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Kaleidoscope

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Front Matter

Kaleidoscope

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From The Editor's Viewpoint, Robert S. Tannenbaum

Kaleidoscope

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Shana Tova [Happy New Year's]

Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection

Front: White card with decorative blue border that alternates between Stars of David and wild animals. Inside are two men in Middle Eastern garb. Between them is a mountain with tablets with flaming Hebrew text. Above the men is a menorah, and below them are flowers with a scroll with red Hebrew text. There is grey glitter around the card.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash: Sending Shana Tova-Jewish New Year- cards has been a venerable Jewish tradition, even as the themes and motifs of these cards have changed with changing times and circumstances. Biblical themes were commonplace for many …

Effect Of Quercetin, Genistein And Kaempferol On Glutathione And Glutathione-Redox Cycle Enzymes In 3t3-L1 Preadipocytes, William Y. Boadi, Paul K. Amartey, Andrew Lo

Chemistry Faculty Research

Context and objective: Many studies have shown that cellular redox potential is largely determined by glutathione (GSH), which accounts for more than 90% of cellular nonprotein thiols. The aim of this study was to delineate the effect of three flavonoids – namely, quercetin, kaempferol and genistein – and exogenous GSH on oxidative damage by the Fenton’s pathway through the GSH and GSH-redox cycle enzymes in 3T3-L1 cells. Materials and methods: 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were exposed to each flavonoid and GSH at concentrations of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 µM and then GSH levels and activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), …

09/07/2015 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 09/07/2015. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

2015-September-07-Amanda Johnson, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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The Ftc Has A Dog In The Patent Monopoly Fight: Will Antitrust’S Bite Kill Generic Challenges?, Jennifer D. Cieluch

Duke Law & Technology Review

Antitrust laws have been notoriously lenient in the patent realm, the underlying reason being that patents’ grant of exclusion create monopolies that defy antitrust laws in order to incentivize innovation. Thus, antitrust violations have rarely been found in the patent cases. But after the Supreme Court’s holding in FTC v. Actavis, brand name pharmaceutical companies may need to be more cautious when settling Hatch-Waxman litigation with potential patent infringers. Both brand-name drug manufacturers and generic drug manufacturers have incentives to settle cases by having the brand-name pay the generic in exchange for delaying their entry into the market. While courts …

2015-September-07-Amanda Johnson, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Local Anesthetics Induce Autophagy In Young Permanent Tooth Pulp Cells, H Zhuang, D Hu, D Singer, Jv Walker, Rb Nisr, K Tieu, K Ali, C Tredwin, S Luo, S Ardu, B Hu

Peninsula Dental School

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Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 6, 2015, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the September 6, 2015 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's Newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

USA Medical Students Find Fun Ways to Balance Academic Life

USA Welcomes Dr. Suneet Dullet

Mark Your Calendar: GO Run for Women's Cancer Research

USA Mourns Loss of Dr. Allan Green

Coping With Racial Discrimination: The Impact Of Substance Use, Emotional Eating, And Emotional Support On Mental And Physical Health, Maurice Endsley, Jr.

Dissertations

Racial discrimination is a likely contributor to disparate health outcomes for African-American and Hispanic-Americans. The current study elaborates on previous research by assessing the impact of three coping variables, substance use, emotional eating, and social support, which may explain the relationship between racial discrimination and poorer perceptions physical functioning and three health maladies, including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, the coping responses were hypothesized to serve as protective factors against the development of depression and anger symptoms. A total of 424 Hispanic, African-American participants between the ages of 18 and 65 completed an online survey. A six variable model …

Disorder Activity Of Some Enzymes Plays An Important Role In Pathological Mechanism Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease, Mohammed B. Al-Sadoun, Osama M. Al-Sabaawy

Baghdad Science Journal

The aim of this research to show the role of some enzymes in pathological mechanism of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease. Sixty patients with RA and matched number of apparently healthy volunteers were included in the study. Spectrophotometric methods were used to determine Peroxy nitrite (ONOO), Nitric oxide (NO), Nitric oxide synthase activity (NOS) cycloxygenase-2 activity (COX-2), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in serum of both groups. Colorimetric assay kits were used to determine Iron. Rheumatoid factor (RF) was determined using Imuno-Latex kit. ONOO, NO levels, and NOS activity were significantly higher in the patients compared to …

The Effect Of Tramadol On Some Blood And Biochemical Parameters Of Male Rats (Rattus Norvegicus), Mohammed A. Aldiwan, Adel M. Hassan Alzobidy, Mohammed A. Younis

Baghdad Science Journal

The present study aimed to explain the dose-dependent possible deleterious effects of 30 day administration of Tramadol on some hematological and biochemical parameters of laboratory male rats (Rattus norvegicus), the study consisted of eighteen adult male rats randomly divided into three equal groups (each of six). Group 1 (control) were treated by intraperitoneal injection of normal saline solution (0.2 ml), group two (low dose) was treated by intraperitonealy (i.p) injection of Tramadol at a dose of 50 mg/kg/day, group three (high dose) was treated by intraperitonealy injection of Tramadol at a dose of 100 mg/kg/day for 30 days. At the …

The Age-Specific Fecundity Life Tables Of Planococcus Citri Risso And Important Predators Attack In Baghdad, Jawad K. Al-Rubeae, Sahar M. Al-Kafagei

Baghdad Science Journal

Reproduction potential and age –specific fecundity of the Mealybug Planococcus citri Risso were studied in the laboratories of Biological control research unit,college of Agriculture –Baghdad university at 25± 2Cº and 60-70% R.H.with 16 light:8 dark photo period.The results showed that the survival ratio began to decline at the 38th day, the average female age was 20 days ,while the average age was 8 days at the first reproduction . Net reproduction rate ( Ro ) was 58.59 female female generation which prove that the population of the mealybug was of the unstable kind , intrinsic rate of increase (rm) was …

