Browsing 2008 Theses (MU) by Thesis Department "Microbiology (Medicine) (MU)"
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Microbial pathogen contamination in mouse gametes and embryos
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Large numbers of transgenic and knockout mice have been generated. Cryopreservation provides an efficient and effective way to maintain these unique genetically modified rodent lines. However, there is a great risk of ... -
Regulating the regulators : using CD25 depletion to enhance immune responses to a model plasmid-based vaccine
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Due to their ease of production and safety, plasmid-based vaccines have become prime candidates for both prophylactic and therapeutic human vaccination. In experimental animal models, vaccination with plasmid DNA expression ... -
Stress response and hypothetical genes in Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The sulfate-reducing bacteria have a significant impact on the environment and the economy, necessitating further investigation of their physiology to harness their positive attributes and to minimize the damaging byproducts. ...