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|Relationships between body weight, fasting blood glucose concentration, sex and age in tree shrews (Tupaia belangeri chinensis).
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|The tree shrew (Tupaia belangeri chinensis) is a squirrel-like lower primate or a close relative of primates, commonly used as an animal model in biomedical research. Despite more than three decades of usage in research, the clear relationships between body weight, fasting blood glucose concentration, sex and age among tree shrews remain unclear. Based on an investigation of 992 tree shrews (454 males and 538 females) aged between 4 months and 4 years old, we found that male tree shrews have significantly higher body weight and fasting blood glucose concentration than female tree shrews (p < 0.001). The concentration of fasting blood glucose slightly increased with body weight in males (r = 0.152, p < 0.001). Meanwhile, in females, the body weight, concentration of fasting blood glucose and waist circumference positively increased with age (p < 0.001). Additionally, 17 tree shrews with Lee index [body weight (g)*0.33*1000/body length (cm)] above 290 had significantly higher body weight, waist circumference and glycated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) than non-obese tree shrews with a Lee index score below 290 (p < 0.001). Interestingly, 6 of 992 tree shrews (three males and three females, 2-4 years old) displayed impaired plasma triglycerides, HbA1c, low-density lipoprotein and oral glucose tolerance test, suggestive of the early symptoms of metabolic syndrome. This study provides the first clear relationships between body weight, fasting blood glucose concentration, sex and age in tree shrews, further improving our understanding of this relationship in metabolic syndrome (MetS). Given the similarity of tree shrews to humans and non-human primates, this finding supports their potential use as an animal model in the research of MetS.
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|Integrating genomic selection into dairy cattle breeding programmes: a review.
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|Extensive genetic progress has been achieved in dairy cattle populations on many traits of economic importance because of efficient breeding programmes. Success of these programmes has relied on progeny testing of the best young males to accurately assess their genetic merit and hence their potential for breeding. Over the last few years, the integration of dense genomic information into statistical tools used to make selection decisions, commonly referred to as genomic selection, has enabled gains in predicting accuracy of breeding values for young animals without own performance. The possibility to select animals at an early stage allows defining new breeding strategies aimed at boosting genetic progress while reducing costs. The first objective of this article was to review methods used to model and optimize breeding schemes integrating genomic selection and to discuss their relative advantages and limitations. The second objective was to summarize the main results and perspectives on the use of genomic selection in practical breeding schemes, on the basis of the example of dairy cattle populations. Two main designs of breeding programmes integrating genomic selection were studied in dairy cattle. Genomic selection can be used either for pre-selecting males to be progeny tested or for selecting males to be used as active sires in the population. The first option produces moderate genetic gains without changing the structure of breeding programmes. The second option leads to large genetic gains, up to double those of conventional schemes because of a major reduction in the mean generation interval, but it requires greater changes in breeding programme structure. The literature suggests that genomic selection becomes more attractive when it is coupled with embryo transfer technologies to further increase selection intensity on the dam-to-sire pathway. The use of genomic information also offers new opportunities to improve preservation of genetic variation. However, recent simulation studies have shown that putting constraints on genomic inbreeding rates for defining optimal contributions of breeding animals could significantly reduce achievable genetic gain. Finally, the article summarizes the potential of genomic selection to include new traits in the breeding goal to meet societal demands regarding animal health and environmental efficiency in animal production.
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are curling in my gut.
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The Pella Christian volleyball team is preparing for the start of the upcoming season as one of the many teams taking part in a volleyball camp at Central College in Pella. The Lady Eagles will have a very different look this season, as several new players will step into the rotation to replace last year's graduating seniors, and new head coach Cindy Nikkel says the camp is a great way for her staff to prepare for the season.
"It's a great chance to get the team on the floor. We're really keying in on a lot of movement and communication [right now]," said Nikkel. "We have three levels of players – freshmen, sophomores, and juniors – playing right now at the scrimmage camp, and we're just getting an idea of who will fill the roles in different positions this year."
