A "convertible pore" model of neural membrane conductance.

Structure and dynamics of model pore insertion into a membrane.

A cylindrical transmembrane molecule is constructed by linking hydrophobic sites selected from a coarse grain model. The resulting hollow tube assembly serves as a representation of a transmembrane channel, pore, or a carbon nanotube. The interactions of a coarse grain di-myristoyl-phosphatidyl-choline hydrated bilayer with both a purely hydrophobic tube and a tube with hydrophilic caps are stu...

investigating the feasibility of a proposed model for geometric design of deployable arch structures

deployable scissor type structures are composed of the so-called scissor-like elements (sles), which are connected to each other at an intermediate point through a pivotal connection and allow them to be folded into a compact bundle for storage or transport. several sles are connected to each other in order to form units with regular polygonal plan views. the sides and radii of the polygons are...

Neural Electronic Signal Detection Fidelity and Membrane Conductance

Neural Electronic Signal Detection Fidelity and Membrane Conductance

The combination of biological neurons with microelectronic devices, such as transistors, in circuits affords the potential for development of robust neural prosthetic devices. Successful implementation of the technology will rely on the improvement of the electrical characteristics of the neural electronic interface. In a recent study, we investigated the impact of various factors on the fideli...

A modified optimal stomatal conductance model under water-stressed condition

Accurate estimation of leaf stomatal conductance (gs) is important in predicting carbon andwater cycles of terrestrial ecosystem. To estimate gs on field-grown soybean and maize underwater-stressed condition accurately, a modified optimal stomatal conductance (OSCM) modelwas established based on the relationship between marginal water cost of carbon gain and soilwater content by introducing a w...