Teresa DeGolier

Job Title

Professor of Biological Sciences Emerita
Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Highlight

DeGolier's research interests include smooth muscle physiology and pharmacology in vitro, peptide regulation of gastrointestinal, uterine, and vascular smooth muscle motility, and the use of herbs in alternative medicine.

Started at Bethel

1994

Education

Calvin College - B.A. in Elementary Education, 1980
Florida Atlantic University - M.S. in Biological Sciences, 1990
University of Minnesota - Ph.D. in Animal Physiology, 1994

Courses Taught

BIO216/217 Human Physiology
GES328 Nutrition: The Total Diet
BIO122/122D Introduction to Organismic Biology
BIO399 Introduction to Research
BIO376/377 Animal Physiology

Publications

Stephens B, DeGolier T. 2023. The effects of ajwain, Trachyspermum ammi, on the contractile behavior in isolated uterine smooth muscle tissue from Mus musculus. Journal of Medicinal Plant Studies 11(1):180-183.

McCutcheon L, DeGolier T. 2023. Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract produces contractions in mouse uterine horns in vitro. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 12(1):15-19.

Mehr M, DeGolier T. 2022. The contractile effects of purple holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) on isolated mouse uterine muscles. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 11(4):277-282.

Kothari B, DeGolier T. 2022. The contractile effects of Matricaria chamomilla on Mus musculus isolated uterine tissue. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 11(3):303-308.

Clayton Neuenschwander, C, Wu, DeGolier. 2021. An investigation into the use of an herbal labor induction tincture containing black cohosh, cramp bark, partridgeberry, and motherwort on contractile responses produced from isolated strips of mouse uterine tissues. Pharmacognosy Journal 13(6):1478-1487.

Puk A, DeGolier T. 2021. The contractile effects of various species of the Angelica genus on isolated uterine tissue of Mus musculus. BIOS 92(2): 31-39, (3 September 2021) https://doi.org/10.1893/BIOS-D-19-00022

Fromm O, DeGolier T. 2021. The contractile capabilities of various herbal constituents on uterine smooth muscle and their shared constituent presence involved with anti-inflammatory/antioxidant mechanisms. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 10(4):28-37.

Horner S, DeGolier T. 2021. Mitchella repens (Partridge Berry) contracts uterine smooth muscle in isolated mouse tissues. Journal of Medicinal Plant Studies. 9(3):123-128.

DeGolier T, Adamson S. 2021. Aqueous extracts of clary sage (Salvia sclarea) contract isolated strips of mouse uterine tissue. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 10(2):57-64.

Chumber A, DeGolier T. 2020. The Influence of Common Cuisine Spices such as Ajwain, Cumin, Dill, Fenugreek, and Papaya on the Contractile Behaviors of Isolated Strips of Mouse Uterine Tissue. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 9(2):1145-1150.

Kremer A. DeGolier T. 2019. The contractile responses of blue cohosh, Caulophyllum thalictroides, and some its constituents on isolated longitudinal strips of mouse gastric tissues. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 8(4):2010-2014.

Cermin H, DeGolier T. 2019. The contractile responses of blue cohosh and some of its constituents on isolated longitudinal strips of mouse distal colon. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 8(2):2160-2166.

Bristol B, DeGolier T. 2018. Quillaja saponins are a potent contractor of uterine smooth muscle tissue in vitro Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 7(5):1252-1258.

DeGolier T, Lyle C, Ortmann A. 2017. Aqueous extracts from evening primrose seeds (Oenethera biennis) contract isolated uterine tissues but have no effect on isolated cervical tissues. International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 5(3):10-16.

DeHaan M, DeGolier T. 2017. Raw ginger root juice (Zingiber officinale) produces a biphasic contractile response in isolated mouse uterine tissue under resting baseline tension. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemicals 6(4):818-823.

Theis, M., Richard M., Bell, K. DeGolier, T. 2017. Crescentia cujete (calabash tree) seed extract and fruit pulp juice contract isolated uterine smooth muscle tissues from Mus musculus. Journal of Medicinal Plant Studies 5(5):10-15.

