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Size, Solubility, and the Serotonin-Gated Ion Channel Receptor: In Search of an Improved Extracellular Domain Model
(2009-06-09)
The 5-HT3 receptor (5-HT3R) is the only serotonin receptor that is not a G-coupled protein receptor. It has been implicated as a contributor to cytotoxic drug-evoked emesis, irritable bowel syndrome, pruritis, schizophrenia, ...
Effects of Pinealectomy on Hypothalamic Metabolic and Clock Gene Rhythms
(2006-07-11)
A neuroendocrine loop model has been proposed for explaining the generation of avian circadian rhythms. The basis of this model is that the circadian system is composed of interconnected circadian pacemakers residing within ...
Organic Matter Analysis of Sediments from Simpson Bay, Alaska using Elemental, Stable Isotopic, and Molecular Signatures
(2008-08-19)
Sediment samples from Simpson Bay, Alaska were analyzed to determine the influence of earthquake events on the accumulated organic matter. Radiochemical analysis of 210Pb activity in the sediment dated the cores and ...
Physiological Effects of Rhythmic Melatonin on Peripheral Cells in a Superfusion System
(2007-09-17)
The immediate effects of melatonin from the pineal gland on peripheral cell types such
as astrocytes, hepatocytes, and cardiac myocytes are relatively unknown. My research
includes designing a superfusion or flow-through ...
Going Green? Urban vs. Rural Residency and Pro-Environmental Attitudes in China
(2009-04)
With the fastest growing economy in the world, China questions the viability of their
economically oriented country under increasing international pressures to strengthen
environmental regulations. Understanding public ...
AN INVESTIGATION OF SEDIMENT TRANSPORT BEHIND THE TEXAS CITY DIKE
(2007-09-17)
In 1915, the Texas City Dike was built to block the sediment from migrating into the Texas City ship channel. The Texas City Dike is proximal to the flood tidal delta of the Bolivar Roads entrance, and it appears that the ...
The Myths of Maternity: A Comparative Study of the Medical and Mythological Practices of Highland Tibetan Populations to Prove Cultural Adaptations to High-Altitude Hypoxia
(2009-09-30)
This paper presents the physiological adaptations to high altitude present in Tibetan and Nepalese populations, and reviews of the cultural practices surrounding childbirth which appear to have a connection to the stresses ...
Influence Of Recruitment Methods On Couple Involvement In Transition To Parenthood Intervention
(2009-09-30)
Romantic relationship satisfaction plays an important role throughout a person’s life; poor relationship functioning has been linked to numerous psychological and physiological problems. Fortunately, couple interventions ...
Above- and below-ground Litter Manipulation: Effect on Retention and Release of DOC, DON and DIN in the Sikfokut Forest, Hungary
(2009-09-30)
The above- and below-ground litter from fallen foliage and root exudates and their decomposition has an impact on forest soil. The objective of this research project was to determine the effect of above- and below-ground ...
The Encapsulation of Rat Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells Within Porous Scaffold
(2009-09-30)
Growing rat aortic smooth muscle cells (RASMC) in vitro has posed numerous difficulties in the past. Smooth muscle cells are known to need a three-dimensional (3-D) structure, neighboring cells, space to allow for elongation ...