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NIH National Graduate Student Research Conference Poster Sessions

CANCER

Tumor-associated Pancreatic Metaplasia Assumes a Biliary Duct Gland Phenotype
Author: Kathleen DelGiorno

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1.1

Changes in Carbohydrate Intake and Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Focus on Starch and IGF-1R Expression
Author: Jennifer Emond

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1.2

Distinct Roles of Mitochondria- and ER-localized Bcl-xL in Apoptosis Resistance and Ca2+ Homeostasis
Author: COLINS ENO

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1.3

Myeloid-Specific Ron Receptor Expression Promotes Tumor Growth in a Murine Model of Prostate Cancer
Author: Devikala Gurusamy

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1.4

Cardioprotective and Antitumor Effects of Novel Selenium-based Compounds Encapsulated in Liposomes
Author: Jeong Yeon Kang

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1.5

Selective Inhibition of Rac1 and Cdc42 in Ovarian Cancer Using the R-enantiomer of Ketorolac
Author: Shelby Kenney

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1.6

APOBEC3B is Nuclear and Capable of Genomic DNA Deamination
Author: Lela Lackey

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1.7

Functional Genomic Identification of Multiple Targets for Inhibiting Tumor-promoting Fibroblasts
Author: Megha Rajaram

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1.8

Secreted Heat Shock Protein-90 alpha in Wound Healing and Cancer
Author: Divya Sahu

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1.9

PI3-kinase/Akt1 Regulation by Stat5: Linking Mammary Gland Development to Cancer
Author: Jeffrey Schmidt

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1.10

Development of Theranostic Agents for Tumor Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Author: Avinash Srivatsan

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1.11

TGF-beta-mediated Upregulation of miR-181a Promotes Breast Cancer Metastasis
Author: Molly Taylor

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1.12

Mdm2 Mediated Degradation is Not Required for p53 Regulation inder Unstressed Conditions in vivo
Author: Laura Tollini

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1.13

Targeted Deletion of Mouse Ptp4a3 (PRL-3) Impairs Endothelial Cell Motility and VEGF Signaling
Author: Mark Zimmerman

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1.14

Unphosphorylated STAT1 Suppresses Apoptosis to Promote Sarcoma Development
Author: Mary Zimmerman

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1.15

GENETICS/GENOMICS

FREM1 Deficiency Causes Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Humans and Mice
Author: Tyler Beck

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1.16

A Functional Genomics Approach to Elucidate the Role of Genome Maintenance in Human Longevity
Author: Jeehae Han

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1.17

The Role of Chromatin in Regulating Genomic Functional Elements
Author: William Lai

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1.18

Neural Tube Defects in Vacuolated Lens (vl)Are Regulated by Cdx1 and Retinoic Acid (RA) Signaling
Author: Bo Li

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1.19

Whole or Hole? Development of a Functional Diaphragm Muscle
Author: Allyson Merrell

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1.20

Applied Genomics: Species-specific Malaria Diagnostic Targets More Sensitive than the Molecular Gold Standard
Author: Jenna Oberstaller

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1.21

Cardiolipin Is Required for Mitochondrial Iron-sulfur Cluster (Fe-S) Biogenesis
Author: Vinay Patil

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1.22

Human Stem Cell Recombineering
Author: Melvys Valledor

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1.23

ANCR and BANCR: Discovery of lncRNAs Mediating Epidermal Differentiation and Melanoma Migration
Author: Dan Webster

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1.24

Transcriptomic Profiling of the Medial Neurosecretory Cells of the Honey Bee Brain
Author: Marsha Wheeler

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1.25

HIV/AIDS

Mechanisms by which GB Virus C Modulates T Cell Activation in HIV-infected Subjects
Author: Nirjal Bhattarai

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1.26

Defining the HIV-restrictive APOBEC3 Repertoire in CD4+ T Cells with Gene Targeting and Knockdown
Author: Eric Refsland

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1.27

IMMUNOLOGY

The Impact of Extracellular Superoxide Dismutase on Immune Cell Function and Listeria monocytogenes Infection
Author: Timothy Break

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1.28

MK5, a MAPK-activated Protein Kinase, Regulates Foxo1-mediated Activation of Rag Transcription
Author: Kwan Chow

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1.29

Role of IL-12 Induced MAP3K8 in Effector Function of CD8+ T Lymphocytes
Author: Fatema Chowdhury

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1.30

Function of the Fas Receptor in Apoptosis and Cancer Immune Surveillance
Author: Xiaolin Hu

