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The Effect Of Dietary Fat Intake On Hepatic Gene Expression In Lg/J And Sm/J Mice, Charlyn G. Partridge, Gloria L. Fawcett, Bing Wang, Clay F. Semenkovich, James M. Cheverud Jan 2014

The Effect Of Dietary Fat Intake On Hepatic Gene Expression In Lg/J And Sm/J Mice, Charlyn G. Partridge, Gloria L. Fawcett, Bing Wang, Clay F. Semenkovich, James M. Cheverud

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Bioelectric Signaling Regulates Size In Zebrafish Fins, Simon Perathoner, Jacob M. Daane, Ulrike Henrion, Guiscard Seebohm, Charles W. Higdon, Stephen L. Johnson, Christiane Nusslein-Volhard, Matthew P. Harris Jan 2014

Bioelectric Signaling Regulates Size In Zebrafish Fins, Simon Perathoner, Jacob M. Daane, Ulrike Henrion, Guiscard Seebohm, Charles W. Higdon, Stephen L. Johnson, Christiane Nusslein-Volhard, Matthew P. Harris

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Agro-Ecosystems' Resilience To Damage: Determination Of Index Of Susceptibility To Climate Change In Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania., Shirima Kelvine Jan 2014

Agro-Ecosystems' Resilience To Damage: Determination Of Index Of Susceptibility To Climate Change In Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania., Shirima Kelvine

All Master’s Theses

This paper assesses maize-coffee-banana agro-ecosystems' resilience to damage as well as computing the social-ecological vulnerability index to climate change on the southern slope of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The study focused on identifying agronomic practices and assessing their impacts on agro-ecosystems' resilience; examine the socio-economic status of the farmers in the region and its impacts on agro-ecosystems; and examine the agro-ecosystems' natural resilience and assess social-ecological vulnerability index to the impacts of climate change. About 400 households was covered in this household survey with response rate of 97% where by farmers were asked on their farming practices and systems, key …


Characterization Of Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus And Sugarcane Mosaic Virus Causing Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease And Spatial Distribution Of Their Alternative Hosts In Kenya, Elizabeth Siago Kusia Jan 2014

Characterization Of Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus And Sugarcane Mosaic Virus Causing Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease And Spatial Distribution Of Their Alternative Hosts In Kenya, Elizabeth Siago Kusia

All Master’s Theses

Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease caused by a dual infection of maize with Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and any cereal potyvirus such as Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV), Maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV) or Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) was first reported in Kenya in 2011 in Bomet County. This study was aimed at determining the presence and genetic variability of MCMV and SCMV in cereal crops,wild and domesticated grasses and the spatial distribution of alternative hosts in maize production regions of Kenya. Leaf samples of maize, grasses and other cereal crops were collected from fields in Nyamira, Bomet, Vihiga, …


Effect Of Farmer's Knowledge And Attitudes On Management Of The Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus In Sironko District, Rita Nabuzale Jan 2014

Effect Of Farmer's Knowledge And Attitudes On Management Of The Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus In Sironko District, Rita Nabuzale

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Over 80 percent of the population in Uganda live in rural areas and is mainly engaged in subsistence agriculture for their livelihood. Crop farming especially tomato growing is an activity that communities rely on for their livelihoods as well as a source of income for many households in Uganda. Tomatoes contribute to the household income, food and nutritional security yet they are affected by pests and diseases due to poor agronomic practices, lack of improved varieties for high yields and resistance to diseases. Among tomato diseases, tospoviruses have been ranked as the third most important constraint and are spread by …


Effects Of β-Mannanase On Nutrient Utilization And Performance Of Laying Chicken, Chepchirchir M. Kugo Jan 2014

Effects Of β-Mannanase On Nutrient Utilization And Performance Of Laying Chicken, Chepchirchir M. Kugo

