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"The DNA microarray is a powerful new technology that can be applied to the detection of biological warfare agents. For the detection of multiple agents, tremendous challenges lie ahead for the DNA microarray technology regarding on sensitivity,selectivity, reliability and consistence. The central theme of this proposal is to apply and optimize a newly developed DNA probe: Molecular beacons (MB) ...

"This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will identify corrosion with a smart coating. A smart coating is one that will predict its' own faiure and will warn of coating degradation prior to significant deterioration of the structure.Benchmarks will be established for organic (PDA)/inorganic(silica) composite films that are thermal and mechanically stable and exhibit a chromatic re ...

The current methodology for testing the penetration resistance of textile materials to various chemical agents has a number of drawbacks, including significant uncertainties in the resulting data, inefficiency and expense, risk to test personnel, andlimited range of test conditions. The objective of the proposed work is to develop a new system for testing of these materials that remedies these pr ...

"Motion sickness has long been a problem during the deployment of military forces. The increased speed and agility of today's transports makes this problem even more acute. For the special forces who undertake rapid insertions using a variety of vehiclesin all weather, the incidence of motion sickness can compromise the mission and endanger lives. Despite intensive research, there are still no ...