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Purification of a Cell-surface Receptor for Surfactant Protein A by Chroneos, Zissis C., Abdolrasulnia, Rasul, Whitsett, Jeffrey A., Rice, W.R., Shepherd, Virginia L.

“…In the present report we have characterized the binding of surfactant protein A (SP-A) to bone marrow-derived macrophages, U937 cells, alveolar macrophages,…”
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Distinguishing mechanisms for the evolution of co-operation by Bull, J J, Rice, W R

“…The existence of co-operation between species has been cast as a problem to the selfish-gene view of evolution: why does co-operation persist, when it would…”
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Evidence for adaptive male mate choice in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster by Byrne, P.G, Rice, W.R

“…Theory predicts that males will benefit when they bias their mating effort towards females of higher reproductive potential, and that this discrimination will…”
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Assessing putative interlocus sexual conflict in Drosophila melanogaster using experimental evolution by Stewart, A.D, Morrow, E.H, Rice, W.R

“…Drosophila melanogaster…”
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timing of mating influences reproductive success in Drosophila melanogaster: implications for sexual conflict by LONG, T.A.F, PISCHEDDA, A, NICHOLS, R.V, RICE, W.R

“…Despite its potential importance, the role of the timing of mating(s) as a source of variation in female lifetime reproductive success has been largely…”
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Sexual conflict is not counterbalanced by good genes in the laboratory Drosophila melanogaster model system by STEWART, A.D, HANNES, A.M, MIRZATUNY, A, RICE, W.R

“…Sexual conflict theory is based on the observation that females of many species are harmed through their interactions with males. Direct harm to females,…”
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Estimating the heritability of female lifetime fecundity in a locally adapted Drosophila melanogaster population by LONG, T.A.F, MILLER, P.M, STEWART, A.D, RICE, W.R

“…The heritability of genome-wide fitness that is expected in finite populations is poorly understood, both theoretically and empirically, despite its relevance…”
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The new 6-unit individualized curriculum for pediatric residents: the perspective of neonatology fellowship program directors by Parker, T A, Aucott, S W, Bendel, C M, Dammann, C E L, Rice, W R, Savich, R D, Wertheimer, F B, Barry, J S

“…Objective: Starting in 2013, all pediatric residents entering fellowship must be provided six educational units whose structure is to be determined by their…”
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Genetic hitchhiking and the evolution of reduced genetic activity of the Y sex chromosome by Rice, W.R

“…A new model for the evolution of reduced genetic activity of the Y sex chromosome is described. The model is based on the process of genetic hitchhiking. It is…”
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Male fitness increases when females are eliminated from gene pool: implications for the Y chromosomes by Rice, W.R. (University of California, Santa Cruz, CA.)

“…Because the two sexes share a common gene pool while performing many different biological functions, mutations benefiting one sex may not accumulate due to…”
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One-Way Analysis of Variance with Unequal Variances by Rice, William R., Gaines, Steven D.

“…We have designed a statistical test that eliminates the assumption of equal group variances from one-way analysis of variance. This test is preferable to the…”
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Parent-offspring pathogen transmission: a selective agent promoting sexual reproduction [Plants and animals] by Rice, W.R

“…As a parent ages it can be expected to accumulate individual-specific strains of sublethal pathogens for two reasons: (1) Over time the parent will experience…”
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Regulation of surfactant phospholipid secretion from isolated rat alveolar type II cells by lectins by Rice, W R, Singleton, F M

“…The major surfactant-associated protein is a potent inhibitor of surfactant phospholipid secretion from isolated type II cells. Since the major…”
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A new bridge between faculty and students: students teaching faculty to integrate the student knowledge of information technology into their instruction by Horvath, Y., Rice, W.R., Bokreta, M.K., Santiago-Aviles, J.J.

“…Students are increasingly aware that the faculty are keeping up with the rapid change of information technology at a much slower pace than the student body…”
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New pedagogical approaches to computer science education: a case study in peer learning by Rice, W.R., Beg, Y., Waters, C., Bokreta, M.K., Santiago-Aviles, J.J.

“…The authors believe that a peer community focused on science and technology fosters the development of high-technology knowledge within the constantly changing…”
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