Proceedings of the North Dakota Academy of Science back issues from April 2008:
Undergraduate communications in the a Roger Denison Competition.
Apr 01, 2008 ... <Pre> SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE SESSION #1 Undergraduate session #1 talks will be in the Hilton Garden Inn Dahl room--session will be chaired by A. Rodger Denison Competition judges MORNING SESSION 7:30Registration desk open 8:00Greetings from President ...
Analysis of protein binding in the myeloid-lymphoid leukemia gene translocation breakpoint cluster region.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Clinical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The Myeloid-Lymphoid Leukemia (MLL) gene fuses to greater than 50 different loci as the result of reciprocal translocations associated with several subtypes of human acute leukemia. In every case, the fusion point in MLL is within the same 8.3 kilobase pair (kbp) region, called the MLL ...
Assessing DNA topoisomerase binding in the myeloid-lympoid leukemia gene translocation breakpoint region.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Background/Objective: The mixed-lineage leukemia gene, (MLL), breaks and fuses to one of >50 different translocation partner genes in several subtypes of de novo human acute leukemia. All breaks in MLL occur within the same 8 kilobase (kb) region, (bcr) and create in-frame fusion mRNAs and ...
Determining gene expression in the Drosophila melanogaster after multigenerational exposure to chlorophenoxy herbicides.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Recent studies have shown an increase in both respiratory and circulatory birth defects in wheat producing areas of the U.S. This risk is increased when the child, especially in males, are conceived during the application of herbicides. It is suggested that the exposure to chlorophenoxy ...
The X-files: molecular regulation of neuralepithelial migration in early mouse brain development.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... We investigate neurovascular interactions in the developing central nervous system, specifically examining the role that Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) plays in regulating cell migration. VEGF has been shown to promote neural, as well as vascular, migration, but VEGF's role in ...
Genetic diversity and selection of common bean genotypes for mapping genes conditioning mineral contents.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important source of protein and minerals for human diets worldwide. Mineral content is known to be variable among accession but genes conditioning such variability are unknown. Our ultimate goal is to identify genes conditioning genetic variation ...
Effect of fibroblast growth factors and chlorophenoxy herbicides on cell prolifertion of human lung fibroblasts.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Fibroblast growth factors (FGF) and it receptors is a large family of growth factors involved in angiogenesis, wound healing, embryonic development and many other processes. FGF's are heparin-binding proteins and interactions with cell-surface associated heparin sulfate have been shown to ...
A comparison of methods for determining lithium extracted from soil; analysis via flame atomic absorption.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Introduction: Approximately 10.4 million Americans over the age of 12 have used methamphetamine (meth) for non-medicinal reasons (ONDCP 2005). Meth is easily made, and Midwest states like North Dakota have the highest concentration of clandestine meth manufacturing sites (USDEA ...
The influence of larval growth history and exogenous thyroid hormone on life history allocation patterns in the axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum).(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... In vertebrates, growth and development are interacting systems that are regulated at different points along the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis (1,2). Amphibian metamorphosis is an excellent system for studying hormone-mediated interactions because of the ease of manipulating ...
An assessment of presence of chytrid fungal infection in tiger salamanders in North Dakota.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis is a widespread fungal infection affecting amphibians and has been linked to worldwide declines in amphibians worldwide (1). No formal analysis has focused on the presence of chytrid fungus in salamanders in North Dakota. In ongoing ...
Effects of zinc on root membrane potentials of a heavy metal intolerant plant (arabidopsis thaliana) and a heavy metal tolerant relative (arabidopsis halleri halleri).(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Understanding the mechanisms of uptake of toxic heavy metals by plants is of obvious importance as heavy metal accumulation in of crop plants is the principle route of toxic metal entry into the human food-chain. Here we have studied two species of Arabidopsis: Arabidopsis thaliana, known ...
Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor regulation of seizures and neurodegeneration.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Clinical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Neurogenesis, the proliferation of new brain cells, has potential as a treatment for epilepsy and neurodegeneration. Norepinephrine (NE), an endogenous neurotransmitter and possessing antiepileptic effects, may be involved in promoting neurogenesis through the activation of [[alpha].sub.1] ...
Determination of heavy metal concentrations in soil sediment and mussels of eastern North Dakota river systems.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Introduction In Eastern North Dakota, it is known that Cadmium, (Cd), and other heavy metals are naturally present within the soil possibly due to the glacial history of the area (Stoner et al., 1998). Cadmium is a known endocrine disruptor and often bioaccumulates within ...
Scaling up the accelerated Leuckart reaction for the synthesis of novel formamide fungicides.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The accelerated version of the Leuckart reaction was discovered by Bobylev et al during the work on novel formamide fungicides. The accelerated Leuckart reaction can be completed within minutes instead of hours and is especially valuable for combinatorial chemistry and automated parallel ...
A more detailed examination of the influence of magnesium ion on ALDH2 enzyme activity ([dagger]).(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Within many mammalian systems aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDH's) convert toxic aldehydes into more manageable carboxylic acids. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide ([NAD.sup.+]) is an essential coenzyme for this enzymatic process to occur. Through the course of a five step reaction scheme (1) ...
Leaf attachment, wounding, and control of leaf expansion in arabidopsis by the plant hormone indole-3-acetic acid.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is a hormone responsible for controlling various aspects of plant growth including leaf expansion. Previous work has shown that increasing the IAA content of intact expanding leaves of Arabidopsis and Phaseolus, either through exogenous application or through ...
Diet of tiger salamanders in North Dakota, with implications for flow of heavy metals through wetland food webs.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Technical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Tiger salamanders in North Dakota (Ambystoma mavortium) grow extremely rapidly. Furthermore, salamanders have very high assimilation efficiencies (1). In addition, due to their large collective biomass and metamorphic lifestyle, they may represent a significant vector for transport of ...
Application of the Leuckart reaction to 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Aldehydes and ketones are valuable building blocks for chemical industry. Reductive amination is a fundamental chemistry process that dramatically expands the application of aldehydes and ketones by transforming them into amines. The Leuckart reaction is a unique one step method of ...
RGS Protein suppression of G[[alpha].sub.o] protein-mediated [[alpha].sub.2A]-adrenergic inhibition of mouse hippocampal CA3 epileptiform activity.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(regulators of G-protein signaling)(Report)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... G-protein coupled [[alpha].sub.2] adrenergic receptor (AR) activation by epinephrine (EPI) inhibits epileptiform activity in the mouse hippocampal CA3 region. The mechanism underlying this action is unclear. This study investigated which subtypes of [[alpha].sub.2]ARs and G-proteins ...
Determining the scalability of the one-pot synthesis of a novel formamide fungicide.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Novel formamide fungicides were designed by Bobylev et al as analogs of triazole fungicides were the triazole group was replaced with the formamide group. The Leuckart reaction was successfully used for the synthesis of the novel formamide fungicides. In the case of the lead candidate, ...
Does atrazine have a seasonal affect on the endocrine system of the flat-headed mayfly (Stenacron Interpuctatum)?(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... BACKGROUND Atrazine is a herbicide most commonly used to stop emergence of broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as corn. In recent years atrazine has been reported as an endocrine disrupter in numerous animals. An endocrine disrupter is a chemical that interferes with ...
Examining atrazine levels in the Wild Rice River and Sheyenne River.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Introduction Atrazine has been one of the most widely used herbicide in the United States and also has been the most frequently detected pesticide in ground and surface water. While originally considered to be nontoxic, recent work has shown atrazine to cause endocrine ...
The accelerated Leuckart reaction in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The Leuckart reaction is a unique one step method of reductive amination. It is a remarkably simple process that includes only two components: the carbonyl compound and formamide. The reaction is completed simply by heating the components at 160[degrees]C to 185[degrees]C for 6 to 25 ...