All Master’s Theses

The study was done at the Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba. Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying hens. Experimental diets were based on soybean meal (SBM), corn and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS). The first study was designed to evaluate the effect of β-mannanase (CTCZYME, CTC Bio Inc., Seoul, South Korea) on performance of laying hens and egg quality traits. A total of 160 Lohmann hens were allocated to one of 4 diet groups in 2 levels of dietary protein plus energy content [18.5% crude protein …


Comparative And Functional Analysis Of Tsetse Fly Aquaporins, Erick Onyango Aroko Jan 2014

Comparative And Functional Analysis Of Tsetse Fly Aquaporins, Erick Onyango Aroko

All Master’s Theses

Tsetse flies (Glossina sp) are the vector of African trypanosomes, the causative agents of sleeping sickness in man and Nagana in cattle. The insect is strictly hematophagous, taking in significantly high quantities of water during bloodmeals that present a considerable osmotic challenge. This necessitates machinery for eliminating excess water. One potential candidate is a group of membrane channel proteins called aquaporins (AQPs) that are responsible for the movement of water across cell membranes. In other insect species, aquaporins have been shown to facilitate physiological processes including desiccation and freeze tolerance. Gmmdripa aquaporin has been shown to play an important role …


Isolation And Characterization Of Cellulolytic Bacteria From Soils Excavated From Geothermal Wells Along The Kenyan Rift Valley, Irene Kiio Kateve Jan 2014

Isolation And Characterization Of Cellulolytic Bacteria From Soils Excavated From Geothermal Wells Along The Kenyan Rift Valley, Irene Kiio Kateve

All Master’s Theses

Cellulolytic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria are responsible for much of the cellulose degradation in soils. Despite this vast number of cellulase producers, there is a deficiency of microorganisms that can produce significant amount of the three cellulase enzyme specifities i.e. endoglucanases, exoglucanases and cellobiases to efficiently degrade cellulose to fermentable products. Little emphasis has been given to cellulase production from bacteria despite their extremely high natural diversity, which endows them with the capability to produce stable enzymes. Soil samples were collected from Hell's gate and from a geothermal well in Eburru hill at depths of 155 Metres, 156 …


Toward A Theory-Predicated Definition Of Digital Literacy For Early Childhood, Elizabeth R. Kazakoff Jan 2014

Toward A Theory-Predicated Definition Of Digital Literacy For Early Childhood, Elizabeth R. Kazakoff

Journal of Youth Development

Though young children are frequent users of digital technology, there is no comprehensive definition of early childhood digital literacy. Currently, digital literacy and related terms are defined with much older children and adults in mind. This paper aims to lay groundwork for redefining digital literacy in an early childhood context. Taking into account the unique developmental needs of early childhood when discussing digital literacy can provide a gateway to developing technological tools and curricula to prepare children in kindergarten through second grade to be more effective users of digital technologies throughout their lives.


Identification Of Rare Variants In Alzheimer's Disease, Jenny Lord, Alexander J. Lu, Carlos Cruchaga Jan 2014

Identification Of Rare Variants In Alzheimer's Disease, Jenny Lord, Alexander J. Lu, Carlos Cruchaga

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Disability, Repressive Regimes, And Health Disparity: Assessing Country Conditions In North Korea, Jae-Chun Won, Janet E. Lord, Michael Ashley Stein, Yosung Song Jan 2014

Disability, Repressive Regimes, And Health Disparity: Assessing Country Conditions In North Korea, Jae-Chun Won, Janet E. Lord, Michael Ashley Stein, Yosung Song

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This article examines the potential of international human rights standards to account for heightened risk and vulnerability to human rights abuses for persons with disabilities in politically repressive environments. We offer a preliminary assessment of whether and how a disability-cognizant accounting of human rights in repressive regimes can lead to a more credible and comprehensive understanding of disability in such contexts. In so doing, we make the case for a more thorough and thoughtful application of international disability rights standards to better inform human rights investigations, transitional justice approaches, and international criminal law proceedings. To illustrate this methodology, we analyze …


