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Implementation Of Cyclic Exercise Protocol On Two Study Groups - Aids And Insomnia, Ujwala G. Kalambur

Theses

Traditional exercise regimens are based on maintaining a prolonged increase in heart rate, followed by a single recovery period. The Cyclic Exercise Protocol is a novel protocol that is designed to create a series of parabolic waves of exercise and recovery. This study involves the implementation of this exercise protocol on two study groups namely AIDS and Insomnia. This exercise protocol involves short bursts of exercise lasting for 60 seconds or less followed by a period of complete aerobic recovery. The underlying principle of this exercise protocol is that rest, recovery and the body's natural rhythm are important to fitness …

Low-Power Transceiver Design For Mobile Wireless Chemical Biological Sensors, Harshavardhan Reddy Sripuram

Theses

The design of a smart integrated chemical sensor system that will enhance sensor performance and compatibility to Ad hoc network architecture remains a challenge. This work involves the design of a Transceiver for a mobile chemical sensor. The transceiver design integrates all building blocks on-chip, including a low-noise amplifier with an input-matching network, a Voltage Controlled Oscillator with injection locking, Gilbert cell mixers, and a Class E Power amplifier making it as a single-chip transceiver. This proposed low power 2GHz transceiver has been designed in TSMC 0.35~lm CMOS process using Cadence electronic design automation tools. Post layout HSPICE simulation indicates …

Uber-Claws : Unsupervised Pattern Classification For Multi-Unit Extracellular Neuronal Burst Extraction, Rama Natarajan

Theses

To further an understanding of how a neuronal population generates patterns of rhythmic activity, the temporal dynamics of the group of neurons must be formalized. Essential to this pursuit, is the ability to reliably detect and separate the classes of single-unit neuronal activity from multi-unit extracellular signals recorded in a single channel. This study proposes a unified approach to automatically detect and classify single-unit bursts, and to observe the precise onset and offset of burst activity. Existing approaches to the problem fundamentally depend on the statistics of spike waveform variability, both extrinsic and intrinsic to the neuron. In contrast, the …

An Application In Bioinformatics : A Comparison Of Affymetrix And Compugen Human Genome Microarrays, Milind Misra

Theses

The human genome microarrays from Compugen® and Affymetrix® were compared in the context of the emerging field of computational biology. The two premier database servers for genomic sequence data, the National Center for Biotechnology Information and the European Bioinformatics Institute, were described in detail. The various databases and data mining tools available through these data servers were also discussed. Microarrays were examined from a historical perspective and their main current applications-expression analysis, mutation analysis, and comparative genomic hybridization-were discussed. The two main types of microarrays, cDNA spotted microarrays and high-density spotted microarrays were analyzed by exploring the human genome microarray …

Process-Structure-Property Relationship Of A Mesogenic Bioerodible Polyarylate, Seung Uk Yoo

Theses

Polymeric biomaterials are artificially synthesized polymers designed for in-vivo use. The material must be characterized and should satisfy the requirements suitable in human bodies.

For the proper characterization of materials, it is essential to apply specific processes, analyze thermal and mechanical properties, and understand the process effect and the morphology. Thermal analysis is one of the most sophisticated and well developed techniques for polymer characterization. Turi [ 1 ] has explained about the thermal characterization of polymeric materials. Jaffe et al [2], in the chapters of characterization of fibers and films, emphasized the effect of the process history of a …

Discrete Element Simulation And Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Of Particles In A Simple Lattice Structure, Liam E. Buckley

Theses

The study of particles interacting in lattice structures allows for insight into the complex interactions of granular flow, and the adaptation of such structures to mechanical apparatuses to handle the separation of bulk particulate matter. Applying methods of computer analysis to the interactions taking place within the particle-lattice system provides a particle level methodology to the study of the phenomenon taking place, as well as a stepping stone for future design of related devices.

