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Articles 102571 - 102600 of 103581
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No Dramatic Age-Related Loss Of Hair Cells And Spiral Ganglion Neurons In Bcl-2 Over-Expression Mice Or Bax Null Mice, Haiyan Shen, Jonathan I. Matsui, Debin Lei, Lirong Han, Kevin K. Ohlemiller, Jianxin Bao
No Dramatic Age-Related Loss Of Hair Cells And Spiral Ganglion Neurons In Bcl-2 Over-Expression Mice Or Bax Null Mice, Haiyan Shen, Jonathan I. Matsui, Debin Lei, Lirong Han, Kevin K. Ohlemiller, Jianxin Bao
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Statistical Design Of Personalized Medicine Interventions: The Clarification Of Optimal Anticoagulation Through Genetics (Coag) Trial, Benjamin French, Jungnam Joo, Nancy L. Geller, Stephen E. Kimmel, Yves Rosenberg, Jeffrey L. Anderson, Brian F. Gage, Julie A. Johnson, Jonas H. Ellenberg, Coag Investigators
Statistical Design Of Personalized Medicine Interventions: The Clarification Of Optimal Anticoagulation Through Genetics (Coag) Trial, Benjamin French, Jungnam Joo, Nancy L. Geller, Stephen E. Kimmel, Yves Rosenberg, Jeffrey L. Anderson, Brian F. Gage, Julie A. Johnson, Jonas H. Ellenberg, Coag Investigators
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Physical Activity In Us Blacks: A Systematic Review And Critical Examination Of Self-Report Instruments, Kathleen Y. Wolin, Casey Fagin, Nneka Ufere, Hallie Tuchman, Gary G. Bennett
Physical Activity In Us Blacks: A Systematic Review And Critical Examination Of Self-Report Instruments, Kathleen Y. Wolin, Casey Fagin, Nneka Ufere, Hallie Tuchman, Gary G. Bennett
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Analysis Of Dna Double-Strand Break Response And Chromatin Structure In Mitosis Using Laser Microirradiation, Veronica Gomez-Godinez, Tao Wu, Adria J. Sherman, Christopher S. Lee, Lih-Huei Liaw, You Zhongsheng, Kyoko Yokomori, Michael W. Berns
Analysis Of Dna Double-Strand Break Response And Chromatin Structure In Mitosis Using Laser Microirradiation, Veronica Gomez-Godinez, Tao Wu, Adria J. Sherman, Christopher S. Lee, Lih-Huei Liaw, You Zhongsheng, Kyoko Yokomori, Michael W. Berns
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
A Practical, Bioinformatic Workflow System For Large Data Sets Generated By Next-Generation Sequencing, Cinzia Cantacessi, Aaron R. Jex, Neil D. Young, Bronwyn E. Campbell, Anja Joachim, Matthew J. Nolan, Sahar Abubucker, Paul W. Sternberg, Shoba Ranganathan, Makedonka Mitreva, Robin B. Gasser
A Practical, Bioinformatic Workflow System For Large Data Sets Generated By Next-Generation Sequencing, Cinzia Cantacessi, Aaron R. Jex, Neil D. Young, Bronwyn E. Campbell, Anja Joachim, Matthew J. Nolan, Sahar Abubucker, Paul W. Sternberg, Shoba Ranganathan, Makedonka Mitreva, Robin B. Gasser
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Computational Reprogramming Of Homing Endonuclease Specificity At Multiple Adjacent Base Pairs, Justin Ashworth, Gregory K. Taylor, James J. Havranek, S. A. Quadri, Barry L. Stoddard, David Baker
Computational Reprogramming Of Homing Endonuclease Specificity At Multiple Adjacent Base Pairs, Justin Ashworth, Gregory K. Taylor, James J. Havranek, S. A. Quadri, Barry L. Stoddard, David Baker
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Snp-Snp Interactions Dominate The Genetic Architecture Of Candidate Genes Associated With Left Ventricular Mass In African-Americans Of The Genoa Study, Kristin J. Meyers, Jian Chu, Thomas H. Mosley, Sharon Lr Kardia
Snp-Snp Interactions Dominate The Genetic Architecture Of Candidate Genes Associated With Left Ventricular Mass In African-Americans Of The Genoa Study, Kristin J. Meyers, Jian Chu, Thomas H. Mosley, Sharon Lr Kardia
Open Access Publications
