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Bacterial, viral and parasitic assessments of Walleye (Sander vitreum), Sauger (Sander canadensis), and Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) in the Wisconsin Mississippi River drainage
(2010-06-16)Yellow perch, walleye, and sauger were examined to determine the presence of target pathogens and to describe parasite communities. The scale of this investigation is within the Upper Mississippi River Drainage. Data were ... -
The bactericidal mechanism of action of the SK-03-92 antibiotic against Staphylococcus aureus and the eradication of SK-03-92-induced bacterial persistence
(2019-12)Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus kill approximately 52 Americans every day and are particularly lethal when a biofilm has formed. The development of persister cells, and thus a chronic infection, further increases ... -
Becoming men : how gay and bisexual college males navigate masculinity on campus
(2012-05)This study is a qualitative examination of the development of masculine gender identities in gay and bisexual male students enrolled at a state institution in the Midwest. Seven male students volunteered to participate in ... -
Benefits of variable practice conditions for athletes in mixed martial art
(2015-05)Mixed Martial Art (MMA) is a competitive sport requiring athletes to be versatile in striking and grappling techniques. With growing popularity, more athletes will be seeking to improve their overall performance. Trainers ... -
Bioavailability and toxicological assessment of lead-contaminated sediments in an urban riverine marsh
(2015-05)The La Crosse, Wisconsin Gun Club maintained a trapshooting range at the site of the La Crosse River Marsh (LRM) for three decades (1929-1963) resulting in lead (Pb)- contaminated sediments. Because Pb causes physical ... -
Biocontrol potential of endophytes of healthy Castanea dentata tissue for application against Cryphonectria parasitica
(2018-05-24)The American chestnut, Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh., was devastated by an exotic fungal pathogen, Cryphonectria parasitica (Murr.) Barr., introduced in the early 1900’s. Restoration of C. dentata is desirable for ... -
Biological control of cryphonectria parasitica with streptomyces and an analysis of vegetative compatibility diversity of cryphonectria parasitica in Wisconsin, USA
(2013-12)The American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) has been plagued by the fungal pathogen Cryphonectria parasitica. While the primary biological control treatment has relied upon the use of hypovirus, a mycovirus that reduces ... -
The biomass and productivity of aquatic macrophytes in Navigation Pool 8 of the Upper Mississippi River
(1976-12)The biomass of aquatic macrophytes in Navigation Pool 8 of the Upper Mississippi River was determined in order to provide basic data on the productivity, frequency, and distribution of these plants. Two 0.25 m2 quadrats ... -
A biomechanical analysis of the effects of hand weights on the arm-swing while walking and running
(1995-07)Ten female track runners (E age = 21.5) volunteered as subjects to determine if 4 lb hand weights would alter shoulder and elbow displacements and angular velocities under various locomotion speeds. Subjects were videotaped ... -
A biomechanical analysis of the one-handed backhand groundstroke
(1978-08)The problem of this study was to biomechanically analyze the data of the performance of the one-handed backhand groundstroke for female beginning and advanced tennis players using the flexed (circular backswing) or the ... -
A biomechanical comparison of the vertical jump and Margaria power tests
(1988-12)A comparison of two power tests was conducted using 12 athletes (N = 7 males, N = 5 females) from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse track and field teams. The subjects were filmed in an outdoor setting performing the ... -
Biomechanics of juvenile tyrannosaurid mandibles and their implications for bite function
(2019-05)The tyrannosaurids are among the most iconic dinosaurs described by science. Biomechanical data such as bite force allow for comparative analyses between established tyrannosaurid genera. The results of this study are used ... -
Biorhythms and their effect on physical performance
(1974-05-09)This investigation was made to determine whether the knowledge of an athlete's present biorhythmic state, particularly the relationship of the ?high" point and "low" point in the 23-day physical cycle, can be used to predict ... -
Biosystematics of Erythronium propullans gray and sympatric populations of Erythronium albidum Nuttall (Liliaceae)
(1978-08-31)A biosystematic comparison of Erythronium propullans and sympatric populations of E. albidum was conducted to clarify the relationships of these two species. E. propullans is endemic to southeastern Minnesota, while E. ... -
Blood lactate clearance as a measure of recovery using NormaTec boots
(2020-12)The NormaTec Pulse 2.0 Recovery System is a recovery modality that has gained popularity amongst athletes recently. The purpose of this research was to compare blood lactate (BLa) clearance with the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 ... -
Body composition responses to 12 weeks of training on various modes of home exercise equipment in sedentary adults
(1996-05)This study compared body composition responses as a result of 12 weeks of training on various home exercise equipment. Ninety-four sedentary adults ranging in age from 23 to 49 years were randomly assigned to 1 of 5 ... -
Brachial artery diameter and velocity of blood flow after hyperemia during the six hours following consumption of cranberry juice
(2002-12)The effects of cranberry juice consumption on brachial artery diameter and velocity of blood flow were investigated. Subjects were aged 40-69 years with documented cardiovascular disease. Subjects refrained from alcohol, ... -
"Breaking away" -- the effect of non-uniform pacing on power output and RPE growth
(2010-05-06)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a short burst in power output midway through a 10 km cycle time trial and its relationship to RPE growth. We hypothesized that a break-away effort in non-normal ... -
Breaking the cycle : can glyphosate and willow cuttings disrupt positive feedbacks that sustain reed canarygrass (phalaris arundinacea) monocultures?
(2014-05)Restoring invaded ecosystems requires the reduction of any positive feedbacks created by the invader. Feedbacks created by reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) in theUpper Mississippi River floodplain include early ...