A two prong approach is presented to the study of such particle-lattice systems. The first approach is composed of adapting an existing discrete element computer code …

Mustang Daily, May 30, 2003

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Rnase L Mediates Transient Control Of The Interferon Response Through Modulation Of The Double-Stranded Rna-Dependent Protein Kinase Pkr, Khalid S.A. Khabar, Yunus M. Siddiqui, Fahad Al-Zoghaibi, Latifa Al-Haj, Mohammed Dhalla, Aimin Zhou, Beihua Dong, Mark Whitmore, Jayashree Paranjape, Mohammed N. Al-Ahdal, Futwan Al-Mohanna, Bryan R.G. Williams, Robert H. Silverman

Chemistry Faculty Publications

The transient control of diverse biological responses that occurs in response to varied forms of stress is often a highly regulated process. During the interferon (IFN) response, translational repression due to phosphorylation of eukaryotic initiation factor 2α, eIF2α, by the double-stranded RNA-dependent protein kinase, PKR, constitutes a means of inhibiting viral replication. Here we show that the transient nature of the IFN response against acute viral infections is regulated, at least in part, by RNase L. During the IFN antiviral response in RNase L-null cells, PKR mRNA stability was enhanced, PKR induction was increased, and the phosphorylated form of eIF2α …

Organismal Models For Human Cancer, The Rockefeller University

Posters

The Rockefeller University presented second annual cancer biology symposium

Characterization Of Mammalian Selenoproteomes, Gregory V. Kryukov, Sergi Castellano, Sergey V. Novoselov, Alexey V. Lobanov, Omid Zehtab, Roderic Guigo, Vadim N. Gladyshev

Vadim Gladyshev Publications

In the genetic code, UGA serves as a stop signal and a selenocysteine codon, but no computational methods for identifying its coding function are available. Consequently, most selenoprotein genes are misannotated. We identified selenoprotein genes in sequenced mammalian genomes by methods that rely on identification of selenocysteine insertion RNA structures, the coding potential of UGA codons, and the presence of cysteine-containing homologs. The human selenoproteome consists of 25 selenoproteins.

The Courier, Volume 36, Issue 26, May 30, 2003, The Courier, College Of Dupage

The Courier

Stories:

State Proposal May Combine SURS Assets

Alarm Sounded

Online Job Board Now Available

Courier Wins ICCJA Overall Excellence Award

Public Safety Campus Crime Statistics

Exit Interview–President Murphy Talks To The Courier One Last Time About Consulting, Teaching Leadership & A 40-Hour

Mike Murphy On Sauerkraut, Carrot Cake & Baseball

Library Reveals Top Ten Most Checked Out Movies

Play Questions Art, Friendship ("Art")

Coaches Of The Year

People:

Michael Hirsh

Mike Murphy

Kathy Wessel

Chris Russell

Walter Packard

Shannon Riordan

Brett Bridel

Don Klaas

Beth Mitchell

Jane Vatchev

LuAnn Zimmick

We Are…Marshall, May 30, 2003, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

No abstract provided.

2003-05-30, Board Of Regents, Murray State University

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Volume 40, Number 37: May 30, 2003, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Soundings 2003-05-30 (V.16 No.10), N/A N/A

Soundings

No abstract provided.

Cool Temperatures Elicit Reproduction In A Biologically Invasive Predator, The Brown Treesnake (Boiga Irregularis), Tom Mathies, Lowell A. Miller

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Two different temperature regimes for eliciting reproduction in male and females of the Guam form of the brown treesnake were investigated. Males and females maintained at 24°C followed by a 60-day cool period at 19°C exhibited substantial reproductive activity, and the females that produced clutches did so during a brief period after return to 24°C. In contrast, individuals maintained at 28°C followed by an identical 19°C cooling period exhibited relatively little reproductive activity, and although some females became vitellogenic, none produced eggs. Reproductive activity was virtually absent in all individuals in both groups 7 months after the end of the …

Natural Selection On Protein Polymorphism In The Rodent Genus Peromyscus: Evidence From Interlocus Contrasts, Jay F. Storz, Michael W. Nachman

Jay F. Storz Publications

The effects of natural selection are generally locus-specific, whereas migration, drift, and inbreeding are expected to have relatively uniform effects across the entire genome. This suggests that multilocus surveys of multiple populations can be used to distinguish selection from demographic effects. The purpose of this study was to test for evidence of selection on protein polymorphism in natural populations of mice in the genus Peromyscus. We analyzed published data from geographic surveys of allozyme variation and used a coalescent- based simulation model to identify specific loci that deviated from neutral expectations. Observed F_ST values generally exhibited a remarkably …

