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Against Deconstruction (John M. Ellis) (Reviewed by Jeffrey Williams, East Carolina University)

When the Moon Waxes Red. Representation, Gender and Cultural Politics (Trinh T. Minh-ha) (Reviewed by Charles J. Stivale, Wayne State University)

Crusoe's Footprints: Cultural Studies in Britain and America (Patrick Brantlinger) (Reviewed by Ajay Heble, University of Guelph)

Homosexual Desire in Shakespeare's England: A Cultural Poetics (Bruce R. Smith) (Reviewed by Jonathan Crewe, Dartmouth College)

Prayer and Power: George Herbert and Renaissance Courtship (Michael C. Schoenfeldt) (Reviewed by Claude J. Summers, University of Michigan-Dearborn)

Disseminating Whitman: Revision and Corporeality in Leaves of Grass (Michael Moon) (Reviewed by Patrick …

In Search Of His Hand: Christian Classics And Devotions, Doug Brown

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Coping In An Unsettled Context: A Message For Today, Tom Olbricht

Leaven

No abstract provided.

What Language Shall I Borrow: The High And Low Of It, Lynn Mitchell

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Influenza Exposure In United States Feral Swine Populations, Jeffrey S. Hall, Richard B. Minnis, Tyler A. Campbell, Scott Barras, Randy W. Deyoung, Kristy Pabilonia, Michael L. Avery, Heather Sullivan, Larry Clark, Robert G. Mclean

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Swine play an important role in the disease ecology of influenza. Having cellular receptors in common with birds and humans, swine provide opportunities for mixed infections and potential for genetic re-assortment between avian, human, and porcine influenza. Feral swine populations are rapidly expanding in both numbers and range and are increasingly coming into contact with waterfowl, humans, and agricultural operations. In this study, over 875 feral swine were sampled from six states across the United States for serologic evidence of exposure to influenza. In Oklahoma, Florida, and Missouri, USA, no seropositive feral swine were detected. Seropositive swine were detected in …

Function Of Human α3β4α5 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Is Reduced By The β5(D398n) Variant, Andrew A. George, Linda M. Lucero, M. Imad Damaj, Ronald J. Lukas, Xiangning Chen, Paul Whiteaker

Translational Neuroscience

Genome-wide studies have strongly associated a non-synonymous polymorphism (rs16969968) that changes the 398th amino acid in the nAChR α5 subunit from aspartic acid to asparagine (D398N), with greater risk for increased nicotine consumption. We have used a pentameric concatemer approach to express defined and consistent populations of α3β4α5 nAChR in Xenopus oocytes. α5(Asn-398; risk) variant incorporation reduces ACh-evoked function compared with inclusion of the common α5(Asp-398) variant without altering agonist or antagonist potencies. Unlinked α3, β4, and α5 subunits assemble to form a uniform nAChR population with pharmacological properties matching those of concatemeric α3β4* nAChRs. α5 subunit incorporation reduces α3β4* …

Homology In Developmental Psychology, David S. Moore

Pitzer Faculty Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Activation Of P115-Rhogef Requires Direct Association Of Gα13 And The Dbl Homology Domain, Zhe Chen, Liang Guo, Jana Hadas, Stephen Gutowski, Stephen R. Sprang, Paul C. Sternweis

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

RGS-containing RhoGEFs (RGS-RhoGEFs) represent a direct link between the G(12) class of heterotrimeric G proteins and the monomeric GTPases. In addition to the canonical Dbl homology (DH) and pleckstrin homology domains that carry out the guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) activity toward RhoA, these RhoGEFs also possess RGS homology (RH) domains that interact with activated α subunits of G(12) and G(13). Although the GEF activity of p115-RhoGEF (p115), an RGS-RhoGEF, can be stimulated by Gα(13), the exact mechanism of the stimulation has remained unclear. Using combined studies with small angle x-ray scattering, biochemistry, and mutagenesis, we identify an additional binding …

The Gas/Dust Ratio Of Circumstellar Disks: Testing Models Of Planetesimal Formation, David Horne, Erika Gibb, Terrence W. Rettig, Sean D. Brittain, David Tilley, Dinshaw Balsara

Publications

We present high-resolution, near-infrared NIRSPEC observations of CO absorption toward six class II T Tauri stars: AA Tau, DG Tau, IQ Tau, RY Tau, CW Tau, and Haro 6–5b. 12CO overtone absorption lines originating from the circumstellar disk of each object were used to calculate line-of-sight gas column densities toward each source. We measured the gas/dust ratio as a function of disk inclination, utilizing measured visual extinctions and inclinations for each star. The majority of our sources show further evidence for a correlation between the gas/dust columndensity ratio and disk inclination similar to that found by Rettig et al.

