Gene regulatory networks are commonly used for modeling biological processes and revealing underlying molecular mechanisms. The reconstruction of gene regulatory networks from observational data is a challenging task, especially considering the large number of players (e.g. genes) involved and the small number of biological replicates available for analysis. Herein, we...
The role of political parties within legislation has been greatly debated over the decades. As health care continues to be an issue of concerns and contention, the question of how politics affects this industry is of importance. Utilizing Congressional records and websites to determine roll call and voice voting within...
Collective robotic systems are biologically-inspired and exhibit behaviors found in spatial swarms (e.g., fish), colonies (e.g., ants), or a combination of both (e.g., bees). Collective robotic system popularity continues to increase due to their apparent global intelligence and emergent behaviors. Many applications can benefit from the incorporation of collectives, including...
This paper is of interest to miners and producers of mine timbers and will be suitable for distribution in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
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The structural and chemical diversity of natural compounds represents a vast amount of potential in terms of new drug discovery. This project examines the cytotoxic potential of the marine natural product mandelalide A and seeks to understand whether or not exposure to this compound induces programmed cell death in cancer...
This study seeks to determine the effect of instructional design and emotional state on performance, considering interest and attention as mediators. To identify this effect, a Structural Equation Model (SEM) is applied to analyze individual performance based on five variables: information representation, emotional state, pupil size, alpha power, and task...
Acetaminophen (APAP) is a commonly used analgesic and antipyretic drug that can cause liver injury, liver necrosis, and liver failure. APAP-induced liver failure (AILF) is associated with depletion of glutathione and the increased formation of APAP protein adducts from the toxic NAPQI metabolite. There is a hypothesized detoxifying pathway where...
The relationship between nutrients and community structure is poorly understood in open-coast habitats. I created a system of artificial tidepools, of identical age and physical dimensions, at two sites that differed in wave exposure, and manipulated nutrient levels and the abundance of herbivores. Using these unique field mesocosms, I explored...