[[alpha].sub.1A] adrenergic receptors regulate neurogenesis and cognitive function.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The adrenergic system is involved in many physiological functions including learning and memory, stress and anxiety, mood and appetite. A major target of this system is the hippocampus, a region that is critically important for learning and memory. Recent studies have suggested that ...
Development of target-induced fluorescent nanoparticles for the determination of mercury.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The reduction of ionic mercury ([Hg.sup.2+]) by thiamine (Vitamin [B.sub.1]) in conjunction with nanoparticles was studied. This research was focused on the enhancement of ionic mercury detection using thiamine-doped silica nanoparticles. The synthesis of thiamine-doped nanoparticles was ...
Scanning electron microscopy used to study quantitative variation in biofilms among different mutants of Escherichia coli.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Biofilm is a community that forms on surfaces or interfaces due to proliferation of microbes, which are enveloped by extracellular polymers. Studies to date suggest that biofilm formation is a complex and highly regulated process (for a review, please, see 1). There are many genes involved ...
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor inhibition of hippocampal epileptiform activity: comparisons of ligand efficacy and potency.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors (ARs) are important regulators of many physiological processes (1). Although many AR ligands have been characterized on peripheral ARs, little is known about their actions in the central nervous system. This study focused on generating agonist ligand data for ...
Graduate communications in the a Roger Denison competition.(COMMUNICATION-GRADUATE)
Apr 01, 2008 ... SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATIONS 'GRADUATE SESSION #1 Graduate session #1 talks will be in the James C. Ray Idea Lab in the Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center--session will be chaired by A. Rodger Denison Competition judges MORNING SESSION 7:30 Registration desk ...
Zinc transporter mRNA expression in the RWPE-1 human prostate epithelial cell line.(COMMUNICATIONS-GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The prostate accumulates and stores the highest amount of zinc of all soft tissues within the body, yet during prostatic neoplasia, the zinc content of this organ consistently and persistently falls to much lower levels. There are specialized membrane bound transporters that help to ...
Silica nanoparticle-based zinc sensor for in vitro study of intracellular zinc.(COMMUNICATIONS-GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Optimization of surface modified silica nanoparticles has been done for enhanced Zn(II) determination. The molecule (carboxymethyl-{4-{10 -(4-dicarboxymethylaminobenzyl)anthracen-9-ylmethyl}phenyl}amino) acetic acid dipotassium salt (CDAPAP) has shown a strong preference for Zn(II) with ...
APP modulates endothelial phenotype within the vasculature: implications for atherosclerosis.(COMMUNICATIONS-GRADUATE)(amyloid precursor protein )(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The function of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) is unclear. However, due to its ability to bind components of the extracellular matrix and propagate signaling responses via its cytoplasmic phosphotyrosine, [sub.682][YENPTY.sub.687], binding motif, it has been suggested to function in ...
Cadmium induced alteration of Cadherin expression in the MT-3 transfected human proximal tubule cell line HK-2.(COMMUNICATIONS-GRADUATE)(metallothionein)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Cadmium ([Cd.sup.+2]), a heavy metal, is known to induce nephrotoxicity in the kidney involving inflammation and necrosis of the proximal tubule cells. A group of proteins known as metallothioneins can bind heavy metals and can provide protection against their toxic effects. Previous work ...
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in early mouse brain development.(COMMUNICATIONS-GRADUATE)(Author abstract)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... We investigate neurovascular interactions in developing central nervous system, specifically examining the role that VEGF plays in regulating radial glia differentiation and developing pial blood vessels. VEGF in mouse has three isoforms, VEGF 120, 164, and 188, that differ in their ...