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Modeling Complex Genetic And Environmental Influences On Comorbid Bipolar Disorder With Tobacco Use Disorder, Richard C. Mceachin, Nancy L. Saccone, Scott F. Saccone, Yelena D. Kleyman-Smith, Tiara Kar, Rajesh K. Kare, Alex S. Ade, Maureen A. Sartor, James D. Cavalcoli, Melvin G. Mcinnis
Modeling Complex Genetic And Environmental Influences On Comorbid Bipolar Disorder With Tobacco Use Disorder, Richard C. Mceachin, Nancy L. Saccone, Scott F. Saccone, Yelena D. Kleyman-Smith, Tiara Kar, Rajesh K. Kare, Alex S. Ade, Maureen A. Sartor, James D. Cavalcoli, Melvin G. Mcinnis
Open Access Publications
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Consuming Cassava As A Staple Food Places Children 2-5 Years Old At Risk For Inadequate Protein Intake, An Observational Study In Kenya And Nigeria, Kevin Stephenson, Rachel Amthor, Sally Mallowa, Rhoda Nungo, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Simon Gichuki, Ada Mbanaso, Mark Manary
Consuming Cassava As A Staple Food Places Children 2-5 Years Old At Risk For Inadequate Protein Intake, An Observational Study In Kenya And Nigeria, Kevin Stephenson, Rachel Amthor, Sally Mallowa, Rhoda Nungo, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Simon Gichuki, Ada Mbanaso, Mark Manary
Open Access Publications
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Deep Sequencing Of Small Rna Libraries Reveals Dynamic Regulation Of Conserved And Novel Micrornas And Microrna-Stars During Silkworm Development, Guru Jagadeeswaran, Yun Zheng, Niranji Sumathipala, Haobo Jiang, Estela L. Arrese, Jose L. Soulages, Weixiong Zhang, Ramanjulu Sunkar
Deep Sequencing Of Small Rna Libraries Reveals Dynamic Regulation Of Conserved And Novel Micrornas And Microrna-Stars During Silkworm Development, Guru Jagadeeswaran, Yun Zheng, Niranji Sumathipala, Haobo Jiang, Estela L. Arrese, Jose L. Soulages, Weixiong Zhang, Ramanjulu Sunkar
Open Access Publications
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Candidate Genes For Alcohol Preference Identified By Expression Profiling In Alcohol-Preferring And -Nonpreferring Reciprocal Congenic Rats, Tiebing Liang, Mark W. Kimpel, Jeanette N. Mcclintick, Ashley R. Skillman, Kevin Mccall, Howard J. Edenberg, Lucinda G. Carr
Candidate Genes For Alcohol Preference Identified By Expression Profiling In Alcohol-Preferring And -Nonpreferring Reciprocal Congenic Rats, Tiebing Liang, Mark W. Kimpel, Jeanette N. Mcclintick, Ashley R. Skillman, Kevin Mccall, Howard J. Edenberg, Lucinda G. Carr
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Analysis Of Alzheimer’S Disease Severity Across Brain Regions By Topological Analysis Of Gene Co-Expression Networks, Monika Ray, Weixiong Zhang
Analysis Of Alzheimer’S Disease Severity Across Brain Regions By Topological Analysis Of Gene Co-Expression Networks, Monika Ray, Weixiong Zhang
Open Access Publications
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Multiple Distinct Small Rnas Originate From The Same Microrna Precursors, Weixiong Zhang, Shang Gao, Xuefeng Zhou, Jing Xia, Padmanabhan Chellappan, Xiang Zhou, Xiaoming Zhang, Hailing Jin
Multiple Distinct Small Rnas Originate From The Same Microrna Precursors, Weixiong Zhang, Shang Gao, Xuefeng Zhou, Jing Xia, Padmanabhan Chellappan, Xiang Zhou, Xiaoming Zhang, Hailing Jin
Open Access Publications
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Ribosomal Rna Diversity Predicts Genome Diversity In Gut Bacteria And Their Relatives, Jesse R. Zaneveld, Catherine Lozupone, Jeffrey I. Gordon, Rob Knight
Ribosomal Rna Diversity Predicts Genome Diversity In Gut Bacteria And Their Relatives, Jesse R. Zaneveld, Catherine Lozupone, Jeffrey I. Gordon, Rob Knight
Open Access Publications
