WENDY OURIEL
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH & INVESTIGATIVE WRITING
Independent research and writing in cosmetic science, biology, and the polo world.
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
An Exploration into the Photosynthetic Symbioses Between Sacoglossan Sea Slugs and Their Algal Prey
An examination of kleptoplasty and the remarkable photosynthetic relationship between sacoglossan sea slugs and their algal prey.
Telomerase and Aging
A review of telomere shortening, telomerase activity, cellular senescence, and their complex relationship to aging and cancer.
Neural Stem Cells for Studying Autism Disorder
A look at how neural stem-cell models can illuminate neurodevelopmental mechanisms associated with autism spectrum disorder.
The Effect of Beta Glucan on Elastin Production in Skin
An investigation into beta glucan’s effect on elastin production and its potential implications for skin structure and elasticity.
Alteration of Tubuliform Silk Gland Cytoarchitecture of the Black Widow Spider
A study of structural changes in the tubuliform silk glands of female western black widow spiders across the reproductive cycle.
Ovarian Development in the Western Black Widow Spider Latrodectus hesperus
An examination of ovarian development, oocyte maturation, and reproductive physiology in the western black widow spider.