Expression of keratin 6a and keratin 16 in arsenite and cadmium transformed UROTsa cell lines is induced in vivo and is associated with squamous differentiation.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Author abstract)(Report)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... This laboratory has previously demonstrated that cadmium ([Cd.sup.+2]) and arsenite ([As.sup.+3]) transformed UROtsa cells grown on serum-containing growth medium and the derived heterotransplants all overexpressed keratin 6a mRNA and protein compared to parental UROtsa cells grown in ...
Ketogenic diet's effects on levels of energetic brain metabolites in rat.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Author abstract)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Ketogenic diets (KD) have been used for close to a century to facilitate medically intractable epilepsy. The anticonvulsant effects of KD develop slowly with chronic ingestion but the molecular mechanisms that underlie its actions remain unidentified. We have previously reported that KD ...
ERK 1 phosphorylates N-terminal tail domain of rat dopamine transporter on threonine-53 in vitro.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1)(Author abstract)(Report)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... N-terminal phosphorylation of DAT is involved in dopamine efflux and subcellular distribution, but the DAT amino acid residues, protein kinases and protein phosphatases involved in this process are not known. In this study, we showed that a variety of protein kinases including PKC[alpha], ...
[[alpha].sub.1]-adrenergic receptor stimulation modulates LPS induced inflammation in THP-1 cells.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(lipopolysaccharide, tetrahydroprogesterone)(Author abstract)(Report)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Catecholamine release from the sympathetic nervous system is an important modulator of immune regulation. As a response to stress or injury, levels of catecholamines are increased, which impacts the expression of inflammatory cytokines. Adrenergic receptors (AR) are G protein-coupled ...
Tumor necrosis factor alpha: uncovering regulation mechanisms on ionotropic receptors in the CNS.(COMMUNICATIONS--UNDERGRADUATE)(central nervous system)(Author abstract)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Excitotoxic activation of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors is a mechanism of neuron death commonly hypothesized to occur in various neuroinflammatory paradigms including Alzheimer's disease. Although changes in glutamate release or uptake may precipitate this excessive receptor ...
Preparation of luminescent silica nanoparticles with controllable sizes.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Report)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Luminescent silica nanoparticles are considered promising materials for labeling and luminescence probes. They have been widely studied; from toxicity to the applications of detecting trace amount of biochemical molecules. However, the performance of the luminescent silica nanoparticles is ...
Synthesis of silica nanoparticle-supported Ti[O.sub.2] photocatalysts and the application for gas phase methanol oxidation.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Author abstract)(Report)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Supported-titanium dioxide (Ti[O.sub.2]) particles have received increasing attention because of their great potential in photocatalysis. A newly developed template method was used to prepare silica nanoparticle (NP)-supported Ti[O.sub.2] A controlled amount of [H.sub.2]O was required for ...
Effect of nanoscale matrix on fluorescence quantum yield.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Author abstract)(Report)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008; ... A fundamental study of quantum yields of fluorescent silica nanoparticles is described. A reported dye-doped silica nanoparticle has been selected as a study model for the effects of a nanometer-sized matrix on other molecules encapsulated in it. Two types of classic dye molecules have ...
Hyaluronan fragments, as products of cartilage degradation, enhance catabolic processes through enhanced MAP kinase and MMP activity.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(mitogen-activated protein, matrix metalloproteinase)(Author abstract)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that results in damage to the extracellular matrix through alteration of down- stream signaling pathways. Our laboratory is actively investigating the role of fibronectin fragments (Fn-fs), liberated from the degraded matrix, on ...
The N-terminal tail of the dopamine transporter is phosphorylated at multiple sites in vitro and in vivo.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The dopamine transporter (DAT) is an integral plasma membrane phosphoprotein that mediates the presynaptic re-uptake of dopamine. DAT is the main site of action for the psychostimulants cocaine and methamphetamine. DAT activity and surface expression are regulated by many kinases through ...
Teaching geospatial technologies in the 2007 NDView geographic education outreach program.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... When a 501(c)3 science education organization works with a higher education institution to provide services and materials to K-12 teachers and their students, there is a synergy that is mutually beneficial. Furthermore, such activity helps to satisfy teacher preparation in science ...