The Democratic Life Of The Union: Toward Equal Voting Participation For Europeans With Disabilities, Janos Fiala-Butora, Michael Ashley Stein, Janet E. Lord Jan 2014

The Democratic Life Of The Union: Toward Equal Voting Participation For Europeans With Disabilities, Janos Fiala-Butora, Michael Ashley Stein, Janet E. Lord

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This Article puts forward preliminary legal scholarship on equal political participation by persons with disabilities and what international human rights law requires for its attainment. The goal is to provoke an informed dialogue on the neglected but fundamental human right to enfranchisement by persons with disabilities while also acknowledging that a complete and just resolution requires further information and reflection. The Article argues that the fundamental right to vote cannot be curtailed on the basis of an alleged lack of capacity. Disenfranchisement based on individual assessment unjustly excludes a certain number of voting-capable individuals. Since all those affected are persons …


The Kidney Tight Junction, Jianghui Hou Jan 2014

The Kidney Tight Junction, Jianghui Hou

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Hdac And Hat Inhibitors Differently Affect Analgesia Mediated By Group Ii Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors, Magda Zammataro, Maria Angela Sortino, Carmela Parenti, Robert W. Gereau Iv, Santina Chiechio Jan 2014

Hdac And Hat Inhibitors Differently Affect Analgesia Mediated By Group Ii Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors, Magda Zammataro, Maria Angela Sortino, Carmela Parenti, Robert W. Gereau Iv, Santina Chiechio

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Treatment Of Gram - Positive Infections In Critically Ill Patients, Cristina Vazquez-Guillamet, Marin H. Kollef Jan 2014

Treatment Of Gram - Positive Infections In Critically Ill Patients, Cristina Vazquez-Guillamet, Marin H. Kollef

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A Novel Genetic Locus Linked To Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines After Virulent H5n1 Virus Infection In Mice, Adrianus C.M. Boon, Robert W. Williams, David S. Sinasac, Richard J. Webby Jan 2014

A Novel Genetic Locus Linked To Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines After Virulent H5n1 Virus Infection In Mice, Adrianus C.M. Boon, Robert W. Williams, David S. Sinasac, Richard J. Webby

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Suicide Genes: Monitoring Cells In Patients With A Safety Switch, Linda G. Eissenberg, Michael Rettig, Farrokh Dehdashti, David Piwnica-Worms, John F. Dipersio Jan 2014

Suicide Genes: Monitoring Cells In Patients With A Safety Switch, Linda G. Eissenberg, Michael Rettig, Farrokh Dehdashti, David Piwnica-Worms, John F. Dipersio

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Synthesis Of Dye Conjugates To Visualize The Cancer Cells Using Fluorescence Microscopy, Yang Pu, Rui Tang, Jianpeng Xue, W. B. Wang, Baogang Xu, Samuel I. Achilefu Jan 2014

Synthesis Of Dye Conjugates To Visualize The Cancer Cells Using Fluorescence Microscopy, Yang Pu, Rui Tang, Jianpeng Xue, W. B. Wang, Baogang Xu, Samuel I. Achilefu

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Phenotypic And Genotypic Analysis Of Clostridium Difficile Isolates: A Single-Center Study, Yanjiao Zhou, Carey-Ann D. Burnham, Tiffany Hink, Lei Chen, Nurmohammad Shaikh, Aye Wollam, Erica Sodergren, George M. Weinstock, Phillip I. Tarr, Erik R. Dubberke Jan 2014

Phenotypic And Genotypic Analysis Of Clostridium Difficile Isolates: A Single-Center Study, Yanjiao Zhou, Carey-Ann D. Burnham, Tiffany Hink, Lei Chen, Nurmohammad Shaikh, Aye Wollam, Erica Sodergren, George M. Weinstock, Phillip I. Tarr, Erik R. Dubberke

