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Selected AbstractsGenomics and bioinformatics in undergraduate curricula: Contexts for hybrid laboratory/lecture courses for entering and advanced science studentsBIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION, Issue 1 2010Louise Temple Abstract Emerging interest in genomics in the scientific community prompted biologists at James Madison University to create two courses at different levels to modernize the biology curriculum. The courses are hybrids of classroom and laboratory experiences. An upper level class uses raw sequence of a genome (plasmid or virus) as the subject on which to base the experience of genomic analysis. Students also learn bioinformatics and software programs needed to support a project linking structure and function in proteins and showing evolutionary relatedness of similar genes. An optional entry-level course taken in addition to the required first-year curriculum and sponsored in part by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, engages first year students in a primary research project. In the first semester, they isolate and characterize novel bacteriophages that infect soil bacteria. In the second semester, these young scientists annotate the genes on one or more of the unique viruses they discovered. These courses are demanding but exciting for both faculty and students and should be accessible to any interested faculty member. [source] An approach for quality of service adaptation in service-oriented GridsCONCURRENCY AND COMPUTATION: PRACTICE & EXPERIENCE, Issue 5 2004Rashid Al-Ali Abstract Some applications utilizing Grid computing infrastructure require the simultaneous allocation of resources, such as compute servers, networks, memory, disk storage and other specialized resources. Collaborative working and visualization is one example of such applications. In this context, quality of service (QoS) is related to Grid services, and not just to the network connecting these services. With the emerging interest in service-oriented Grids, resources may be advertised and traded as services based on a service level agreement (SLA). Such a SLA must include both general and technical specifications, including pricing policy and properties of the resources required to execute the service, to ensure QoS requirements are satisfied. An approach for QoS adaptation is presented to enable the dynamic adjustment of behavior of an application based on changes in the pre-defined SLA. The approach is particularly useful if workload or network traffic changes in unpredictable ways during an active session. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] Exploring prokaryotic diversity: there are other molecular worldsMOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY, Issue 1 2005Luis Angel Fernández Summary Prokaryotes are the major source of biological diversity on earth. This is not simply because of the large number of species present, or because of their diverse growth conditions and environmental niches populated by them, but because of the wealth of genes, metabolic pathways and molecular processes that are only found in prokaryotic cells. Therefore, Bacteria and Archaea (and their phages) cannot be considered any longer as miniaturized models of Eukaryotes, but as a genuine source of unique biological processes that are mediated by unique sets of genes and molecular devices. A true understanding of complex biological phenomena will require a deeper knowledge of this vast prokaryotic world. The second European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) conference on Molecular Microbiology entitled ,Exploring Prokaryotic Diversity' explored many aspects of this newly emerging interest in the prokaryotic world. [source] Introduction: Moving youth participation forwardNEW DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, Issue 96 2002Jennifer L. O'Donoghue Given the emerging interest among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in youth participation, it is important to examine and assess carefully the promise and challenges of youth engagement. [source] Understanding food structure and function in developing food for appetite controlNUTRITION & DIETETICS, Issue 2008Leif LUNDIN Abstract There is an emerging interest in the impact of food structure on digestion behaviour and its relationship to human nutrition. The interactions between individual macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrate) in many cases control the rate of digestive processes such as proteolysis and lipolysis. Macronutrient interactions can also control the material properties of ingested foods which can influence post-prandial metabolic responses. This review summarises the current research into how the structure of individual macronutrients impacts digestion and how this relates to appetite. [source] Adiponectin: an intriguing hormone for paediatriciansACTA PAEDIATRICA, Issue 6 2008F Savino Abstract Adiponectin, a protein hormone produced by adipocytes, is also found in breast milk, which in turn is implicated in childhood obesity prevention. Although a biological role for adiponectin has not been firmly established, clinical and experimental research indicates that it regulates lipid and glucose metabolism, affects foetal development, and exerts anti-inflammatory and antiatherogenic effects. Conclusion: This review demonstrates an emerging interest of paediatric research on adiponectin. A better understanding of adiponectin's bioactivity might clarify whether breast milk indeed prevents childhood obesity. [source] | ||||||||||