A requirement of Caveolin-1 in the regulation of TRPC1 mediated [Ca.sup.2+] entry.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(transient receptor potential canonical 1)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... AIM: To investigate the regulation of TRPC1 by Caveolin1 and lipid rafts. RATIONALE: "Caveolae" are cholesterol rich specialized plasma membrane domains with Caveolin1 (Cav1) as their major structural protein. These membrane domains constitute a major cellular compartment that ...
Branched E. coli: role of penicillin-binding proteins in cell shape maintenance.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Escherichia coli)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Bacterial cell shape is defined by an exoskeleton-like structure composed of peptidoglycan (PG). Polymerization and maturation of PG requires certain enzymes called penicillin binding proteins (PBPs). One of these, PBP 3, is recruited to the cell division site by the scaffold-like protein, ...
Eosinophilia and immunoglobulin a in experimental allergic asthma.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Eosinophil infiltration is considered a hallmark of Th2-mediated diseases, such as allergic asthma and gut-dwelling parasitic infections. Typically, immunoglobulin (Ig) E is considered the major inducer of eosinophil activation. Allergen-bound IgE is in turn bound to the surface of ...
Genotypic relatedness of bison and bovine fecal isolates of enterobacter sakazakii to environmental, clinical, and food isolates by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Enterobacter sakazakii continues to be implicated in neonatal infections such as meningitis and necrotizing enterocolitis. Powdered infant formula has been reported to be the most common source of contamination for infected neonates, but the natural habitat of this opportunistic pathogen ...
Characterizing the growth of escherichia coli O157:H7 on the surface of beef.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Clinical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Escherichia coli O157:H7 has emerged as a major public health concern over the past few years. The pathogen belongs to the enterohemorrhagic group of E. coli (EHEC) and is considered to be the predominant cause of hemorrhagic diarrhea. The organism is acid tolerant, hence classical ...
Evaluation of fecal dna purification methods for the detection of E. coli O157:H7 in feces of naturally infected feedlot cattle.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Several protocols have been used to purify DNA from animal feces for PCR; direct DNA extraction from feces, DNA extraction with previous enrichment in selective media, and the use of commercial kits that involve the use of spin columns. The objective of this study was to compare the ...
Podocyte loss in aging OVE26 transgenic diabetic mice.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The podocyte is a component of the blood-urine barrier of the kidney. Recent studies show that podocyte nuclear density ([N.sub.v]) and numbers of renal podocytes per glomerulus (N) are altered in experimental and spontaneous diabetes mellitus. [N.sub.v] and N are generally reduced, and it ...
Using repeat photography for an analysis of change in antler, North Dakota.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The northern Great Plains' physical and human landscapes have changed over time (1, 2). Much of the interest in studying this part of North America has emphasized a macro-scale of inquiry as part of general regional studies with emphasis upon looking at major trends in social geography and ...
Lipid raft mediated lyn kinase activation regulates host innate immunity.(COMMUNICATIONS--GRADUATE)(Clinical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Introduction: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a common nosocomial pathogen primarily affecting immunodeficient individuals and in genetically susceptible diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Granulomatous Disease. PA causes clinical problem in treating the infection as it is ...
Paleobiogeographic analysis of uppermost cretaceous viviparidae (class gastropoda) from infratrappean sediments of the deccan plateau, India.(COMMUNICATIONS-GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... INTRODUCTION Toward the close of the Cretaceous, the India protosubcontinent was an isolated landmass making its way northward across the Indian Ocean on a collision course with Asia. During this time, India was a landscape periodically ravished by volcanism. Numerous flood ...
An assessment of heavy metal toxicity in embryonic and larval axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum).(COMMUNICATIONS-GRADUATE)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Embryos and 75 day old larvae of the model organism Ambystoma mexicanum were treated with differing concentrations of the heavy metals Cadmium (Cd[Cl.sub.2]) and Methyl mercury (HgC[H.sub.3]). Each experiment exposed embryos and larvae to 8 treatment levels including controls. Treatment ...
