INTRODUCTION Circadian clocks provide an internal representation of local time inside
cells and control the timing of gene expression in anticipation of sunrise and sunset. In …

The histidine kinase SasA enhances robustness of circadian rhythms in the cyanobacterium
S. elongatus by temporally controlling expression of the core clock components, kaiB and …

Circadian (~24 h) rhythms are a fundamental feature of life, and their disruption increases
the risk of infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer. Circadian rhythms couple to …

Circadian rhythms are endogenous oscillations present in nearly all organisms from prokaryotes
to humans, allowing them to adapt to cyclical environments close to 24 hours. Circadian …

… 3F) was ~23-fold higher than previous measurements and was closer to our new model k
cat value distribution. This supports others’ assertions that the effective k cat values for …

Wetland ecosystems play a significant role in the global carbon cycle, and yet are increasingly
threatened by human development and climate change. The continued loss of intact …

1 Summary This research project investigated the degree to which residents of eastern
Washtenaw County experience difficulty in accessing healthy food, with a focus on finding …

Background Dietary simulation modeling can predict dietary strategies that may improve
nutritional or health outcomes. Objectives The study aims were to undertake a systematic …

Background Osteoporosis and depression may be associated through common physiologic
systems or risk factors. Objective To assess the associations between depressive symptoms (…

De novo proteins constructed from novel amino acid sequences are distinct from proteins that
evolved in nature. Construct K (ConK) is a binary-patterned de novo designed protein that …