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Age-Specific Life Tables Of Aonidiella Aurantii (Maskell) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) And Itsparasitoid Aphytis Melinus Debach (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), Khalid Mohammed, İsmai̇l Karaca, Manjree Agarwal, James Newman, Yonglin Ren

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Biological parameters of the California red scale (Aonidiella aurantii [Maskell] [Hemiptera: Diaspididae]) were determined under laboratory conditions at 3 different temperatures (20, 23, and 27 °C) on butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Lamarck) (Cucurbitaceae), while the biological parameters of its parasitoid Aphytis melinus DeBach (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) were conducted at 27 °C. The survival of A.a aurantii ranged between 80.0% and 88.3%. The highest mortality was recorded during the adult stage, with mortalities ranging between 12% and 20%. On C. moschata, the total development time was 93.1 ± 9.73, 81.8 ± 7.13, and 65.7 ± 6.37 days, while the adult …

A Study Of Genetic Diversity Among Different Population Of Orthochirus Sp. Based On Cytochrome C Oxidase Subunit I And 16srrna Sequencing, Hedieh Jafari, Fatemeh Salabi, Alireza Forouzan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Orthochirus sp. (Family: Buthidae) is widespread throughout the world. There are 17 species, 7 of which have been reported in Khuzestan Province of Iran, including the most diverse species related to the scorpion. In the present study, specimens of O. iranus, O. farzanpay, O. zagrosensis, and O. stockwelli were collected from different areas in this province. Phylogenetic analysis was conducted through duplicating and sequencing the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COXI) and 16SrRNA genes and comparing their genetic diversity. Orthochirus iranus had the highest genetic distance from O. stockwelli, while the lowest genetic distance was observed between O. farzanpay and …

A Siri-Ous Societal Issue: Should Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Receive Patent Or Copyright Protection?, Samuel Scholz

Cybaris®

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Cancer Care Annual Report 2019-2020, Children's Mercy Hospital

Cancer Center Annual Reports

Annual report of cancer care and oncology services at the Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City MO, a pediatric medical center. This year’s report focuses on tumors that arise in the kidney and illustrates three important areas of focus that a childhood cancer center must possess in this new age of medicine.

Isolation Of Chemical Compounds And Essential Oil From Agrimonia Asiatica Juz. And Their Antimicrobial And Antiplasmodial Activities, Raushan A. Kozykeyeva, Ubaidilla M. Datkhayev, Radhakrishnan Srivedavyasasri, Temitayo O. Ajayi, Anapiya K. Patsayev, Raikhan A. Kozykeyeva, Samir A. Ross

Faculty and Student Publications

© 2020 Raushan A. Kozykeyeva et al. Agrimonia asiatica is a perennial plant with deep green color and covered with soft hairs and has a slightly aromatic odor. This genus Agrimonia has been used in traditional medicines of China, Greece, and European countries. It was mainly used as a haemostatic, a tonic for asthenia, and an astringent for diarrhea. Agrimony is part of the division Magnoliophyta; class is represented by order Rosales, family Rosaceae, of the genus Agrimonia. Family Rosaceae - or pink eels - is one of the largest families of flowering plants, including about 100 genera and 3000 …

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Kristina Krupa, Kristina Fritz, Mayur S. Parmar

HPD Articles

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Moving Forward With Digital Disruption: What Big Data, Iot, Synthetic Biology, Ai, Blockchain, And Platform Businesses Mean To Libraries, Bohyun Kim

Technical Services Faculty Publications

Digital disruption, also known as “the fourth industrial revolution,” is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres. This issue of Library Technology Reports (vol. 56, no. 2) examines today’s leading-edge technologies and their disruptive impacts on our society through examples such as extended reality, Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), synthetic biology, 3-D bio-printing, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and platform businesses in the sharing economy. This report explains

• how new digital technologies are merging the physical and the biological with the digital;
• what kind of transformations are taking place as a result in production, management, and …

Coding Of Tsetse Repellents By Olfactory Sensory Neurons: Towards The Improvement And The Development Of Novel Tsetse Repellents, Diallo Souleymane

