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Using Next Generation Sequencing to Identify Mutations Associated with Repair of a CAS9-induced Double Strand Break Near the CD4 Promoter
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2022
Presented here is sgRNA/CAS9 endonuclease and next-generation sequencing protocol that can be used to identify the mutations associated with double strand break repair near the CD4 promoter.
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Sexual Development and Ascospore Discharge in Fusarium graminearum
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2012
Sexual crosses and isolation of recombinant progeny are important research tools for the filamentous fungus, Fusarium graminearum, The techniques necessary successfully carry out these processes are presented.
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An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis
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2019
The protocol illustrates the use of histopathologic examination and immunohistochemistry to profile the folate receptor beta macrophage and its relationship with the total immune cell infiltrate in temporal artery biopsies in giant cell arteritis.
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A Fully Automated Rodent Conditioning Protocol for Sensorimotor Integration and Cognitive Control Experiments
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2014
A fully automated protocol for rodent operant conditioning is proposed. The protocol relies on precise temporal control of behavioral events to investigate the extent to which this control influences neural activity underlying sensorimotor integration and cognitive control experiments.
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Protocol for Producing Three-Dimensional Infrared Video of Freezing in Plants
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2018
Here, we present a protocol to image a strawberry plant freezing in 3 dimensions. Two infrared cameras positioned at slightly different angles are used to produce a red-blue anaglyph video to observe the freezing of the plant in 3 dimensions.
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During low-grade metamorphism, minerals such as mica and chlorite realign within the original clay-rich rock. This alignment creates slaty cleavage, a pronounced planar structure that allows the material to split into relatively flat sheets. The cleavage direction therefore affects how slate divides and must be considered when evaluating its suitability and orientation in construction applications.
Low porosity contributes to slate’s weather resistance, while cleavage orientation influences its dimensional stability and behavior as thin sheets. These characteristics are not interchangeable: a visually suitable piece may still require evaluation for water absorption, thickness, strength, and cleavage direction. Considering them together helps engineers reduce the risk of unsuitable material selection in long-lasting designs.
Engineers should compare thickness, strength, water absorption, freeze-thaw performance, surface finish, and cleavage orientation. Thickness and strength relate to the material’s structural suitability, while absorption and freeze-thaw performance help assess durability in exposed conditions. Surface finish affects the intended appearance or use. Reviewing these properties together supports a selection matched to the project’s requirements.
Begin by identifying the intended use, such as roofing, flooring, cladding, paving, or an architectural feature. Then assess candidate slate for thickness, strength, water absorption, freeze-thaw performance, surface finish, and cleavage orientation. The results can be compared with the demands of the application, allowing engineers to select material with appropriate durability, appearance, and dimensional stability.
Slate can serve as roofing, flooring, wall cladding, paving, or part of an architectural feature because it combines durability, natural texture, weather resistance, and dimensional stability. The relevant priority changes by application: surface finish and appearance may be important for visible architectural work, while thickness, strength, absorption, and freeze-thaw performance guide durability-focused selection.
Outdoor slate should be evaluated for freeze-thaw performance because engineers need evidence that the selected material can withstand the environmental demands of its intended setting. Water absorption is assessed alongside this property, since both relate to durability considerations. Incorporating these checks into material selection supports longer-lasting roofing, paving, cladding, and other exposed designs.