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Genomic Epidemiology Of Salmonella Enterica Serotype Enteritidis Based On Population Structure Of Prevalent Lineages, Xiangyu Deng, Prerak T. Desai, Henk C. Den Bakker, Matthew Mikoleit, Beth Tolar, Eija Trees, Rene S. Hendriksen, Jonathan G. Frye, Steffen Porwollik, Bart C. Weimer, Martin Wiedmann, George M. Weinstock, Patricia I. Fields, Michael Mcclelland Jan 2014

Genomic Epidemiology Of Salmonella Enterica Serotype Enteritidis Based On Population Structure Of Prevalent Lineages, Xiangyu Deng, Prerak T. Desai, Henk C. Den Bakker, Matthew Mikoleit, Beth Tolar, Eija Trees, Rene S. Hendriksen, Jonathan G. Frye, Steffen Porwollik, Bart C. Weimer, Martin Wiedmann, George M. Weinstock, Patricia I. Fields, Michael Mcclelland

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Geographic Separation Of Domestic And Wild Strains Of Toxoplasma Gondii In French Guiana Correlates With A Monomorphic Version Of Chromosome1a, Asis Khan, Daniel Ajzenberg, Aurelien Mercier, Magalie Demar, Stephane Simon, Marie Laure Darde, Qiuling Wang, Shiv Kumar Verma, Benjamin M. Rosenthal, Jitender P. Dubey, L. David Sibley Jan 2014

Geographic Separation Of Domestic And Wild Strains Of Toxoplasma Gondii In French Guiana Correlates With A Monomorphic Version Of Chromosome1a, Asis Khan, Daniel Ajzenberg, Aurelien Mercier, Magalie Demar, Stephane Simon, Marie Laure Darde, Qiuling Wang, Shiv Kumar Verma, Benjamin M. Rosenthal, Jitender P. Dubey, L. David Sibley

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The Association Of The Vanin-1 N131s Variant With Blood Pressure Is Mediated By Endoplasmic Reticulum-Associated Degradation And Loss Of Function, Ya-Juan Wang, Bamidele O. Tayo, Anupam Bandyopadhyay, Heming Wang, Tao Feng, Nora Franceschini, Hua Tang, Jianmin Gao, Yun Ju Sung, Cogent Bp Consortium, Robert C. Elston, Scott M. Williams, Richard S. Cooper, Ting-Wei Mu, Xiaofeng Zhu Jan 2014

The Association Of The Vanin-1 N131s Variant With Blood Pressure Is Mediated By Endoplasmic Reticulum-Associated Degradation And Loss Of Function, Ya-Juan Wang, Bamidele O. Tayo, Anupam Bandyopadhyay, Heming Wang, Tao Feng, Nora Franceschini, Hua Tang, Jianmin Gao, Yun Ju Sung, Cogent Bp Consortium, Robert C. Elston, Scott M. Williams, Richard S. Cooper, Ting-Wei Mu, Xiaofeng Zhu

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A Qualitative Study Of Children’S Snack Food Packaging Perceptions And Preferences, Paola Letona, Violeta Chacon, Christina Roberto, Joaquin Barnoya Jan 2014

A Qualitative Study Of Children’S Snack Food Packaging Perceptions And Preferences, Paola Letona, Violeta Chacon, Christina Roberto, Joaquin Barnoya

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Arterial Spin Labeling Versus Bold In Direct Challenge And Drug-Task Interaction Pharmacological Fmri, Stephanie B. Stewart, Jonathan M. Koller, Meghan C. Campbell, Kevin J. Black Jan 2014

Arterial Spin Labeling Versus Bold In Direct Challenge And Drug-Task Interaction Pharmacological Fmri, Stephanie B. Stewart, Jonathan M. Koller, Meghan C. Campbell, Kevin J. Black

