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Molecular dissection of telomere dysfunction and analysis of G-overhangs in Arabidopsis thaliana
(2009-05-15)
Telomeres comprise the physical ends of chromosomes. In the absence of telomerase,
the enzyme responsible for replenishing telomeric DNA, telomeres progressively
shorten due to the end replication problem. Eventually ...
Uncertainty quantification using multiscale methods for porous media flows
(2009-05-15)
In this dissertation we discuss numerical methods used for uncertainty quantifi-
cation applications to flow in porous media. We consider stochastic flow equations
that contain both a spatial and random component which ...
Optimal monitoring and visualization of steady state power system operation
(2009-06-02)
Power system operation requires accurate monitoring of electrical quantities
and a reliable database of the power system. As the power system operation becomes
more competitive, the secure operation becomes highly important ...
Expanding beta-turn analogs for mimicking protein-protein hot spots
(2009-06-02)
Solid-phase syntheses of two 14-membered ring peptidomimetics were done to determine whether or not a beta-turn structure can facilitate macrocyclization. NMR methods, together with CD and QMD calculations, do not fully ...
Wideband phased array antennas and compact, harmonic-suppressed microstrip filters
(2009-05-15)
Modern satellite, wireless communications, and radar systems often demand
wideband performance for multi-channel and multi-function operations. Among these
applications, phased array antennas play an important role. This ...
Biomarkers of exposure to complex environmental mixtures
(2009-05-15)
Maternal exposure to genotoxic chemicals may produce a variety of adverse birth
outcomes. Depending on the dose and duration of exposure, adverse birth outcomes can
range from premature or low-birth weight, to congenital ...
A system approach, one school district approach to implementing a diversity plan: perception of board members, administrators, principals, and teachers, addressing race, ethnicity, and social economics
(2009-05-15)
The intent of this study was to investigate a system approach to implementing a
diversity plan in a chosen school district, with emphasis on (1) why a chosen school
district utilized a systems approach in implementing a ...
An ecophysiological framework for the morphological evolution of bluegill sunfish
(2009-05-15)
Body shape affects the capacity and efficiency of swimming in fishes, and places
constraints on foraging and reproductive performance. Hence, fitness components, such
as aerobic swimming capacity and efficiency, can be ...
Evaluation of short-day onion doubled haploid lines
(2009-05-15)
Molecular marker analysis of seven putative onion (Allium cepa) doubled
haploid (DH) lines developed at Texas A&M University was conducted to verify genetic
homozygosity. Analysis was also conducted on five equivalent ...
Social comparison, ethnicity, body image, and media exposure to thin-ideal models: an experimental study
(2009-06-02)
Social comparison theory offers a useful conceptual framework to understand
how mainstream American sociocultural values of appearance may shape the
development of body image disturbance and eating disorders. Some ...