Biology students present research

Five biology students presented their research at the NC-3 Beta Beta Beta district meeting that was hosted by the Gamma Eta Chapter at Grand View University on April 17-18, in conjunction with the Iowa Academy of Science held at Des Moines University, located in Des Moines, Iowa.

The students, their project and their research advisors are:

• Maria Borgerson, “Determination of Genetic Relationship Between Female Phellodendron chinese in Saint Mary’s Park and Offspring Phellodendron Chinese Found Nearby” — Dr. Debra Martin.
• Nicole Haese, ”The Effects of the Dietary Supplement Laucidin on Blood Glucose Levels of Diabetic Mice” — Dr. Jeanne Minnerath.
• Ben Linder, “Analyzing the M3 Repeat Region of the Induced Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) Gene in Homo Sapiens with Exercised Induced Asthma” — Dr. Deb Martin.
• Melanie Tyler, “Assaying of Lysozyme Inhibitor from Egg-Whites” — Dr. Martin.
• Lori Brunner, “The Mode and Extent of DNA Replication During Endomitosis in Nodules of Leguminous Plants,” Dr. Richard Kowles.

Haese was award first place for the Frank G. Brook Award and Tyler was awarded third place. Dr. Martin is the Beta Beta Beta district director.