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Prevention Of Transgene Silencing During Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation., Takeshi Uenaka, Alan Napole, Aninda Dibya Saha, Duo Sun, Angelina Singavarapu, Elizabeth Calzada, Jiahui Chen, Lena Erlebach, Amanda Mcquade, Daniel M Ramos, Alessandra Rigamonti, Lisa Salazar, Avi J Samelson, Kamilla Sedov, Natalie J Welsh, Katleen Wild, Qianxin Wu, Ernest Arenas, Andrew R Bassett, Martin Kampmann, Deborah Kronenberg-Versteeg, Florian T Merkle, Birgitt Schüle, Leslie M Thompson, William C Skarnes, Michael E Ward, Marius Wernig

Faculty Research 2026

Transgenes are often silenced upon differentiation of pluripotent stem cells using conventional expression systems. Here, we developed the TK4 PiggyBac vector to conduct a comparative analysis to evaluate the impact of various promoters, transcriptional regulatory elements, insulators, and genomic integration sites on transgene silencing during neuronal differentiation. Our findings reveal that specific combinations of CAG and Ubc promoters with the Woodchuck hepatitis virus post-transcriptional regulatory element (WPRE) can prevent transgene silencing during differentiation, whereas chromatin insulators have less impact on sustained expression. Three novel safe harbor loci, distant from known genes, as well as the citrate lyase beta-like (CLYBL) locus, …

March 5, 2026, Caa

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Book Review: The Ageless Call To Serve: Rethinking Military Service For A Changing World, Richard M. Yates

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Lieutenant Colonel Lanny Snodgrass, MD, PhD

Reviewed by: Commander Richard M. Yates, faculty instructor, Department of Command, Leadership, and Management, US Army War College

At age 63, psychiatrist Lanny Snodgrass defied convention by joining the Army, challenging long-held beliefs about age and military readiness. Drawing on decades of clinical experience with veterans and young soldiers, he exposes the psychological toll of sending teenagers to war while advocating for the wisdom and resilience older recruits can bring. This provocative and inspiring book reimagines military service for a modern world, urging a shift from age-based limits to capability-based inclusion.

©2026 Richard …

Book Review: Hard Broke: Asymmetric Warfare, Great Power Competition, And Institutional Paralysis, Eric H. Haas

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Author: Matthew D. Matter

Reviewed by: Colonel Eric H. Haas, US Army

Institutional inertia can be as dangerous as enemy fire—discover why rapid adaptation remains critical for future conflicts. From IEDs to unmanned systems, this analysis asks: Can the Army evolve fast enough to meet tomorrow’s threats?

Book Review: Countdown: The Blinding Future Of Nuclear Weapons, Wylie W. Johnson

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Author: Sarah Scoles

Reviewed by: Dr. Wylie W. Johnson, chaplain, US Army War College class of 2010

Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons discusses the American nuclear weapons enterprise by analyzing arguments from the past and situations in the present. The author explains the field of nuclear anthropology and the effects of having a long-term nuclear stockpile, as well as how research of nuclear weapons has developed over time, computer modeling, and nuclear forensics. The reviewer considers it “a readable, thought-provoking book that makes this dense subject accessible.”

©2026 Wylie W. Johnson

Book Review: The Unfinished Quest: India’S Search For Major Power Status From Nehru To Modi, Patrick Bratton

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Author: T. V. Paul

Reviewed by: Dr. Patrick Bratton, professor of national security, Department of National Security and Strategy, US Army War College

In this sweeping analysis, T. V. Paul traces India’s decades-long journey to global prominence, revealing how aspirations for major power status have been shaped—and often stalled—by internal contradictions and external constraints. Blending hard-power metrics with soft-power dynamics, Paul explores India’s evolving role as a “swing power” in the Indo-Pacific and its complex rivalry with China. From Nehru’s nonalignment to Modi’s assertive nationalism, this book offers a compelling framework for understanding India’s place in the shifting global order.

