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Belief After the Death of King Arthur: Lev Grossman’s Postsecular Portrayal of Nimue in \u3ci\u3eThe Bright Sword\u3c/i\u3e
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Alan Garner’s Elidor: The “Anti-Narnian fantasy”?
Full text linkBritish fantasy writer Alan Garner has referred to his novel Elidor as THE anti-Narnian fantasy, though he says this was done unconsciously. In this article, I explore why Garner positioned his work as the antithesis to C.S. Lewis\u27s fantasy novels, and argue that in many ways it in fact complements rather than contradicts the vision Lewis conveys
St. Jack’s Experiment House for Juvenile Delinquents: Responding to \u3ci\u3eAslan’s Breath\u3c/i\u3e by Matthew Dickerson
Full text linkMatthew Dickerson raises an important point in his latest book Aslan\u27s Breath: Seeing the Holy Spirit in Narnia that Lewis offers a theologically problematic example of combating evil when his heroes terrorize the bullies at Experiment House at the end of The Silver Chair. Exploring Dickerson\u27s point, and particularly how Lewis pairs vengeance with saitre in this scene, challenges readers to see that Lewis\u27 work for children is often more transgressive than it appears, not unlike the concerns raised about Roald Dahl\u27s vengeful punishment scenes. Extending the popular Dahl vs. Lewis discussion shows how they both may be read as authors who intersect horror and humor, but for different ends
30. Evaluating an AI-Powered Wedding Planning App-Zola\u27s Marketing Promises Compared to User Reviews
No full textThis study evaluates ZOLA, an AI-powered wedding planning app, by comparing the company’s marketing promises to user reviews. ZOLA’s marketing highlights the app’s ability to simplify wedding planning through AI, offering convenience, personalization, and an all-in-one solution with features like personalized recommendations, budgeting tools, and vendor management. We began our analysis by gathering information from multiple platforms, including the app store, ZOLA’s website, and industry publications. We analyzed both positive and negative feedback to identify common themes and trends in user experiences. By comparing these insights to ZOLA’s marketing materials, we explored any discrepancies between what the company promotes and what users actually experience. This approach allowed us to assess how well the app meets consumer expectations, particularly in areas such as usability, personalization, and overall effectiveness. The findings provide insights into consumer expectations for AI-powered wedding planning tools, raising questions about how well the app fulfills its promises. This study suggests that while ZOLA’s marketing emphasizes efficiency and personalization, the actual user experience may not fully align with these claims, highlighting areas where businesses could refine their marketing and product offerings to better meet user needs.https://dc.swosu.edu/rf_2025/1022/thumbnail.jp
46. Identification and Characterization of a DNA-binding Protein from Starved (Dps) Cells Homolog from \u3ci\u3eStreptococcus sanguinis\u3c/i\u3e, an opportunistic pathogen involved in subacute infective endocarditis
No full textIdentification and Characterization of a DNA-binding Protein from Starved (Dps) Cells Homolog from Streptococcus sanguinis, an opportunistic pathogen involved in subacute infective endocarditis
Dps proteins are ubiquitous metalloproteins that play an important role in bacterial oxidative stress tolerance. Although Dps proteins contain iron-bound active sites, other metals such as manganese (Mn) have also been shown in the active sites of some Dps proteins and have been implicated in Mn homeostasis. Streptococcus sanguinis is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing subacute infective endocarditis (SIE) in humans. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production and Mn utilization is critical for its survival and pathogenesis. A previous study demonstrated that S. sanguinis dps mutants impaired in H2O2 mediated oxidative stress tolerance. The role of Dps in oxidative stress and the importance of Mn in virulence prompted us to investigate its role in S. sanguinis. We recently identified a 19.2 kDa Dps homolog (SSA0644) in S. sanguinis with 58% identity to a Dpr protein from S. mutans. Sequence analysis of SSA0644 revealed the presence of conserved iron entry and active site iron binding residues. In addition, preliminary homology structure analysis showed that the monomer of SSA0644 is composed of a four-helix bundle typical of Dps family of proteins. The ssa0644 gene has already been cloned into pET28a expression vector and transformed in E. coli BL21(DE3) cells. Protein overexpression and purification will be done use standard methods. Preliminary crystallization screens will be set up using vapor-diffusion method and based on the preliminary crystallization screens, optimization screens will be set up. Iron oxidation and DNA binding activity of SSA0644 will be evaluated using ferroxidase and electrophoretic mobility shift assays respectively.https://dc.swosu.edu/rf_2025/1035/thumbnail.jp
June 2025 Bulldog Alumni & Friends News
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