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Systemic and local changes in PDGF system associated with post ovariectomy microvascular remodeling in pigs [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Previous studies in our group demonstrated that terminal microvascular networks in dura mater of ovariectomized (OVX) pigs undergo significant remodeling characterized by a decrease in microvessel density, capillary ...
Defining autism subgroups: A taxometric solution [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by impaired social interaction, communication, and a restricted repertoire of activities and interests. Inconsistent results in gene-finding ...
Development and implementation of a topology and size optimized formula SAE chassis [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The design of the Formula SAE chassis is a critical component in producing a competitive car. An ideal frame is expected to be lightweight and stiff so that a degree of freedom can be removed from the the design of the ...
Alternative transcripts of the RPS4 resistance gene in Arabidopsis: Do they produce truncated proteins?
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Plant disease due to pathogenic infection causes large economic losses worldwide. The study of plant disease resistance will potentially lead to crop improvements in an effort to feed the growing world population. This ...
The mechanism by which potassium causes neurite retraction in lamprey descending neurons in cell culture
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Severe spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts descending axons from reticulospinal (RS) neurons that project to the spinal cord. In most “higher” vertebrates, including humans, recovery is very minimal due to limited regeneration ...
Nanoporous biocarbons as a storage system for natural gas as fuel for vehicles
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Natural gas is a promising fuel source because it is safe, inexpensive, cleaner than gasoline, domestically produced, and already has an infrastructure for its distribution. Methane, the main component of natural gas, ...
Elucidation of the functional role of oligopeptide transporters in bacterial virulence
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
The oligopeptide transporter (OPT) family is a relatively poorly characterized family of peptide/modified peptide transporters found in archebacteria, bacteria, fungi and plants. Plant and yeast OPTs were shown to transport ...
Wood thrush abundance and habitat preference among three forest management regions in the Ozark Forest
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Habitat loss and forest fragmentation are vital issues in the scientific and political arena. The Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) investigates forest management techniques including uneven-aged and even-aged ...
Lysophoshatidic acid regulation of cell surface-associated proteases
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is a potential biomarker of ovarian cancer and is thought to promote early stages of cancer progression through the stimulation of two cell surface associated proteases. The affects of LPA on ...
Hydrogen storage in diamond powder utilizing naf for fuel cell applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Hydrogen Fuel Cells offer the vital solution to the world's socio-political dependence on oil. Due to existing difficulty in safe and efficient hydrogen storage for fuel cells, storing the hydrogen in hydrocarbon compounds ...
Optical imagining technique for viewing apoptotic cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
The study of programmed cell death or aptosis in tumors has attracted increased interests. Recent research has shown that whether a cell lives or dies is related to its three dimensional environment such as the organization ...
Development of a pneumatic three finger gripper that will incorperate a force feedback control system [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
In this project I was given the task of designing a three finger gripper. This gripper was to be mounted on one of the Puma 200 robotic arms that is currently in use in the Electrical and Computer Engineering robotics ...
Unexpected exosites on the surface of matrix metalloproteinase-12 that fine-tune specificity for elastin and collagen V
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
MMP-12 hydrolyzes collagens and elastin in normal physiological processes of development, wound repair, and reconstruction of the extracellular matrix. However, chronically elevated levels of MMP-12 activity can sustain ...
Effects of pro-inflamatory cytokines on polarized rat parotid Par-C10 monolayers [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Sjögren's syndrome (SS), an autoimmune disorder, is distinguished by inflammation and salivary gland cell death, leading to xerostomia (dry mouth). The G protein-coupled P2Y2 receptor (P2Y2R) is up-regulated in response ...
Effects of feeding a no-roughage diet to feedlot cattle compared to traditional corn-soybean meal-hay diet [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The present experiment utilized a group of 16 Angus-based steers. The steers in group two (control group) were fed a traditional corn-soybean meal diet with free choice fescue hay available. Calves on group one (test group) ...
Agarose entrapped gold nanoparticles for the crosslinking of collagen: A comparison study [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
As one of the most common proteins found in the human body, collagen is generally regarded as biocompatible and has well-defined properties that make it ideal for biomedical applications. However, for purified forms of ...
Inhibition of β-glucosidase by D-Gluconic acid δ-lactone in water deficient maize [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The effects of β-glucosidase inhibitor D-Gluconic acid δ-lactone were measured under water deficit and well watered conditions in maize. Kinematic analysis had previously shown root growth maintenance in the apical 3mm ...
Biotope mapping to compare and contrast Columbia, Missouri neighborhoods
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
How people manage their property can ultimately have an affect on biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Our project seeks to understand the relationship of socioeconomic status to property management and how it affects ...
High surface area carbon based batteries [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Lead acid batteries have some flaws that prevent them from being used in applications such as electric vehicles. Their low energy densities, problems with corrosion, sulfation, and inability to withstand deep discharges ...
Survey on vocal fatigue in classroom teachers: Profile based on teaching level [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Voice production is a complex task involving coordination of several systems in our body. Voice plays a crucial role in speech production. Without voice, speech will be inaudible. Voice problems hinder communication ...