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EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF GUT-DERIVED MICROBIAL METABOLITES ON EXPRESSION OF SPI-1 GENES AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM
(2013-12-16)
ABSTRACT
Exploring the Effects of Gut-derived Microbial Metabolites on Expression of SPI-1 Genes and Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella typhimurium. (May 2014)
Rebekah Elizabeth Davis
Department of Biology
Texas A&M ...
Racism in Soccer: Eliminating Soccer Racism and Using Sport as a Vehicle for National Change
(2012-07-11)
Racism and soccer have long been intertwined, however the upcoming 2010 World Cup
in South Africa poses a unique opportunity to study the relationship between racism and
sport. In studying previous international sporting ...
Analysis of the Size Effects on the Pseudoelastic Behavior of Shape Memory Alloy Micro-pillars
(2012-04-20)
Size dependent properties of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) in micro and nano scales have gained an increasing attention due to the existing and potential applications of SMAs in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and small ...
DESIGN OF A REAL-TIME DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AUDIO PROCESSING TECHNIQUE
(2012-04-24)
This thesis outlines the design of a real-time digital signal processing technique for pitch detection and analysis via spectral analysis. A sound’s musical pitch can be determined from its fundamental frequency, and a ...
INFLUENCE OF GLUCOCORTICOSTEROID HORMONES ON IMMUNE FUNCTIONS OF NORMAL AND CUSHING’S SYNDROME HORSES
(2011-08-04)
ABSTRACT
Influence of Glucocorticosteroid Hormones on Immune Functions of Normal and Cushing’s Syndrome Horses (April 2008)
Kaitlin Alyssa Gutierrez
Department of Animal Science
Texas A&M University
Research ...
EVERYBODY EATS: AN ANALYSIS OF CITIZENSHIP, MINORITY FOOD INSECURITY, AND COMMUNITY GARDENS
(2015-11-12)
This study examines the sociological perspectives of community in order to accurately measure the scope of food insecurity in minority populations, and discuss the future of locally grown, organic produce as a potential ...
CHARACTERIZATION OF MICRO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GRANULAR MATERIALS BASED ON THE USE OF 3D-T IMAGERY AND DISCRETE ELEMENT MODELING
(2012-05-07)
This study analyzes the effects of varying conditions for the assessment of micro-parameters of granular materials based on both laboratory and numerical experiments. The aim is to investigate the effects of varying ...
Development of Superconducting Materials for Use in Magnet Applications: Nb3Sn Flux Pinning and Bi-2212 Magnetic Texturing
(2010-07-14)
The objective of this study was to develop techniques to be used in the manufacture of
superconducting round wires for use in magnet applications. Nb3Sn and Bi-2212 are
superconducting materials currently being developed ...
Tunable Hydrogel Substrates for Studying Pathogen-Host Cell Interactions
(2015-11-18)
Extracellular matrix elasticity has been shown to affect a variety of cellular properties. However, the effect it has on pathogen-host cell interaction has yet to be thoroughly evaluated. Furthering our understanding of ...
TOWARD NEUROACTIVE PYRROLIDINES AND SYNTHETIC EFFICIENCY: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASYMMETRIC AZA-MICHAEL ALDOL-LACTONIZATION ORGANOCASCADE PROCESS
(2013-02-04)
Described is the development an asymmetric aza-Michael aldol-lactonization organocascade process. This process enables the synthesis of highly-substituted pyrrolidines from α-amino ketones through an organocascade process. ...