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  • Improving Bioanalytical Methods of miRNA Analysis and its Applications to Breast Cancer

    Creator:
    Tran, Victoria
    Abstract:
    Micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNA) are becoming an increasingly popular topic of research in hopes of discovering newfound biomarkers and/or therapies for numerous types of cancers and diseases. MiRNA are a type of biomolecule contributing to the progression of multiple cancers and diseases, and such biomolecules are called biomarkers. Current RNA-based biosensors...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    to Oregon State University University Honors College in partial fulfillment of

  • Thermodynamic Design Principles for Double-Strand Displacement microRNA Biosensors

    Creator:
    Smith, Natasha M.
    Abstract:
    In recent years, microRNA’s (miRNA’s) have emerged as important in regulating gene expression. Fluctuations in their levels are associated with the up or down-regulation of tumor-suppressor genes and oncogenes. Thus, the ability to visualize changes in miRNA is an important step in understanding cancer emergence and development. The Burrows group...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Oregon State University University Honors College, In partial fulfillment of the requirements

  • Second Derivative Excitation Emission Resolution (SEC DEER) Spectroscopy

    Creator:
    Rosene, Benjamin L.
    Abstract:
    Fluorescence spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique due to bright signals that provide excellent measurement sensitivity. Many colors of fluorescent dyes are available to match the detection ranges of different equipments. Dyes can be chemically modified to bind to many different target analytes with high specificity1. Alternatively, sensors can be...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    ) Spectroscopy by Benjamin L. Rosene A THESIS submitted to Oregon

  • Synthesis and SERS : Reproducible Nanostar Plasmons and a Study of Optical Enhancement

    Creator:
    Ramsey, Jacob D.
    Abstract:
    Gold nanostars are a relative newcomer to the nanoparticle scene, and their unique properties make them very desirable for spectroscopic applications. These nanoparticles, with their sharp tips, create electric field enhancements that interact with light in an advantageous way. This Thesis outlines our in-depth study of gold nanostar synthesis, the...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in partial