Hydrodynamic Performance Enhancement of Torpedo-Shaped Underwater Gliders Using Numerical Techniques [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]

Background Underwater gliders are widely used in marine applications for monitoring purposes.These gliders must withstand hydrodynamic forces and maintain its body stability.The underwater environments are highly unpredictable, and small changes in the environment can lead to significant instability in underwater vehicles.Methods This study uses di

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RT-PCR Heteroduplex Analysis Permits Differentiation of Transgene and Host Gene Expression in a Transgenic Animal Model

In transgenic animal models, the conservation of DNA sequences between the transgene 15Amp Mains Plug Top and the host wild-type gene can complicate the evaluation of the expression of each gene.The potential for gene silencing may complicate matters further.Here we report the use of RT-PCR heteroduplex analysis to differentiate the expression of a

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RNAi of Complex I and V of the electron transport chain in glutamate neurons extends life span, increases sleep, and decreases locomotor activity in Drosophila melanogaster.

RNAi targeting the electron transport chain has been proven to prolong life span in many different species, and experiments specifically with Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans Carb Caps have shown a distinct role for neurons.To determine which subset of neurons is implicated in this life span extension, we used the GAL4/UAS system

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