Natural killer (NK) cells are innate lymphocytes essential for host defense against viral infections and cancer. They recognize and eliminate cells termed ‘altered self’ based …
SHP-1 is a protein found in leukocytes and epithelial cells that regulates inflammatory responses. In inflammatory, destructive and fibrotic conditions such as in pulmonary fibrosis, …
Objective: In this thesis I aim to 1) validate previous results found on variable gearing in a pennate pneumatic actuator array 2) demonstrate power conservation …
The rise in antibiotic resistance and the importance of the mammalian microbiome necessitates new models that could expedite and streamline the study of host-microbiome interactions …
Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure worldwide, causing 44 percent of new cases of kidney failure each year. Although …
The behavioral effects of potential predators on their prey ("fear effects") can have a stronger influence on ecological outcomes than direct predation rates. SCUBA and …
This dissertation demonstrates, in multiple ways, that nanotechnology can be used to engineer effective solutions. This dissertation employs the colloidal route for synthesis of elemental …
I use the whole mitochondrial genome of the northern acorn barnacle, Semibalanus balanoides, to investigate population structure and historical demography across its geographic range. I …
Recent studies have shown that female athletes are at a higher risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures which may be associated with higher levels …
Abstract of “The Hydrostatic Skeleton of Muscle” by David A. Sleboda, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2019 Fluid accounts for over 70% of muscle mass, and …
Chitinase 3-Like 1 (CHI3L1) a secreted glycoprotein, has been found to play a role in inflammation, as well as cell survival, growth, and proliferation (Ku …
This thesis aims to elaborate the theory of ultrasonic vibration potential imaging as well as to propose and implement new electro-acoustic imaging methodology for biomedical …