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Computational Discovery Of Phenotype Related Biochemical Processes For Engineering, Andrea M. Rocha
Computational Discovery Of Phenotype Related Biochemical Processes For Engineering, Andrea M. Rocha
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Application of bioengineering technologies for enhanced biological hydrogen production is a promising approach that may play a vital role in sustainable energy. Due to the ability of several naturally occurring microorganisms to generate hydrogen through varying metabolic processes, biological hydrogen has become an attractive alternative energy and fuel source.
One area of particular interest is the production of biological hydrogen in organically-rich engineered systems, such as those associated with waste treatment. Despite the potential for high energy yields, hydrogen yields generated by bacteria in waste systems are often limited due to a focus on microbial utilization of organic material towards …
A Novel Device For Cell-Cell Electrofusion, Justin T. Stewart
A Novel Device For Cell-Cell Electrofusion, Justin T. Stewart
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Cell transplantation therapy is a potentially powerful tool and can be used to replace defective cells with healthy cells. This offers the possibility of alleviating the destructive symptoms for many diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, spinal cord trauma, Type I diabetes and many more. While there are many diseases that could be positively impacted from cell transplantation therapy, the focus of this research is insulin dependent, Type I Diabetes.
The Islets of Langerhans are composed of various types of cells located in the pancreas and are responsible for a variety of biochemical functions. Specifically, the beta Islet …