Predatory coccinellidae are extensively used in biological control of aphids, whiteflies, and other common agricultural pests. Two such species, Coccinella septempunctata and Harmonia axyridis were introduced to the continental United States to bolste . . .

Clostridium species make up a large portion of the intestinal microbiota in humans and animals with strong implications that they are necessary for overall gut function. Dysbiosis due to decreased abundances and diversity of Clostridium often cause ma . . .

Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis (IPA) causes 50-90% mortality with present forms of oral and intravenous (IV) antifungal drugs, emphasizing the need for improved treatments. To explore this, we built an aerosol system to deliver inhalable, antifungal . . .

Los Angeles County's growing homeless epidemic is a continuous challenge, especially among the chronically homeless. This literature review aims to explore engagement and retention of chronically homeless individuals, and compares methods used within . . .

Exposure to an enriched environment has been shown to be beneficial to brain structure and cognition by preserving neuronal integrity and strengthening the functioning and plasticity of neural circuits [1]. These benefits derive from the added spatial . . .

California farms and ranches generated more than $50 billion in cash receipts with dairy leading the way at $6.56 billion, followed by grapes ($5.79 billion), almonds ($5.60 billion), strawberries ($3.10 billion), and cattle and calves ($2.53 billion) . . .

The goal of this project is to use infrared thermal imaging to look at the surface temperature of horses before and after exertion after participating in an endurance ride. The horses would participate in either a 30 mile or 50 mile ride at the Fire M . . .

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis (Tv). Tv affects more than 300 million men and women worldwide. It has been shown that neutrophils use a process called trogocytosis to kill Tv. . . .