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Introduction As the threats of climate change have increased, so has research on alternative energy. Alternative energy differs from classic fuel sources (i.e. coal, shale, natural gas) because it uses natural resources that has the ability to be consistently replaced; thus it is also termed “renewable energy.” “Biofuels” are a specific class of renewable energy that refers to biomass (versus other natural resources like sunlight) or harvested metabolites from living organisms that can be…

Resiliency relates to the strengths perspective and empowerment of an individual and is the ability to bounce back from adverse situations (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2013). Resiliency takes those strengths and abilities and applies them to assist in coping with adverse and stressful situations (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2013). Being resilient allows individuals, groups, or communities to return to normal functioning after facing such a situation. Risk and protection are the two dimensions involved…

Cosmetics: The Unmentionable Effects on the Body and the Brain Waking up hours earlier, an American college student applies make-up to her face to get ready for the day. Applying makeup has become an essential part of many men and women’s morning routine, and many people cannot imagine their lives without it. Cosmetics are defined by experts as anything that will change your physical appearance or body odor. Cosmetics have been around for hundreds of years for the prime purpose to enhance a…

Abstract Bacteriorhodopsin is located in the plasma membrane of Halobacterium halobium, where it acts as a proton-pump, transporting protons out of the cell. Since its discovery in 1979, much research has been done on Bacteriorhodopsin and there have been many advancements in our knowledge. Firstly, on its structure and function and secondly, on the conformational changes it undergoes during retinal isomerisation. Introduction Bacteriorhodopsin is a globular protein, (Henderson, 1975) which…

Charbill Klayme 0993551 Dr. Hye-Jeong Yeo Functions of SREBPs Abstract SREBPs are 1,150 Amino Acid long proteins that are used to activate cholesterolgenesis. SREBP-1a are used to induce all the response genes. The SREBP-2 are used to allow expression of the LDL receptor. Ubiquination, usually by the kinase GSK3, can be the weapon to destructing SREBPs. SREBP-1a will build more cholesterol and fatty acids in rats and mice when it is over expressed. The SREBP-1c are best studied in the…

As defined by the Rand Corporation (3), agroterrorism is “the deliberate introduction of a disease agent, either against livestock or into the food chain, for the purposes of undermining socioeconomic stability and/or generating fear. Depending on the disease agent and pathogenic vector chosen, agroterrorism is a tactic that can be used either to cause mass socioeconomic disruption or as a form of direct human aggression”. The Department of Homeland Security defines agricultural bioterrorism as…

Trans-Pecos Province Magma Types Nathanial Matis 01/12/2014 Trans-Pecos Province Magma Types Nathanial Matis Abstract The Cretaceous was the starting point when the Laramide Orogeny began to fault and fold as a result of tectonic activity which pushed the Farallon plate into the North American plate forcing the subduction of the Farallon. This subduction caused the plate to melt and form magma that either formed laccoliths, or intruded country rock with different igneous compositions. These…

Ionotropic and Metabotropic * Autoreceptors/Heteroceptors – proteins on Pre-Synaptic Membrane which neurotransmitters bind to. Metabotropic * Enzymes – free floating bodies which break down neurotransmitters * Synaptic vesicles – intra-cellular spheres which house neurotransmitters * Neurotransmitters * Released into neuro-synaptic cleft * Bind with post-synaptic receptors or pre-synaptic…

Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Pain Management Kevin Cates Hypothesis: TCM is an effective choice in pain management, specifically chronic pain and psychogenic pain of the lower back area. Chronic Pain and Pain Management: Chronic pain is a major health issue in our modern day society. It causes immense suffering for patients and their families, drains public health care resources and is a major detriment to society due to lost work productivity. Current western medical treatments are…