Hydrogen Peroxide Alters Splicing Of Soluble Guanylyl Cyclase And Selectively Modulates Expression Of Splicing Regulators In Human Cancer Cells, Gilbert J. Cote, Wen Zhu, Anthony Thomas, Emil Martin, Ferid Murad, Iraida G. Sharina

Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Faculty Publications

Background

Soluble guanylyl cyclase (sGC) plays a central role in nitric oxide (NO)-mediated signal transduction in the cardiovascular, nervous and gastrointestinal systems. Alternative RNA splicing has emerged as a potential mechanism to modulate sGC expression and activity. C-α1 sGC is an alternative splice form that is resistant to oxidation-induced protein degradation and demonstrates preferential subcellular distribution to the oxidized environment of endoplasmic reticulum (ER).

Methodology/Principal Findings

Here we report that splicing of C-α1 sGC can be modulated by H2O2 treatment in BE2 neuroblastoma and MDA-MD-468 adenocarcinoma human cells. In addition, we show that the H2O2 treatment of MDA-MD-468 cells selectively …

Discrimination Of Colon Cancer Stem Cells Using Noncanonical Amino Acid, Xinrui Duan, Honglin Li, Hexin Chen, Qian Wang

Faculty Publications

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) may be responsible for tumor recurrence. Metabolic labelling of newly synthesized proteins with non-canonical amino acids allows us to discriminate CSCs in mixed populations due to the quiescent nature of these cells.

Cellular Uptake Of Protein-Coated Graphene Oxide Nanosheets: Characterization, Mechanisms, Size-Dependence, And The Role Of Surface Charge, Ben Gilbertson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Graphene and graphene oxide (GO) are two-dimensional nanomaterials with promising biomedical application potential, including drug and gene delivery, bio-imaging, and photothermal therapy. However, the nature of interactions between these materials and cells is poorly understood. Here, cell surface adhesion, subcellular localization, and size-dependent uptake are investigated in C2C12 cells using bovine serum albumin (BSA)-functionalized GO. Small BSA-GO nanosheets enter cells through clathrin-mediated endocytosis (CME), while large nanosheets enter cells through both CME and phagocytosis. Cytotoxicity is minimal. AFM-based size/thickness characterization of BSA-GO is performed in a systematic fashion, and a practical protocol for such analysis is presented. Size-dependent uptake results …

Serratia Marcescens: The Miracle Bacillus, Alan L. Gillen, Rebekah Gibbs

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The objectives of this article are to explain the mysterious appearance of crimson-colored bacteria on food and communion bread/wafers, over the centuries, as well as to describe the biological basis

Validity Of Infact Race/Ethnicity From Birth Certificates In The Context Of U.S. Demographic Change, Lisa Reyes Mason, Yunju Nam, Youngmi Kim

Center for Social Development Research

In this study, we examined consistency of infant race/ethnicity across two data sources (N=2,63) using measures of sensitivity and positive predictive value. First we created and compared conventional measures of infant race/ethnicity from 2007 Oklahoma birth certificates and SEED for Oklahoma Kids baseline survey data, classifying infants as White, African American, American Indian, Asian, or Hispanic. Then we created and tested alternative measures with a biracial classification, based on biological parentage from birth certificates or parent report of infant biracial identity in the survey. We find that, for conventional measures, sensitivity is highest for Whites and African Americans and lowest …

Agricultural Landuse Change Impacts On Bioenergy Production, Avifauna, And Water Use In Nebraska's Rainwater Basin, Daniel R. Uden

School of Natural Resources: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Agriculture is an economically important form of landuse in the North American Great Plains. Since 19^th Century European settlement, conversion of grasslands to rowcrops has increased food and bioenergy production, but has decreased wildlife habitat. Future agricultural landuse changes may be driven by alternative energy demands and regional climatic changes. Landuse change and its drivers could affect bioenergy production, wildlife populations and natural resources, and considering the potential impacts of impending changes in advance could assist with preparations for an uncertain future.

