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Reductive dechlorination of chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons by Fe(ii) in degradative solidification/stabilization
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
This dissertation examines the applicability of the iron-based degradative solidification/stabilization (DS/S-Fe(II)) to various chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) that are common chemicals of concern at contaminated ...
Describing the readiness for retention of students of color at state and land-grant colleges of agriculture
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Current demographics indicate that populations of color are on the rise across the United States. Although enrollments of students of color are increasing, first year retention rates are lower compared to their peers. ...
Conjugated linoleic acid reduces lipid oxidation in irradiated, cooked ground beef patties
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
This study was conducted to examine the antioxidative effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in irradiated, cooked ground beef patties. The hypothesis was that CLA would be retained during irradiation and would reduce ...
To degrade and control: white violence and the maintenance of racial and gender boundaries in reconstruction Texas, 1865-1868
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Immediately following the Civil War in 1865, African Americans in Texas faced extremely brutal violence perpetrated by whites. This dissertation examines the racial violence that permeated the state during the period of ...
CD8+ T cell antiviral activity: mechanism of induction and the suppression of emerging feline immunodeficiency virus strains
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
In the present studies, the essential role of inducer cells for the induction of soluble anti-viral activity against feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) was investigated. Induction of suppression of FIV replication was ...
Molecular cloning and characterization of important stress and redox regulatory genes from Hydra vulgaris
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
In this research, important stress and redox regulatory genes present in
Hydra vulgaris were isolated and characterized to facilitate our understanding of
the evolution and mechanisms of stress response. H. vulgaris heat ...
Study of microfluidic measurement techniques using novel optical imaging diagnostics
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Novel microscale velocity and temperature measurement techniques were studied based on confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and optical serial sectioning microscopy (OSSM). Two microscopic measurement systems were ...
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and analysis for determination of porous media properties
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging methodologies have
been developed to determine porous media properties associated with fluid flow processes.
This dissertation presents the development of NMR experimental ...
Extensive investigation of reticuloendotheliosis virus in the endangered Attwater's prairie chicken
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) is a retrovirus that causes a neoplastic disease in a wide range of avian hosts including chickens, turkeys, and ducks. In 1993, REV was detected in the endangered Attwater's prairie ...
Developement of monoclonal antibodies for a multiple antigen ELISA to verify safe cooking end-point temperature in beef and pork
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Four proteins exhibiting different rates of denaturation or precipitation with
increasing cooking temperature from 63 to 73°C for beef and 67 to 79°C for pork were
selected for developing a ratio model and incorporating ...