A celebration of undergraduate research
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A Ray of Hope: investigating the effect of light composition on shelter cat welfare Kathryn Hurt, 3rd year |
Cats that are adopted quickly tend to cope well in the shelter environment, showing affiliative, engaging behaviors at the front of the kennel toward potential adopters. Cats that do not cope well may hide in the back of the kennel or if provided, in a hide box, and tend to have longer stays in the shelter.
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Conscientious Mammalian Magnetoreception Capabilities by Means of the Cryptochrome-2 Protein Megan Weil, 2nd year |
Changes in Earth’s magnetic field are known to influence the behavior of organisms from all five kingdoms of life. In mice, the cryptochrome-2 repressor is the recognized protein responsible for their magnetoreception capabilities. The extent of the receptor’s influence is unknown, and whether its associated responses are due to subconscious instinct or conscious choice.
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