This study addressed how the conversion of marginally productive agricultural lands in the Rainwater Basin region of …

Motivating Factors For Young Adults In The Brattleboro Area To Start In Organic Agriculture For Their Career, Tomokazu Utsugi

Capstone Collection

Despite a worldwide push for the conversion of conventional agriculture to organic agriculture, organic farming itself is not a very popular vocational choice for young people. Brattleboro, one of the towns in Vermont, is no exception. Although several local organizations are promoting local agriculture and food security, in reality, not many young people in Brattleboro want to choose organic agriculture as their career.

With a total of 17 in-depth qualitative interviews with young adults in the Brattleboro area, this inquiry sought to identify a range of factors that would motivate them to choose organic agriculture as their career. The results …

Board Of Trustees Minutes, July 20, 2012, Coastal Carolina University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Fluorescence Tagging Of Marine Low Molecular Weight Carboxylic Acids, Brian C. Gismervik

Master's Theses

This thesis aims at the evaluation of the best amide bonding strategy that places a fluorescence aminomethyl coumarin tag onto a LMW organic acid in aqueous solution. A three-stage study was conducted. First, a suitable aminomethyl coumarin fluorophore was synthesized. Second, a library of acid-derivatized standards was synthesized for use in optimizing the anticipated HPLC separation of a mixture of LMW acids expected to be found in marine samples. Third, the aforementioned amide coupling strategies were screened to identify the most applicable method for our reaction conditions to the tagging of LMW organic acids in a large number of field …

Orange Peal

Syracuse University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Orange Peal

Syracuse University Magazine

No abstract provided.

In Basket

Syracuse University Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Future Of Information Provision, D. J. Hillman

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.

Experience In Educating The User At The Nll, A. G. Myatt

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Hamburg University Library Catalogues By Students, Gisela Schoch

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.

Recording And Analysis Of Transient Otoacoustic Emissions During Outer Ear Canal Pressure Compensation, Moises Perez

Open Access Dissertations

Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) are sounds generated by an active process in the auditory system’s cochlea. It has been widely accepted that the generation of OAEs is a precursor for healthy hearing. The measurement of evoked OAEs can be used to determine the general health of the cochlea and basilar membrane's response and sound transmission forward and backwards through the inner ear. OAEs are commonly used for newborn infant hearing screening where many middle ear pathologies are first detected. In most cases, secondary screening tests such as tympanometry are not conducted unless the patient has failed the OAE screening first. Increases …

Brainstorm: Head Injuries And The Nfl, Part 4: The Physics Of Head Trauma, John J. Medina Ph.D.

Brainstorm

One fine afternoon in the autumn of 2010, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards executed one of the most dangerous acts you can do in football: He speared another player.

Scopes, John Thomas, 1900-1970 (Mss 419), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 419. Letters and clippings removed from a scrapbook belonging to John T. Scopes or his wife and relating primarily to the 1925 Scopes trial, his subsequent notoriety, and later publicity and commemorations surrounding the controversy.

54th Rocky Mountain Conference On Analytical Chemistry

Rocky Mountain Conference on Magnetic Resonance

Final program, abstracts, and information about the 54th annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Conference on Analytical Chemistry, co-endorsed by the Colorado Section of the American Chemical Society and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy. Held in Copper Mountain, Colorado, July 15-19, 2012.

The Examination Of Inter-Rater Reliability And The Reliability Of Attachment Measures, Nicole Bayles

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of measuring attachment through subjective measures, as well as the inter-rater reliability of those using the subjective measures. Participants were volunteers who had worked with the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). They included social workers, lawyers, psychologists, etc. Participants were asked to answer questionnaires regarding the DYFS children they had worked with, as well as demographics about themselves. The questionnaires also included an alternative informed consent. The surveys were mailed to participants and included return envelopes to ensure ease of mailing them back. It was hypothesized that measuring …

The Pan American (2012-07-19), Karen Antonacci, Nadia Tamez-Robledo

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

Vol. 68, No. 30