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The CCHC Motif In Non-LTR Retrotransposons Modulates RNA Associated Protein Conformational Changes
(Biology, 2014-03-10)
Non-LTR retrotransposons encode a conserved cysteine histidine motif of undetermined function. The spacing of the cysteines and histidine residues in the motif is CX₃CX₇HX4C. The site specific non-LTR retrotransposon R2Bm ...
Differentiation Of Gene Expression In Behaviorally Isolated Black And Brown Morphs Of Drosophila elegans
(Biology, 2007-09-17)
Pre-zygotic isolation has been recognized as the primary form of incipient speciation, with behavioral isolation as one of its most significant manifestations. In spite of intensive research on behavioral isolation, its ...
Lack Of Respiratory Effects Of Nicotine Applied To The Caudal Medullary Raphé
(Biology, 2008-08-08)
Breathing is an involuntary and automatic process initiated by a network of neurons within the brainstem. These neurons are affected by a number of factors (mechanical, electrical and chemical) that help modulate the ...
The Relationship Of Oribatid Soil Mite Abundance To Abiotic And Biotic Factors
(Biology, 2008-08-08)
Oribatid soil mites primarily feed on fungi and dead organisms. They belong to the arthropod subclass, Acari, that are believed to contribute to soil processes such as plant litter breakdown and nutrient release. In order ...
Transposon Exaptation In Mammalian Evolution
(Biology, 2008-08-08)
A growing body of work suggests that the exaptation of transposon-derived sequences to perform beneficial cellular functions has played a significant role in eukaryotic evolution. In chapter 1, we present an analysis of ...
Anti-viral Capacity Of Quillaja Saponaria Molina Extract Against Vaccinia And Herpes simplex Virus-1
(Biology, 2007-08-23)
It is well known that Quillaja saponins have the ability to elicit a strong immune response when used as an adjuvant in an ISCOM matrix. However, to date, the antiviral capability of Quillaja saponins has not been documented. ...
Carbon, Nitrogen And Phosphorus Stoichiometry Of A Mixotrophic Protist
(Biology, 2008-08-08)
The microbial loop is one of two major pathways in aquatic systems in which nutrient and energy flow from dissolved nutrients to higher trophic levels. Protozoan-bacteria predator-prey relationships lie at the base of ...
Population Genetics, Systematics, Biogeography, And Evolution Of The Southeastern Central Texas Eurycea Clade blepsimolge (Plethodontidae)
(Biology, 2007-08-23)
The central Texas Eurycea are a diverse group of perennibranchiate salamanders which inhabit the Edwards Plateau. Although several studies have addressed the systematics and taxonomy of this group, little is known about ...
Use Of Reovirus Monoreassortants To Define Lysis Of Transfomed Cells
(Biology, 2007-08-23)
Reovirus is known to selectively destroy transformed cells while establishing a persistent infection in normal cells. For this study the transformed cell lines used were L929, WI-38 VA13 2RA, T1, N1, and MYC-3. Additionally, ...
Comparing The Melanin-concentrating Hormone -1 Receptor Expression In The Brains Of Mice And Rats
(Biology, 2007-09-17)
The melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) family of neuropeptides is believed to be important in controlling certain feeding behaviors. Recently, the distribution of melanin-concentrating-1 receptor (MCH-1R) in rat brains ...