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EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT, SEED BANK POTENTIAL AND GERMINATION OF THE FEDERALLY ENDANGERED HERB OF PINE SAVANNAS, THALICTRUM
(East Carolina University, 2016-06-03)
Plant conservation efforts strongly rely on knowledge of species seed biology and viability for further propagation. Virtually nothing is known about the seed biology of the federally endangered Thalictrum cooleyi Ahles ...
Melding Research and Education in a Zoological Setting
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-27)
The first zoo was opened in London in 1828 and was intended for scientific study, but was eventually opened to the public in 1847. Since then, public dogma has dictated the development, role, and standards concerning the ...
Identification, characterization, and gene expression analysis of nucleotide binding site (NB)-type resistance gene homologues in switchgrass
(2016-11-08)
Abstract
Background
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a warm-season perennial grass that can be used as a second generation bioenergy crop. However, foliar fungal ...
SMAD3 OVEREXPRESSION ENHANCES VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL ATTACHMENT
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and illness in the United States and worldwide. Smooth muscle cell (SMC) migration and secretion of extracellular matrix materials are key components of adverse ...
Investigating the role of CRL5, an ubiquitin ligase, in ovarian follicle development.
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)
During oogenesis, follicle cells surround maturing oocytes, which produce factors necessary for proper oocyte growth and development. Correct encapsulation of the oocyte by follicle cells is therefore essential for ...
Vectors of transmission: An early nicotine puff triggers a long-lasting microRNA molecular “memory” in C. elegans.
(East Carolina University, 2016-06-16)
The prevalence of passive and active nicotine exposure among neonates, children and adolescents remains relatively high and varies among cultures and countries. Currently, there is ample evidence that a safe nicotine dose ...
Exploring the roles of horizotnal gene transfer in metazoans
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT; also known as lateral gene transfer, LGT) refers to the movement of genetic information between distinct species by overcoming normal mating barriers. Historically HGT is only considered to ...
A validated protocol to quantify severity of male urogenital feminization using the MOUSE (Mouse objective urethral severity evaluation)
(2016-06-13)
Background
Congenital abnormalities vary in presentation, yet studies using model organisms tend to focus on occurrence rather than severity of the defect. Scoring severity of abnormalities in model systems allows explicit ...
Climate Change Alters Trophic Interactions in Coastal Ecosystems
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-04)
Understanding the effects of multiple anthropogenic changes on local ecosystems is important for understanding community interactions. Because they lie at the interface between the land and sea coastal ecosystems are often ...