All PhD Dissertations

Tsetse flies are the biological vectorsof human and animal trypanosomiasisand hence representant medical and veterinary importance. The sense of smell plays a significant role in tsetse and its ecological interaction, such as finding blood meal source, resting, and larvicidal sitesand for mating. Tsetse olfactory behaviour can be exploited for their management;however, olfactory studies in tsetse flies are still fragmentary. Here in my PhD thesis, usingscanning electron microscopy, electrophysiology, behaviour, bioinformatics and molecular biology techniques,I have investigated tsetse flies(Glossina fuscipes fuscipes)olfaction using behaviourallywell studied odorants, tsetse repellent by comparing with attractant odour. Insect olfaction is mediated by olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs), …

Oil/Water Nanoemulsion Biodistribution In Mice Upon Intravenous Administration, Jiayi Chen

Theses and Dissertations

The present study aimed to explore the biodistribution of O/W nanoemulsions (NE) upon intravenous administration. Three NEs were prepared with distinctive droplet sizes: SE (29 ± 1 nm), ME (214 ± 2 nm) and LE (883 ± 16 nm) without overlapping of the size distribution. Kolliphor® HS15 was used as the only surfactant for these three NEs, so that their droplets had similar surface structure. The NEs droplet size was stable under room temperature for minimum 3 days in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) and in mice plasma in vitro for 4-hour at 37°C. A lipophilic fluorescent dye, 1, 1’-dioctadecyl-3, 3, …

Comparison Of Seldm Simulated Total-Phosphorus Concentrations With Ecological Impervious-Area Criteria, Lillian C. Jeznach, Gregory E. Granato

Engineering, Computing & Construction Management Faculty Publications

Ecological studies indicate that impervious cover (IC) greater than approximately 5%–20% may have adverse effects on receiving-stream ecology. It is difficult to separate the effects of runoff quality from other effects of urbanization on receiving streams. This study presents the results of a numerical experiment to assess the effects of increasing IC on water quality using the Stochastic Empirical Loading and Dilution Model (SELDM). Hydrologic and physiographic variables representative of southern New England were used to simulate receiving water quality in a basin with IC ranging from 0.1% to 30%. Simulation results mirror the results of ecological studies; event mean …

Ecological Features Of Cyanobacteria And Algae Communities Of The Littoral Of The Meromictic Lake Shira (Khakassia Republic, Russia), Lira Gaysina, A I. Fazlutdinova, O N. Mukhina, L F. Akhmadeyeva, D Yu Rogozin, A O. Bul’Khin, N V. Sukhanova, Jeffrey R. Johansen

2020 Faculty Bibliography

During the study of cyanobacteria and algae from littoral of the meromictic Lake Shira (Republic of Khakas- sia, Russia) forty-eight taxa were identified: Cyanobacteria – 7, Chlorophyta – 5, and Bacillariophyta – 36 species. Cyanobacteria were represented by cosmopolitan taxa Leptolyngbya voronichiniana, cf. Trichocoleus hospitus and widely distributed in the freshwater ecosystems species Phormidium cf. paulsenianum, Pseudophormidium cf. golenkinianum, P. pauciramosum, Leptolyngbya perforans, and L. subtilissima. Among green algae typical freshwater taxa Chloroidium saccharophilum, Desmodesmus abundans, Oocystis lacustris, Chlorella sp., Stigeoclonium sp. were detected. Among Bacillariophyta the most frequent species were Amphora ovalis, Cymbella affinis, Encyonema silesiacum, Eunotia fallax, Gomphonella …

Exploring The Scope And Limitations Of The Oxidative Deamination Of N-Acetyl Neuraminic Acid, Mohammed Bakr Hawsawi

Wayne State University Dissertations

Sialic acids are molecules of importance in the fields of carbohydrate chemistry and glycoscience, and their diversity make them even more attractive to scientific research. Modifications of sialic acid derivatives may lead to several biological and chemical features that can be utilized for medicinal purposes. The modern drug therapy is dependent on the chemical discoveries of potent and effective molecules. N-Acetyl neuraminic acid is the parent and most common molecule in sialic acid family that received considerable attention in glycochemical research. This dissertation explores the scope as well as the limitations of the Zbiral oxidative deamination of N-acetyl neuraminic acid …

Stat 250 Statistics For Life Sciences Syllabus, Nancy Geisendorfer

Open Course Materials

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The Effects Of Postpartum Depression, Acculturative Stress, And Social Support On Mother-Infant Bonding Among U.S. Immigrant Women Of Arabic Descent, Darin Mansor Mathkor

