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Size, Solubility, and the Serotonin-Gated Ion Channel Receptor: In Search of an Improved Extracellular Domain Model
(2009-06-09)
The 5-HT3 receptor (5-HT3R) is the only serotonin receptor that is not a G-coupled protein receptor. It has been implicated as a contributor to cytotoxic drug-evoked emesis, irritable bowel syndrome, pruritis, schizophrenia, ...
Going Green? Urban vs. Rural Residency and Pro-Environmental Attitudes in China
(2009-04)
With the fastest growing economy in the world, China questions the viability of their
economically oriented country under increasing international pressures to strengthen
environmental regulations. Understanding public ...
The Myths of Maternity: A Comparative Study of the Medical and Mythological Practices of Highland Tibetan Populations to Prove Cultural Adaptations to High-Altitude Hypoxia
(2009-09-30)
This paper presents the physiological adaptations to high altitude present in Tibetan and Nepalese populations, and reviews of the cultural practices surrounding childbirth which appear to have a connection to the stresses ...
Influence Of Recruitment Methods On Couple Involvement In Transition To Parenthood Intervention
(2009-09-30)
Romantic relationship satisfaction plays an important role throughout a person’s life; poor relationship functioning has been linked to numerous psychological and physiological problems. Fortunately, couple interventions ...
Above- and below-ground Litter Manipulation: Effect on Retention and Release of DOC, DON and DIN in the Sikfokut Forest, Hungary
(2009-09-30)
The above- and below-ground litter from fallen foliage and root exudates and their decomposition has an impact on forest soil. The objective of this research project was to determine the effect of above- and below-ground ...
The Encapsulation of Rat Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells Within Porous Scaffold
(2009-09-30)
Growing rat aortic smooth muscle cells (RASMC) in vitro has posed numerous difficulties in the past. Smooth muscle cells are known to need a three-dimensional (3-D) structure, neighboring cells, space to allow for elongation ...
Real-time processing of a long perimeter fiber optic intrusion system
(2009-09-30)
This thesis reports on recent advances made in real-time intruder detection for an intrusion system developed at Texas A&M University that utilizes a phase-sensitive optical time-domain reflectometer. The system uses light ...
Probing the Vibrational Relaxation of N2 and O2 by Use of CARS Spectroscopy to Model NTE-Turbulence
(2009-06-09)
The thermochemical dynamics associated with hypersonic flight and turbulent flow is vital to understanding the effects that hypersonic turbulence has on objects or vehicles traveling at speeds above Mach 5 (~ 1708 m/s). ...
A Study of Atmospheric Deposition of Air Toxics to the Waters of Puget Sound
(2009-06-09)
Air pollutants can be deposited in many forms such as rain, snow, and gases. Urban centers are major sources of combustion-derived particulate matter, black carbon, and volatile organic carbon to the atmosphere. Expansion ...
THE EFFECT OF INCREASING TRANSPORTATION COST ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT.
(2009-06-09)
This study showed that certain influences in the global environment may have an impact
on FDI’s regional or country choice of investment. The following research questions
were explored. Are changes in FDI location choices ...