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Recombinant expression of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor for quantitative ligand-binding analysis
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Fan, M., Bell, A. R., Bell, D. R., Clode, S., Fernandes, A., Foster, P. M., …White, S. Recombinant expression of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor for quantitative ligand-binding analysis. Analytical Biochemistry, 384, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2008.10.003

Recombinant expression of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) yields small amounts of ligand- binding competent AhR. Therefore, Spodoptera frugiperda (Sf9) cells and baculovirus have been evaluated for high level and functional expression of AhR. R... Read More about Recombinant expression of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor for quantitative ligand-binding analysis.

Density-dependent fitness benefits in quorum-sensing bacterial populations
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Darch, S. E., West, S. A., Winzer, K., & Diggle, S. P. Density-dependent fitness benefits in quorum-sensing bacterial populations. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109(21), https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1118131109

It has been argued that bacteria communicate using small diffusible signal molecules to coordinate, among other things, the production of factors that are secreted outside of the cells in a process known as quorum sensing (QS). The underlying assumpt... Read More about Density-dependent fitness benefits in quorum-sensing bacterial populations.

The effective mathematics department: adding value and increasing participation?
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Noyes, A. The effective mathematics department: adding value and increasing participation?. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 24(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/09243453.2012.689145

Given the commonly accepted view that having a mathematically well-educated populace is strategically important, there is considerable international interest in raising attainment, and increasing participation, in post-compulsory mathematics educatio... Read More about The effective mathematics department: adding value and increasing participation?.

Lipidomic analysis of serum from horses with strongyle infection
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Lamb, J., Hallowell, G. D., Harris, P., Xing-Quan, Z., & Elsheikha, H. M. Lipidomic analysis of serum from horses with strongyle infection. Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 3(6), Article 122. https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7579.1000122

The development of techniques capable of accurate diagnosis of strongyle infections is at the forefront of research in equine parasitology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential, for using lipidomics in the diagnosis of strongyle infect... Read More about Lipidomic analysis of serum from horses with strongyle infection.

18S rRNA is a reliable normalisation gene for real time PCR based on influenza virus infected cells
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Kuchipudi, S. V., Tellabati, M., Nelli, R. K., White, G. A., Baquero Perez, B., Sebastian, S., …Chang, K. 18S rRNA is a reliable normalisation gene for real time PCR based on influenza virus infected cells. Virology Journal, 9(230), https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-422X-9-230

Background: One requisite of quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) is to normalise the data with an internal reference gene that is invariant regardless of treatment, such as virus infection. Several studies have found variability in the... Read More about 18S rRNA is a reliable normalisation gene for real time PCR based on influenza virus infected cells.

Structural optimization of molecular clusters with density functional theory combined with basin hopping
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Do, H., & Besley, N. A. Structural optimization of molecular clusters with density functional theory combined with basin hopping. Journal of Chemical Physics, 137(13), Article 134106. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4755994

Identifying the energy minima of molecular clusters is a challenging problem. Traditionally, search algorithms such as simulated annealing, genetic algorithms, or basin hopping are usually used in conjunction with empirical force fields. We have impl... Read More about Structural optimization of molecular clusters with density functional theory combined with basin hopping.

Regulation of cel genes of C. cellulolyticum: identification of GlyR2, a transcriptional regulator regulating cel5D gene expression
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Fendri, I., Abdou, L., Trotter, V., Dedieu, L., Maamar, H., Minton, N. P., & Tardif, C. Regulation of cel genes of C. cellulolyticum: identification of GlyR2, a transcriptional regulator regulating cel5D gene expression. PLoS ONE, 8(1), Article e44708. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0044708

Transcription and expression regulation of some individual cel genes (cel5A, cel5I, cel5D and cel44O) of Clostridium cellulolyticum were investigated. Unlike the cip-cel operon, these genes are transcribed as monocistronic units of transcription, exc... Read More about Regulation of cel genes of C. cellulolyticum: identification of GlyR2, a transcriptional regulator regulating cel5D gene expression.

Two-component signal transduction system CBO0787/ CBO0786 represses transcription from botulinum neurotoxin promoters in Clostridium botulinum ATCC 3502
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Zhang, Z., Korkeala, H., Dahlsten, E., Sahala, E., Heap, J. T., Minton, N. P., & Linström, M. Two-component signal transduction system CBO0787/ CBO0786 represses transcription from botulinum neurotoxin promoters in Clostridium botulinum ATCC 3502. PLoS Pathogens, 9(3), Article e1003252. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1003252

Blocking neurotransmission, botulinum neurotoxin is the most poisonous biological substance known to mankind. Despite its infamy as the scourge of the food industry, the neurotoxin is increasingly used as a pharmaceutical to treat an expanding range... Read More about Two-component signal transduction system CBO0787/ CBO0786 represses transcription from botulinum neurotoxin promoters in Clostridium botulinum ATCC 3502.