Neroickettsial endosymbionts of trematodes in North Dakota.(COMMUNICATIONS-GRADUATE)(Clinical report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Neorickettsia are a genus of intracellular bacterial endosymbionts of parasitic trematodes (digeneans). are the only known genus of bacterial endosymbionts to use a trematode as a vector. Neorickettsia cause several diseases including: Sennetsu fever of humans, Potomac horse fever, and ...
Professional communications.(COMMUNICATIONS-PROFESSIONALS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATIONS Professional talks will be in room 211 of the Norm Skalicky Tech Incubator--session will be chaired by (to be determined) MORNING SESSION 7:30 Registration desk open 8:00 Greetings from President Christopher Keller in ...
Effect of thyroid hormone concentration on the transcriptional response underlying induced metamorphosis in the Mexican axolotl (ambystoma).(COMMUNICATIONS-PROFESSIONALS)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Thyroid hormones (TH) induce gene expression programs that orchestrate amphibian metamorphosis (1,2). In contrast to frogs, many salamanders do not undergo metamorphosis in nature. However, metamorphosis can be induced by exposure to thyroxine ([T.sub.4]). We induced metamorphosis in ...
Genetic thrombophilia variants and risk of pre-eclampsia among American Indians.(COMMUNICATIONS-PROFESSIONALS)(Clinical report)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The clinical condition characterized by an increased propensity to pathologic clot formation is termed "thrombophilia". In 1994 Bertina (7) and Greengard (8) independently reported that a genetic variant of the human Factor V gene, known as Factor V Leiden (FVL), causes activated protein C ...
The "greener" Leuckart reaction.(COMMUNICATIONS-PROFESSIONALS)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The Leuckart reaction is a unique one step method of reductive amination. It is a remarkably simple process that includes only two components: the carbonyl compound and formamide. The reaction is completed simply by heating the components at 160[degrees]C to 185[degrees]C for 6 to 25 ...
Comparative analysis of functionality and species diversity of on-site
Apr 01, 2008; ... Within the current framework of federal rules, regulations, and policies, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is required to mitigate all wetlands impacted as a result of construction projects completed either on site or within a mitigation site. Mitigation sites are ...
Observations on Symphoricarpos occidentalis (Buckbrush) as forage in Billings County, North Dakota, 2005-2006.(COMMUNICATIONS-PROFESSIONALS)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Introduction. Dickinson State University maintains a small study area (approximately 0.75 x 0.75 x 0.45 km) in the badlands of western North Dakota east of the town of Medora. The study area is bounded to the north by 1-94 and to the southeast by Business 94. A small grassland butte is ...
Social geography dimensions of aging-in-place in Larimore, North Dakota.(COMMUNICATIONS-PROFESSIONALS)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Elderly population cohorts are increasing in the United States with quality of life implications at national, regional, and local levels (1). An important attribute of this phenomenon is aging-in-place, or the residential stability of growing old in a familiar location (2). The Great ...
Recruiting American Indian participants for a genetic epidemiologic study.(COMMUNICATIONS-PROFESSIONALS)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Due to previous negative experiences, some American Indian (AI) communities are distrustful of biomedical research in general and genetic research in particular. The Turtle Mountain Community College was awarded an NIH grant to study possible genetic influences on pre-eclampsia, to ...
Rhodiola integrifolia: hybrid origin and medicinal ancestry.(COMMUNICATIONS-PROFESSIONALS)(Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Objective. The plant genus Rhodiola is predominantly Asian, but three species are native to North America: Rhodiola integrifolia, Rhodiola rosea, and Rhodiola rhodantha. R. rosea is known as a medicinal plant and has a long tradition of use in Asia. R. integrifolia has historically been ...