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The Genomes of Bacteriophages NY12 and Sauron
(2014-09-22)
Burkholderia cenocepacia is one of seventeen opportunistic pathogens that form the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc). In the clinical environment, Bcc species are especially problematic due to their resistance to many ...
Dynamic Multi-Factor Security
(2014-09-12)
This thesis identifies the current limitations of electronic remote authentication systems and presents a new remote authentication system that addresses these limitations. Examples of these limitations can be easily ...
The Effects of Tryptophan Metabolites on Virulence of Salmonella Typhimurium
(2014-12-10)
Salmonella is a foodborne pathogen that invades the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the intestinal lumen by targeting intestinal epithelial cells (IECs). It is able to breach the protective IEC barrier with the aid ...
Millennials' Engagement with New Music
(2014-12-11)
Data collection methods for the larger study was to describe and compare consumers of music and their purchasing habits. Current reports have predominantly focused on the consumer habits of multiple generations, but have ...
Fiber Coil Resonator for Optical Gain
(2014-09-19)
We have developed a cheap design for a device using 3D printed parts and simple motors to fabricate a rare earth metal doped fiber coil amplifier. We also have measurements for bending losses in a small coil and absorption ...
High Resolution MRI of Spinal Cords
(2014-09-02)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a common injury in incorrect sitting position, sports and car accidents. Noninvasive imaging methods play a critical role in diagnosing SCI and monitoring the response to therapy. Magnetic ...
A Combined Language for Hardware and Software Design
(2014-09-08)
Due to the nature of hardware and software, their respective design languages have evolved in isolation. Sophisticated languages and design environments exist for both hardware and software; however they remain distinct ...
The Use of Autologous Platelet Lysate in the Expansion of Equine Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
(2014-12-16)
Fetal bovine serum (FBS) has a been standard supplement for mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) culture mediums. Unfortunately the use of this supplement can cause xenogenic reactions when contaminated MSCs are injected into the ...
GEOLOGIC ASSESSMENT OF DRILLING, COMPLETION, AND STIMULATION METHODS IN SELECTED GAS SHALE PLAYS WORLDWIDE
(2014-04-11)
The United States regularly imports majority of the transportation oil, and several TCF of natural gas annually. Nevertheless, there is very large resource of natural gas in unconventional reservoirs, with over 2,200 TCF ...
Degradation State and Sequestration Potential of Carbon in Coastal Wetlands of Texas: Mangrove vs. Saltmarsh Ecosystems
(2014-09-22)
The estimated magnitude of organic carbon (OC) stocks contained in the first meter of US coastal wetland soils represents ~10% of the entire OC stock in US soils (4 vs. 52 Pg, respectively). Because this stock extends to ...