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Cnrc's Groundbreaking Nutrition Research Is Funded By Nih, Reporter Staff

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Urban Cancer Control Meeting To Bring Fitness, Nutrition Into Focus, Staff

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The Daily Egyptian, March 05, 2008, Daily Egyptian Staff

March 2008

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The Lumberjack, March 05, 2008

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

Panther- March 2008 - Vol. Lxxxv No. 25, Prairie View A&M University

PV Panther Newspapers

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Microfluidic Power Generation, Aaron J. Sprecher

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis includes the detailed mathematical calculations used to determine the feasibility of harnessing electrical energy from the blood flow through human capillaries. The designs are inspired by human physiology and well established electromagnetic energy harvesting techniques and the fabrication methods have been proposed for the various components of the device. The fabrication and the design of these components have also been extensively analyzed using calculations based on the governing principles of microfluidics, kinetics, and electromagnetics. The analysis has confirmed that this design can produce sufficient energy to power a MEMS device using non-standard materials and fabrication methods. The designs …

Identifying Selected Regions From Heterozygosity And Divergence Using A Light-Coverage Genomic Dataset From Two Human Populations, T. K. Oleksyk, Kai Zhao, Francisco M. De La Vega, Dennis A. Gilbert, Stephen J. O'Brien, Michael W. Smith

Biology Faculty Articles

When a selective sweep occurs in the chromosomal region around a target gene in two populations that have recently separated, it produces three dramatic genomic consequences: 1) decreased multi-locus heterozygosity in the region; 2) elevated or diminished genetic divergence (F_ST) of multiple polymorphic variants adjacent to the selected locus between the divergent populations, due to the alternative fixation of alleles; and 3) a consequent regional increase in the variance of F_ST (S²F_ST) for the same clustered variants, due to the increased alternative fixation of alleles in the loci surrounding the selection target. In …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 40 No. 25, March 5, 2008

Central Florida Future

UF students sue administration; A mile in Keds shoes; Officials say not to fear; Taking baby steps; Social work for elderly gets $75K.

Mustang Daily, March 4, 2008

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

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

Nfsmi Offers Training Program To Promote Healthy Cooking For Children, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Nearly one-third of American children are overweight or are at risk of becoming so; however, the childhood obesity epidemic can be corrected by making significant changes in eating habits and lifestyles, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Daily Eastern News: March 04, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

March

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The Chanticleer, 2008-03-03, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.

Spartan Daily, March 3, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 22

Ada News - 03/03/2008, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

March 3, 2008 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 032, Number 30, March 3, 2008, Grand Valley State University

2007-2008, Volume 32

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Renin Inhibition Reduces Hypercholesterolemia-Induced Atherosclerosis In Mice, Hong Lu, Debra L. Rateri, David L. Feldman, Richard Charnigo, Akiyoshi Fukamizu, Junji Ishida, Elizabeth Grace Oesterling, Lisa A. Cassis, Alan Daugherty

Saha Cardiovascular Research Center Faculty Publications

The role of the renin angiotensin system (RAS) in atherosclerosis is complex because of the involvement of multiple peptides and receptors. Renin is the rate-limiting enzyme in the production of all angiotensin peptides. To determine the effects of renin inhibition on atherosclerosis, we administered the novel renin inhibitor aliskiren over a broad dose range to fat-fed LDL receptor-deficient (Ldlr^-/-) mice. Renin inhibition resulted in striking reductions of atherosclerotic lesion size in both the aortic arch and the root. Subsequent studies demonstrated that cultured macrophages expressed all components of the RAS. To determine the role of macrophage-derived angiotensin in …

Functions, Structure, And Read-Through Alternative Splicing Of Feline Apobec3 Genes, Carsten Munk, Thomas W. Beck, Jorg Zielonka, Agnes Hotz-Wagenblatt, Sarah Chareza, Marion Battenberg, Jens Thielebein, Klaus Cichutek, Ignacio G. Bravo, Stephen J. O'Brien, Martin Lochelt, Naoya Yuhki

Biology Faculty Articles

Background:

Over the past years a variety of host restriction genes have been identified in human and mammals that modulate retrovirus infectivity, replication, assembly, and/or cross-species transmission. Among these host-encoded restriction factors, the APOBEC3 (A3; apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing catalytic polypeptide 3) proteins are potent inhibitors of retroviruses and retrotransposons. While primates encode seven of these genes (A3A to A3H), rodents carry only a single A3 gene.

Results:

Here we identified and characterized several A3 genes in the genome of domestic cat (Felis catus) by analyzing the genomic A3 locus. The cat genome presents one A3H gene and three …

Chile: The Success Story Of A Developing Country, Emily Griffen '00, Esteban G. Lizano '01, Kathy-Ann Moe '02, Marta Siaba '01, Michelle Stone '01

The Park Place Economist

Chile is often cited as a target example for other countries in Latin America and Eastern Europe because of its success in economic restructuring, market liberalization, and stabilization. Deemed the “economic jaguar,” Chile has undergone substantial economic, social, and political transitions over the past decade. However, several problems still need to be addressed before Chile attains developed economic status.

