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The ecology of C-genotype and E-genotype strains of the bacterium Vibrio vulnificus and their interactions with the American oyster Crassostrea virginica
Title
The ecology of C-genotype and E-genotype strains of the bacterium Vibrio vulnificus and their interactions with the American oyster Crassostrea virginica
Author
Froelich, Brett
Date Created
2012
Subjects--Topical
Biology, Microbiology
Description
Vibrio vulnificus is a pathogenic bacterium, routinely found in waters of estuarine environments as part of the normal microflora. This organism can be divided into two genotypes, a C-type associated with clinical isolation, and an E-type associat...
Synthesis, Reactivity, and Applications of Benzimidazole Thiones and Selones
Title
Synthesis, Reactivity, and Applications of Benzimidazole Thiones and Selones
Author
Hernandez, Lizeth
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Chemistry
Description
Benzimidazole-2-thiols and their transition metal complexes have been the focus of intense research due to their potential applications in bioinorganic and organometallic chemistry. Within this field of research, the synthesis and reactivity of be...
INVESTIGATING THE ECOLOGICAL, PATHOGENIC, AND DORMANT LIFESTYLES OF THE ESTUARINE BACTERIUM, VIBRIO VULNIFICUS
Title
INVESTIGATING THE ECOLOGICAL, PATHOGENIC, AND DORMANT LIFESTYLES OF THE ESTUARINE BACTERIUM, VIBRIO VULNIFICUS
Author
Williams, Tiffany
Date Created
2015
Subjects--Topical
Microbiology, Bioinformatics
Description
Vibrio vulnificus is ubiquitous in estuarine and coastal waters worldwide and associates naturally with a variety of aquatic organisms. Notably, it is a highly invasive human pathogen capable of causing septicemia and multi-organ failure in person...
Fungal Treatments for Lignocellulosic Bioconversion
Title
Fungal Treatments for Lignocellulosic Bioconversion
Author
Giles, Richard
Date Created
2013
Subjects--Topical
Power resources, Biology
Description
Four studies were conducted to develop an innovative application of fungal biopulping technologies to improve commercialization of lignocellulosic ethanol biofuel production using sustainable waste products. The first study focused on evaluation a...
EFFECTS OF SILIBININ ON ETHANOL-MEDIATED HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA PROGRESSION IN MALE AND FEMALE MICE
Title
EFFECTS OF SILIBININ ON ETHANOL-MEDIATED HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA PROGRESSION IN MALE AND FEMALE MICE
Author
Warner, Elizabeth
Date Created
2011
Subjects--Topical
Biology
Description
Ethanol is a significant risk for the development of hepatic cirrhosis and progression to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). While females are more susceptible to the deleterious effects of ethanol, the incidence of cirrhosis and HCC is significantly...
Development of a Methanotrophic Alternative Daily Cover to Reduce Early Landfill Methane Emissions
Title
Development of a Methanotrophic Alternative Daily Cover to Reduce Early Landfill Methane Emissions
Author
Adams, Bryn
Date Created
2009
Subjects--Topical
Microbiology, Environmental engineering, Environmental sciences
Description
Final covers, especially when supplemented with gas collection, are highly engineered systems to prevent landfill methane release into the atmosphere. However, some methane production begins even before open cells are covered and often well before...