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    2008-Jai-Li-Differential equations models for interacting wild and transgenic mosquito populations
    We formulate and study continuous-time models, based on systems of ordinary differential equations, for interacting wild and transgenic mosquito populations.

    Keywords: Mosquito borne diseasespopulationsHolling-II-type mating ratestransgenic mosquitoesnonhyperbolic equilibriummosquitoes

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    2008-Duran-Caginalp-Parameter optimization for differential equations in asset price forecasting
    The optimization procedure is used in conjunction with daily market prices (MPs) and net asset values to determine the parameters for which the AFDE yield the best fit for the previous n days.

    Keywords: financeinverse problemnumerical nonlinear optimizationasset flowfinancial market dynamicsmarket return prediction algorithm

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    2008-Chernyshov-EtAl-The Problem of Modelling of Economic Dynamics in Differential Form
    The authors have tried to analyze procedures of the construction of differential equations that are employed for modeling of macroeconomic processes. The results prove to be rather unexpected.

    Keywords: Fredholm integral equation ofLeontief’s modelmacroeconomic processes

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    Engaging Students in Pharmacogenetics: Patient Case Studies Using the PharmGKB Website
    Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are important regulators of drug efficacy and toxicity. Genetic variation in CYP isoforms can impact how well patients respond to medications or experience unwanted...

    Keywords: toxicologyPharmacologydrug metabolismpharmacodynamicspharmacogenetics

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    Who’s That Speci-Mon? Using PokémonTM to Understand Biological Terminology Using Greek and Latin Roots
    We set out to create a fun and engaging activity using recognizable fictional characters, so students get a chance to practice using Greek and Latin roots to create binomial names. Students in...

    Keywords: linguisticstaxonomyAnatomyGreek and Latin Roots

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    2003-Knorrenschild-Gross-Text Books on Mathematical Modeling in Biology
    Text Books on Mathematical Modeling in Biology Compiled from the Internet by Michael Knorrenschild,

    Keywords: biologyMathematical Biologytextbooktext

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    1999-Lomen-Lovelock-Data Sets from text Differential Equations Graphics-Models-Data
    Data selected by field is presented, e.g., chemistry, electricity, growth, motion, population, miscellaneous.

    Keywords: dataEstimate

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    Manuscript 101: A Data-Driven Writing Exercise for Beginning Scientists
    Learning to write a scientific manuscript is one of the most important and rewarding scientific training experiences, yet most young scientists only embark on this experience relatively late in...

    Keywords: geneticsanimaldevelopmentcompetitionbacterial

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    2014-John_Cain-Chemical Reaction Kinetics Mathematical Underpinnings
    The usual way of deriving kinetic equations involves application of the principle of conservation of mass in conjunction with the law of mass action. Here, examples of kinetic models for several...

    Keywords: kineticsbiochemical reactionreactantsproducts

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    A Simple Method for Predicting a Molecule's Biological Properties From Its Polarity
    The distinction between very polar and less polar substances is a foundation of biochemistry, cell biology, and physiology; it surfaces in multiple concept inventories and elaborations of...

    Keywords: Diffusionsolubilitycovalent bondshydrophilichydrophobicpartition coefficientplasma membranepolarity

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    1984-W_Brunner-D__Focht-Deterministic Three-Half-Order Kinetic Model for Microbial Degradation
    The kinetics of mineralization of carbonaceous substrates has been explained by a deterministic model which is applicable to either growth or nongrowth conditions in soil.

    Keywords: kineticsnonlinear regressionsum of square errorsMonodlinearizemineralizationsubstratescarbonaceous

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    1988-EY_Rodin-N_Taber-Yeast Growth Modelling in a Laboratory
    Modeling simple growth with some missing data and doing linear regression for parameter estimation in closed form solution of differential equation model and data.

    Keywords: regressionyeastgrowth

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    Learning R for Biologists: A Mini Course Grab-Bag for Instructors
    As biology becomes more data driven, teaching students data literacy skills has become central to biology curriculum. Despite a wealth of online resources that teach researchers how to use R, there...

    Keywords: Rdata analysisRStudio

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    1971-Boyes-Scott-Jebson-Godman-Julian-Lidocaine in Man
    Plasma levels of lidocaine were measured in 5 normal male volunteers following both intravenous and oral administration of the drug.

    Keywords: pPharmacologypharmacokineticslidocaine

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    2011-Carl_Leinbach-Beyond_Newton_law_of_cooling_estimation_of_time_since_death
    The estimate of the time since death. Thus, the time of death is strictly that, an estimate. However, the time of death can be an important piece of information in some coroner’s cases, especially...

    Keywords: Newton's Law of Coolingtime of deathdouble exponentialcoroner

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    2001-A_Tsoularis-Analysis_of_logistic_growth_models
    The paper presents an historical development of the logistic equation in its various forms, including Verhulst, Pearl and Reed, Gompertz, Bertalanffy, Richards, and others.

    Keywords: logisticpopulationgrowth curvelimited growthGompertzhistorylogistic equationVerhulstPearl and ReedBertalanffyRichards

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    2009-Brian_Winkel-Modelling_Growth_Of_an_OilSlick
    An oil-slick spreads at sea. From time to time, but irregularly, a helicopter is dispatched. On each trip, it arrives over the slick, the pilot takes a picture, waits 10 minutes, takes another, and...

    Keywords: differential equationssimulationparameter estimationdifference equation

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    2017-Andrew_Lewis-Introduction_to_Differential_Equations_for_Smart_Kids
    The author addresses the question, "If I do not teach all of the usual techniques and tricks for solving differential equations, what do I replace it with?" in a number of wonderful ways.

    Keywords: differential equationsmodelingtextbook

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    2016-I-Liang_Chern-Mathematical Modeling_and_Ordinary_Differential_Equations
    We let the author's Table of Contents speak for itself.

    Keywords: differential equationsmodelingtextbook

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    Bringing Pasteur Back to Life: Studying the Biochemistry of Yeast Fermentation Through Discussion Groups and an At-Home Lab
    This hands-on, student-centered biochemistry lesson introduces beginner biochemistry students to the techniques of effectively reading and discussing primary literature, identifying fundamental...

    Keywords: primary literatureexperimentationyeastMetabolismFermentationRespirationequilibrium

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