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A Molecular-based Biosensor for the Extracellular Detection of Calcium.
(2000-01-01)A common occurrence that astronauts face during space flight missions is a decrease in bone mass.To monitor this physiological change, a molecular-based biosensor is being developed to detect extracellular levels of Calcium ... -
A Mouse Model for Corynebacterium Pseudotuberculosis Vaccine Development
(2011-01-01)Pigeon fever is an equine disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis . These gram-positive bacteria infect horses in the Western part of the United States and lead to three types of disease ... -
A Randomized Trial for Prevention of Contrast Induced Nephropathy With Sodium Bicarbonate
(2006-01-01)Patients who undergo radiographic procedures are at risk for contrast induced nephropathy due to the nature of the contrast agent used. CIN is also associated with renal failure, hemodialysis, mortality, morbidity, and ... -
A Study of Aplysia Hemocytes
(2004-01-01)Aplysia californica , or the California sea hare, is an important animal in the scientific community. Neurological studies have put Aplysia in the spotlight, however, there is little to no research on the immune system ... -
A Study of Conservation Efforts Which Combat Invasive Species in Hawaii.
(2000-01-01)The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated group of islands on earth. Colonization of the islands occurred slowly, and the few species which made it to the islands diversified widely once established.As part of that ... -
Abundance and Size Variations in Eelgrass-Associated Fish Assemblages In San Diego Bay
(2012-07-01)With approximately 12,000 acres of marine habitat, San Diego Bay is the largest naturally occurring marine embayment between San Francisco and Scammon’s Lagoon (central Baja CA) and is home to a wide diversity of species ... -
Abundance, Distribution, and Size Frequency of Three Emergent Fishery Species in Palos Verdes, CA
(2013-01-01)Kelletia kelletii, Megastraea undosa, and Megathura crenulata are three emergent fisheries that have gained commercial importance along the southern coast of California. Life history data and commercial regulations on these ... -
Activation of CiD Interneurons in Zebrafish by the Venom of the Fish Hunting Cone Snail Conus catus
(2011-01-01)The neuroexcitatory peptide in the venom of the fish-hunting cone snail Conus catus causes rapid tetanic paralysis in its prey. The pathway through which this response is propagated is unknown. However, the speed of the ... -
Aerial Root Growth and Water Uptake in Philodendron bipinnatifidum
(2006-01-01)Philodendron bipinnatifidum has been classified as a secondary hemiepiphyte, a form of epiphyte that germinates in the ground and eventually loses stem contact with the ground as aerial roots establish themselves into the ... -
Alleviating Telomeric Position Effect Through the Use of AAV Sequences.
(2000-01-01)Telomeres, like centromeres, are chromosomal regions made up of heterochromatic DNA. By definition, heterochromatic DNA regions are not transcribed (ie. are silent) while euchromatic DNA regions are transcribed.This ... -
An Inquiry into the Possible Association between Multiple Sclerosis and Human Herpes Virus 6
(2004-01-01)My project tests viral quantities in M.S. patients at different times of remission and relapse using quantitative Real-time PCR. There is current debate among scientists on the role of Human Herpes Virus 6 in association ... -
Analysis of potential SsgB-related penicillin-binding proteins and autolysins in Streptomyces coelicolor Riley Steiner
(2007-01-01)Noens et al., 2005 proposed a possible functional relationship between SsgA-like proteins (SALPs) in Streptomyces coelicolor and penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and autolysins in terms of their role in peptidoglycan ... -
Analysis of Somatic Mutation in Transgenic Mice Using the HUG-X Reporter Gene.
(1999-01-01)Our lab has generated transgenic mice for studying somatic mutation of antibody genes. The transgene encodes a mouse/human chimeric heavy chain with a stop codon in the variable region (HUG-X). If somatic mutation reverts ... -
Analysis of Somatic Mutation in Transgenic Mice Using the HUG-X Reporter Gene.
(2000-01-01)Our lab uses a gene construct called HUG-X to study somatic mutation of immunoglobulin genes.HUG-X is a mouse/human chimeric heavy chain composed of a human g1 constant region and a mouse variable region containing a stop ... -
Analysis of the Genetic Components of the cAMP-CRP Global Regulatory System in the Bacterial Predator, Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus.
(2000-01-01)Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria that preys on other bacteria. These bacteria have an unusual life cycle consisting of two stages: a motile attack phase and an intraperiplasmic growth phase. ... -
AquaporinGeneExpressionin W.Ringens
(2011-01-01)Epiphytic bromeliads create ?tanks? of water through the overlay of their leaves at the base of the plant. These tanks serve as the primary source of water and nutrient absorption, as the plant does not produce a root ... -
Arroyo Seco Insect Survey -Evaluating the Ecological Restoration. Bonita Thibault & Jasmin Gonzalez
(2000-01-01)We collected samples of aquatic insects living in the Arroyo Seco portion of the L.A. River. Samples collected in the soft-bottom, less disturbed part of the river were compared to those in a restored site alongside a ... -
Association of Vitamin D with Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
(2008-01-01)Vitamin D may be associated with bone marrow function. Our previous investigation found an association of vitamin D25 (D25) deficiency and anemia in subjects with and without CKD. We investigated whether correction of D25 ... -
Atomic Force Microscopy of Bdellovibrio Predation of Magnetotactic Prey
(2005-01-01)Interactions between predator Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus 109J, a Gram-negative bacterium, and prey Magnetotacticum magnetospirillum MS-1 , also a Gram-negative bacterium, were imaged with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). ... -
Bacterial Clearance in Megathura crenulata , the Giant Keyhole Limpet
(2010-01-01)Megathura crenulata , the giant keyhole limpet, is a relatively common marine invertebrate found in intertidal and subtidal areas along the coast of southern California. There is interest in culturing M. crenulata because ...