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Functional Analysis Of Synthetic Gene Circuits Controlling A Protein Pump In Yeast, Junchen Diao
Functional Analysis Of Synthetic Gene Circuits Controlling A Protein Pump In Yeast, Junchen Diao
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Synthetic biology aims to build biological devices to understand living systems and explore new applications. Synthetic gene circuits such as genetic switches, oscillators and logic gates are at the core of many synthetic biology applications. These gene circuits often include a sensor/regulator protein capable to detect small molecules and then transduce them into a regulatory signal to generate measurable output. Similar signal transduction networks are also abundant in nature. However, in many natural and engineered scenarios, the output also affects the regulator/sensor protein. How such interactions between the regulator/sensor and the output affect synthetic gene circuit function has not been …
Spiritual Exploration In The Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session, Katelynn G. Sagaser
Spiritual Exploration In The Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session, Katelynn G. Sagaser
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Religion and spirituality are important components of many individuals’ lives, and spiritual needs may present among persons receiving medical care. Spirituality has been demonstrated to be significant in the coping of women experiencing pregnancy complications (Breen et al. 2006; Price et al. 2007). To characterize the manner in which prenatal genetic counselors might address spiritual issues with their patients, we surveyed 283 patients receiving prenatal genetic counseling using the Brief RCope and a series of questions that examined interest in spiritual exploration. Counselors were concurrently surveyed to identify the spiritual language used within the session and the counselor’s perceived importance …