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Emily Kaelin

Effects of Four Botanical Products on Pathogenic and Probiotic Bacteria

Current research suggests that natural antimicrobial agents have the potential to help mitigate problems associated with traditional antibiotics, such as antibiotic resistance and damage to beneficial bacteria. The purpose of this project was to investigate the effects of selected plant products on pathogenic and probiotic bacteria. Oregano essential oil, oregano extract, cayenne extract, and hops extract were tested against several strains of bacteria, using disk diffusion and incorporation into incubating yogurt. The results were compared to results obtained from standard antibiotics. Oregano extract appeared to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, while not inhibiting probiotic bacteria. Hops extract also appeared to affect the growth of pathogenic bacteria, but not probiotic bacteria. Oregano oil appeared to affect both types of bacteria, while cayenne extract did not inhibit any of the bacteria. Further research is needed to confirm the results, but the data obtained from the tests of oregano extract and hops extract appear to be promising.

BIOL 499, Capstone

Paul Allee

L204

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Emily Kaelin

Bone Fractures in Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Bone fractures are a significant health problem for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Not only are DMD patients at risk for bone fractures, but fractures can be more detrimental to quality of life in DMD patients than in healthy individuals. The purpose of this review was to examine the relationship between DMD and fracture risks and mechanisms. Eight studies were reviewed, each focusing on physiological and biomechanical factors that predispose individuals with DMD for bone fractures. The studies concluded that muscle weakness and reduced bone mineral density are major contributing factors toward bone fractures in individuals with DMD.

EXSC 407, Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury

Heike McNeil

Makenzie Endresen, Emily Kaelin & Danielle Schneider

An Assessment of a Study on the Toxicity of GM Corn and Roundup Herbicide

The article “Long Term Toxicity of a Roundup Herbicide and a Roundup-tolerant Genetically Modified Maize” was evaluated. The article describes a two-year study of the effects of genetically modified (GM) corn on rats’ health. When rats were fed GM corn or Roundup, they developed more tumors, and had a higher mortality rate, than other rats. The authors concluded that transgenes in GM corn disrupted essential biochemical pathways. Although the methodology could be improved by increasing the number of rats tested, the conclusions seemed reasonable. This is the most detailed study to report long-term effects of GMOs on mammalian health. 

BIOL 201

Tracy Vermilyea

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Emily Kaelin, Susan Leip, Johnny Mager, Rebekah Rossberg, & Ryan Vermilyea

Speakin’ Beacons Showcase

NCU’s Speech and Debate Team will showcase speeches and oral interpretation pieces prepared for the Fall 2012 slate of tournaments, including formative speaking, after dinner speaking, prose interpretation, and poetry interpretation.

COMM 321/421, Forensics 

Doyle Srader

Ross Evans Chapel

9 – 10 AM