Polar Sea Ice Mapping For Seawinds, Hyrum Spencer Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, the scientific community has expressed interest in the ability to observe global climate indicators such as polar sea ice. Advances in microwave remote sensing technology have allowed a large-scale and detailed study of sea ice characteristics. This thesis provides the analysis and development of sea ice mapping algorithms for the SeaWinds scatterometer. First, an in-depth analysis of the Remund Long (RL) algorithm for SeaWinds is performed. From this study, several improvements are made to the RL algorithm which enhance its performance. In addition, a new method for automated polar sea ice mapping is developed for the SeaWinds …

Vol.31 N.13 May 29th 2003, Brown Publishing Company

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Discovery, Visualization And Analysis Of Gene Regulatory Sequence Elements In Genomes, Daniel F. Simola

Dartmouth College Undergraduate Theses

The advent of rapid DNA sequencing has produced an explosion in the amount of available sequence information, permitting us to ask many new questions about DNA. There is a pressing need to design algorithms that can provide answers to questions related to the control of gene expression, and thus to the structure, function, and behavior of organisms. Such algorithms must filter through massive amounts of informational noise to identify meaningful conserved regulatory DNA sequence elements. We are approaching these questions with the notion that visualization is a key to exploring data relationships. Understanding the exact nature of these relationships can …

Mustang Daily, May 29, 2003

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Trumpeter Swan Survey Of The Rocky Mountain Population Winter 2003, James A. Dubovsky

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

Observers counted 3,974 swans (white birds and cygnets) in the Rocky Mountain Population of trumpeter swans during February 2003, a decrease of 10% from the 4,415 counted in February 2002. The number of white birds (3,427) declined 11% from that of last year, while the number of cygnets (547) was essentially unchanged from the count last year (553). In the tri-state area, the decline in total swans was much greater in Montana (-38%) than in Idaho (-4%) or Wyoming (-11%). The number of birds wintering in areas near restoration flocks was similar to counts in recent years. Drought conditions persisted …

Identification Of Qtls And Environmental Interactions Associated With Agronomic Traits On Chromosome 3a Of Wheat, B. T. Campbell, P. Stephen Baenziger, K. S. Gill, Kent M. Eskridge, H. Budak, M. Erayman, Ismail M. Dweikat, Y. Yen

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Genetic analyses of complex traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) are facilitated by the availability of unique genetic tools such as chromosome substitution lines and recombinant inbred chromosome lines (RICLs) which allow the effects of genes on a single chromosomes to be studied individually. Chromosome 3A of ‘Wichita’ is known to contain alleles at quantitative trait loci (QTLs) that influence variation in grain yield and agronomic performance traits relative to alleles of ‘Cheyenne.’ To determine the number, location, and environmental interactions of genes related to agronomic performance on chromosome 3A, QTL and QTL x environment analyses of 98 RICLs-3A …

A Progressive Folding Algorithm For Rna Secondary Structure Prediction, Samuel J. Stearns

Dartmouth College Master’s Theses

RNA secondary structure prediction is an area where computational techniques have shown great promise. Most RNA secondary structure prediction algorithms use dynamic programming to compute a secondary structure with minimum free energy. Energy minimization algorithms are less accurate on larger RNA molecules. One potential reason is that larger RNA molecules do not fold instantaneously. Instead, several studies show that RNA molecules fold progressively during transcription. This process could encourage the molecule to fold into a structure that is not at the global lowest energy level. Additionally, dynamic programming algorithms do not allow for a important type of structure called a …

9th Annual Governors State University Student Research Conference Proceedings, Shailendra Kumar Ph.D., Editor

Student Research Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.

Summer Ecology Camps Blend Fun With Real-Life Science, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Young scientists at the University of Mississippi's Ecology Camps learn about water quality and get a close-up view of how scientists study biological systems this summer.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 35 No. 65, May 28, 2003

Central Florida Future

Study: Women paid their worth at UCF; Violence mires followers of peace road map; Web service helps profs expose UCF's cheaters.

Umm Names New Director Of Alumni Relations And Annual Giving, University Relations

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

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The Guardian, May 28, 2003, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twenty page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965. The incorrect volume number of 37 is printed on this issue of The Guardian.