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Base-By-Base: Single nucleotide-level analysis of whole viral genome alignments
(East Carolina University, 2004-07-14)Background: With ever increasing numbers of closely related virus genomes being sequenced, it has become desirable to be able to compare two genomes at a level more detailed than gene content because two strains of an ... -
Basic Herb and Spice Starter
(2022-02)There was a need for a patient education handout on affordable herbs and spices to use in preparation of dishes that align with the Mediterranean Style of Eating. Dr. Kolasa invited Catherine Hill and her team at NC State ... -
Basil is nutritious and full of flavor
(2021-10-13)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is highlighting the nutritional value of the herb basil and how to incorporate it into your meals. -
The best cure for a hangover is to avoid it
(2022-02-16)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is concerning how to treat or avoid hangovers from alcohol. -
The bhuTUV and bhuO genes play vital roles in the ability of Brucella abortus to use heme as an iron source and are regulated in an iron-responsive manner by RirA and Irr
(East Carolina University, 2012)Brucella abortus is a Gram negative intracellular pathogen that causes the zoonotic disease brucellosis. Antibiotic treatment for brucellosis in humans is prolonged and sometimes followed by relapses. Currently, the United ... -
Biochemical and genetic analyses of a catalase from the anaerobic bacterium Bacteroides fragilis.
(East Carolina University, 1995-06)A single catalase enzyme was produced by the anaerobic bacterium Bacteroides fragilis when cultures at late log phase were shifted to aerobic conditions. In anaerobic conditions, catalase activity was detected ... -
The Biochemical Characterization Of Neuronal K+ Channel N-Glycans And Their Role In Regulating K+ Channel Function
(East Carolina University, 2009)The Kv3 and Kv1 subfamilies of voltage–gated K+ channels are critical components which contribute to action potential repolarization throughout the central nervous system. Here, it was shown that both absolutely conserved ... -
Biomarkers of Disease and Treatment in Murine and Cynomolgus Models of Chronic Asthma
(2012)Background Biomarkers facilitate early detection of disease and measurement of therapeutic efficacy, both at clinical and experimental levels. Recent advances in analytics and disease models allow comprehensive screening ... -
Blocked Randomization with Randomly Selected Block Sizes
(2011-01)When planning a randomized clinical trial, careful consideration must be given to how participants are selected for various arms of a study. Selection and accidental bias may occur when participants are not assigned to ... -
Blood Pressure Control in Diabetes
(2010-04)OBJECTIVE Despite widespread dissemination of target values, achieving a blood pressure of <130/80 mmHg is challenging for many individuals with diabetes. The purpose of the present study was to examine temporal trends in ...