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Astrocytes and the circadian clock: roles for calcium, light, and melatonin
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
Melatonin is rhythmically synthesized and released by the pineal gland and, in some species, retina during the night and regulates many physiological and behavioral processes in birds and mammals. Chick diencephalic ...
Role of aggregation conditions and presence of small heat shock proteins on abeta structure, stability and toxicity
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
AlzheimerÂs disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is one of such diseases associated with protein aggregation. Aβ is the main protein component of senile plaques in AD, and is neurotoxic when aggregated. ...
The gated community: residents' crime experience and perception of safety behind gates and fences in the urban area
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
The primary purpose of the study is to explore the connections between residents'
perception of safety and their crime experience, and the existence of gates and fences in
multi-family housing communities in urban areas. ...
Organization of the circadian clock and control of rhythmicity in fungi
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Circadian rhythms in biological processes occur in a wide range of organisms and are generated by endogenous oscillators. In Neurospora crassa, the FRQ-oscillator (comprised of FRQ, WC-1 and WC-2) is essential for rhythms ...
Antimicrobial packaging system for optimization of electron beam irradiation of fresh produce
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
This study evaluated the potential use of an antimicrobial packaging system in
combination with electron beam irradiation to enhance quality of fresh produce.
Irradiated romaine lettuce up to 3.2 kGy showed negligible (p ...
Optimization and extensions of the nucleophile catalyzed aldol-lactonization (NCAL) process for bicyclic beta-lactone synthesis: applications to piperidine, pyrrolidine, and gamma-lactam-fused beta-lactones
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
The intramolecular nucleophile catalyzed aldol-lactonization (NCAL) process
was optimized successfully. A variety of C9-acylated cinchona alkaloids were
synthesized and used for NCAL reactions with non-activated aldehydes. ...
Knowledge protection and partner selection in R&D alliances
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
This dissertation investigates three sets of research questions. First, how can partner selection be used as a mechanism to minimize R&D alliance participantsâ concerns about knowledge leakage? And what is the nature ...
Dynamics and real-time optimal control of satellite attitude and satellite formation systems
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
In this dissertation the solutions of the dynamics and real-time optimal control of
magnetic attitude control and formation flying systems are presented. In magnetic
attitude control, magnetic actuators for the time-optimal ...
Predictors of complementary and alternative medicine use among Texas university undergraduates
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Research regarding use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among all populations in America is needed to understand what seems to be an increasing trend. Education has been shown to be a significant determinant ...
A conceptual model of the roles of price, quality, and intermediary constructs in determining behavioral intention to visit a festival
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
A clear understanding of the relationship among three performance indicators (perceived service quality, perceived service value, and satisfaction) would inform tourism businesses and organizations which of these evaluation ...