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The following abstracts for discipline Biology have been submitted:

• Aging and Respiratory Gas Exchange in the American Dog Tick, Dermacentor variabilis
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Sarah M. Hobbs
  Dr. Laura Fielden, Faculty Mentor
  (11-3, 8:45, VH 1412)
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• An Analysis of br1- Interacting Deficiency Stocks to Identify Genes that Function during Imaginal Disc Morphogenesis in Drosophila
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Tammy T. Tolliver
  Dr. Robert Ward (University of Kansas) and Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentors
  (25-2, 10:00, VH 1432)
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• A Behavioral Study of Swimming by Freshwater Snails (Physa acuta and Physa gyrina)
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Julie A. Anderson* and Leah A. Allman
  Dr. George L. Shinn, Faculty Mentor
  (29-58, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Characterization of the Culturable Microbial Community Existing on Calliphoridae Fly Larvae
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Kimberly J. Kennett
  Dr. Jose Herrera, Faculty Mentor
  (11-1, 8:15, VH 1412)
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• Cloning and Tissue Expression Studies of a KANADI4-like Gene from Zea mays
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Jacqueline E. Weiss♦
  Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors
  (25-4, 10:30, VH 1432)
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• Comparing Mortality Trends in Rural and Urban Missouri
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Jennifer Drake
  Dr. Steven Carroll, Faculty Mentor
  (23-3, 10:15, VH 1010)
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• A Comparison of the Effects of Forest Matrix Habitat on the Dispersal of Two Species of Butterflies
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Kenny I. Kim
  Dr. Michael I. Kelrick and Dr. Steve F. Matter (University of Cincinnati), Faculty Mentors
  (11-5, 9:15, VH 1412)
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• Development of a New Selective Medium to Isolate Species of Cryptococcus from the Environment
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Emily L. Church* and Molly R. Gervich
  Dr. Jose Herrera and Mr. Clayton Dillavou, Faculty Mentors
  (29-72, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Distribution and Abundance of Beetles (Coleoptera) Across Savanna – Forest Ecotones in Thousand Hills State Park, Missouri
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Rebecca J. Saff
  Dr. Michael I. Kelrick and Dr. Jonathan C. Gering, Faculty Mentors
  (42-4, 3:00, VH 1432)
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• Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Types in Zambia
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Paula J. Richards
  Dr. Michael Lockhart and Dr. Peter C. Angeletti (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Faculty Mentors
  (29-70, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• DNA Sequence Diversity at an ANGUSTIFOLIA-like Gene among Inbred Lines and Open-pollinated Landraces of Maize
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Ryan N. Douglas
  Dr. Brent Buckner, Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, and Dr. Patrick S. Schnable (Iowa State University), Faculty Mentors
  (29-65, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• DNA Sequence Diversity at a SHAGGY-like Gene among Inbred Lines and Open-Pollinated Landraces of Maize
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Benjamin A. Schmidt
  Dr. Brent Buckner, Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, and Dr. Patrick S. Schnable (Iowa State University), Faculty Mentors
  (29-66, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Effects of Forest Management on Small Mammal Community Structure and Hantavirus Seroprevalence in Northeast Missouri
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Shawna A. Cooper♦
  Dr. Scott Burt, Dr. Elisabeth A. Hooper, and Dr. Jon Beck, Faculty Mentors
  (55-4, 4:30, VH 1432)
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• The Effects of Mowing and Burning on Rodent Abundance and Its Relationship to Artificial Nest Predation
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Jeffrey D. Wright
  Dr. Peter Goldman, Faculty Mentor
  (55-2, 4:00, VH 1432)
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• The Effects of Social Enrichment on the Behaviors of Captive Elephants
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Theresa M. Larson
  Dr. Scott Burt, Faculty Mentor
  (55-5, 4:45, VH 1432)
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• Epidemiology of Kaposi Sarcoma Associated Human Herpes Virus-8 (HHV-8) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Zambia: Accuracy of Current Serological Diagnosis
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Ejikemenwa "Ejike" I. Anih
  Dr. Michael Lockhart and Dr. Charles Wood (Nebraska Center for Virology - Lincoln, NE), Faculty Mentors
  (41-4, 3:00, VH 1412)
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• The Extent and Distribution Level of Genetic Diversity Within and Among Rice Landrace Varieties from Vietnam
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Hanh P. Nguyen
  Dr. Stephanie Fore, Faculty Mentor
  (29-62, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• A Floristic Study of Scotland County, Missouri
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Rachel A. Katz♦
  Dr. Elisabeth A. Hooper, Faculty Mentor
  (29-61, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Genetic Diversity at the Stowaway-containing y1 Locus of Maize and Teosinte