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1.31

Bcl-2 Allows Effector and Memory CD8+ T Cells to Tolerate Higher Expression of Bim
Author: Sema Kurtulus

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1.32

The Role of LAT in Granule-mediated Cytotoxicity and Immunological Memory Response of CD8 T cells
Author: Chihwen Ouyang

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1.33

Twist1 Impairs Inflammatory Cytokine Production in T Helper 17 Cells
Author: Duy Pham

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1.34

T Cell Receptor alpha Gene Recombination Is Supported by a Tcra Enhancer- and CTCF-dependent Chromatin Hub
Author: Han-Yu Shih

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1.35

Meningeal Mast Cells: Modulators of Effector T cell Function in a Murine Model of Multiple Sclerosis
Author: Margaret Walker

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1.36

Differential Disease Severity and Immune Responses following Infection with Various Strains of RSV
Author: Kayla Weiss

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1.37

Investigating CD4+ T-cell Maintenance in Cats Co-infected with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Author: Britta Wood

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1.38

MICROBIOLOGY AND VIRUSES

Environmental Signals Converge on LapG, a Cysteine Protease, to Regulate LapA at the Cell Surface
Author: Chelsea Boyd

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1.39

Membrane Damage By Pore-forming Toxins Triggers a Caspase-7 Dependent Cytoprotective Response
Author: Sara Cassidy

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1.40

GII.4 Norovirus Epitope Mapping and Vaccine Design
Author: Kari Debbink

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1.41

Transcriptomics and Proteomics Unveil Inhibitors of Salmonella Biofilm Formation on Cholesterol Gallstones
Author: Geoffrey Gonzalez

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1.42

Characterization of Type Three Secretion System-positive V. cholerae Induced Mammalian Cell Death
Author: Kelly Miller

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1.43

Myd88-dependent TLR7 Signaling Is Required for Protection from Severe Ross River Virus-induced Disease
Author: Lauren Neighbours

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1.44

Sex Steroid Hormones Modulate Influenza Pathogenesis in Female C57BL/6 Mice
Author: Dionne Robinson

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1.45

Functional Characterization of the Alphavirus TF Protein
Author: Jonathan Snyder

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1.46

PROTEOMICS

Mapping the Human Interactome: Defining Protein-protein Interactions by Crosslinking Mass Spectrometry
Author: Robyn Kaake

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1.47

Analysis of the Phosphorylation Sites of ShcC and their Implication in Neuroblastoma Tumorigenicity
Author: Carlos Morales Betanzos

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1.48

Development of Mass Spectrometry-based Platforms for Thermodynamic Analysis of Protein Interaction Networks
Author: Duc Tran

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1.49

Membrane Proteomics of Human Glioblastoma Stem-like Cancer Cells
Author: Michael Zorniak

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1.50

REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION

Investigating the Mechanism of Recruitment of Paf1 Complex to RNA polymerase II-transcribed Genes
Author: Manasi Mayekar

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1.51

The C. elegans T-box Gene, tbx-2, Is Regulated by NF-Y and by TBX-2 Autoregulation
Author: Angenee Milton

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1.52

ER? Regulates Genes with Kinase and GTPase Functions and Enhance Cell Survival in Endometriosis
Author: Diana Monsivais

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1.53

Hand2 Plays an Instructive Role In Directing Cardiomyocyte Formation
Author: Yocheved Schindler

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1.54

Insulin and Leptin Rescue Male Fertility in Type 1 Diabetic Mice
Author: Erica Schoeller

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1.55

Sequence Requirements for Functionally Significant AUF1-RNA Association
Author: Beth Zucconi

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1.56

SIGNALING

Inactivation of JNK Signals Organelle Free Zone Formation in the Lens through an Autophagic Process
Author: Subhasree Basu

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1.57

Notch Signaling in Pericytes Regulates Endothelial Cell Function in Angiogenesis
Author: Natalie Kofler

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1.58

Interferon Gamma Modulates Myogenesis and Resets Cell Fate through the Class II Transactivator,CIITA
Author: Priya Londhe

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1.59

High-throughput Identification of Interaction Hotspots In Signaling Hub Proteins
Author: Cara Marie Manlandro

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1.60

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING/IMAGING

Single Enzyme Nanocapsules for Pharmaceutical, Analytical, and Catalytical Applications
Author: Juanjuan Du

