We propose an alternating optimization framework for the joint design of excitation k-space trajectory and RF pulses for smalltip-angle parallel excitation. Using Bloch simulations, we show that compared with conventional designs with predetermined trajectories, joint designs can often excite target patterns with improved accuracy and reduced total integrated pulse power, particularly at high r...

In this study, we present data indicating that mammalian stem cell pluripotency-inducing factors are expressed during lens and limb regeneration in newts. The apparent expression even in intact tissues and the ensued regulation during regeneration raises the possibility that these factors might regulate tissuespecific reprogramming and regeneration. Furthermore, these factors should enable us t...

Highresolution remote sensing satellite data serve as a source for equilibrium line (EL) analysis on top of glaciers. Data fusion techniques are used in order to take advantage from both the multispectral and panchromatic information available from simultaneously acquired IRS-LISS and -PAN recordings. As a result of segmentation between snow and ice the EL is derived based on multispectral clas...

This report describes a World-Wide Web-based Mathematica application for demonstrating a genetic algorithm. The application was installed on a server maintained by UN-L Information Services, with the assistance of Donna Liss, Director of Campus-Wide Information Services ,and Linda Hunt ,Steve Hunt and Alex MacAuly from Wolfram Research Incorporated. The application links input from clients usin...

Leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) are 20–29-aa motifs that mediate protein–protein interactions and are present in a variety of membrane and cytoplasmic proteins. Many LRR proteins with neuronal functions have been reported. Here, we summarize an emerging group of synaptic LRR proteins, which includes densin-180, Erbin, NGL, SALM, and LGI1. These proteins have been implicated in the formation, differ...

Dynamics of dimethylsulphoniopropionate and dimethylsulphide under different CO2 concentrations during a mesocosm experiment M. Vogt, M. Steinke, S. Turner, A. Paulino, M. Meyerhöfer, U. Riebesell, C. LeQuéré, and P. Liss Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie, Postfach 100164, 07701 Jena, Germany Laboratory for Global Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry, School of Environmental Sciences, University...

Comparing forward and inverse models to estimate the seasonal variation of hemisphere-integrated fluxes of carbonyl sulfide A. J. Kettle, U. Kuhn, M. von Hobe, J. Kesselmeier, P. S. Liss, and M. O. Andreae School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom Biogeochemistry Department, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz, Germany Received: 16 April 2002 – A...

Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 (MCP-1) as a Predictor of Prolonged Urinary Incontinence After Radical Prostatectomy Michael A. Liss, Thomas E. Ahlering, Blanca Morales, Adam Gordon, Kathryn Osann, Douglas Skarecky, Achim Lusch, Frank Zaldivar and Department of Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, TX, USA Department of Urology, University of California-Irvine, CA, USA ...

Almost 25 years of kinesin research have led to the accumulation of a large body of knowledge about this widespread superfamily of motor and nonmotor proteins present in all eukaryotic cells. This review covers developments in kinesin research with an emphasis on structural aspects obtained by X-ray crystallography and cryoelectron microscopy 3-D analysis on kinesin motor domains complexed to m...