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Emily C. Dunn
  Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentor
  (29-67, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• How Management and Cover Types Affect Grassland Birds and Their Food Chain Dynamics on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Fields in Northeast Missouri
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Rachel A. Katz♦
  Dr. Peter Goldman, Faculty Mentor
  (9-4, 9:00, VH 1010)
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• An International Experience Exploring the Scientific and Cultural Aspects of Maize
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Christopher R. Spencer
  Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentor
  (29-68, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Is Carapace Length a Predictive Variable for Number of Annuli in the Illinois Mud Turtle, Kinesternon flavescens spooneri?
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  John M. Bennett
  Dr. Don Kangas and Dr. Michael I. Kelrick, Faculty Mentors
  (55-3, 4:15, VH 1432)
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• Isolation and Expression Studies on a FASCIATA1-like Gene in Maize
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Christopher R. Spencer
  Dr. Brent Buckner and Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, Faculty Mentors
  (29-64, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Locating Mutations of the FLNA Gene for X-linked Human Disorders
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Megan B. Harney
  Dr. Jose Herrera and Dr. Andrew Lidral (University of Iowa), Faculty Mentors
  (41-1, 2:15, VH 1412)
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• Mitochondrial DNA Insertion into Nuclear Chromosomes of Maize
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Ashley N. Lough
  Dr. Kathleen J. Newton (University of Missouri- Columbia), Dr. James A. Birchler (University of Missouri- Columbia), Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors
  (29-63, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Mutations in Two Critical Genes Linked to Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Anuoluwapo O. Orebiyi
  Dr. Edward Ginns (University of Massachusetts Medical School), Dr. Marzena Galdzicka (University of Massachusetts Medical School), and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors
  (29-71, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Pollen and Anther Ontogeny in Brasenia (Cabombaceae, Nymphaeales)
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Mackenzie L. Taylor
  Dr. Jeffrey M. Osborn, Faculty Mentor
  (42-3, 2:45, VH 1432)
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• Pollen Structure and Development in Ephedra americana (Gnetales)
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Allison S. Doores
  Dr. Jeffrey M. Osborn, Faculty Mentor
  (42-2, 2:30, VH 1432)
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• Predicting Katydid (Tettigoniidae) and Grasshopper (Acrididae) Abundance in Managed Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands: A Test or the Phylogenetic Constraints Hypothesis
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Jerod D. Romine
  Dr. Jonathan C. Gering, Faculty Mentor
  (11-2, 8:30, VH 1412)
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• Preparing a Wildflower Field Guide for Thousand Hills State Park
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Kelli L. Floyd
  Dr. Elisabeth A. Hooper, Faculty Mentor
  (29-60, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Prey Selection within a Southeastern Missouri Bat Community
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Matthew D. Bast♦
  Dr. Scott Burt, Dr. Jonathan C. Gering, Dr. Dean DeCock, and Dr. Dale W. Sparks (Indiana State University), Faculty Mentors
  (9-3, 8:45, VH 1010)
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• Proteins and Viral RNA Associated with the Gag-Ubc9 Complex of Mason-Pfizer Monkey Virus Infected HOS Cells
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Kimberly J. Kennett
  Dr. Robert Weldon, Jr. (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) and Dr. Michael Lockhart, Faculty Mentors
  (29-69, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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• Purification and Palmitoylation of Vac8p
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Monica A. Stutz
  Dr. Maurine E. Linder (Washington University) and Dr. Cynthia Cooper, Faculty Mentors
  (10-3, 8:45, VH 1432)
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• A Study of the Dog Tick’s Ability to Survive in Anoxic and Hypoxic Environments
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Christine M. Janson
  Dr. Laura Fielden, Faculty Mentor
  (11-4, 9:00, VH 1412)
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• Surface-Associated Predator Chemoatractant in Horseshoe Crab Eggs
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Julie A. Anderson
  Dr. George L. Shinn and Dr. Nancy Targett (University of Delaware), Faculty Mentors
  (9-5, 9:15, VH 1010)
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• A Turtle Community in Northeast Missouri
  Oral Paper
  
  Science (Biology)
  Mary M. Green
  Dr. Don Kangas, Faculty Mentor
  (9-1, 8:15, VH 1010)
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• Using Electron Microscopy to Study the Minute Male Parts of Freshwater Physid Snails
  Poster
  
  Science (Biology)
  Sarah E. Starnes*, Diana L. Brunsman, Jacob Akins, Ashley Burden♦, Ryan N. Douglas, John Eddy, Erin O'Neal, Benjamin A. Schmidt, and Christopher Spencer
  Dr. George L. Shinn, Faculty Mentor
  (29-59, 1:15, OP Lobby & Atrium)
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