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The conversion of corn stover and pig manure to carboxylic acids with the MixAlco process
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The MixAlco process, developed by Dr. Mark T. Holtzapple, uses anaerobic fermentation to convert waste biomass into carboxylate salts which can then be manipulated into carboxylic acids, ketones and alcohols. This project ...
Identification of sensitivity genes involved in teratogen-induced neural tube defects
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are common human congenital anomalies affecting 1 per 1000 live-born infants in the United States. NTDs are medical conditions that result from improper formation of the brain and spinal cord. ...
Identifying, mapping, and antisensing candidate HP1 sequences in tomato
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The tomato has been an agriculturally important crop for centuries. For that reason, learning about the fundamental biochemistry and physiology of the plant has been an active research area for decades and has lead to ...
Examination of dioxin and its alteration of gene expression via DNA Microarray Analysis
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Endocrine disruptive chemicals are known to produce harmful developmental effects on humans and other animals. Since substantial quantities of these chemicals are concentrated in the fat reserves of their victims, it is ...
Effortful control and spontaneous regulation of emotional behavior in children
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The development of Effortful Control and Regulation of Emotion in children was examined in this study. Of particular interest was the relationship between self-regulation and responses to social norms. Participants were ...
Integrating attachment styles and correspondence bias
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Based on Daniel Gilbert's research on the correspondence bias, I hypothesized that securely attached individuals, (who have had positive experiences with others in the past) would be less likely than insecurely attached ...
Integrins affecting mechanical strain-induced expression of egr-1 in vascular smooth muscle cells
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Integrins are transmembrane proteins that anchor cells to the extracellular matrix, ECM, and they are thought to play a very important role in the transmission of signals between the ECM and the cell. The cells of interest ...
Using the bacteria-2-hybrid system to determine the role of S2 in the equine infectious anemia virus (EIAV) life cycle
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
After in vivo and in vitro experiments comparing wild type and S2 knockout strains of EIAV were conducted, the role of one small accessory protein still eluted discovery, S2. S2, is a small protein that has a nuclear ...
The evolution of the Greek theater into the Roman theater
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
This research is a study of the Roman theater and its evolution from the Greek theater. By defining the Roman theater through its three parts, the orchestra, stage, and auditorium, important design elements and criterion ...
The Effects of Alcohol on the Regulation of Imprinted Genes in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
(2013-02-04)
Our environment plays a critical role on our growth and development. In recent years epigenetics has captured the interest of many researchers. Epigenetics looks at how environmental factors affect the genetic material ...