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Fall 2023

Pan, Zhe

Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is the major foodborne pathogen in humans with Shiga toxin 1 (stx1) and 2 (stx2) being the main virulence factors. Cattle are the major reservoir of STEC with those shedding >104 CFU/g STEC being defined as super shedders (SS). The rectal anal...

Fall 2023

Rusnak, Tianna

Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that is associated with immune dysfunction. In human and rodent models, obesity-induced immune dysfunction has been characterized by lower T cell proliferation and interleukin (IL)-2 production. While the mechanisms responsible for the observed reduction in T cell...

Fall 2023

Prisnee, Tausha L

Microbes in the intestinal tract are essential for host health and development. While the role of bacteria in these process is well studied, the role of fungi (the mycobiota) have received less attention. However, fungi have been shown to alter immune system development and intestinal...

Fall 2023

Ashkar, Fatemeh

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) refers to a cluster of various risk factors commonly associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes. Up-regulation of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a key member of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), is generally protective against CVDs and...

Fall 2023

K C, Upama

Globally, 25% of the terrestrial surface is covered by grasslands, 40% of which is used for grazing livestock and is estimated to hold 30% of global soil carbon. Native grasslands in the Canadian prairie cover 12 million hectares and are used extensively for grazing cattle. Livestock grazing...

Fall 2023

McDonald, Kallum

Canola (Brassica napus L.) is the major oilseed crop in Canada. After oil extraction, the protein-rich seed meal (around 40% protein) serves as a nutritious feedstock for animals and the protein fraction has potential for human consumption. However, excess fiber in the seed meal (about 33%) can...

Fall 2023

Liu, Hui

Abstract Clubroot, caused by the obligate parasite Plasmodiophora brassicae, is one of the most damaging diseases of the Brassicaceae. Glucosinolates (GSLs) are a group of defense-related secondary metabolites in cruciferous plants that have been associated with clubroot disease. The breakdown of...

Fall 2023

Niyirora, Clement

Glycoside hydrolase family 70 (GH70) glucansucrases have various applications in both food and non-food industries. This study reports the characterization of two GH70 enzymes, dextransucrase and branching sucrase, of Apilactobacillus kunkeei DSM 12361 on a range of acceptor substrates. GtfZ of...

Fall 2022

Jiang, Xu

Metabolic syndrome, a major public health challenge, is identified as a collection of impaired glucose metabolism, central obesity, elevated blood pressure and dyslipidemia. It is estimated that approximately 25% of the world’s population has metabolic syndrome. Insulin resistance, a pathologic...

Fall 2022

Althnaibat, Rami

Camel milk cheese is popular in many countries and the production of camel milk cheese has increased, as has its by-product whey. The prevalence of non-communicable diseases, mainly diet-related chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus (DM), has increased worldwide. On other hand, the...