Nikkel is a Pella Christian High School alum, and takes over for John Evenhouse, who retired after leading the Lady Eagles for 19 seasons. Volleyball practices officially begin on Monday.
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It seems that quarterbacks on the bench at Penn State don't enjoy their time there very much. For weeks it's been reported that backup quarterback Kevin Newsome, after losing the quarterback job to Matt McGloin and Robert Bolden, wouldn't be returning to Penn State next season. The fact he didn't make the trip to Tampa for the bowl game basically confirmed it.
Well now it appears that Robert Bolden isn't going to stick around either. Bolden's father, Robert Bolden Sr, told Lions247 that his son is looking to transfer.
"It's true, he's looking to leave Penn State,"said Bolden's father. "He's notified the coaches, that's as far as it's gone so far. We're waiting on the next step now."
"They're not looking for him to leave, they don't want him to leave, but he no longer wants to play at Penn State. He's not happy at Penn State currently. If it was up to me, he definitely [would leave], without a doubt. He's definitely made it known that he does not want to be there anymore."
Which means that Matt McGloin won't have much competition for the starting job next season, though don't sleep on freshman quarterback Paul Jones. Considering McGloin just threw five interceptions against Florida in the Outback Bowl, that probably doesn't leave Penn State fans feeling all too comfortable.
Bolden started seven games for the Nittany Lions this season, throwing for 1,360 yards, 5 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He had been one of the prize members of Penn State's 2010 recruiting class.
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Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
Posted on: January 2, 2011 7:24 pm
Category: NCAAF
Since: Oct 22, 2008
Posted on: January 5, 2011 1:38 am
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
Please...I'm not a McGloin fan or hater...he had a bad game (only 4 picks in his previous starts) and the coaching staff didn't pull him when maybe they should have (although he was organizing a pretty successful drive until he had that pick six.)
Since: Oct 7, 2006
Posted on: January 3, 2011 2:06 pm
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
Hey Bowtobear, way to launch a post loaded with hate, stupidity, and useless generalizations. When did you find the time to gather all the evidence and data to prove that MOST PSU fans are mindless sycophants? Many PSU fans are of the mindset that Paterno has overstayed his welcome, but we are also appreciative of of that he has done for our school and are hoping that he takes next year as his opportunity to bow out at the end of his contract. Showing the man respect is certainly a far cry form being mindless sycophants.
Why the outhouse bowl and the big-weyadayadayada? You going to try to tell me thepac10 is any better than big10? Kind of hard to defend big10 after Saturday's performance, but last year we cleaned up in the bowls, so what does that mean? And are they going to change pac10 to pac11 now? pac10 and big10 are very comparable leagues whether you choose to admit it or not. Both have their up and down years.
Not all PSU fans are sold on McGloin (correct spelling intentional). After the 3rd interception, I certainly would have been in favor of giving Boldin a chance. I hate losing a kid like that, but if he feels the writing is on the wall, then now is perfect time for him to go. He can go
1A and sit one year, then have two elligible years left. Hope Paul Jones sticks it out, stays in class, and pans out because 3 more years of McGloin may be painful.
Save your sympathy for someone who cares jerkoff, we don't need it from aholes like you anyway.
Since: Mar 23, 2010
Posted on: January 3, 2011 1:05 pm
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
Another year of mediocrity out of PSU with McGloin at the helm. At least he makes a lot of funny faces at the opponents sideline to instill fear or whatever it is he is trying to do.
Since: Jan 3, 2011
Posted on: January 3, 2011 11:34 am
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
I totally agree. Is there something with this generation of athlete thinking they are owed something before they earn it? There's nothing wrong with hard work and determination.
Since: Jan 2, 2011
Posted on: January 3, 2011 11:14 am
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
They all think they are Cam the cheater Newton now...Listen let them go, they cant throw. They had a shot and failed, way to teach your kids to fight to get back to the top. No cry and leave, and daddys behind them...Nice example to set.
Since: Jan 3, 2011
Posted on: January 3, 2011 11:00 am
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
So how many PSU games did you actually watch this year? I watched everyone from opening kick off to the end, even the Outback bowl. Yes, McGloin had a bad game. Not saying he's without flaw, but I saw nothing from Boldin or Newsome to show they had any leadership ability. Love having you PSU haters posting on a PSU story.
