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Functional analysis of conserved amino acid residues in the C-terminus of ACC Synthase [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Ethylene is an important plant hormone that regulates growth, development, and stress response. Synthesis of ethylene from its immediate precursor, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC), is catalyzed by ACC oxidase. ...
Simulation of increased youth turnout on the presidential election of 2004 [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Youth voting has become a major issue in campaign politics. The 18 to 24 year old population, or 'Generation Y', represents the largest group of nonvoting but eligible Americans, with overall turnout for this group declining ...
Effects of forest management practices on treefrog oviposition site choice [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Worldwide amphibian declines have raised international concern because amphibians are bioindicators of environmental health, a fact attributable to their permeable skin. It is known that habitat destruction is the primary ...
Paddlefish ranching as an economically sustainable use of farm ponds [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
The aquaculture industry in the United States is rapidly expanding into a booming sector of the farm economy. Many farmers in Missouri and the surrounding states have small- to medium-sized ponds on their property; however, ...
Passive avoidance learning induces homer 1a expression in the hippocampus [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Immediate early genes (IEG) are subdivided into regulatory IEGs and effector IEGs. Both regulatory and effector IEGs have been found to be overexpressed following various learning tasks and are critical components of ...
Material testing for precast prestressed road panels [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Pavement technology is an ever expanding process that is revolutionizing the abilities and applications of concrete. New manufacturing methods and materials are creating new design procedures and requiring state of the art ...
Effects of RNAi on SAUR gene expression [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Auxin is a plant hormone that controls many aspects of growth and development. At the molecular level, auxin has been shown to rapidly induce the transcription of specific genes. A family of auxin responsinve genes, called ...
Resonance energy in methyl acetate and its valence-isoelectronic analogs containing sulfur and selenium [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
A convenient definition of resonance energy is the deviation from thermoneutrality of the reaction: CH3C(X)CH3 + CH3YCH3 + CH3C(X)YCH3 + C2H6, where X and Y are O, S, and Se. The results of G2 and G3 calculations will be ...
Analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana mutants defective in the oligopeptide transporter OPT3 [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
The transport of peptides across membranes is a phenomenon found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes as a method of obtaining amino acids, nitrogen, and carbon. Peptides can be transported by ATP-dependent transporters, as ...
Video game music beyond its original function: Practices, styles, and ends [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Rapidly growing in complexity of compositional practices, styles, and ends, video game music is an art form that surpasses its original function as “background music” as well as any utilitarian, stereotypical expectations ...
Breaking away from patriarchal tradition: Re-envisioning the female nude in feminist contemporary painting [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
The traditional treatment of the female nude in Western imagery has reflected societal conventions of regulating women's bodies and has been a powerful tool in framing femininity. For this project, I have produced 3 pieces ...
Improving the burn-rate of thermite reactions using mesoporous copper-oxide and aluminum nano-particles [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Energetic materials are defined as substances in which fuel and oxidizer react to release energy. The amount and rate of energy released by this reaction can be improved by increasing the amount of interfacial contact ...
Muscle loading effects on bone parameters in the oim mouse model [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Previous studies have shown that mechanical loading on the skeleton acts as an anabolic stimulus, inducing changes in bone geometry, bone mineral density, and mechanical properties. Increases in these properties may improve ...
A ferroelectric atmospheric plasma source [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Atmospheric plasma has applications ranging from semiconductor fabrication to surface treatment and sterilization. Typically, production of plasma requires low gas pressure and inert gasses. The ferroelectric atmospheric ...
Functional characterization of the candidate nematode parasitism gene 2DO1 [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Nematode secreted proteins originating from esophageal gland cells are injected through the stylet directly into root tissues to facilitate plant parasitism. Microaspiration of soybean cyst nematode (SCN; Heterodera glycines) ...
Diffuse optical tomography: A new way to detect early stage breast cancer [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Optical Imaging has distinguished itself as an important tool in the field of biomedical imaging, and provides many advantages over current modalities. The method of diffuse optical tomography (DOT) uses near-infrared ...
Size-controlled synthesis and characterization of protein protected palladium nanoparticle [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Nanoparticles of precious metals (Gold, Silver, Palladium and Platinum) are at the current focus of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Recent research interests are aimed on developing new strategies for the production of ...
Pulse power test stand for water voltage divider calibration [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Water resistors are used to dissipate the large amounts of energy produced in high voltage/high current applications over a short period of time. These resistors are frequently used in resistive voltage divider monitors ...
Measurement of slope deformations using photographic images [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
The measurement of deformations of a slope in a large-scale model testing slope stability is very important. Extensometers are currently installed in the slope to measure these deformations. However, extensometers are ...
Microcolony formation as a stage in adherence of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae to human lung cells [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)
Nontypeable (nonencapsulated) strains of Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) are responsible for respiratory diseases ranging from childhood otitis media to pneumonia. Long-term persistence of NTHi in respiratory tissue is ...