University of Southern Mississippi

Immunization withthe Tc85-Derived Peptide Displayedon Virus-like Particles Confers Protection against Trypanosoma cruzi Infection

Abstract Chagas disease, caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi, remains a major global health burden with limited prophylactic options. We describe a vaccine platform that leverages a peptide epitope derived from the T. cruzi trans-sialidase group II (Tc85pep), displayed on the virus-l...

Concurrent Changes in Body Composition, Body Image, and Eating Behaviors in NCAA Division 1 Female Distance Runners Across an Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Season

Abstract Parnell, S, Kaylor, MG, Johnson, MF, Addison, A, Braun-Trocchio, R, and Graybeal, AJ. Concurrent changes in body composition, body image, and eating behaviors in NCAA Division 1 female distance runners across an indoor and outdoor track and field season. J Strength Cond...

The secret of the saws: historical DNA analysis reveals global genetic diversity loss in a highly threatened species

Abstract Genetic diversity is critical to long-term survival of species but can be eroded by population declines driven by human pressures. Temporal genetic monitoring of threatened species can reveal changes in genetic diversity over time, providing key data for conservation. Sp...

Amphiphilic Lipid–PolymerTriblock Architecturesas Nanocarriers for Therapeutic Delivery

Abstract This study investigates the formation and characterization of nanocarriers derived from the self-assembly of amphiphilic lipid-polymer hybrids (LPHs) engineered with a symmetric ABA block copolymer architecture. In this design, the terminal A-blocks comprise branched hyd...