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Melanoma gene knockdown by introduction of engineered RNA [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Relatively new to the scientific community is the RNA interference pathway (RNAi) that can be used to silence post-transcriptional gene expression. Long dsRNA can be introduced into cells and through various mechanisms ...
Amphibian use of stream habitats in an agricultural landscape [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Although many causes for worldwide amphibian population declines are under investigation, the destruction and alteration of aquatic habitats remains a primary threat. In agricultural landscapes, natural wetlands are often ...
The influence of increased contact rate among raccoons on a directly transmitted nematode, Baylisascaris procyonis [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Human encroachment on wildlife habitat can result in anthropogenic food sources that aggregate raccoons. This may have unintended consequences to wildlife and human health, as theoretical models predict parasite transmission ...
Efficient IP multicasting [Ryan abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Unicast connections are a single connection between two computer hosts. While they may work well for one-to-one communication or non-real-time applications, these connections may not be as efficient for one-to-many or ...
Examination of Gbx2 function in zebrafish development [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Gbx2 is a member of the Gbx class of homeobox genes which encode DNA-binding transcription factors. The amino acid sequence of Gbx2 is highly conserved across multiple species (e.g. mice, zebrafish, chicken, and frogs) ...
Generating GBX2 antibodies: A useful tool in determining developmental mechanisms regulated by GBX2 [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The GBX class of homeobox genes is comprised of Gbx1 and Gbx2. Both loss-of-function and gain-of-function studies in mice have shown that Gbx2 is vital for normal anterior hindbrain development of mammalian organisms. To ...
Effect of Aluminum (Al) in crystallization of a-SiC for betavoltaic fabrication [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Metal-Induced Crystallization (MIC) technique was used to crystallize hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC:H) films with different Aluminum (Al) thicknesses. Amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC:H) was deposited on ...
Characterizing serotonin in the fruit fly brain [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The biogenic amines serotonin (5-HT) and dopamine (DA) have been implicated in the formation of place memories in Drosophila melanogaster. However, stronger evidence exists in support of 5-HT as the more essential factor ...
On air: Evaluating streaming MPEG4 video performance over wireless networks [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
There is not a clear consensus on how open-standard video streaming technologies perform across wireless computer networks. Wireless networking technologies have become nearly ubiquitous, particularly in residential networks, ...
Test of the half-center model for locomotor activity in adult lamprey spinal cord [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Rhythmic motor behaviors, such as locomotion, chewing, scratching, copulation, and communication, are critical for survival. In all animals, rhythmic motor activity is produced by central patterns generators (CPGs) which ...
Lust for rusty dust: An investigation of MgFeOs around AGB stars with a 13m feature [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Circumstellar dust is the key to understanding the cosmos. Circumstellar dust forms around a star from the newly-formed elements ejected by the star. The constituent particles of the dust are determined by processes deep ...
Cultural messages create Hobson's choice for black women [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Once only seen as a gay white male disease, HIV/AIDS continues to rise in heterosexual black women and has hit in a way that would have looked like impossible twenty years ago. The reason for this is no mere coincidence, ...
Protecting biodiversity: Riparian buffers directly affect Appalachian headwater salamanders [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
There is growing evidence of worldwide amphibian decline. These declines are largely due to land use such as timber harvest in riparian zones. The southern Appalachian Mountains have miles of streams and arguably 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 ...
What nest condition tells us about predators and nest success for birds [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Since the 1990's scientists have become concerned about the declining population of migratory birds. A reduction in available habitat in wintering grounds and stop-over sites during migration may contribute to the decline ...
An analysis of wireless security in Columbia, MO [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The current state of wireless security in most areas can be estimated Based on trends and collected data, but the complete picture is often unknown. Without collecting the information on most wireless access points in a ...
Yeast two-hybrid screen of PGAM5 [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
PGAM5 is a member of the phosphoglycerate mutase family. It has been identified as a substrate for BTB-Kelch protein Keap1, a substrate adaptor for a cullin-based ubiquitin ligase. Keap1 plays an important role in cellular ...
An analysis of wireless security in Columbia, MO [Harper - abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The current state of wireless security in most areas can be estimated based on trends and collected data, but the complete picture is often unknown. Without collecting the information on most wireless access points in a ...
Development of a protocol for the maintenance and mineralization of osteoblasts from oim mice [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a disease of type I collagen whose hallmark is extreme bone fragility manifested by numerous fractures throughout life. OI is usually caused by decreased amounts of type I collagen and/or ...
Characterization of the mechanism of action of the ultra-potent HIV inhibitor 4'-Ethynyl-2-Fluoro-2'-Deoxyadenosine [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Retroviruses rely on the enzyme reverse transcriptase (RT) to perform the reverse transcription of its genome from single-stranded RNA into double-stranded DNA, which can then be integrated into the host's genome by the ...