Since: Aug 29, 2006
Posted on: January 3, 2011 10:23 am
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
Thanks for making me laugh on a cold Monday morning! You seriously think that McGroin (misspell intentional) has the ability to LEAD? ROTF!!! He makes the hideous run of my alma mater's former QB Kevin Riley look Montana-like in comparison. Did you not SEE the Outhouse Bowl?
Maybe it's just one more piece of evidence that JoePa's completely lost his marbles. And knuckleheads like you will defend him until he croaks on the sidelines and PSU falls into the Big-weshouldbecalled12butwecannotco
untpast10 second division. Of course, since most of Penn State's fan base are mindless sycophants and almost as obnoxious as U$C's loser faithful, it's hard to have any sympathy.
Since: Jan 3, 2011
Posted on: January 3, 2011 9:16 am
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
Devlin, Newsome, and now Boldin transferring out of PSU in the last couple of years. I guess they wanted to be handed the starting job rather than having to go out there and earn it. Good for them and good for PSU. I'd rather see somone like McGloin walk on and earn his way there. He may not have the best raw talent, but looks like he had something the others don't. The ability to lead. Only time will tell. WE ARE PENN STATE!!!!!
Since: Oct 22, 2008
Posted on: January 3, 2011 12:29 am
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
Not that he was "lighting it up" all year, but McGloin did do something no other PSU QB has ever done -- back to back 300+ yard games. He also was stated to bring something to the huddle that Bolden didn't -- moxie -- and he used his legs to move around instead of sitting in the pocket and taking sacks like Bolden.
To my best recollection, McGloin threw very few picks in his previous starts...although his Outback picks make you scratch your head. Based on the video of Bolden standing on the sideline chewing on his mouthpiece during the game, it looked like his head wasn't in it.
It's unfortunate to lose two highly rated QBs in a month, but considering the pool of great QB recruits in the approximate same class, what should we expect? Paul Jones looked good in the Blue-White game, so hopefully it will be an open competition. Also, remember that Daryl Clark didn't light anything up in his first few games.
Since: Jan 3, 2011
Posted on: January 3, 2011 12:26 am
Robert Bolden to transfer from PSU
I was afraid of this. Very bad news for the Lions. McLoin looks like a Flag Football QB out there. Remninds me of Zack Mills. He definitly throws it around, but who knows where it's going. He doesn't have Bolden's pedigree. Who can blame the kid for looking elsewhere though.


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Healthcare.gov has eliminated the web chat customer service option. Sometime around the beginning of March, the online chat feature that has been present since Healthcare.gov was launched disappeared. Although previous posts on the Healthcare.gov blog still refer to the "live chat" feature, the ubiquitous blue box in the lower right corner of most pages on the site is gone.
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Alcoholic Beverages
Aramark, Inc., Sinclair's food service vendor, is the only establishment on campus licensed to serve alcoholic beverages (beer and/or wine) on special occasions. The unauthorized use and/or possession of alcoholic beverages on college owned or controlled property at any other time is prohibited. Underage persons drinking or anyone found in violation of the liquor laws will be subject to arrest and criminal prosecution, disciplinary action may be taken by the college.
The unlawful possession or use of any drug or controlled substance, including stimulant, depressant, narcotic or hallucinogenic drug or substance, or marijuana, or sale or distribution of any such drug or substance is prohibited on college owned or controlled property. Anyone found in violation of the drug laws will be subject to arrest and criminal prosecution. In addition to arrest and prosecution, disciplinary action may be taken by the college.
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Alcohol and other drug misuse or abuse creates an obstruction of the goals of quality higher education by impending the level of academic performance of a student and the student's overall mental and physical well-being. This policy is intended to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all students associated with the college.