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2.1

Lung Targeting Microgel Particles with Embedded Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Author: Nathalie Pinkerton

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2.2

Fluorescent and Photoacoustic Nanoprobes towards Structural and Functional Imaging in vivo
Author: Aniruddha Ray

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2.3

BIOPHYSICS

Structure and Dynamics of the Cryptococcus neoformans Polysaccharide Capsule
Author: Radames Cordero

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2.4

Efficient Transport of Large Cargos Requires Multiple Transport Receptors
Author: Li-Chun Tu

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2.5

The Trouble with Triples: Elucidating the Behavior of Trinucleotide Repeats in Chromatin
Author: Catherine Volle

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2.6

CHEMISTRY

Single-molecule Studies of Human Telomeric G Quadruplexes and the Effect of Oxidative Damage
Author: Na An

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2.7

Investigation into the Early Steps of Calicheamicin Biosynthesis
Author: Katherine Belecki

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2.8

COMPLEMENTARY/ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

A Phase II Evaluation of Isoflavone Bioavailability after Consumption of Soy Breads in Men with Prostate Cancer
Author: Jennifer Ahn-Jarvis

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2.9

EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS

Free-living Physical Activity Is Associated with Brain Regions important for Memory in Older Adults
Author: Qu Tian

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2.10

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis Risk in Reproductive Age Women
Author: Kristen Upson

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2.11

Accessing Diagnostic Accuracy with Ordinal Disease Statuses in the Absence of a Gold Standard
Author: Zheyu Wang

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2.12

MEMBRANES

Protein-Phospholipid Interactions in Blood Coagulation
Author: Narjes Tavoosi

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2.13

MITOSIS/CHROMOSOMES/CELL CYCLE

Homologous Recombination Proteins Rad55-Rad57 Interact with Ptc3 Phosphatase.
Author: Ryan Janke

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2.14

A Novel Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor, VMY-1-103, Causes p53-mediated Apoptosis in Prostate Cancer Cells
Author: Lymor Ringer

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2.15

MODELING/COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY/INFORMATICS

RNA Editing and MicroRNA Regulation in the U87MG Glioblastoma Cell Line
Author: Andrew Magis

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2.16

MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES

ERK1 Phosphorylates Histone Deacetylase 6 at Serine1035 in its C-Terminal Region
Author: Kendra Williams

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2.17

NEUROBIOLOGY - COGNITION AND BEHAVIOR

Zinc and Traumatic Brain Injury: Effects on Neurogenesis and Behavioral Outcomes
Author: Elise Cope

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2.18

Parametric Response to Phonotactic Regularity in Auditory Word-form Recognition
Author: Iain DeWitt

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2.19

Regulation of AMPA Receptor Trafficking by Morphine and its Role in Opiate Addiction
Author: Angel Yuet Fong Kam

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2.20

Thyroid Receptor ? Is Critically Involved in the Effects of Nicotine on Hippocampus-dependent Memory
Author: Prescott Leach

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2.21

The Cognitive and Facial Electromyographic Correlates of Empathy
Author: Sharee Light

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2.22

High-energy Diets Produce Hippocampal Inflammation and Hippocampal-dependent Cognitive Impairments
Author: Ashley Martin

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2.23

Gamma- and Theta-band Synchronization Reflect Local and Long-range Lexical-semantic Networks
Author: Monika Mellem

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2.24

Social Buffering Requires Oxytocin Action in the Hypothalamic Paraventricular Nucleus in Female Prairie Voles
Author: Adam Smith

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2.25

Processing of Objects Prior to Awareness in Adolescents
Author: Vanessa Troiani

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2.26

NEUROBIOLOGY - ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Cyclic AMP Levels in MSN in the D2 Pathway Play a Key Role in the Directionality of Corticostriatal Plasticity
Author: SHANA AUGUSTIN

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2.27

NEUROBIOLOGY - RECEPTORS, CHANNELS, TRANSPORTERS

Mechanism and Sites of Action of NMDA Receptor Positive Allosteric Modulators
Author: Kevin Ogden

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2.33

Somatically and Dendritically Translated BDNF Regulate Spine Morphogenesis via Distinct Pathways
Author: Lauren Orefice

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2.34

Calcium Independent Astrocytic Lipid Release
Author: Nathan Smith

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2.35

NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES

Sustained IL-1beta Overexpression Regulates Amyloid and Tau Pathology Differentially in 3xTgAD Mice
Author: Simantini Ghosh