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Peer-Facilitated Cognitive Dissonance Versus Healthy Weight Eating Disorders Prevention: A Randomized Comparison, Carolyn Becker, Chantale Wilson, Allison Williams, Mackenzie Kelly, Leda Mcdaniel, Joanna Elmquist
Peer-Facilitated Cognitive Dissonance Versus Healthy Weight Eating Disorders Prevention: A Randomized Comparison, Carolyn Becker, Chantale Wilson, Allison Williams, Mackenzie Kelly, Leda Mcdaniel, Joanna Elmquist
Psychology Faculty Research
Research supports the efficacy of both cognitive dissonance (CD) and healthy weight (HW) eating disorders prevention, and indicates that CD can be delivered by peer-facilitators, which facilitates dissemination. This study investigated if peer-facilitators can deliver HW when it is modified for their use and extended follow-up of peer-facilitated CD as compared to previous trials. Based on pilot data, we modified HW (MHW) to facilitate peer delivery, elaborate benefits of the healthy-ideal, and place greater emphasis on consuming nutrient dense foods. Female sorority members (N=106) were randomized to either two 2-hour sessions of CD or MHW. Participants completed assessment …
Training The Forgetting Of Negative Material: The Role Of Active Suppression And The Relation To Stress Reactivity, J. Lemoult, Paula T. Hertel, Jutta Joormann
Training The Forgetting Of Negative Material: The Role Of Active Suppression And The Relation To Stress Reactivity, J. Lemoult, Paula T. Hertel, Jutta Joormann
Psychology Faculty Research
In this study, the authors investigated whether training participants to use cognitive strategies can aid forgetting in depression. Participants diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) and never-depressed participants learned to associate neutral cue words with a positive or negative target word and were then instructed not to think about the negative targets when shown their cues. The authors compared 3 different conditions: an unaided condition, a positive-substitute condition, and a negative-substitute condition. In the substitute conditions, participants were instructed to use new targets to keep from thinking about the original targets. After the trainingphase, participants were instructed to recall all …
Continued Viability: A Review Of The Life Sciences Library At Indiana University In A Time Of Institutional Change And Proposed Branch Library Downsizing, J B. Hill, Brian Winterman
Continued Viability: A Review Of The Life Sciences Library At Indiana University In A Time Of Institutional Change And Proposed Branch Library Downsizing, J B. Hill, Brian Winterman
Faculty Scholarship
There has been a growing realization that academic libraries need to change to serve a new generation of learners and researchers. Efforts to enhance the "Main Library" on campus with extended hours, coffee shops, and information commons have created modern, user-friendly environments that support changing student needs and expectations. Generally fewer resources have been given to upgrading smaller branch libraries. The need to modernize older spaces along with the availability of electronic collections, campus demands for classroom/lab space and financial pressures on libraries have prompted a rethinking of the role of branch libraries. Actively pursuing initiatives to re-envision library spaces …
Encode Whole-Genome Data In The Ucsc Genome Browser, Kate R. Rosenbloom, Ting Wang, Et Al
Encode Whole-Genome Data In The Ucsc Genome Browser, Kate R. Rosenbloom, Ting Wang, Et Al
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Conservation And Divergence Of Micrornas And Their Functions In Euphorbiaceous Plants, Changying Zeng, Wenquan Wang, Yun Zheng, Xin Chen, Weiping Bo, Shun Song, Weixiong Zhang, Ming Ping
Conservation And Divergence Of Micrornas And Their Functions In Euphorbiaceous Plants, Changying Zeng, Wenquan Wang, Yun Zheng, Xin Chen, Weiping Bo, Shun Song, Weixiong Zhang, Ming Ping
