INVESTIGATOR: Koty Sharp, Roger Williams University MENTOR: David Rowley, University of Rhode Island THEME: Environmental Health Science ABSTRACT: Microplastics particles (<5 mm) are entering the oceans at 5-12 million metric tons annually. Microplastics are small enough to be eaten by filter-feeding organisms, including plankton that are consumed by commercially important fish and seafood species. Recent studies […]
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Role of Flagellin Methylation in Salmonella-Plant and Host Interactions
INVESTIGATOR: Anne Reid, Salve Reginal University MENTOR: David Nelson, University of Rhode Island THEME: Environmental Health Science ABSTRACT: Over 1 million cases of salmonellosis occur annually in the US, with outbreaks increasingly linked to fruits and vegetables. The role of flagellin methylation in S. enterica is unknown, but hydrophobic interactions, which would be favored by lysine […]
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