Effect Of Some Agronomic Technical In Morphologe Traits, Yield Compound And Oil Of Rape Seed C.V. Pactol, Laith Mohammed Jawad Al-Shamma

Baghdad Science Journal

A field trial was conducted at Abu-Ghraib research station , Baghdad , Iraq . The objectives were to study the effect of nitrogen fertilizer and planting space on the performance of rape seed. A split-plot in a randomized complete of block design with three replications were used. Five levels of nitrogen fertilizer ( 120,160,200,240,280 Kg / ha ) were assigned to main plots, where as planting space in sub-plots. The result obtained confirmed that 280,240 kg / ha nitrogen maximized seed yield 1.830 , 1.773 ton/ha, oil yield,0.843,0.824 ton/ha .Results showed that planting space 30 cm produced the highest seed …

A Study Of Analysis And Comparison To The Low Nutrient Density Foods That More Normality For Children Age (3 –5 Years), Marriam M. Gazal

Baghdad Science Journal

Through the early childhood and after the ablactating the child learns acquired food habbits that might studying with him throughout his life. Here the parents role arises: teaching the child the sound food habits and hygienic styles and whatever beneficial to the health and with the sufficient quantities for the body. In this way the experiences the child learns at home will be of great help in his future life in choosing the suitable food after becoming more dependent in making his decisions and choices away from his parents. The results in this study showed that the averages of the …

Pre-Column Dervatization Of Amino Acids From Nigella Sativa L Seed Hydrolysates By Reversed Phase Hplc, Waleed Ali Mahmoud, Saadiyah Ahmed Dhahir, Akram Yousif Hassan

Baghdad Science Journal

A rapid and sensitive method for analysis of amino acid hydrolysates of nigella sativa L seed has been developed using O-phthaldialehyde(OPA ) as a pre-column derivatizing agent. OPA reagents in the presence of mercaptoethanol react rapidly with primary amino acids ( less than 60 sec.) to form isindole derivatives which easily separated with good selectivity on ODS column. Resolution of amino acid derivatives is carried out with a methanol gradient in 0.01 maqueous sodium acetate. pH 7.1 . The quantitation of amino acid derivatives is reproducible within an average relative deviation of + 1.4% the linearity for most amino acids …

Ethnobotanical Uses Of Cinnamomum Species, Tamil Nadu, India, Muthiah Maridass, Bonfilius Victor

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

In the present paper, six Cinnamomum species are described that are used as spices and medicines by the Kanis community of Karaiyar region, Kalakad Mundanthurai–Tiger Reserve Forest, South India. Medicinal uses of the native population included the treatment of wounds, fever, intestinal worms, headaches and menstrual problems.

Moderate Zinc Restriction Affects Intestinal Health And Immune Function In Lipopolysaccharide-Challenged Mice, Daniel G. Peterson, Angus G. Scrimgeour, James P. Mcclung, Elizabeth A. Koutsos

Animal Science

Zinc (Zn) is an essential nutrient that affects immune function, especially within the digestive system, although the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. This study examined the effects of short-term moderate Zn restriction on intestinal health and immune function in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-challenged mice through plasma cytokine profiling and histological evaluation of intestinal tissue sections. Adult male mice were fed with a Zn-adequate (40 ppm) or a Zn-marginal (4 ppm) diet for 4 weeks, and then a bacterial challenge was simulated by intraperitoneal injection of LPS (10 μg/g body weight [BW]) or saline (control). BW was recorded weekly, and feed intake …

Avian Advice, Spring 2008, Dale Bumpers College Of Agricultural, Food, And Life Sciences (University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville). Center Of Excellence For Poultry Science, University Of Arkansas (System). Cooperative Extension Service

Avian Advice

No abstract provided.

Graduate, Spring-Summer 2008, Dale Bumpers College Of Agricultural, Food, And Life Sciences (University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville)

Graduate

"For alumni and friends of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture."

2008 Nsu Fact Book, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Fact Book

This 16th edition of the Nova Southeastern University Fact Book reflects expanding body of data and information that provides perspective on the university's character, growth, and accomplishments. The 2008 Fact Book continues to provide narrative, numeric, and graphic representation of the university, including history, characteristics, and developments of the institution, Data are presented in both tabular and graphic formats tp provide pertinent detail, and general trends highlighted.

Healthy You, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Healthy You

No abstract provided.

Standards-Based Assessment System In A Christian Middle School Science Classroom, David J. Mulder

Master of Education Program Theses

Teachers in all sorts of educational settings have a common difficulty: accurately reporting what their students know, understand, and are able to do. Reporting the measurement of these assessments has traditionally been done through the assignment of letter grades. There is a fairly comprehensive and growing body of literature indicating the weakness of traditional letter grades for authentically assessing student understanding. This study examines an alternative to traditional grading practices. After reviewing relevant literature, I designed a standards-based assessment and evaluation system and put it into place in my 8th grade science classroom at a mid-sized Christian school in northwestern …

Smu Students Forum Explores Why Poverty Persists In Asia And How Individuals Can Make A Difference: Part 2, Knowledge@Smu

Knowledge@SMU

The Singapore Management University (SMU) chapter of AIESEC, a worldwide student organisation, together with SMU Broadcast and Entertainment hosted a panel discussion in February 2007 on the topic, “Why does poverty continue to exist in Asia and what can society do about it?” Part 2 of this two-part article provides edited excerpts of presentations by John Donaldson, SMU; Michael Switow, One Singapore and SUPERSEED; and Peter Stephens, World Bank. The panel moderator was SMU law professor Eugene Tan.