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Progesterone and interferon tau regulated genes in the endometrium of the ovine uterus and expression of interferon stimulated genes in the corpus luteum during early pregnancy in sheep
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
During early pregnancy in ruminants, progesterone (P4) from the corpus
luteum (CL) and interferon tau (IFNT) from the conceptus act on the
endometrium to regulate genes including interferon stimulated genes (ISGs) that
are ...
The role of matriarchies and patriarchies in social evolution vis-à-vis Bachofen and his influence on the social sciences
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
Johan Jakob Bachofen (1815-1887) was a Swiss anthropologist and sociologist
whose 1861 book, Mother Right: An Investigation of the Religious and Juridical
Character of Matriarchy in the Ancient World is best known for ...
A web-based approach to image-based lighting using high dynamic range images and QuickTime object virtual reality
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
This thesis presents a web-based approach to lighting three-dimensional
geometry in a virtual scene. The use of High Dynamic Range (HDR) images for the
lighting model makes it possible to convey a greater sense of ...
Investigation of the deformed fermi surfaces mechanism for pairing of two species of fermions with mismatched fermi surfaces
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
Variational method is used to investigate, at zero temperature, the deformed-
Fermi-surfaces mechanism for solving the problem of superconducting pairing of two
species of fermions (i.e., spin-up and -down) of mismatched ...
Impact assessment of the Nevada 4-H program: an examination of public school students' perceptions and behavior
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
A 4-H impact evaluation study, conducted in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and
Utah, was replicated in the Nevada public schools. The purpose was to measure the
impact of the 4-H experience on the lives of Nevada youth, and ...
Translating Indian miniature paintings into a time-based medium
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
The purpose of this research and the corresponding project is to explore and interpret the
qualities of the traditional art form of Indian miniature paintings into a digital, time
based medium. These are beautiful, ...
An examination of the pre-design process documentation and the impact on the renovations of three historic theaters
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
This thesis examines the pre-design documentation from the renovation of three
historic theaters located in Detroit, Michigan. Two theaters hired architectural firms to
produce a pre-design document. The third theater ...
A comparison study of gravid and under house CO2 mosquito traps in Harris County, Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
Harris County Mosquito Control Division (HCMCD) is responsible for
surveillance of mosquito species that are vectors of St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) virus
and West Nile Virus (WNV) within Harris County, Texas, including ...
The lithics of Aganoa Village (AS-22-43), American Samoa: a test of chemical characterization and sourcing Tutuilan tool-stone
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
The purpose of this thesis is to present the morphological and chemical analyses
of the lithic assemblage recovered from Aganoa Village (AS-22-43), Tutuila Island,
American Samoa. Implications were found that include the ...
Region-specific role of water in collagen unwinding and assembly
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
Conformational stability of the collagen triple helix affects its turnover and
determines tissue homeostasis. Although it is known that the presence of imino
acids (prolines or hydroxyprolines) confer stability to the ...