Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is an excellent model organism for studying embryonic vertebrate development due to their conserved genome with humans, external development, and ease of observation under the microscope. The gene SON is found on the twenty-fir . . .

Geographic variation research is an important topic of study, providing insight into trends of organismal origin, dispersal and evolution. By virtue of investigating these trends, this research also exposes areas where conservation efforts are needed . . .

Proper development of the immune system is critical for defense against infection. Complex signaling occurs during immune system development and changes in this signaling can have adverse effects ranging from immunodeficiency to cancer. Lymphoid Enhan . . .

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a disease that affects the normal growth of myeloid cells, which are blood cells that protect the body against foreign invaders in the blood and bone marrow. In humans, 95% of CML cases are caused by a chromosomal tra . . .

The area of study for this project is a microRNA called miR-375 which is overexpressed in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and has been linked to decreased insulin secretion and beta cell proliferation. Investigation into the transcription factor ind . . .

ABSTRACT TARGETED GRAZING AS AN EFFECTIVE CONTROL FOR NON-NATIVE LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM AMONG THE RARE SPECIES CORDYLANTHUS PALMATUS IN ALKALI MEADOW HABITATS by Sheli M. Wingo Master of Science in Biological Sciences California State University, Chico Sp . . .

ABSTRACT BILATERAL ASYMMETRY IN TWO SECONDARY SEXUAL CHARACTERS IN THE WESTERN FENCE LIZARD (SCELOPORUS OCCIDENTALIS): IMPLICATIONS FOR A CORRELATION WITH LATERALIZED AGGRESSION by Jackson D. Shedd Master of Science in Biological Sciences California S . . .

ABSTRACT IT WAS BUILT… DID THEY COME? HABITAT CHARACTERISTICS OF YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO IN RESTORED RIPARIAN FORESTS ALONG THE SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIFORNIA by Jessica E. Hammond Master of Science in Biological Sciences California State University, Chico . . .