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Violations of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary measures being taken up to and including dismissal. Regulations defining expected students behavior are described in the Student Code of Conduct, prohibited behavior section. The supports students' intentions to obtain assistance for problems related to substance abuse in the following ways:
The college will help to arrange for time away form academic work to pursue appropriate drug treatment when, and only when, the student counseling office has had the opportunity to evaluate the student's situation and has recommended that such treatment is necessary. Student support services will be provided on campus to assist the student in the transition back to school following such treatment. The complete policy on substance abuse and prevention for students is available in the Prevention Education Resource Center, Room 10316.
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The possession of firearms or dangerous weapons on campus is prohibited. Intentional use, possession, or sale of firearms or other dangerous weapons is a direct violation of criminal law and the student code of conduct. Anyone found in violation of the firearms law may be subject to arrest, prosecution and disciplinary action by the college.
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Today my wife announced that she has plans for "her" half of the rebate we expect to receive in a few months. I confessed that I want for nothing right now -- at least nothing I could buy for such a trifling amount of money.
However, it occurred to me that some members here might use their rebates to buy one or more top-shelf bottlings that don't normally fit the budget.
How about it guys and gals? Do any of you have plans to add the BTAC to your collection? Or to bunker a case of Van Winkle 15 y/o or the like?
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The cornerstone restaurant in the swanky, revamped Arctic Club Hotel, Juno, which opened its doors in July, has all the "hotel restaurant" bases covered: slightly edgy but still plush decor (with plenty of roomy booths) in a pleasing slate gray and yellow palette; a dozen au courant small plates; and a drink list with all the trendiest mixers (cucumbers, shiso, even bacon for the Bacontini, naturally).
But those cocktails? They could be better—my Shiso Perfect ($11) was bitter with lime with no trace of mintiness from the star ingredient. And despite a menu by executive chef Thomas Kollasch that's stacked with seemingly good ideas, something's awry in the kitchen. Beef and lamb sliders ($3) were overcooked and dry, and the lamb carpaccio's ($6) flavor was muffled by a profusion of olives.
A promising autumn salad of spinach, dates, eggplant, goat cheese, fresh pear and chestnuts ($9) revealed itself as a warm, brown, mushy mess with a mysterious and unpleasant tartness. Entrées fared better, especially a stellar ribeye ($44) with a perfect Béarnaise sauce lively with fresh tarragon.
Dessert, however, might be the best reason to stop into Juno: I enjoyed the olive-oil lemon cake with drunken grapes ($4), but the star of the show was the gianduja feuilletine ($4), a chewy layered chocolate-toffee confection that tasted like Almond Roca in a very good way.
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The SCIP Iowa Chapter will hold its meeting on Thursday, September 20, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm CST at the Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, Iowa. The SCIP South Florida Chapter will hold its meeting the same day from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm EST at Citrix Systems in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. (See the SCIP.org website for additional information.)
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LONDON — NATO's reduction of joint patrols with Afghan troops will have a minimal impact on operations and are not a change in strategy, British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said Sept. 18.
Hammond accused the media of overreacting to the decision, made after a spate of "insider attacks" in which Afghan recruits turned their weapons on Western troops preparing them for a security handover in 2014.
The issue led to a stormy session in parliament, with a lawmaker from the opposition Labour party being banned from the House of Commons after calling Hammond a liar.
"There has been no change of policy in Afghanistan," Hammond told lawmakers after he was called to answer an urgent question on the issue.
"The UK partnering and mentoring operations will continue substantially unchanged by this order."
Hammond denied that the move would affect the coalition's war strategy, under which the planned withdrawal of Western troops hinges on training Afghan forces to take over security in just over two years' time.
"We have a strategic plan that takes us to the end of combat operations in 2014, while strengthening the ANSF (Afghan National Security Forces) to take over security responsibility from us."
Hammond said he had not been aware of the order until the afternoon of Sept. 17, just after he had given a separate statement to parliament.
Labour lawmaker Paul Flynn was suspended from parliament after accusing Hammond, a Conservative, of lying to lawmakers over the danger to troops of prolonging Britain's involvement in Afghanistan.
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Accusing a fellow lawmaker of lying is against the rules of the House of Commons, the lower house of parliament.