Book Review: The Airborne Mafia: The Paratroopers Who Shaped America’S Cold War Army, Jason A. Yanda

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Author: Robert F. Williams

Reviewed by: Jason A. Yanda, assistant professor, US Army Heritage and Education Center, US Army War College

In this gripping organizational history, Robert F. Williams reveals how a tight-knit group of World War II paratroopers rose to dominate the US Army’s leadership and reshape its doctrine during the Cold War. Through bold innovation and a fiercely held airborne culture, figures like Ridgway, Taylor, and Gavin transformed civil-military relations, atomic warfare planning, and airmobile strategy. The Airborne Mafia uncovers how subcultures can wield extraordinary influence, leaving a legacy that still echoes through today’s military institutions.

©2026 Jason …

Book Review: Cornerstone Of The Nation: The Defense Industry And The Building Of Modern Korea Under Park Chung Hee, Kevin Davidson

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Author: Peter Banseok Kwon

Reviewed by: Colonel Kevin Davidson, US Air Force, Northeast Asia foreign affairs officer, United States Africa Command Liaison Office

In this groundbreaking study, Peter Banseok Kwon uncovers how South Korea’s defense industry became the engine of its rapid modernization under President Park Chung Hee. Drawing on declassified archives and firsthand interviews, Kwon reveals a hidden alliance of military, scientific, and industrial forces that transformed Korea into a global economic power. Cornerstone of the Nation reframes the “Miracle on the Han River” as a story of militarized industrialization, offering fresh insights into authoritarian development and Cold War …

Memphis Street Academy Charter School At J.P. Jone V. Philadelphia School District

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Main-Chain Ion-Pair Polybenzimidazole Membranes Enabling Reduced-Temperature Ht-Pemfc Operation (Down To 120°C), Huina Lin, Brian C. Benicewicz

Faculty Publications

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are promising for clean and efficient energy conversion across diverse applications. High-temperature PEM fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs) using phosphoric acid (PA)-doped polybenzimidazole (PBI) can operate up to 200°C, but at lower temperatures, water-induced PA loss often leads to performance degradation and reduced durability. In this work, we present a new class of main-chain ion-pair PBI membranes by integrating the imidazolium-biphosphate ion-pair units directly into the PBI backbone. This design results in membranes with high acid content, stronger acid-polymer interactions and stabilized acid retention. In single-cell tests, the Im⁺-PBI15-3 wt.% exhibits peak power densities …

Faculty Senate Chronicle March 5, 2026, Lisa Appeldorn

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes for the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on 03/05/2026.

2025-2026 Master Of Music Recital - Manuela Wanumen (Violin), Manuela Wanumen Jiménez, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Master Of Music Recital - Aneliya Novikova (Collaborative Piano), Aneliya Novikova, Nabil Hetman, Sarah Conley

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

Chancellor & Dean Search Committee - Notice And Agenda 03/05/2026, Uc Law Sf

2026 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

No abstract provided.

Pacific Rxtracts - March 2026, Pacific Rxtracts

Pacific RxTracts

Articles:

• FDA Approves Zycubo as First Treatment for Menkes Disease
• A Step Toward New Lung Treatment - FDA Expands Nerandomilast Approval
• Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia and Pancreatitis Prevention
• Increasing Accessibility of Treatment for Hepatitis C Through Telemedicine
• Efficacy of a Shortened Romosozumab Therapy followed by Denosumab in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
• Renal Outcomes of SGLT2 Inhibitors vs. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in T2D
• Plozasiran, A Novel Therapy for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
• Incretin Agonists and Reduced CPAP Use in Obesity-Related Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Icotrokinra: A Novel Oral Therapy for Plaque Psoriasis
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Pediatric Major Depressive Disorder: Limited Benefit as Adjunctive Therapy …

The Meaning Of The Practicum In Initial Teacher Training. The Educational Value Of Tutoring, María Pilar Sepúlveda-Ruiz, María José Mayorga-Fernández, Elena García-Vila

Higher Learning Research Communications

The theory-practice and practice-theory relationship is a fundamental axis in the learning of trainee teachers; therefore, the practicum must constitute the key element in their university training. The research described in this paper, in which students and teachers from the bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education and primary education programs at the University of Huelva in Spain have participated, has been carried out through a descriptive and interpretative qualitative study focused on case studies. This study highlights the need for greater communication between the work experience centers and the university and between the professionals who tutor the work experience period. …

Syncopation In Action, Karissa Szarek

SPARK Symposium Presentations

No abstract provided.

