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In vitro evaluation of In-111-DOTA-anti-bcl-2-PNA-Tyr-3-octreotate in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
The B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 (bcl-2) gene is overexpressed in many cancers. This gene increases cell survival by blocking apoptosis, or programmed cell death. The objective of this study was to evaluate radiolabeled ...
Construction of a tatA Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
tatA Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough is a member of the obligately anaerobic bacteria growing by sulfate respiration and involved in environmental biocorrosion of ferrous metals. It also shows potential for bioremediation ...
Protein secondary structure prediction: Creating a meta-tool
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Protein structure prediction is a growing field of interest for a many varied reasons, owing not only to its obvious utility, but also the success that applying newer mathematical tools has garnered in recent years. Despite ...
Development of an assay to measure cortisol using a standard glucose meter
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
When an animal is stressed many changes occur, such as altered behavior and reduced resistance to disease, and these effect population performance (Millspaugh 2004). Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal ...
Efficacy of high levels of microbial phytase in improving phytate Phosphorus utilization by turkeys
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
A 14-day study was conducted with 750 female turkey poults to determine the efficacy of high levels of phytase in improving turkey performance and percent and milligram toe ash. Six dietary treatments were assigned to five ...
The relation of childhood depressive symptoms to behavior during a speech task
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
This study examined the relation of child depressive symptoms to their observed behaviors during a speech performance task. Previous work (Mavers & Bell, 2005) has demonstrated that children's anxiety was related to several ...
Does genetics play a role in feeding behavior of gray tree frogs?
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Models of sexual selection suggest that, in some animals, females choose mates of genetically superior quality. In the gray tree frog Hyla versicolor, it has been shown that females prefer male advertisement calls of long ...
Development of a portable source for production of Re-188
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Rhenium 188 is a radioisotope that is potentially useful for treatment of certain types of cancer including bone cancer and circulating tumors. Its short half-life of 16.7h however makes it an awkward choice for clinical ...
Recent lateral gene transfer from Pasteurella multocida into Haemophilus influenzae
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Haemophilus influenzae is a gram-negative bacterium that exclusively colonizes humans. Nonencapsulated strains of the bacterium are found in the upper respiratory tract of healthy humans, but can also cause the respiratory ...
Corolla length and autogamy in Nicotiana
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Nicotiana has been an interest of study due to its variance in autogamy and floral traits. Species N. plumbaginifolia and N. longiflora are characterized by their difference in flower size and the ability to self pollinate. ...
Effects of exercise on bone parameters in the oim mouse model [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Previous studies have shown that mechanical loading on the skeleton acts as an anabolic stimulus, including changes in bone geometry, bone mineral density, and mechanical properties. Increases in these properties may improve ...
Domain specific interaction of S-RNase binding protein with the stylar 120 kDA glycoprotein in nicotiana [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Through the process of evolution, many flowering plants have developed a biochemical mechanism to prevent self-pollination and pollination by closely related plants. Gametophytic self-incompatibility (SI) is one such system ...
Factors affecting long-term counts of drumming ruffed grouse in Missouri [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Ruffed grouse were nearly extirpated in Missouri during the early 1900's because of habitat loss but several populations were re-established by reintroductions. The number of drumming-male grouse has been surveyed on the ...
Do young children recognize the sound system of their native language? [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Children must learn the phonological rules of their language (what sounds are allowable). For example, a word cannot begin with [zw] in English, but it can in German (e.g., zwiebel). English-speaking adults all know that ...
Nano-synthesis of Energetic Materials [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Energetic materials are defined as substances in which fuel and oxidizer react chemically to release energy. The amount and rate of energy released by this reaction can be improved by increasing the amount of interfacial ...
Thermal performance maps for forced air cooling of ruggedized electronics enclosures [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Based on standard commercial form factors, this study explores chassis-level air cooling limits for ruggedized military electronics constrained by pressure drop requirements and fin manufacturing capabilities. Numeric and ...
Effects of endocrine disrupters on the zebrafish embryo [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Endocrine disrupters have been shown to cause irreversible changes in fetal development of mice. These man-made chemicals are found in plastics and pesticides and could be hazardous to humans. Interestingly, hormone ...
Rotational excitation of carbon dioxide due to collision with a liquid surface [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
To improve our understanding of collisional energy transfer at a gas-liquid interface, we have investigated collisions of carbon dioxide molecules with a simple atomic liquid surface. Our particular focus here is on the ...
Thermal performance of sintered and non-sintered capillary heat pipes [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The current study is being conducted to better understand how interior capillary geometry/design and interior surface treatments may affect the thermal performance of sintered and non-sintered, grooved heat pipes. The ...
Determining an efficient protocol for production of neural stem cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells are pluripotent cells derived from the inner cell mass of the developing blastocyst. When cultured in non-adherent dishes, ES cells form free-floating embryoid bodies (EBs). Cells within the ...