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A spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron meanwhile confirmed the national security council was discussing the Afghan withdrawal timetable at a meeting Sept. 18, but stressed that it was on the agenda before the recent news.
Two British soldiers were among six NATO troops killed in suspected "green-on-blue" shootings by Afghan police at the weekend, causing increasing concern in London.
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Hammond said last week that he was considering bringing back some of Britain's 9,500 troops based in Afghanistan earlier than expected.


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Well, it's been another rough week. We began the week with the Rodent predicting 6 more weeks of cold, harsh winter. And as if to drive that point home, we had Wednesday where the stuff from the sky took all the forms it could. There was water, ice and snow. Just a filthy time. But even with all of that I had a moment of hope on the train platform this morning. I was standing in my usual spot waiting for the train that is never on time and I noticed something rather amazing. The sun was warm. Yes, the air was cold, but the sun had warmth. It was a nice reminder that this is just a transient phase and we won't be freezing, miserable and wedded to our ice scrapers forever. In related news, we are just 4 weeks away from changing the clocks. So, as the Traveling Companion (who, by the way, is in Warmer Climes this weekend and if he truly cared for me would have insisted on my company) says whenever he is confronted with my lack of sports acumen, "I am ever hopeful." Let's all borrow that one shall we? This week we have some Washington State, bad dialogue, diabolically cruel mothering, Paris, a First!, a return, some leftist leanings, and hope.
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Sweet Ann has one of her messages for us. Read on! "Under One Roof: Lessons I Learned from a Tough Old Woman in a Little Old House by Barry Martin is based on the author's experience with a tough old woman named Edith Wilson. Barry was the head of a construction site in Ballard, Washington where they were building a very large mall. Anyone whose house or property was in the way of the project sold it to the construction company: all except eighty-five year old Edith Wilson. She was not going to sell even as the amount of the money offered to her grew and grew. Barry then begins a very unique friendship with Edith. She comes to rely on Barry's help first getting places and then for general care. The reader learns a great deal about Edith and there is quite a revelation at the end of their story. This is a feel good book about being there for other people. The message is clear; when you help others you generally really 'help' yourself." Thank you Ann.
Barbara M. was in a rut. Here is how she solved that little problem. "After several tries I've finally found a book I want to read. I adore Isabel Allende's writing from her magical realistic novels to her non-fiction to her Young Adult novels and would read anything she wrote; until now. I tried to read her new book Ripper and was very, very disappointed. I wondered if she had really written it. It was that bad. The characters are stereotypical and the dialogue sounded like a bad movie script. She was trying a new genre, mystery, and it didn't work. I hope she returns to her own voice in her next book. Although I loved The Blindness of the Heart I couldn't read Julia Franck's latest book Back to Back. Thomas and Ella are siblings growing up in post war East Berlin with a diabolically cruel mother. It has been described as a 'dark fairy tale' but I found it too grim. In Last Train to Paris by Michele Zackheim, octogenarian Rose Manon recalls her life as a news correspondent in Paris and Berlin just prior to World War II. While I enjoyed the historical setting and the interesting plot I thought the characters were unrealistic. The book I am now reading and thoroughly enjoying is A Star for Mrs. Blake by April Smith. This historical fiction novel is based on the pilgrimages made to American soldiers' graves in France by mothers whose children had died there during World War I. Cora Blake had never traveled very far from her small town in Maine but when a letter from the United States government arrives in 1931, 13 years after her son's death, inviting her to join other Gold Star Mothers she decides to go. This is a well written story about a little known part of American history."
Which brings us to our first ever Reader Review! Marian M. is one of our patrons who it would appear, is in total agreement with Barbara. "I'm on the final pages of Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende. It's the second book I read by this author, the first being Paula. I learn something new every time; her books are not very easy to read as there are few paragraphs and not much dialogue, but there are beautiful descriptions. I'm sure I'll pick up another one of her books soon. "
Steph used her Snow Day wisely! "I was delighted when my name finally came up on hold for Sycamore Row by John Grisham, because I knew it would mean a solid page-turner. Imagine my delight when Sycamore Row was even better than expected! I spent most of my snow day rewarding myself for getting work done by devouring another few chapters of the book and finished before the day was done. Not only is it a return to the Jake Brigance and the town of Clanton, last seen in A Time to Kill, but it's a return to the sort of fast-paced, twisty legal thriller that made me a Grisham fan to begin with. If you are an old-school Grisham fan, ignore his last few and turn your attention to this one."
