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Age dependent increase in UVA-induced bleaching of the brown components of the human lens [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
With age, human lenses accumulate a yellow color. This yellow color is a risk-marker and possibly riskfactor
to the formation of cataracts. The yellow color, that is accumulated, is at its highest
concentration in the ...
Leptin concentration in mares and their subsequent offspring [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that influences an animal's feed intake and immune response, as well as body temperature regulation in the neonate. Additionally, leptin serves as an indicator of total body fat mass ...
Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of maize (Zea mays) inbred line using a simple binary system [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
It is highly desirable to be able to transform maize (Zea mays) inbred lines that possess good economical traits for gene discovery and trait improvement. However, elite maize inbred lines of good economical performance ...
Lepidopteran preference test of Glossy mutants and Glossy15 allels for maize resistance [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Every year fall armyworm and Southwestern corn borer cause severe yield loss in maize. Both fall armyworm and the Southwestern corn borer are known to specifically attack the whorl leaf tissue resulting in major crop losses. ...
Identification of QTL associated with root architecture under well-watered, and water-stressed conditions in Zea mays [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Drought alone contributes 17% to the average annual yield loss in maize (Zea mays). It is the single most significant environmental obstacle to improving grain yield. Many physiological traits have been linked to drought ...
Comparative study of frequency spectrum and energy of electroretinogram oscillatory potentials (OPs) in mammals [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Purpose: Oscillatory potentials (OPs) are high frequency, low amplitude wavelets embedded on the ascending limb of the electroretinogram (ERG) b-wave. In human, the bandwidth for OPs recording was recommended at 75~300 Hz. ...
Multifunctional phosphinimine ligand for 99m-Tc(VII) stabilization [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
The preparation of higher oxidation state, in vivo stable, 99mTc(VII) (and
Re(VII)) transition metal complexes bearing biologically active molecules has
recently received considerable attention because of their ...
Characterizing the nutrient content of native Missouri grasses for grazing cattle [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
every 28 days from May to September 2004. Forage samples were weighed and then dried for 48 hours in a 55oC forced air oven. Dried samples were ground to pass through a 2mm screen. The samples were then analyzed for Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral...
Analysis of family 24 of the Arabidopsis thaliana J-domain chaperone proteins [abstract]
(2004)
The Arabidopsis thaliana genome includes an unexpectedly large and diverse group of J-domain chaperone proteins. The 93 A. thaliana J-domain protein sequences have been grouped into 51 families, many of which do not have ...
Developing an implantable optical glucose sensor for monitoring glucose concentration [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Optical biological sensors are becoming very popular for use in detecting many different kinds of analytes of interest for medical diagnostics. There are optical sensors available today to detect many things from blood ...
Behavioral assessment of mouse models of neurodegenerative disorders [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
The neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs) are a family of progressive hereditary neurodegenerative disorders characterized by accumulation of lysosomal storage bodies, cognitive decline, loss of motor function and premature ...
Security Integration for Electric System Assets [abstract]
(2009)
Challenges within the utilities servicing customers with electric power are faced with an evolving landscape of security requirements. Regardless of the issuing body, security regulations and/or standards offer a unique ...
Selective migration of neuralized mouse embryonic stem cells towards tumor cells and conditioned media [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Brain tumors are the most common cause of mortality from cancer in childhood. The limitations of current treatments of malignant brain tumors motivate development of novel therapies. The overall goal is to develop stem ...
Ischemia-induced increase in the expression of the regulators of G-protein signaling subtype7 (RGS7) in gerbil hippocampus [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Ischemic stroke accounts for most stroke events. Transient global ischemia induced to gerbils is a well-studied animal model of neuronal death in the ...