Wayne State University Dissertations

Purpose and Background/Significance: The transition from “woman” to “mother” is a significant life event and can be extremely stressful when merged with the transition from ‘local’ to ‘immigrant’. The development of mother-infant bonding is considered a critical process in the postpartum period. Immigrant women have higher rates of PPD compared with women in their native countries. Among the general population, PPD is strongly associated with lower quality mother-infant bonding. Social support can play a central role in lowering the levels of PPD, and may contribute to higher quality of mother-infant bonding. Moreover, limited data suggests that acculturative stress is found …

In Silico Adme Predictions And In Vitro Antibacterial Evaluation Of 2-Hydroxy Benzothiazole-Based 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Derivatives, Afnan Ahmed Alghamdi, Mohammad Mahboob Alam, Syed Nazreen

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In the present work, a library of fifteen 2-hydroxy benzothiazole-linked 1,3,4 -oxadiazole derivatives have been synthesized and confirmed using different analytical techniques. All of the synthesized compounds have been tested for antibacterial and in silico pharmacokinetic studies for the first time. From the ADME predictions, compound 4 showed the highest in silico absorption percentage (86.77%), while most of the compounds showed more than 70% absorption. All of the compounds comply with the Lipinski rule of 5, suggesting that the compounds possess good drug likeness properties upon administration. Furthermore, all of the compounds follow the Veber rule, indicating good bioavailability and …

New Sandwich-Type Polymeric Potassium-Dicyanoargentate(I) Complex: Synthesis, Characterization And Enzymatic Activity, Nesri̇n Korkmaz

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Coordination compounds containing dicyanoargentate(I) have remarkable biological potential due to their therapeutic antibacterial, antifungal, antibiofilm, and anticancer properties. In this study, a new dicyanoargentate(I)-based complex was synthesized and characterized by various procedures (elemental, thermal, FT-IR for complex) involving crystal analysis of the complex. In addition, the biological activity of this new compound on the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme, an important enzyme for the nervous system, was investigated. When the infrared (IR) spectrum of the complex is examined, the OH vibration peak resulting from H$_{2}$O molecules in the structure at 3948-3337 cm$^{-1}$ and at 2138 cm$^{-1}$, along with a CN peak coordinated …

Computational And Biological Studies Of Novel Thiazolyl Coumarin Derivatives Synthesized Through Suzuki Coupling, Shaista Parveen, Saima Kalsoom, Rifhat Bibi, Ambreen Asghar, Abdul Hameed, Waqar Ahmed, Abbas Hassan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The current investigation presents the synthesis, computational molecular-docking and biological activity studies of arylated thiazole coumarins. Aryl substituted thiazolyl coumarin derivatives were synthesized via Suzuki cross-coupling reaction. A detailed reaction condition optimization revealed that the Pd-PEPPSI-IPent precatalyst in only 2 mol% loading resulted in the desired product with high yield. The aim of this study was to examine the antimicrobial behavior of thiazole coumarin derivatives through in vitro and in silico studies. All the compounds showed activity against both antibacterial strains, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, except 5d. Similarly, the compounds 5a, 5b, and 5d were found to be active …

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Turkish Journal of Chemistry

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Turkish Journal of Chemistry

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Drug Discovery Targeting The Disorder-To-Order Transition Regions Through The Conformational Diversity Mimicking And Statistical Analysis, Insung Na, Sungwoo Choi, Seung Han Son, Vladimir N. Uversky, Chul Geun Kim

Molecular Medicine Faculty Publications

Intrinsically disordered proteins exist as highly dynamic conformational ensembles of diverse forms. However, the majority of virtual screening only focuses on proteins with defined structures. This means that computer-aided drug discovery is restricted. As a breakthrough, understanding the structural characteristics of intrinsically disordered proteins and its application can open the gate for unrestricted drug discovery. First, we segmented the target disorder-to-order transition region into a series of overlapping 20-amino-acid-long peptides. Folding prediction generated diverse conformations of these peptides. Next, we applied molecular docking, new evaluation score function, and statistical analysis. This approach successfully distinguished known compounds and their corresponding binding …

Biophysical And X-Ray Structural Studies Of The (Gggtt)3ggg G-Quadruplex In Complex With N-Methyl Mesoporphyrin Ix, Linda Yingqi Lin , '20, S. Mccarthy, Barrett M. Powell , '18, Yanti Manurung , '20, Irene M. Xiang , '18, W. L. Dean, B. Chaires, Liliya A. Yatsunyk

