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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Biological sciences; Applied sciences"”.
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Interaction graphs derived from activation functions and their application to gene regulation
<p>Interaction graphs are graphic representations of complex networks of mutually interacting components. Their main application is in the field of gene regulatory networks, where they are used to visualize how the expression levels of genes activate or inhibit the expression levels of other …
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Characterization of a family of cysteine rich proteins and development of a MaSp1 derived miniature fibroin
<p>Spider silk displays a unique balance of high tensile strength and extensibility, making it one of the toughest materials on the planet. Dragline silk, also known as the lifeline of the spider, represents one of the best studied fiber types and many labs are attempting to produce synthetic …
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The application of the Hadoop software framework in Bioinformatics programs
<p>The project described in this dissertation proposal attempted to improve the efficiency and scalability performance as well as the usability and user experience of three Bioinformatics applications - DNA/peptide sequence similarity comparison, digital DNA library subtraction, and DNA/peptide …
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Effects of Hearing Aid Amplification on Robust Neural Coding of Speech
<p>Hearing aids are able to restore some hearing abilities for people with auditory impairments, but background noise remains a significant problem. Unfortunately, we know very little about how speech is encoded in the auditory system, particularly in impaired systems with prosthetic amplifiers. …
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Biological Strategies and Mathematical Approaches for Limiting Bacterial Contaminants and Chemical pollutants In Bioethanol Fermentations
<p>During the most recent decades increased interest in fuel from biomass in the United States and worldwide has emerged each time petroleum derived-gasoline registered well publicized spikes in price. The willingness of the U.S. government to face the issues of more heavily high-priced foreign oil …
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QCM Aptasensor for Rapid and Specific Detection of Avian Influenza Virus
<p>There has been a need for rapid detection of avian influenza virus (AIV) H5N1 due to it being a potential pandemic threat. Most of the current methods, including culture isolation and PCR, are very sensitive and specific but require specialized laboratories and trained personnel in order to …
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Hybrid Nanostructured Textile Bioelectrode for Unobtrusive Health Monitoring
… hybrid nanostructured dry electrodes can be applied to measurement of ECG and bioimpedance with very low baseline noise. These textile based electrodes can be seamlessly integrated into garments of daily use such as vests and bra. In combination with embedded wireless network device that can …
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Zooplankton phytoplankton interactions in the San Joaquin River, Ca
… mathematical algorithms that link chemical and biological mechanisms. Due to the complexity of natural systems, calibrating these models is challenging and often requires independent investigations to estimate input parameters, such as zooplankton grazing and algal growth rates. This …
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Development of a codon-optimized Latrodectus hesperus MaSp1 synthetic gene for bacterial protein expression using a seamless cloning strategy
<p>Spider silk has outstanding mechanical properties, displaying high tensile strength and extensibility. The unique combination of strength and great extensibility make it one of the toughest materials in the world. Of the seven different spider silks, dragline silk, the lifeline silk of the …
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Multi-objective design optimization of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty to maximize range of motion and joint stability
<p>Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty was developed to restore range of motion (ROM) and joint stability to patients with pre-operative conditions that are not addressed by conventional replacements. Although reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is the current gold standard for treating a range of …
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Characterization of the Effects of bFGF and GSK3β Inhibitors on Embryoid Bodies Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
<p>Embryoid body (EB) formation is a common first step in many human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) differentiation protocols. Previous work suggests that EBs are sensitive to growth factor withdrawal if they are derived from hPSCs maintained in feeder independent media such as mTeSR1. To promote …
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A framework for the statistical analysis of mass spectrometry imaging experiments
… investigation technique for a wide range of biological applications such as molecular histology of tissue, whole body sections, and bacterial films , and biomedical applications such as cancer diagnosis. MS imaging visualizes the spatial distribution of molecular ions in a sample by …
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Influence of the 3D microenvironment on glioblastoma migration and drug response
<p>Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly invasive brain cancer characterized by poor prognosis. Despite significant efforts by the basic and clinical research community our understanding of GBM progression and recurrence has been incremental. Improvements in therapeutic response have been dismal, and GBM …
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Multi-objective design optimization of a mobile-bearing total disc arthroplasty considering spinal kinematics, facet joint loads, and metal-on-polyethylene contact mechanics
<p>Total disc arthroplasty (TDA) is a motion-preserving surgical technique used to treat spinal disorders, when more conservative medical therapies fail. Unfortunately, a high incidence of revision surgery exists due to postoperative complications including abnormal kinematics, facet joint …
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Design of a Nutrient Reclamation System for the Cultivation of Microalgae for Biofuel Production and Other Industrial Applications
… of nutrients, concerns about the presence of biological contaminants and the expense of heat treatment pose challenges to processes that use wastewater as a nutrient source in microalgae cultures. The goal of this study was to evaluate the potential application of ultrafiltration technology to …
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A Bifunctional Nanocomposites Based Electrochemical Biosensor for In-field Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria in Food
<p>This research focused on the application of electrochemical biosensors for the rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Typhimurium, in foods. The possible presence of pathogenic bacteria in foods has always been a great threat to the wellbeing of people …
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Essays on Technology-Mediated Training: Implications for Design and Evaluation
<p>Information technology (IT) is increasingly used to impart a variety training skills, and these skills may range from specific software application operations and computer programming to learning about generic business processes. Using IT to assist training is broadly termed “Technology-Mediated …
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Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) for Salt Tolerance in Soybean and Physiological Response to Salt Stress During Early Growth Stage
<p>Soybean is a major cash crop used as a source of high–quality protein and oil. Salt stress is one of the main abiotic stresses causing significant yield losses in soybean, which is considered a moderately salt–sensitive crop. Breeding selection is a promising strategy to improve salt tolerance …
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Characterizing the effects of repetitive head trauma in female soccer athletes for prevention of mild traumatic brain injury
<p>As participation in women’s soccer continues to grow and the longevity of female athletes’ careers continues to increase, prevention of mTBI in women’s soccer has become a major concern for female athletes as the long-term risks associated with a history of mTBI are well documented. Among …
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Hydrologic and water quality impacts from perennial crop production on marginal lands
<p>Marginal lands are proposed as a viable option for producing biofeedstocks as these lands are not heavily engaged in agricultural production or may not be suitable for intensive row-crop food/feed production. However, meeting biofeedstock production goals will require large amount of marginal …
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