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Characterization of BSA, A Bovine Class I MHC Sequence
(2013-09-19)
The class I MHC region in the vertebrate genome contains genes for receptor proteins that present cytosolic antigens to lymphocytes in the initial phase of the immune response. Most cattle express a class I gene called ...
Effects of temperature on Zooxanthellae strains in coral species Rhodactis rhodostoma
(2013-10-01)
ABSTRACT
Effects of temperature on Zooxanthellae strains in coral species Rhodactis rhodostoma. (May 2014)
McKensie Daugherty
Department of Biology
Texas A&M University
Research Advisor: Dr. Duncan MacKenzie
Department ...
Trematode Prevelance as an Indicator for Galveston Marsh Health
(2013-10-01)
Digenean trematodes have complex life histories involving several hosts and life stages. They are sensitive to biotic and abiotic factors such as metal pollutants and extreme pH and temperature, possibly making them valuable ...
Genetic and biochemical characterization of λ spanin
(2013-09-26)
The lambda lysis genes Rz and Rz1 play an important role at the final step of bacterial cell lysis. Rz encodes an integral inner membrane protein and Rz1 encodes an outer membrane lipoprotein. These two proteins form a ...
Modulation of the host transcriptome by Coxiella burnetii nuclear effectors
(2013-10-04)
Coxiella burnetii is an infectious bacterium that causes Q-fever in mammals. Central to pathogenesis is a Dot/Icm Type IV secretion system (T4SS) which is similar to the secretion system of other pathogens. The proteins ...
The Disenchanted: A Modern Consideration of the Transformative Force of Technicity
(2013-09-24)
In this project I will create a philosophically rigorous assessment of what it means to be in the 21st century. I will conceptualize the human subject in relation to the primary signifier of the contemporary age: rapid ...
Defining Oblivion
(2013-12-17)
My research consists of the analysis of the film Indigènes by Rachid Bouchareb. This film depicts the experience that Algerian and North African soldiers had while fighting for France’s freedom during the German occupation. ...
Derangements in a Ferrers Board
(2013-09-26)
The classic derangement question of counting the number of derangements for n objects from some initial permutation of the objects was first considered by de Montfort in 1708. A particular recasting of a permutation allows ...
Frequency-reconfigurable colloidal dispersion-based filtering devices
(2013-09-19)
Many electronics today are susceptible to harm caused by high power transient waveforms.
To protect electronic devices and systems from high power transient waveforms, shielding or
some form of electronic hardening is ...
A Review of Selected Species of the Genus Thraulodes In Central America
(2013-09-19)
The genus Thraulodes is a common and widely distributed genus of mayflies (Insect: Ephemeroptera) found throughout North and Central America. Larvae are common inhabitants of many different lotic ecosystems throughout the ...