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Chronic Allergic Contact Dermatitis Promotes Skin Cancer, Shadmehr Demehri, Trevor J. Cunningham, Eva A. Hurst, Andras Schaffer, David M. Sheinbein, Wayne M. Yokoyama Jan 2014

Chronic Allergic Contact Dermatitis Promotes Skin Cancer, Shadmehr Demehri, Trevor J. Cunningham, Eva A. Hurst, Andras Schaffer, David M. Sheinbein, Wayne M. Yokoyama

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Extensive Error In The Number Of Genes Inferred From Draft Genome Assemblies, James F. Denton, Jose Lugo-Martinez, Abraham E. Tucker, Daniel R. Schrider, Wesley C. Warren, Matthew W. Hahn Jan 2014

Extensive Error In The Number Of Genes Inferred From Draft Genome Assemblies, James F. Denton, Jose Lugo-Martinez, Abraham E. Tucker, Daniel R. Schrider, Wesley C. Warren, Matthew W. Hahn

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An Allometric Scaling Relationship In The Brain Of Preterm Infants, Rachel A. Paul, Christopher D. Smyser, Cynthia E. Rogers, Ian English, Michael Wallendorf, Dimitrios Alexopoulos, Erin J. Meyer, David C. Van Essen, Jeffrey J. Neil, Terrie E. Inder Jan 2014

An Allometric Scaling Relationship In The Brain Of Preterm Infants, Rachel A. Paul, Christopher D. Smyser, Cynthia E. Rogers, Ian English, Michael Wallendorf, Dimitrios Alexopoulos, Erin J. Meyer, David C. Van Essen, Jeffrey J. Neil, Terrie E. Inder

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A Rare Sequence Variant In Intron 1 Of Thap1 Is Associated With Primary Dystonia, Joel S. Perlmutter, Brad A. Racette, Randal C. Paniello, Et Al Jan 2014

A Rare Sequence Variant In Intron 1 Of Thap1 Is Associated With Primary Dystonia, Joel S. Perlmutter, Brad A. Racette, Randal C. Paniello, Et Al

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Α2Β1 Integrin, Gpvi Receptor, And Common Fcrγ Chain On Mouse Platelets Mediate Distinct Responses To Collagen In Models Of Thrombosis, Robin J. Marjoram, Zhengzhi Li, Li He, Douglas M. Tollefsen, Thomas J. Kunicki, S. Kent Dickeson, Samuel A. Santoro, Mary M. Zutter Jan 2014

Α2Β1 Integrin, Gpvi Receptor, And Common Fcrγ Chain On Mouse Platelets Mediate Distinct Responses To Collagen In Models Of Thrombosis, Robin J. Marjoram, Zhengzhi Li, Li He, Douglas M. Tollefsen, Thomas J. Kunicki, S. Kent Dickeson, Samuel A. Santoro, Mary M. Zutter

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Joint Testing Of Genotypic And Gene-Environment Interaction Identified Novel Association For Bmp4 With Non-Syndromic Cl/P In An Asian Population Using Data From An International Cleft Consortium, Qianqian Chen, Hong Wang, Holger Schwender, Tianxiao Zhang, Jacqueline B. Hetmanski, Yah-Huei Wu Chou, Xiaoqian Ye, Vincent Yeow, Samuel S. Chong, Bo Zhang, Ethylin Wang Jabs, Margaret M. Parker, Alan F. Scott, Terri H. Beaty Jan 2014

Joint Testing Of Genotypic And Gene-Environment Interaction Identified Novel Association For Bmp4 With Non-Syndromic Cl/P In An Asian Population Using Data From An International Cleft Consortium, Qianqian Chen, Hong Wang, Holger Schwender, Tianxiao Zhang, Jacqueline B. Hetmanski, Yah-Huei Wu Chou, Xiaoqian Ye, Vincent Yeow, Samuel S. Chong, Bo Zhang, Ethylin Wang Jabs, Margaret M. Parker, Alan F. Scott, Terri H. Beaty

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