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Oxidative stress in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : the role of cellular senescence and glutathione

Creator:

Beilby, Pamela R.

Abstract:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurological disorder characterized by neuromuscular junction decay, motor neuron death, progressive paralysis, and eventually death of the individual, usually by respiratory failure. Oxidative stress is a prominent hallmark of the disease and is often accompanied and exacerbated by mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation. This...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Gene expression in the peripartum canine placenta

Creator:

Fellows, Elizabeth Jane

Abstract:

This research investigated gene expression in the canine placenta during the peripartum period. Previous studies have recognized molecular changes that occur in the placenta around the time of placental release in other species, but no study has looked at gene expression in the late gestation canine placenta. Of particular significance...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

-Marie Girard for her help with microarray. I would also like to thank Dr. Gerd Bobe and Dr. Yanming Di
Evaluating Field Production Issues by Investigating Grain Dormancy and Plant Segregation Patterns in Soft White Winter Wheat

Creator:

McCarthy, Christy A.

Abstract:

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a highly valuable crop that makes up a large portion of the world’s food. However, breeding for improved varieties with desirable characteristics can be a challenge. This research examined two different issues wheat breeders deal with throughout the selection process all the way to production of...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis