A5044522248- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Gut microbiota and health
- Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Polar Research and Ecology
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Algal biology and biofuel production
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Marine Sponges and Natural Products
- Various Chemistry Research Topics
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Microbial Applications in Construction Materials
- Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Retinal Development and Disorders
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
Montana State University
2013-2024
The Ohio State University
2006
Microbial diversity estimation involves extracting nucleic acids from intricate sample matrices. Preparing acid samples is time-consuming, necessitating effective cell lysis and obtaining pure, inhibitor-free purifications before further use. An automated system offers advantages for field deployment due to its ease of use quick autonomous results. This especially beneficial rapid measurement in situ microbial remote areas. Our study aimed assess Yellowstone hot springs using a...
The Cyanidiales are unicellular red algae that unique among phototrophs. They thrive in acidic, moderately high-temperature habitats typically associated with geothermally active regions, although much remains to be learned about their distribution and diversity within such extreme environments. We focused on Yellowstone National Park (YNP), using culture-dependent efforts combination a park-wide environmental polymerase chain reaction (PCR) survey examine aqueous (i.e. submerged), soil...
Abstract We recently identified large glucagon‐expressing neurons that densely ramify neurites in the peripheral edge of retina and regulate proliferation progenitors circumferential marginal zone (CMZ) postnatal chicken eye (Fischer et al. [2005] J Neurosci 25:10157–10166). However, nothing is known about transmitters proteins are expressed by avian retina. used antibodies to cell‐distinguishing markers better characterize different types neurons. found were immunoreactive for substance P,...
Development of biomineralization technologies has largely focused on microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) via Sporosarcina pasteurii ureolysis; however, as an obligate aerobe, the general utility this organism is limited. Here, facultative and anaerobic haloalkaliphiles capable ureolysis were enriched, identified then compared to S. regarding activities.Anaerobic enrichments for haloalkaliphilic ureolytic micro-organisms established from sediment slurries collected at Soap Lake...
NASA has made great strides in the past five years to develop a suite of instruments for International Space Station order perform molecular biology space. However, key piece equipment that been lacking is an instrument can extract nucleic acids from array complex human and environmental samples. The Omics team developed μTitan (simulated micro(μ) gravity tested automated acid) system capable automated, streamlined, acid extraction adapted use under microgravity. was validated using whole...
Abstract Research focused on microbial populations of thermoalkaline springs has been driven in a large part by the lure discovering functional enzymes with industrial applications high-pH and high temperature environments. While several studies have understanding fundamental ecology these springs, small molecule profiles largely overlooked. To better understand how geochemistry, composition, communities are connected, we conducted three-year study Five Sisters (FS) that included...
Summary Ultraviolet and high‐intensity visible radiation generate reactive intermediates that damage phototrophic microorganisms. In Y ellowstone N ational P ark, the thermoacidophilic alga C yanidioschyzon exhibits an annual seasonal biomass fluctuation referred to as ‘mat decline’, where algal viability decreases ultraviolet irradiances increase during summer. We examined role irradiance might play in mat decline using filters uncouple effects along with custom microarrays study gene...
Research-based courses are a powerful way to engage undergraduates in the scientific process while simultaneously teaching participants relevant laboratory, analysis, and communication skills. In most programs, students conduct simulated project which effectively improves student conceptions of thinking but does not produce research-quality data.
Abstract Background: Microbial diversity estimation relies heavily on the extraction of nucleic acids from complex sample matrixes, regardless location laboratory used to recover DNA, including those Earth or in space. Nucleic acid preparation steps are labor intensive and require effective lysis cells recovery pure inhibitor free purification prior downstream applications. An automated system is desirable for field deployment because easy use autonomous rapid results. This extends remote...
Abstract Research focused on microbial populations of thermoalkaline springs has been driven in a large part by the lure discovering functional enzymes with industrial applications high-pH and high temperature environments. While several studies have understanding fundamental ecology these springs, small molecule profiles largely overlooked. To better understand how geochemistry, composition, communities are connected, we conducted three-year study Five Sisters (FS) that included...
Abstract Research focused on microbial populations of thermoalkaline springs has been driven in a large part by the lure discovering functional enzymes with industrial applications high-pH and high temperature environments. However, fundamental ecology these largely overlooked. To better understand outcomes interactions between geochemistry community springs, we conducted three-year study Five Sisters (FS) that included high-resolution geochemical measurements, 16S rRNA sequencing bacterial...