes Between a Preussia Fungal Species and Other Taxa in the Sporormiaceae Family
No full textThe sagebrush steppe is a vital ecosystem; many species call this habitat home and rely on its health in order to survive. Recently, our lab group isolated a species of Preussia fungus from inside of sagebrush leaves, and sequenced its genome. This study explored the functional potential of the Preussia species by conducting genomic annotation and comparative genomics analyses, with a focus on plant-beneficial traits. We began with an extensive literature review to synthesize the current understanding of Preussia’s unique ecological roles in plant-microbe interactions, identifying key target genes and metabolic pathways that have been previously studied. We downloaded publicly-available genomes of closely-related species from NCBI and annotated them on the Boise State Research Computing Cluster using EggNOG, InterProScan, and PROHINT, among others. These bioinformatics tools enabled us to predict gene functions and identify protein domains associated with plant growth promotion, stress tolerance, and secondary metabolism.
Subsequently, we will perform a functional annotation enrichment analysis focusing on key gene families—such as those involved in carbohydrate-active enzyme (CAZyme) production and biosynthetic clusters—identified from the literature review. Comparative genomics analyses will be conducted by aligning our annotated genome with the closely-related genomes from taxa in the Sporormiaceae family. The primary objectives are to identify potentially beneficial genes in our genome as well as measuring overrepresented or underrepresented genes and pathways that may contribute to plant-associated interactions. This approach will advance our understanding of Preussia’s unique role within the plant microbiome and also provide insights that could inform strategies for harnessing beneficial microbial traits in agricultural and conservation contexts
Urban Sprawl in the American West: A History and Analysis of Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts
Get PDFThe term “urban sprawl” is used to describe the spread of urban development and growth on land on the outskirts of cities. Urban sprawl is typically defined by its low-density, single-use zoning. While it is a common tactic to accommodate rising population growth and housing needs, it has been criticized for its negative long-term effects on natural habitats as well as human communities and cities. In terms of social problems, sprawl decreases opportunities for members of a community to interact, leading to feelings of isolation and decreased civic engagement. As for environmental problems, sprawl causes habitat fragmentation and air and water pollution. There are also economic consequences, as sprawl forces everything to be further spread out, leading to higher transportation costs on an individual level. This project aims to examine cities in the American West and how they are impacted by urban sprawl on a social, environmental, and economic level, as well as provide alternatives in order to create healthier cities
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Born Russian, Die Ukrainian (Detail 1)
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Born Russian, Die Ukrainian (Detail 2)
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Lockes of Her (Detail)
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