DeGolier, T., Lyle, C. Ortmann, A. 2017. Aqueous Extracts from Evening Primrose Seeds (Oenethera biennis) Contract Isolated Uterine Tissues but have No Effect on Isolated Cervical Tissues. International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 5(3):10-16.

DeGolier, T., VenOsdel, N., Widstrom, L., Hulst, J. 2106. The Chronotropic Effects of Blue Cohosh, Caulophyllum thalictroides, on Frog Hearts in situ and Rat Hearts in vitro. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemicals 5(5):105-110.

Olson, A. and T. DeGolier. 2016. Contractile activity of Rubus idaeus extract on isolated mouse uterine strips. BIOS 87(2):39-47.

Quam, N., K. Wu, K. and T. DeGolier. 2016. Aqueous extracts of castor seed (Ricinus communis) increase the contractile activities of mouse uterine tissues in vivo. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemicals 5(4):40-45.

DeGolier, Teresa, Jeff Port, and Shawn Schottler. 2015. Small mammal habitat preferences in a patchwork of adjacent reconstructed grasslands subject to semiannual burns. Ecological Restoration 33(4):388-394.

DeGolier, T.F., D. R. Brown, G. E. Duke, M. M. Palmer, J. R. Swenson, and R. E. Carraway. 2013. Neurotensin and cholecystokinin contract gallbladder circular muscle in chickens. Poultry Science 92:2156-2162.

DeGolier, T. and R. Carraway. 2013. Release of Avian Neurotensin in Response to Intraluminal Contents in the Duodenum of Chickens, Poultry Science 92:418-423.

Patten, J. and DeGolier, T. 2010. Modeling leptin receptor insensitivity by comparing how leptin or leptin receptor mutations in mice affect body weight, basal metabolism, body temperature and feeding behaviors. BIOS 81(3):76-83.

DeGolier, T. 2010. Using critical thinking skills to substantiate or challenge controversial claims endorsing a myriad of weight loss products. The American Biology Teacher 72(9): 545-550. Nov/Dec).

Gibbs, S. and T. DeGolier. 2008. Neurotensin and cholecystokinin depress motility in isolated Lumbricus terristris crop-gizzard preparations. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A 151:682-686.

Schottler, S, J. Port, and T. DeGolier. 2008. Influence of floristic diversity on songbird nesting preferences in a suite of adjacent reconstructed grasslands (Wisconsin). Ecological Restoration 26: 195-198.

Schottler, S, J. Port, and T. DeGolier. 2008. An effective method for quickly surveying pheasant nesting site preferences. Ecological Restoration 26: 198-200.

Berger, J. and T. DeGolier. 2008. Pharmacological effects of the aqueous extract of Caulophyllum thalictroides (blue cohosh) on isolated Mus musculus uteri. BIOS 79(3)103-114.

DeGolier, T. F. 2002. Using a guided-inquiry approach for investigating metabolic rate in mice. American Biology Teacher 64(6):470-475.

Gui, X., T.F. DeGolier, G.E. Duke, and R.E. Carraway. 2000. Neurotensin elevates hepatic bile acid secretion in chickens by a mechanism requiring an intact enterohepatic circulation. Comp. Biochem. and Physiol. Part C. 127: 61-70.

DeGolier, T.F., S.A. Mahoney, and G.E. Duke. 1999. Relationships of avian cecal lengths to taxonomy, food habits, and intestinal lengths. Condor 101: 622-634.

DeGolier, T.F., A.R. Place, G.E. Duke, and R.E. Carraway. 1999. Neurotensin modulates the composition of pancreatic exocrine secretions in chickens. Journal of Experimental Zoology. 283(4/5):463-468.

DeGolier, T.F., J. N. Nordell, M. H. Pust and G.E. Duke. 1999. “Effect of galanin on isolated strips of smooth muscle from the gastrointestinal tract of chickens.” Journal of Experimental Zoology. 283(4/5):455-462.

DeGolier, T.F., R.E. Carraway, and G.E. Duke. 1997. Neurotensin decreases pepsin output and gastrointestinal motility in chickens. Poultry Science 76: 1435-1439.