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2.36

A Caspase Cascade Regulates Degeneration of GABA Neurons in a Model of Coenzyme Q Deficiency
Author: Mallory Hacker

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2.37

Persistent Molecular and Metabolic Effects of High Glucose in Schwann Cells
Author: Esther Kim

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2.38

Impaired Autophagy as a Mechanism of Epileptogenesis
Author: John McMahon

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2.39

The Immunoregulatory and Neuroprotective Effect of Dimethyl Fumarate in Multiple Sclerosis
Author: Haiyan Peng

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2.40

Decreasing InsP3R1 Expression Attenuates Exaggerated [Ca2+]i Release and AD Phenotypes of 3xTg Mice
Author: Dustin Shilling

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2.41

PHYSIOLOGY

The Roles of GATA-4 and GATA-6 in Folliculogenesis, Fertility, Ovulation, and Gene Regulation
Author: Jill Bennett

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2.42

Alternate Day Fasting Combined with Exercise: An Effective Treatment for Weight Loss and Cardio-protection
Author: Surabhi Bhutani

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2.43

Role of the SNARE Proteins VAMP2 and VAMP3 in Regulation of Trafficking of the Renal Cotransporter NKCC2
Author: Paulo Caceres

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2.44

Cerebrovascular Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Insights from a Novel Rat Model
Author: Randy Crossland

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2.45

Estrogen Action on Arc KNDy Neurons Is Required for Normal Feedback and Controls the Onset of Puberty
Author: Megan Greenwald-Yarnell

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2.46

Structural Correlates of PPAR Agonist Rescue of Experimental Chronic Alcohol Induced Steatohepatitis
Author: Teresa Ramirez

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2.47

PROTEIN STRUCTURE/FUNCTION

Mapping the Topology of the 19S Proteasome Using Cross-linking Mass Spectrometry and Modeling
Author: Athit Kao

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2.48

Examination of the Role of Pten in Ionotropic Glutamate Receptor Expression
Author: Tatiana Kazdoba

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2.49

S-Palmitoylation Regulates Trafficking of CFTR from the Endoplasmic Reticulum to the Cell Surface
Author: Michelle McClure

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2.50

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE/TISSUE ENGINEERING

Direct Reprogramming of Mouse and Human Fibroblasts into Multipotent Neural Stem Cells with a Single Factor
Author: Karen Ring

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2.51

Injectable Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Enhances Retention and Delivery of bFGF in Ischemic Myocardium
Author: Sonya Seif-Naraghi

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2.52

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Selective Opioid Receptor Drug Effects on EtOH and Sucrose Reinforcement in Selected and Outbred Rats
Author: Angela Henderson

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2.53

The Role of Empathy in Conflict Resolution between Adolescents and their Mothers
Author: Alexandra Main

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2.54

Executive Functions in Females with and without ADHD: Longitudinal Development and Associations with Impairment
Author: Meghan Miller

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2.55

STEM CELLS

Vitamin C Increases Hydroxymethylation in Embryonic Stem Cells Leading to Germ Cell Gene Expression
Author: Kathryn Blaschke

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2.56

Heterokaryon RNA Sequencing Identifies a Secreted Factor that Enhances Direct Reprogramming to iPS
Author: Jennifer Brady

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2.57

STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY

Crystal Structure of the Heterotrimeric EGChead Complex from Yeast Vacuolar ATPase
Author: Rebecca Oot

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2.58

TOXICOLOGY/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Cigarette Smoke Extract (CSE) Stimulates VEGF by Lung Fibroblasts through TFG-B1\Samd3 Pathway
Author: Maha Farid

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2.59

NEUROBIOLOGY - ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

GABAergic Depolarization Promotes Excitatory Synaptogenesis on Adult-generated Neurons
Author: Jessica Chancey

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2.28

Neural Correlates of Random and Informed Saccadic Choices in the Macaque Frontal Eye Fields and Central Thalamus
Author: Maria Costello

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2.29

Defective Tonic GABAergic Transmission and E/I Balance in the Amygdala in Fragile-X Syndrome
Author: Brandon Martin

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2.30

Disabled-1 Is a Critical Regulator of Adult Synaptic Plasticity and Cognitive Function
Author: Justin Trotter

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2.31

NEUROBIOLOGY - RECEPTORS, CHANNELS, TRANSPORTERS

Positive Allosteric Modulators of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 5 Modulate Akt and GSK-3? Signaling in vivo
Author: Kari Johnson

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