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Gone with the Wind: Wind Energy Development and its Impact on Wildlife
(2015-11-17)
Climate change is an ever-growing problem that has gained increased public and political attention in recent years. Energy production is one of the major sectors that influence our overall emission rates that contribute ...
Study of Cryphonectria parasitica, Chestnut Blight, in East Texas
(2015-11-18)
The iconic fungal pathogen Cryphonectria parasitica, the causal agent of chestnut blight, is known for the phenomenon of hypovirulence attributed to dsRNA. Hypovirulence is a trait caused by infection of the fungus with a ...
The Morphology and Evolutionary Change of Mandibles of Select Species within Ephemeroptera
(2015-10-02)
Within the order Ephemeroptera, the relationship between morphology and food and niche specialization is poorly studied. In particular, mandibular morphology has not been well documented. Due to the absence of this data, ...
Behavioral Response and Imaging of Motor Flagella in E. Coli
(2015-09-22)
Chemotaxis in E. coli is controlled by signaling from membrane-bound chemoreceptors to flagellar motors. This determines the direction that the flagella rotate. These flagellar motors can switch from clockwise (CW) to ...
Globalism and Nationalism in Transnational Japanese Literature
(2015-09-22)
During the Meiji Era, when Japan finally opened its borders after centuries of isolation, Japanese writers began to look outwards towards countries like the United States. At the same time, the West gained greater awareness ...
Effect of Diet and Genetic Background on the Gut Microbiome and Colorectal Cancer in Mice
(2015-11-10)
Although interest in the gut microbiome is at the forefront of research in recent years, there is still much to discover about its ever-changing nature and its importance to our health. This study examined the effects of ...
Simulated effects of sex ratio disparity on population dynamics of the endangered Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis)
(2015-09-19)
Amphibian populations have been documented to be declining worldwide for the last three decades. Determining the risk of extinction is one of the major goals of amphibian conservation. However, sex ratios are difficult to ...
Design of a Class D Audio Amplifier with Optimized Efficiency for Low Input Power
(2015-10-02)
Efficiency has been one of the main topics in the VLSI industry as technology grows and analog devices shrink in size. The past years, this parameter has become extremely crucial as we look for ways to extend the battery ...
Comparison of Red and White LED Light Bulbs and Their Effects on Laying Hen Performance, Stress, and Behavior
(2015-11-23)
Lighting is a vital aspect of every commercial poultry operation. Since chickens are a photorefractory species, an inadequate lighting program could be detrimental to their growth and productivity. Few studies have looked ...
Modification of Shape Memory Polymers using Hydrogenated Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
(2015-09-24)
A new device based on porous, stimulus-responsive materials is being developed for the treatment of brain aneurysms. Shape memory polymer (SMP) foams can be heated above their transition temperature (Ttrans) and crimped ...