Saint Martin’s University Biology Journal

May 2006        Volume 1         Number 1

Research Articles

            Ecology

  7                    Correlation of Coarse Woody Debris Biomass and Tree Species Diversity within Coniferous Forests of Western Washington.   

                        Rachel E. Wehr

23                    Comparing Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Damage on Conifer Trees in Washington State Capitol Forest. 

                        Bradley D. Beerbower

            Memory

35                    Positive Effects of Breakfast on Memory Retention of Students at the College Level.                                                         

                        Rachael M. Schroll

51                    Short Term Memory Retention:  How Time and Color Play a Role.

                        Kasondra J. Richman

            Microbiology

57                    A Comparison of Bacterial Levels of Acrylic and Native Fingernails. 

                        Pelenita M. Tuupo

65                    Bacteria in Household Sponges:  A Study Testing which Physical Methods are Most Effective in Decontaminating Kitchen             

                        Sponges.    

                        Nicole J. Tate

75                   Reduction of Hand Bacteria:  A Comparative Study among Common Antiseptics.

                        Elizabeth A. Syverson

87                    The Effect of Temperature on the Growth of the Bacteria Escherichia coli DH5α.

                        Minh Thanh Nguyen

95                    Disinfectants and Salmonella:  A Study Showing the Effectiveness of Disinfectants Against the Bacteria Salmonella.                   

                        Beth M. Layton

105                  An Investigation of the Relationship between Occupation and Amount of Bacteria on Employees’ Hands. 

                        Katie M. Iles

117                  The Effectiveness of Antibacterial Dish Detergent and Non-antibacterial Dish Detergent when used on Kitchen Sponges.              

                        Lakita N. Burr

            Oral Microbiology

127                  An Investigation of the Anti-bacterial Properties of Orbit and Trident Brands of Chewing Gum.                                                 

                        Carter M. Richards

137                  Oral Hygiene Habits and Bacterial Populations:  A Comparison of Lactobacillus and Streptococcus Bacteria. 

                        Travis L. Ochsner

155                  An Investigation of the Levels of Antimicrobial Efficacy in Commercial Dentifrices on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus. 

                        Chris W. Leyster

167                  Bacteria in the Oral Flora:  A Study of Antimicrobial Agents in Toothpastes on Toothbrushes.                                       

                        Clint J. Hays

175                  Comparison of Bacterial Growth in the Oral Cavity Between Tobacco Users and Non-tobacco Users.                                                                

                        Krystle D. Antolin

            Molecular Biology

185                  Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Evaluation of Three Primer Pairs for Detection of Trypanosomiasis cruzi (Chagas Disease) in Clinical Samples. 

                        Sara M. Chipman Trejo

201                  Sensitivity of Malaria Diagnosis in Blood Samples by PCR Assay:  A Comparison with Microscopy.                 

                        Jose G. Avila

            Physiology

213                  The effect of static stretching on a sample of 18-25 year-old students at Saint Martin’s University.                                             

                        Brock I. Slade

223                  The Influence of Gatorade on Sweat Loss during a High Cardiovascular Activity.

                        Kyle A. Samples

233                  The Effect of Temperature on the Developmental Rate of Flesh Flies: (Sarcophaga sp.).                                               

                        Sothear Sam 

245                  The Differences between Gender and Knee Range of Motion.                                                                                              

                       Courtney M. Rogers

255                  A Comparison of Ankle Braces:  A Closer Look at Stability and Range of Motion.                                                                                           

                        Randi-lee Rezents

265                  A Study Examining the Occurrence of Corns and Calluses in Males and Females.

                        Ann Marie McCanick

273                  Exploring the Assimilation Rate of Goldfish, Carassius auratus:  A Comparison of Protein and Carbohydrate Diets.                

                        Ruby M. Lopez