The Inhibitory Effect Of Lactobacillus Acidophilus And Lactobacillus Plantarum Against Candida Albicans Associated With Denture Stomatitis, Khalid A. Habib, Sara M. Farhan

Baghdad Science Journal

In this study Candida speices was diagnosed in 26 swab samples from patients with denture stomatitis , investigates the antagonism activity of Lactobacillus was investigated against the yeast of Candida albicans in vitro.Results revealed that The inhibition effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria against C.albicans was examined in solid medium, L.plantarum gave higher inhibition average 11mm followed by L.acidophillus with average 9 mm and, L.fermentum , L.casei with averages 7 mm. Whereas the filtrates, the highest inhibition zone were 20 and 16 mm by L. plantarum and L.acidophillus, respectively.

A Study Of The Effect Of New Cobalt (Ii) Complex And Cyclophosphamide Drug On (Gpt, Alp) Activity By Using In Vivo System, Jinan H. Murtadha

Baghdad Science Journal

The present work involved a study the effect of cobalt(II) complex with formula [CoL(H2O)NO3] .4ETOH where L=Nitro [5-(P-nitro phenyl) -4-phenyl-1,2,4 traizole-3-dithiocarbamato hydrazide] aqua. (4) Ethanol and anti-cancer drug - cyclophosphamide on specific activity of two liver enzymes (GPT,ALP) by utilizing an in vivo system in female mice. On the enzymatic level an inhibition in the activity of GPT was noticed in different body organs such as liver, kidney and lung. The inhibition was noticed in both test and cyclophosphamide drug (cp). Mice were treated with three doses of cyclophosphamide (90,180, 250) μg/ mouse for three days. The same doses were …

The Impact Of Climate Change On Select Ecosystems, Mary Snow, Richard Snow

Publications

Terrestrial and marine environments are experiencing pronounced changes. As species and their ecosystems undergo rising temperatures, varying precipitation patterns and alterations in their chemistry and phenology, there is a great deal of added stress on many organisms. Many species attempting to adapt to a rapidly changing climate are forced to migrate or to become extinct. Forest communities are changing in composition as well as migrating northward. Often, roads, cities, and other forms of development physically impede migration. Some species are not able to migrate at the pace with which their ecosystems are warming. In some forest communities, southern boundaries are …

September 5, 2015 (Pages 5485-5576), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 45 (2015)

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Apigenin Blocks Ikkα Activation And Suppresses Prostate Cancer Progression, Sanjeev Shukla, Rajnee Kanwal, Eswar Shankar, Manish Datt, Mark R. Chance, Pingfu Fu, Gregory T. Maclennan, Sanjay Gupta

Faculty Scholarship

IKKα has been implicated as a key regulator of oncogenesis and driver of the metastatic process; therefore is regarded as a promising therapeutic target in anticancer drug development. In spite of the progress made in the development of IKK inhibitors, no potent IKKa inhibitor(s) have been identified. Our multistep approach of molecular modeling and direct binding has led to the identification of plant flavone apigenin as a specific IKKa inhibitor. Here we report apigenin, in micro molar range, inhibits IKKa kinase activity, demonstrates anti-proliferative and anti-invasive activities in functional cell based assays and exhibits anticancer efficacy in experimental tumor model. …

Lessons For Life, Story Musgrave

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

This piece explores the creation of character and talent through a wide diversity of education and experience.

Fox Tracks In Mud, So Sinopoulos-Lloyd

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

Red fox tracks (vulpes vulpes) in the dried mud below a highway underpass near Boulder, Colorado.

The Threshold Of Hearing, Mike Wereski

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

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Tunnel Boring Machine At Night, Alex Vietti

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

My paintings of construction workers tell how they transform the world, turning old buildings into ghosts using jack hammers and wrecking balls. From their daily labor, they give birth to the new structures. Buildings, bridges, the houses we live in, give us a feeling of security needed to perform our daily tasks. The luxury of stasis, manifested brick by brick by laborers, is assured to be provided to those preoccupied with the function of these structures. Observing them working has given me the chance to look into another world, a constantly fluctuating world that lays the foundation for my own.

Beer And Brewing In German Culture: Bridging The Gaps Within Steam, John D. Sundquist

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

A university-level course on science, history, and culture of beer and brewing offers students from a wide range of disciplines a unique opportunity to learn from each other. They gain an appreciation for STEAM and the interaction of a number of disciplines while examining a subject of growing interest. This paper provides a brief description of such a course and includes specific examples of ways in which students explore science, engineering, humanities and the arts, as these areas of research come together in the study of beer and brewing.

From Stem To Steam: Reframing What It Means To Learn, Nicole M. Radziwill, Morgan C. Benton, Cassidy Moellers

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

Although involvement in art and design have been shown to play an essential role in catalyzing STEM research, true integration is still an area of active research. The realization of STEM education via STEAM lends itself to interactive and participatory dialogic art; this juncture provides a nonjudgmental space to cultivate the question-making aspect of inquiry, the ability to comfortably hold uncertainty, and a sensitivity to the process of discovery. Even though STEM education can (and often is) inquiry-based, assessments still tend to focus on whether knowledge or skills have been obtained, and this is no different than the current general …

Expanding The Power Of Big Labor: The Nlrb’S Growing Intrusion Into Higher Education, Michael P. Moreland

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

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Panel: Public & Private Sector Negotiations: Distinctions & Similarities (Cle), Beth Margolis

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

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Bread And Roses, And Quality Too: A New Faculty Majority Negotiating The New Academy, Gary Rhoades

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

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Volume 69, Issue 2: Full Issue, Manuscripts Staff

Manuscripts

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