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Cell-Free Protein Synthesis System for Building Synthetic Cells
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2024
This protocol describes the Cell-Free Protein Synthesis (CFPS) system used in constructing synthetic cells. It outlines key stages with representative results in different micro-compartments. The protocol aims to establish best practices for diverse laboratories in the synthetic cell community, advancing progress in synthetic cell development.
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How to Build a Dichoptic Presentation System That Includes an Eye Tracker
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2017
We recently proposed a method that allows dichoptic visual stimulus presentation and binocular eye tracking simultaneously1. The key is the combination of an infrared eye tracker and the corresponding infrared-transparent mirrors. This manuscript provides an in depth protocol for initial setup and everyday operation.
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Building An Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument
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2013
This protocol includes the designs and software necessary to upgrade an existing stereotaxic instrument to a robotic (computer numeric controlled; CNC) stereotaxic instrument for around $1,000 (excluding a drill).
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Movement Joints in Buildings
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2024
Movement joints in buildings are essential design elements that accommodate inevitable motions caused by various factors such as temperature changes, moisture content variations, and structural deflections. These motions, if not considered in design and construction, can lead to unsightly or dangerous damage. Movement joints are incorporated in different forms to manage these stresses and allow materials to move without causing distress. The simplest type of movement joints, working joints, are...
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Green Algae
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2025
Green algae, also referred to as chlorophytes, are different from red algae in having the chloroplasts containing chlorophylls a and b, which give them their distinct green hue. However, they lack phycobiliproteins, preventing them from developing the red or blue-green pigmentation seen in red algae. In terms of photosynthetic pigment composition, green algae closely resemble plants and share a close evolutionary relationship with them. Taxonomically Green algae belong to Phylum Chlorophyta in...
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Passive solar design can reduce demand for heating and cooling by shaping how a building receives and manages sunlight. Efficient heating and cooling systems then address remaining loads with less energy use. Coordinating these measures rather than treating them separately supports lower operating costs and emissions while maintaining occupant comfort.
Low-impact materials can reduce waste and environmental burdens associated with construction and operation. Water conservation complements this choice by limiting resource use. Considering both material and water decisions across the building’s life cycle helps engineers avoid optimizing one stage while shifting impacts to another. This broader view supports more balanced project decisions.
Renewable energy can complement efficiency measures by supplying part of a building’s energy needs while helping reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and operating costs. Its role is strongest when considered with passive solar design and efficient heating and cooling systems, because these strategies address demand and supply together. Engineers can therefore evaluate renewable options as one element of an integrated design.
A practical workflow begins with passive solar and energy needs, then addresses heating and cooling efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, and material impacts. Engineers can next assess expected effects on energy use, emissions, costs, waste, and indoor environmental quality across the life cycle. This sequence supports integrated design decisions.
Performance assessment can examine energy consumption, greenhouse-gas emissions, operating costs, waste, and indoor environmental quality. These measures help engineers determine whether selected strategies are delivering intended resource and occupant benefits. Reviewing results across residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects also supports comparison of design priorities and sustainable development planning.
In engineering, green building principles inform sustainable urban development and resilient building design. Their application extends beyond individual energy measures by coordinating resource efficiency, occupant comfort, and environmental performance at project scale. This context helps guide residential, commercial, and infrastructure decisions where long-term performance and lower impacts matter.