Aminosilanes are commonly used to functionalize silica substrates. The hydrolytic stability of aminosilane-derived layers is a major consideration in choosing suitable reagents for aqueous applications. We recently reported ...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by progressive neuronal and synaptic degeneration, as well as decreased cognition over time. AD is prevalent in today’s society, comprising ...

Carnivoran tooth evolution has been studied extensively because of the diversity within the order and their role in ecosystems. The large number of phylogenetic and functional morphological studies makes canivorans ...

My research explores the strategies of Christian missionaries for converting pagan Ireland s warrior and druidic aristocracy in the 5th 6th centuries A.D. To this end, I have relied heavily upon Adomnán of Iona s 7th ...

Families of protein kinases have been conserved over millions of years, and they play important roles in many cellular processes such as the cell cycle, differentiation, and signal transduction (Neiman, 1993). Doa, or ...

Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic, cheaply and easily available. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in prokaryotes such as E. coli. Its main mode of action is via its binding to the large ribosomal subunit ...

The mitochondria of Saccharomyces cerevisiae are semi-autonomous organelles that rely on nuclear genes to function. Although most subunits of yeast ATPase are nuclear-encoded, the membrane-bound FO portion is comprised of ...

This thesis examines the evolution of the Turkish guest worker in Germany to the integrated Turkish-German business owner, through an analysis of the guest worker history within Germany, case studies of current successful ...

In American households, it is mostly women — as mothers, wives, elder daughters, grandmothers, or domestic workers — who do the work required to maintain and increase the wellbeing of everyone in the home. Their unpaid ...