Preliminary Injunctions And The 2025 Montana Legislature's (Mostly Unsuccessful) Attempt To Reshape The Judiciary, Anna Conley

Montana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Vegas Aqua, Llc Vs. Jupitor Corp., 142 Nev. Adv. Op. 21 (Mar. 05, 2026), Miranda Romero

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

The plain language of Nevada Short Trial Rules (NSTR) Rule 3(d) requires a district court judge to adjudicate objections to proposed judgments rather than a short trial judge, and public policy requires adjudication of any proposed NRCP 59 motions.

Matadamas-Serrano V. State, 142 Nev. Adv. Op. 20 (Mar. 5, 2026), Mary Shamon

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

A district court does not commit reversible error by denying a Batson challenge at step one based on strike percentages alone, or by allowing a substitute coroner to give an independent opinion based on autopsy photographs.

Usa V. Nathaniel Coleman

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Joseph Bova, Jr. V. Ray Sajone

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Jose Mendez V. Superintendent Houtzdale Sci

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

2025-2026 A Semiquincentennial Salute To The United States Of America: Friends Of The Conservatory Of Music Concert And Friendship Tea, Jon Cruz, Yilian Concepcion, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Ian Lewis, Isabella Swalm, Aidan Quintana, Ziling Wang, Gabrielle Siena

Friends of the Conservatory Events

No abstract provided.

Factors For Patient Trust And Acceptance Of Medical Artificial Intelligence, Ana Bracic, Kayte Spector-Bagdady, Sophie Towle, Rina Zhang, Cornelius A. James, Nicholson W. Price Ii

Articles

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in clinical care, but widespread adoption requires patient trust. Trust may be enhanced through systemic governance mechanisms or frontline clinicians providing a human in the loop for AI oversight. However, it is unclear how different approaches specifically influence patient trust in the use of medical AI. The objective is to determine the extent to which patient trust in and choice of medical scenarios involving AI are associated with governance mechanisms, clinician presence, performance, and data quality.

2026-03-05 Fep Checklist Revisal, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A revisal of the FEP Checklist edited on March 5, 2026.

2026-03-05 Fep Checklist Draft Comments, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate members comments submitted during the meeting held at Camden-Carroll Library on March 5, 2026.

The Aaa’S Next Frontier: Family Mediation, Elena Foley

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution (CJCR) Blog

As of January 28, 2026, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) has expanded its services to a group quite different from its usual clientele: families. The AAA has begun offering family mediation services and other tailored alternative dispute resolution options designed to meet the unique needs of families navigating separation, divorce, co-parenting, and other domestic matters. The program features a dedicated family mediation panel, made up of skilled mentors, retired judges, former court attorneys, and family law practitioners. These professionals are trained to handle emotionally charged disputes and to help parties work through complex personal and financial issues. The panel will …

Acoustic Levitation At Sub-Atmospheric Pressures And Reduced Temperatures: An Approach To Study Ice Crystal And Hypersonic Shockwave Interaction, Imteaz Osmani, David J. Delene, Hallie Boyer Chelmo

Graduate Research Achievement Day Posters

Micrometer-sized atmospheric ice crystals are commonly observed in high-altitude clouds. Inside clouds, they attach in different orientations, producing varied geometries, yet their formation mechanisms remain poorly understood. Their behavior under shock wave conditions remains underexplored due to lack of laboratory techniques capable of producing atmospherically realistic ice in controlled conditions. No experimental data and laboratory techniques exist to date on the interaction between atmospheric ice crystal aggregates and hypersonic shockwaves. To explore realistic atmospheric ice crystals’ thermodynamic and mechanical changes in hypersonic environments, we investigate the formation and behavior of ice crystal aggregates using acoustic levitation that avoids physical contact …

Ole Miss Esports Scores Big At World Tournament, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students came out on top in an international esports tournament held in the land Down Under.