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Spot: A Web-Based Tool For Using Biological Databases To Prioritize Snps After A Genome-Wide Association Study, Scott F. Saccone, Raphael Bolze, Prasanth Thomas, Jiaxi Quan, Gaurang Mehta, Ewa Deelman, Jay A. Tischfield, John P. Rice
Spot: A Web-Based Tool For Using Biological Databases To Prioritize Snps After A Genome-Wide Association Study, Scott F. Saccone, Raphael Bolze, Prasanth Thomas, Jiaxi Quan, Gaurang Mehta, Ewa Deelman, Jay A. Tischfield, John P. Rice
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Application Of X Stop Device In The Treatment Of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Xiaobin Yi, Bradley Mcpherson
Application Of X Stop Device In The Treatment Of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Xiaobin Yi, Bradley Mcpherson
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Type I Ifn Enhances Follicular B Cell Contribution To The T Cell-Independent Antibody Response, Cristina L. Swanson, Timothy J. Wilson, Pamela Strauch, Marco Colonna, Roberta Pelanda, Raul M. Torres
Type I Ifn Enhances Follicular B Cell Contribution To The T Cell-Independent Antibody Response, Cristina L. Swanson, Timothy J. Wilson, Pamela Strauch, Marco Colonna, Roberta Pelanda, Raul M. Torres
Open Access Publications
Humoral immunity to viruses and encapsulated bacteria is comprised of T cell-independent type 2 (TI-2) antibody responses that are characterized by rapid antibody production by marginal zone and B1 B cells. We demonstrate that toll-like receptor (TLR) ligands influence the TI-2 antibody response not only by enhancing the overall magnitude but also by skewing this response to one that is dominated by IgG isotypes. Importantly, TLR ligands facilitate this response by inducing type I interferon (IFN), which in turn elicits rapid and significant amounts of antigen-specific IgG2c predominantly from FO (follicular) B cells. Furthermore, we show that although the IgG2c …
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors 1 And 2 In Keratinocytes Control The Epidermal Barrier And Cutaneous Homeostasis, Jingxuan Yang, Michael Meyer, Anna-Katharina Müller, Friederike Böhm, Richard Grose, Tina Dauwalder, Francois Verrey, Manfred Kopf, Juha Partanen, Wilhelm Bloch, David M. Ornitz, Sabine Werner
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors 1 And 2 In Keratinocytes Control The Epidermal Barrier And Cutaneous Homeostasis, Jingxuan Yang, Michael Meyer, Anna-Katharina Müller, Friederike Böhm, Richard Grose, Tina Dauwalder, Francois Verrey, Manfred Kopf, Juha Partanen, Wilhelm Bloch, David M. Ornitz, Sabine Werner
Open Access Publications
Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are master regulators of organogenesis and tissue homeostasis. In this study, we used different combinations of FGF receptor (FGFR)-deficient mice to unravel their functions in the skin. Loss of the IIIb splice variants of FGFR1 and FGFR2 in keratinocytes caused progressive loss of skin appendages, cutaneous inflammation, keratinocyte hyperproliferation, and acanthosis. We identified loss of FGF-induced expression of tight junction components with subsequent deficits in epidermal barrier function as the mechanism underlying the progressive inflammatory skin disease. The defective barrier causes activation of keratinocytes and epidermal gammadelta T cells, which produce interleukin-1 family member 8 and …
A New Case Of Gaba Transaminase Deficiency Facilitated By Proton Mr Spectroscopy, Megumi Tsuji, Noriko Aida, Takayuki Obata, Moyoko Tomiyasu, Noritaka Furuya, Kenji Kurosawa, Abdellatif Errami, K. Michael Gibson, Gajja S. Salomons, Cornelis Jakobs, Hitoshi Osaka