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Works

The G-quadruplex (GQ) is a well-studied non-canonical DNA structure formed by G-rich sequences found at telomeres and gene promoters. Biological studies suggest that GQs may play roles in regulating gene expression, DNA replication, and DNA repair. Small molecule ligands were shown to alter GQ structure and stability and thereby serve as novel therapies, particularly against cancer. In this work, we investigate the interaction of a G-rich sequence, 5’-GGGTTGGGTTGGGTTGGG-3’ (T1), with a water-soluble porphyrin, N-methyl mesoporphyrin IX (NMM) via biophysical and X-ray crystallographic studies. UV-vis and fluorescence titrations, as well as a Job plot, revealed a 1:1 binding stoichiometry with an …

The Positive And Negative Effects Of Photography On Wildlife, Joy Smith

Undergraduate Honors Theses

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Malaria Parasite Plasmepsins: More Than Just Plain Old Degradative Pepsins, Armiyaw S. Nasamu, Alexander J. Polino, Eva S. Istvan, Daniel E. Goldberg

Open Access Publications

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Assaying Three-Dimensional Cellular Architecture Using X-Ray Tomographic And Correlated Imaging Approaches, Peter O. Bayguinov, Max R. Fisher, James A. J. Fitzpatrick

Open Access Publications

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Comprehensive Profiling Of Extracellular Rna In Hpv‑Induced Cancers Using An Improved Pipeline For Small Rna‑Seq Analysis, Fangjia Tong, Arlise Andress, Gongyu Tang, Ping Liu, Xiaowei Wang

Open Access Publications

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Acvr1/Jak1/Jak2 Inhibitor Momelotinib Reverses Transfusion Dependency And Suppresses Hepcidin In Myelofibrosis Phase 2 Trial, Stephen T. Oh, Et Al.

Open Access Publications

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Distribution, Density, Movement, And Support For Management Of Mountain Sucker, Pantosteus Jordani, In The Black Hills Of South Dakota, Seth J. Fopma

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Mountain Sucker, Pantosteus jordani, is a cold-water species native to the Intermountain West. Fringe populations of Mountain Sucker have experienced declines in recent decades. The population of Mountain Sucker found in the Black Hills of South Dakota represents the eastern fringe of the species’ native range. Recognized as both an indicator of biologic health and as a species of greatest conservation need in South Dakota, recent studies have suggested significant declines in both distribution and abundance. Despite the recent study of Mountain Sucker in the region, increased understanding of Mountain Sucker ecology is needed to effectively manage for the conservation …

Profiling Transcription And Retrotransposition Of Mouse L1 Subfamilies, Lingqi Kong

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Transposable elements, also called jumping genes, comprise almost 45% of the human genome. In contrast, only 1% of the human genome is protein-coding sequences. The function and advantages of maintaining such massive copies of transposable elements in the human genome are still unclear. Long interspersed element 1 (L1), the most substantial group and the only active autonomous transposable element in the human genome, has revealed its unique roles in many diseases. The insertional mutagenesis induced by L1 retrotransposition events could threaten human genomic stability and generate unexpected mutations. L1 overexpression has been documented in both somatic and germline cells and, …

Evaluating Prevalence And Mortality Of External Injuries On Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) And Green (Chelonia Mydas) Sea Turtles In Florida, Usa, Aleah Marie Ataman

USF St. Petersburg campus Master's Theses (Graduate)

Anthropogenic threats, such as bycatch, boat strikes, and pollution, account for two to three times more sea turtle mortality events than natural causes. The goals of this study were to: (1) determine prevalence and cause of external traumatic injuries on nesting loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in Juno Beach, Florida and (2) conduct an analysis of historical rehabilitation data from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to calculate mortality of loggerhead and green (Chelonia mydas) turtles injured by boats. During the 2019 nesting season, 300 loggerheads were tagged and examined for external injuries. All injuries were categorized based on …

What's In My Histological Dyes Anyway?, Ashley Post

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

There are many different dyes that are used for biological research, but not much is commonly known about the origins of the dyes or how they are synthesized. Our dyes of interest were Coomassie Blue G and Rhodamine B. Coomassie Blue G is a blue colored dye used mainly for SDS-PAGE (gel electrophoresis) in biological research. Rhodamine B is used for its ability to fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Both of these dyes have been used for research purposes for many years despite researchers who use the dyes not having little background knowledge regarding the purity of the manufactured dyes. We …