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Activity And Localization Of Maltodextrin Binding Site Mutants Of Glycogen Synthase In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
(2011-04-15)Glycogen is a glucose polymer formed by the enzyme glycogen synthase and is used in many organisms to store chemical energy. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker’s yeast) was used to study the activity and localization of ... -
Agent-Based Modeling Of The Role Of Selective Expert Opinion In The Dissemination Of Scientific Ideas Under Uncertainty
(2014-04-11)We live in a period where large amounts of data are too complex to be easily understood by many interested individuals, who therefore must rely on expert interpretation in order to expand their information about the world. ... -
The Allelopathic Effects of Juniperus Virginiana on Native Iowa Plants
(2009-06-24)Some plants are known to produce allelopathic compounds that affect the growth of surrounding plants and organisms. This study explores the effect of potential allelopathic chemicals produced by Juniperus virginiana on ... -
The Amounts of Limonene From Oranges : Species and Geographical Location Effects
(2010-04-21)The purpose of this study was to explore whether the concentration of limonene on orange peels is affected by the species or geographical location. Extraction of limonene from oranges was achieved via steam distillation ... -
The Amounts of Limonene on Orange Peels: Effects of Species or Geographical Location
(2009-06-24)The purpose of this study was to explore whether the concentration of limonene on orange peels is affected by either the species of the oranges or the geographical location of such oranges. Extraction of limonene from ... -
Analysis of Anti-Malarial Drug: Coartem 20/120
(2011-04-19)Malaria is a mosquito –borne infectious disease of humans caused by the bite of a female anopheles mosquito. The disease is prevalent in tropical regions of the world mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. ... -
Analysis of Anti-Malarial Drug: Metakelfin
(2011-04-15)Malaria is a mosquito –borne infectious disease of humans caused by the bite of a female anopheles mosquito. The disease is prevalent in tropical regions of the world mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. ... -
Analysis Of Candidate Genes That Suppress Chromosome Loss In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Mutants With Defects In Chromosome Transmission
(2011-04-15)Errors in the eukaryotic cell cycle and processes that maintain genome stability can result in abnormal chromosome number and structure (e.g., in humans- Down Syndrome, cancer). The common baker’s yeast S. cerevisiae is ... -
Analysis Of Epigenetic Effects Of Genistein On Cancer Cells In Culture
(2011-04-19)The overall objective of our research project is to analyze the anti-proliferative effects of genistein, an isoflavonoid found in soybeans. Soy products, including our compound genistein, have received new marketability ... -
Analysis of Five Field Event Performances at the Drake Relays by Age and Gender, 1978-2008
(2009-04-22)We analyzed gender and age differences in Drake Relays performance distances for 2 jumping (long jump and triplejump) and 3 throwing (discus, javelin, shotput) field events for 31 years (1978-2008). The top 10 performances ... -
Analysis of Five Track Event Performances at the Drake Relays by Age and Gender, 1978-2008
(2009-06-24)We analyzed gender and age differences in Drake Relays performance times for 2 team (4x1OO and 4x400 m relays) and 3 solo (400 m hurdles, 800 m, 10K) track events for 31 years (1978-2008). The top 10 performances were taken ... -
Analysis of mRNA changes as a function of learning and methamphetamine exposure
(2007-05-31)Methamphetamine is a powerful, addictive drug that is of great concern in Iowa and the Midwest. Powerful methamphetamine abuse is correlated with depression and learning disabilities (e.g. attention deficit disorder). ... -
"Analysis of riboflavin in aqueous systems"
(2005-06-22)We are developing an analytical method for determining the concentration of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) in aqueous samples based on fluorescence spectroscopy. This method will then be adapted to measure riboflavin in mock ... -
Applying Erikson's Developmental Theory To The Recovery Of Eating Disorders
(2013-04-17)In this experiment participants are going to be asked a series of questions regarding your development, experience, and recovery with an eating disorder. This experiment has the potential to further our understanding of ... -
Assessing Coping, Caregiving Efficacy, and Relational Support in Caregivers of Individuals with Cancer : A Cluster Analytic Study
(2010-05-10)Psychosocial research has focused on understanding the experiences of people with cancer but limited research has addressed the biopsychosocial variables affecting caregivers of individuals with cancer. We are in the early ... -
Assessing gene expression by real-time polymerase chain reaction
(2007-05-31)End-point Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a highly sensitive technique that can be used to assess gene expression in limited tissue/cell samples. However, accurately quantifying gene expression with this method is tedious ... -
Assessing Microbial Diversity in Central Iowa Using DNA Fingerprinting
(2010-04-21)The vast majority of biological diversity resides in the microbial world, and the number of differing species in kingdoms Bacteria, Fungi, Protista, and Archaea are predicted to be several million. Moreover, the diversity ... -
Assessing Resveratrol Phuronic F 127 Micelle Stability in the Presence of Plasma Proteins Using Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)
(2010-04-21)Resveratrol (RES) is a polyphenolic compound with potential for chemopreventative and chemotherapeutic uses. However, exploration has been hindered by its short biologic half-life of ~6 minutes. Using polymeric micelles ... -
"Assessing trauma patient risk using non-invasive indicators"
(2006-06-07)Non-invasive indicators of a trauma patient's risk of cardiovascular collapse are needed. Exhaled alveolar air (end-tidal air) and skin surface are available non-invasively and have physiologic reasons to relate to trauma ... -
Biobehavioral responses to conditioned fear and restraint stress in borderline hypertensive rats (BHR)
(2007-05-29)The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effects of an early environmental manipulation, handling (H), on cardiovascular (CV) reactivity, freezing behavior and corticosterone (CORT) responses to fear conditioning ...