Exploring haemodynamics of haemodialysis using extrema points analysis model
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Eldehni, M. T., Odudu, A., & McIntyre, C. W. Exploring haemodynamics of haemodialysis using extrema points analysis model. Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling, 10, Article 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4682-10-33

Background: Haemodialysis is a form of renal replacement therapy used to treat patients with end stage renal failure. It is becoming more appreciated that haemodialysis patients exhibit higher rates of multiple end organ damage compared to the gen... Read More about Exploring haemodynamics of haemodialysis using extrema points analysis model.

Delivery and use of individualised feedback in large class medical teaching
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Burr, S. A., Brodier, E., & Wilkinson, S. Delivery and use of individualised feedback in large class medical teaching. BMC Medical Education, 13(May), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-13-63

Background: Formative feedback that encourages self-directed learning in large class medical teaching is difficult to deliver. This study describes a new method, blueprinted feedback, and explores learner’s responses to assess its appropriate use w... Read More about Delivery and use of individualised feedback in large class medical teaching.

Time for curriculum reform: the case of mathematics
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Noyes, A., Wake, G., & Drake, P. Time for curriculum reform: the case of mathematics. Curriculum Journal, 24(4), https://doi.org/10.1080/09585176.2013.812973

Mathematics education is rarely out of the policy spotlight in England. Over the last ten years, considerable attention has been given to improving 14-19 mathematics curriculum pathways. In this paper we consider some of the challenges of enacting cu... Read More about Time for curriculum reform: the case of mathematics.

Measuring proton shift tensors with ultrafast MAS NMR
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Miah, H. K., Bennett, D. A., Iuga, D., & Titman, J. J. Measuring proton shift tensors with ultrafast MAS NMR. Journal of Magnetic Resonance, 235, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmr.2013.07.005

A new proton anisotropic-isotropic shift correlation experiment is described which operates with ultrafast MAS, resulting in good resolution of isotropic proton shifts in the detection dimension. The new experiment makes use of a recoupling sequence... Read More about Measuring proton shift tensors with ultrafast MAS NMR.

A generic π* shape resonance observed in energy-dependent photoelectron angular distributions from two-colour, resonant multiphoton ionization of difluorobenzene isomers
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Staniforth, M., Daly, S., Reid, K. L., & Powis, I. A generic π* shape resonance observed in energy-dependent photoelectron angular distributions from two-colour, resonant multiphoton ionization of difluorobenzene isomers. Journal of Chemical Physics, 139(6), Article 064304. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817324

We present new evidence for the existence of a near threshold π* shape resonance as a common feature in the photoionization of each isomer of difluorobenzene. Experimentally this is revealed by significant changes in the anisotropy of the photoelectr... Read More about A generic π* shape resonance observed in energy-dependent photoelectron angular distributions from two-colour, resonant multiphoton ionization of difluorobenzene isomers.

Global warming is dead, long live global heating?
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Hulme, M., Nerlich, B., & Pearce, W. (2014). Global warming is dead, long live global heating?

We discuss how global heating is used in comparison to global warming, look at its semantic history and examine the communicative problems it may pose and the confusion it may lead to.

English: diverse but unified: putting texts at the heart of the discipline
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Clark, B., Giovanelli, M., & Macrae, A. (in press). English: diverse but unified: putting texts at the heart of the discipline. Teaching English in the Two-Year College,

Billy Clark, Marcello Giovanelli and Andrea Macrae argue that ‘language and literature’ points the way towards a coherent vision of English, both at school and at university, as a unified but diverse subject encompassing literature, language, drama,... Read More about English: diverse but unified: putting texts at the heart of the discipline.

Modal analysis of a PMSG-based DC electrical power system in the more electric aircraft using eigenvalues sensitivity
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Gao, F., Zheng, X., Bozhko, S., Hill, C. I., & Asher, G. (in press). Modal analysis of a PMSG-based DC electrical power system in the more electric aircraft using eigenvalues sensitivity. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 1(1), https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2015.2427312

This paper deals with the modeling and small signal stability analysis of a DC-distribution electrical power system (EPS) sourced by a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG). The topology employed here is one of the main candidates for future... Read More about Modal analysis of a PMSG-based DC electrical power system in the more electric aircraft using eigenvalues sensitivity.