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Genome-wide analysis of the odorant-binding protein gene family in Drosophila melanogaster by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Scafe, Charles R, McKinney, Aimee J, Tanouye, Mark A

“…Olfaction is of considerable importance to many insects in behaviors critical for survival and reproduction, including location of food sources, selection of…”
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Using yeast to determine the functional consequences of mutations in the human p53 tumor suppressor gene: An introductory course‐based undergraduate research experience in molecular and cell biology by Hekmat‐Scafe, Daria S., Brownell, Sara E., Seawell, Patricia Chandler, Malladi, Shyamala, Imam, Jamie F. Conklin, Singla, Veena, Bradon, Nicole, Cyert, Martha S., Stearns, Tim

“…The opportunity to engage in scientific research is an important, but often neglected, component of undergraduate training in biology. We describe the…”
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Seizure Sensitivity Is Ameliorated by Targeted Expression of K+-Cl- Cotransporter Function in the Mushroom Body of the Drosophila Brain by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Mercado, Adriana, Fajilan, Adriel A, Lee, Ann W, Hsu, Richard, Mount, David B, Tanouye, Mark A

“…The kcc(DHS1) allele of kazachoc (kcc) was identified as a seizure-enhancer mutation exacerbating the bang-sensitive (BS) paralytic behavioral phenotypes of…”
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A High-Enrollment Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience Improves Student Conceptions of Scientific Thinking and Ability to Interpret Data by Brownell, Sara E, Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Singla, Veena, Seawell, Patricia Chandler, Imam, Jamie F. Conklin, Eddy, Sarah L, Stearns, Tim, Cyert, Martha S

“…We present an innovative course-based undergraduate research experience curriculum focused on the characterization of single point mutations in p53, a tumor…”
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Molecular Evolution of Odorant-Binding Protein Genes OS-E and OS-F in Drosophila by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Dorit, Robert L, Carlson, John R

“…The Drosophila olfactory genes OS-E and OS-F are members of a family of genes that encode insect odorant-binding proteins (OBPs). OBPs are believed to…”
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Mutations in the K+/Cl- Cotransporter Gene kazachoc (kcc) Increase Seizure Susceptibility in Drosophila by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Lundy, Miriam Y, Ranga, Rakhee, Tanouye, Mark A

“…During a critical period in the developing mammalian brain, there is a major switch in the nature of GABAergic transmission from depolarizing and excitatory,…”
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Control of Drosophila Perineurial Glial Growth by Interacting Neurotransmitter-Mediated Signaling Pathways by Yager, James, Richards, Stephen, Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S., Hurd, Daryl D., Sundaresan, Vanathi, Caprette, David R., Saxton, William M., Carlson, John R., Stern, Michael

“…Drosophila peripheral nerves, similar structurally to the peripheral nerves of mammals, comprise a layer of axons and inner glia, surrounded by an outer…”
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Seizure Suppression by Gain-of-Function escargot Mutations by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Dang, Kim N, Tanouye, Mark A

“…Suppressor mutations provide potentially powerful tools for examining mechanisms underlying neurological disorders and identifying novel targets for…”
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Coexpression of Two Odorant-Binding Protein Homologs in Drosophila: Implications for Olfactory Coding by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Steinbrecht, R. Alexander, Carlson, John R

“…Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are small soluble proteins present in the aqueous medium surrounding olfactory receptor neurons. Their function in olfaction is…”
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Olfactory Coding in a Compound Nose: Coexpression of Odorant-Binding Proteins in Drosophila by HEKMAT-SCAFE, DARIA S., STEINBRECHT, R. ALEXANDER, CARLSON, JOHN R.

“…Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are small, soluble proteins present in the aqueous medium surrounding olfactory receptor neurons. Their function in olfaction…”
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Seizure Sensitivity Is Ameliorated by Targeted Expression of K^sup +^-Cl^sup -^ Cotransporter Function in the Mushroom Body of the Drosophila Brain by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Mercado, Adriana, Fajilan, Adriel A, Lee, Ann W, Hsu, Richard, Mount, David B, Tanouye, Mark A

“…The kcc^sup DHS1^ allele of kazachoc (kcc) was identified as a seizure-enhancer mutation exacerbating the bang-sensitive (BS) paralytic behavioral phenotypes…”
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Seizure Suppression by Gain-of-Function escargot Mutations by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Dang, Kim N, Tanouye, Mark A

“…Suppressor mutations provide potentially powerful tools for examining mechanisms underlying neurological disorders and identifying novel targets for…”
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Mutations in the K super(+)/Cl super(-) Cotransporter Gene kazachoc (kcc) Increase Seizure Susceptibility in Drosophila by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S, Lundy, Miriam Y, Ranga, Rakhee, Tanouye, Mark A

“…During a critical period in the developing mammalian brain, there is a major switch in the nature of GABAergic transmission from depolarizing and excitatory,…”
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Olfactory Coding in a Compound Nose: Coexpression of Odorant‐Binding Proteins in Drosophilaa by HEKMAT‐SCAFE, DARIA S., STEINBRECHT, R. ALEXANDER, CARLSON, JOHN R.

“…Odorant‐binding proteins (OBPs) are small, soluble proteins present in the aqueous medium surrounding olfactory receptor neurons. Their function in olfaction…”
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Coexpression of Two Odorant-Binding Protein Homologs inDrosophila: Implications for Olfactory Coding by Hekmat-Scafe, Daria S., Steinbrecht, R. Alexander, Carlson, John R.

“…Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are small soluble proteins present in the aqueous medium surrounding olfactory receptor neurons. Their function in olfaction is…”
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Genetic and molecular studies of olfaction in Drosophila by Hekmat-Scafe, D S, Carlson, J R

“…Drosophila melanogaster, an insect amenable to convenient molecular and genetic manipulation, has a highly sensitive olfactory system. A number of Drosophila…”
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