A New Case Of Gaba Transaminase Deficiency Facilitated By Proton Mr Spectroscopy, Megumi Tsuji, Noriko Aida, Takayuki Obata, Moyoko Tomiyasu, Noritaka Furuya, Kenji Kurosawa, Abdellatif Errami, K. Michael Gibson, Gajja S. Salomons, Cornelis Jakobs, Hitoshi Osaka
Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1
Background: Deficiency of 4-aminobutyrate aminotransferase (GABA-T) is a rare disorder of GABA catabolism, with only a single sibship reported. We report on a third case, a Japanese female infant with severe psychomotor retardation and recurrent episodic lethargy with intractable seizures, with the diagnosis facilitated by proton magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy (1H-MRS). Methods: Neuroimaging was performed at the first episode of lethargy. For 1H-MRS, locations were placed in the semioval center and the basal ganglia. Quantification of metabolite concentrations were derived using the LCModel. We confirmed the diagnosis subsequently by enzyme and molecular studies, which involved direct DNA sequence analysis and …
Benefits Of A Telepsychiaty Consultation Service For Rural Nursing Home Residents, Terry Rabinowitz, Katharine M. Murphy, Judith L. Amour, Michael A. Ricci, Michael P. Caputo, Paul A. Newhouse
Benefits Of A Telepsychiaty Consultation Service For Rural Nursing Home Residents, Terry Rabinowitz, Katharine M. Murphy, Judith L. Amour, Michael A. Ricci, Michael P. Caputo, Paul A. Newhouse
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Rates Of Psychotropic Medication Use Over Time Among Youth In Child Welfare/Child Protective Services, Laurel K. Leslie, Ramesh Raghavan, Jinjin Zhang, Gregory A. Aarons
Rates Of Psychotropic Medication Use Over Time Among Youth In Child Welfare/Child Protective Services, Laurel K. Leslie, Ramesh Raghavan, Jinjin Zhang, Gregory A. Aarons
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
The Interplay Of Sociodemographic Factors On Virologic Suppression Among A U.S. Outpatient Hiv Clinic Population, Enbal Shacham, Diana Nurutdinova, Nur Onen, Katelin Stamm, E. Turner Overton
The Interplay Of Sociodemographic Factors On Virologic Suppression Among A U.S. Outpatient Hiv Clinic Population, Enbal Shacham, Diana Nurutdinova, Nur Onen, Katelin Stamm, E. Turner Overton
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
Diffusion Tensor Imaging At 3 Hours After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Predicts Long-Term Locomotor Recovery, Joong H. Kim, David N. Loy, Qing Wang, Matthew D. Budde, Robert E. Schmidt, Kathryn Trinkaus, Sheng-Kwei Song
Diffusion Tensor Imaging At 3 Hours After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Predicts Long-Term Locomotor Recovery, Joong H. Kim, David N. Loy, Qing Wang, Matthew D. Budde, Robert E. Schmidt, Kathryn Trinkaus, Sheng-Kwei Song
Open Access Publications
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Dynamic Modulation Of Local Population Activity By Rhythm Phase In Human Occipital Cortex During A Visual Search Task, Kai J. Miller, Dora Hermes, Christopher J. Honey, Mohit Sharma, Rajesh P.N. Rao, Marcel Den Nijs, Eberhard E. Fetz, Terrence J. Sejnowski, Adam O. Hebb, Jeffrey G. Ojemann, Scott Makeig, Eric C. Leuthardt
Dynamic Modulation Of Local Population Activity By Rhythm Phase In Human Occipital Cortex During A Visual Search Task, Kai J. Miller, Dora Hermes, Christopher J. Honey, Mohit Sharma, Rajesh P.N. Rao, Marcel Den Nijs, Eberhard E. Fetz, Terrence J. Sejnowski, Adam O. Hebb, Jeffrey G. Ojemann, Scott Makeig, Eric C. Leuthardt
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Preventing Preterm Birth: The Past Limitations And New Potential Of Animal Models, Christine K. Ratajczak, Justin C. Fay, Louis J. Muglia
Preventing Preterm Birth: The Past Limitations And New Potential Of Animal Models, Christine K. Ratajczak, Justin C. Fay, Louis J. Muglia
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No abstract provided.