David G. Evans and Dr. Matt A. Peterson, Biology and Agriculture Until only very recently it has been the common practice of most pharmaceutical manufacturers and manufacturers of agrochemicals such as herbicides and insecticides to market chiral compounds as mixtures of enantiomers. This practice has been driven by market forces due to the fact that […]
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Synthesis of a Polymeric Micelle That Can Target and Attach to Specific Tissues
Douglas S. Lewis and Dr. William Pitt, Department of Chemical Engineering Introduction In the past decade, many efforts have been made to improve chemotherapeutic treatments for cancer patients. One of the specific efforts seeks to actively deliver anti-cancer drugs to the target tissue rendering the chemotherapy more efficient and less damaging to nearby uninfected cells. […]
Thermodynamic Properties of Nanoalumina Synthesis and Analysis of Nanoalumina
Rebecca Olsen and Dr. Juliana Boerio-Goates, Chemistry and Biochemistry Nanomaterials, possessing unique chemical, physical, and mechanical properties, can be used in a wide range of industrial, biomedical, and electronic applications. There are three general categories for producing nanomaterials: mechanical processing (milling), chemical processing (precipitation), or thermal processing (evaporation and condensation). Conventional methods often have drawbacks […]
Enantioselective Synthesis of Hasubanan Alkaloids
Daniel and Laura Nielsen with Dr. Steven L. Castle, Chemistry and Biochemistry In nature, many molecules exist in two different forms, referred to as enantiomers. These forms are structurally identical, yet they are mirror images of each other. One simple example of this is our hands. While both hands are structurally identical, there is no […]
Polyurethane (PU) Foam Synthesis and Lean Manufacturing An Effective Business Suitable in Developing Countries
Sebastian Acosta, Danny Parades, and Dr. Robert Todd. Department of Mechanical Engineering Our ORCA project was motivated by the realization that many South American countries have not taken full advantage of the polyurethane industry. The manufacturing of PU and its applications may contribute to the economic and social growth in less-developed nations. This may be […]
Enantioselective Synthesis of Hasubanan Alkaloids
Daniel and Laura Nielsen with Dr. Steven L. Castle, Chemistry and Biochemistry In nature, many molecules exist in two different forms, referred to as enantiomers. These forms are structurally identical, yet they are mirror images of each other. One simple example of this is our hands. While both hands are structurally identical, there is no […]
Identification of Genes Related to Saponin Synthesis in Chenopodium Quinoa
Chris Nye and Dr. Jeff Maughan, Plant and Wildlife Sciences Chenopodium quinoa, commonly known as quinoa, is a vital crop to the subsistence farmers of the Altiplano region of South America. Quinoa has several unique characteristics which contribute to its ability to grow in a variety of harsh conditions found in the high altitudes and […]
Understanding the phoU Protein’s Part in Phosphate Import by Synthesis of Double Mutations in Escherichia coli.
Geoffrey R. Johnston and Dr. William McCleary, MMBIO The purpose of our research was to gain a better understanding of what function the phoU protein serves in phosphate import by completely knocking out it’s functionality at two highly conserved and nearly identical sites on almost identical domains at a genetic level. All of the known […]
Total Synthesis of 12-HETE using Asymmetric Phase-transfer Catalyst
Adam Calvert and Dr. Merritt Andrus, Chemistry and Biochemistry Natural compounds can be found throughout the world in an essentially limitless variety. By discovering compounds and investigating their properties, we can unlock the mysteries to cure rare diseases and alleviate common ailments. There are however many challenges with using natural compounds in such ways. The […]
Synthesis of (S)-Equol
Aaron Butler and Dr. Merritt Andrus, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry S-equol is a soy isoflavone metabolized from the isoflavone daidzein by intestinal microflora. Isoflavones are a class of nonsteroidal estrogens. A study conducted by DellaPenna indicates that populations with isoflavone-rich diets have fewer incidences of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and some cancers including breast, prostate, […]
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