May 2017 Issue
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Using Detrital Zircon Age Distributions to Corroborate Evidence of Early Holocene Megafloods
Zircon grain age distributions provide information on the origins of early holocene megaflood related sediment.Abigail Ezell, Lily Claiborne, Rae Tennent, Steven Goodbred | June 8, 2017
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Development of a Portable and Inexpensive Ultrasound Imaging Device for Use in the Developing World
A portable and inexpensive ultrasound device that could be used in the developing world was developed and tested.Charles Caskey, Luc Jonveaux, Zach Taylor | June 8, 2017
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Bulk Mechanical Characterization of Nanoparticle Concrete-Equivalent Mortars
Ultimate concrete strength was studied as a factor of both mass and surface area of nanoparticles added to the material.Aditya Srivastava*, Florence Sanchez, Yonathan Reches | June 7, 2017
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An Analysis on the Impact of Peer-Mediated Theatre Interventions for Children with Autism on Typically Developing Peers
The analysis of changes in model peers during behavioral interventions designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Blythe A. Corbett, Kunj Patel | June 5, 2017
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Stable Isotope and Dental Microwear Ecology of the Arid Adapted Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus)
Analysis of the relationship between climate, isotopes, and dental microwear for the red kangaroo.Anna Reside, Larisa R. G. DeSantis | June 2, 2017
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Analyzing the Efficacy of Different Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Methods in Determining Glucose Concentrations
Measuring multiple glucose concentrations using a Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry based technique.Aaron J. Oates*, Jamey Young, Mohsin Rahim | June 1, 2017
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Creating an Agent-Based Model to Explore the Spread of Zika Virus
Predicted Zika outbreak severity directly correlates with human population density.Fiona R. Murphey*, Gautam Biswas, Ningyu Zhang | May 30, 2017
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The Impact of Connective Tissue Growth Factor on Glucose Home-ostasis and Islet Physiology in Virgin and Pregnant Mice
The loss of Connective tissue growth factor (Ctgf) does not affect islet physiology, indicating other existing problems in glucose homeostasis.Anveetha R. Matta, Maureen Gannon, Raymond C. Pasek | May 30, 2017
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Interfacing the Microsoft Face API and Kinect for Windows to Create a Personalized, Augmented Reality MRI Mirror
This study created an educational, augmented reality program to enhance K-12 students’ learning experiences through the use of personalized, interactive technology.Bennett A. Landman, Helena H. Makendengue, Xingnan Xia | May 26, 2017
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Accuracy of Resting Functional MRI for Language Lateralization in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Method development for language lateralization using resting-state fMRI scans in temporal lobe epilepsy patients.Alice Irizarry, Bassel Abou-Khalil, Benjamin Conrad, Lauren Severance, Victoria Morgan | May 25, 2017
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Analyzing Phospho-signaling in Human Glioblastoma Cell Lines Using Ex Vivo Culture
Phospho-protein activation was highest at the edges of organoids grown from glioblastoma cell lines, which may indicate key locations for potential treatment targets.Christine Lovly, Divya L. Dayanidhi*, Jean-Nicolas Gallant, Jonathan M. Irish, Justine Sinnaeve, Nalin Leelatian, Rebecca A. Ihrie | May 25, 2017
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Analysis of Danger Posed by Near-Earth Asteroid 1994 PN
Analyze the orbit of asteroid 1994 PN to predict its potential of colliding with earth.Aaron Kogan, Amy Dai, Frank Bu | May 24, 2017
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Development of Withdrawal Algorithm for Capsule Endoscopy in Research and Clinical Setting
An algorithm was developed to autonomously control the capsule endoscope, allowing doctor to focus on diagnosing the patient.Addisu Z. Taddese, Mehul Asthana*, Pietro Valdastri, Piotr R. Slawinski | May 24, 2017
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POPDC3 Regulates Epithelial-Mesenchymal-Transition in Colorectal Cancer Cells
The POPDC3 protein was identified as a potential regulator of the epithelial-mesenchymal-transition process in colorectal cancer.Anagha Ashokan, Christopher S. Williams, Mukul K. Mittal | May 24, 2017
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The Role of Aurora Kinase A (AURKA) in Regulating Translation of Oncogenes in Gastrointestinal Cancers
Aurora kinase A (AURKA) is frequently amplified and overexpressed in gastrointestinal cancers. In this report, we show that AURKA and EIF4E regulate the expression of the same oncogenes, suggesting that AURKA could play a role in regulating EIF4E-cap dependent translation of oncogenes. Inhibition of AURKA could be a plausible therapeutic approach in these cancers.Lihong Wang, Wael El-Rifai, Zaynah Ajmal | May 16, 2017