As if the weather weren't enough this week, I had jury duty. For some reason, I get called every three years and yet I have known people who have dodged the Civic Duty Bullet all their lives. How does that even work? Anyway, there is a beauty to jury duty. And it's this: there is a lot of sit and wait, which in my world translates into sit and read. My companion for this was Ellen Feldman's new book The Unwitting which comes out in May. Nell has long believed that life is politics and has remained true and steadfast to her leftist political leanings. Not an easy thing to do in 1950s America, but she and her magazine editor husband have seemingly succeeded. When he is murdered in Central Park on the morning of November 22, 1963 certain facts come to light that don't add up. I am enjoying this newest from Feldman but not nearly as much as I adored Next to Love. That being said, I can say that it was a wonderful companion in a not so wonderful situation just the same.
DJ Jazzy Patty McC. is gifting us with a playlist and some viewing pleasure for the increasing shorter nights. Hit it Patty! "I'm not saying correlation is causation. I'm a card-carrying, hard science, facts kinda gal. With that said, it seems as though every time I leave town on a trip and then return we have a major snow storm that shuts down the schools and town. I'm going to add this to my growing list of coincidences. (It's turning into a notebook.) This week I think we could all use a little hope. My hope came in the form of a little pillow gift and a U2 video by Oliver Jeffers and Mac Premo. My DVD recommendation is The Shawshank Redemption. The scene in the film where character Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins) rejoins his inmates for lunch after doing a long stint in solitary speaks to the hope we all have and the music we hear inside. This week's playlist is titled, DL New Year of Possibilities 2014."


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We just got an email from Tom DeSanto, executive producer of the abortive Bryan Singer Battlestar Galactica series, saying the Cylon picture we featured yesterday wasn't actually from his series. (Despite being labeled by its creator as concept art for the 2001 relaunch.) DeSanto was kind enough to send us some actual… »


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The researchers made and tested hundreds of nanotube transistors, and they found that the devices have consistent electrical properties, even though the property of each nanotube in a device may vary slightly. "There's such a large number of tubes operational in each device that there's a statistical averaging effect," Rogers says.
Moreover, the nanotubes' properties do not change even if they are transferred to plastics or other substrates. "[The] tubes are physically lifted off quartz and then printed down on target substrate so that it doesn't disturb the position and orientation of the nanotubes," Rogers says. Because of this transfer process, he says that the arrays could be integrated with silicon fabrication to make circuits with interconnected nanotube and silicon devices–the nanotube devices could handle the circuit's high-speed operations. To make such a chip, one would only need to transfer the nanotube arrays to the silicon wafer at the beginning of fabrication. Once that is done, one could add silicon devices. "You don't even think about them as tubes," says Roger. "In effect, it's a thin-film uniform substrate, and you just do your processing."
For now, the new transistors will be useful for larger electronics circuits such as those in flexible displays and RF chips, but to be used in high-performance electronics like computer chips, the devices need a much better structure and geometry, Javey says. For instance, the devices would need to be much smaller than they are now: the transistors are currently tens of micrometers long and wide.
To make smaller devices, the UIUC team is working on making the arrays denser. Right now, the distance between adjacent tubes is 100 nanometers, but theoretically, this separation could go down to only one nanometer without affecting electrical properties, Martel says.
Another key area that needs work is finding an effective way to make devices with only semiconducting nanotubes, Rogers says. Typically, a third of the nanotubes in any grown batch are metallic, which causes a small current to flow through a transistor even when it is turned off. The researchers use a common trick to get rid of metallic tubes: turn a transistor off and apply a high voltage that blows out the metallic tubes. But to make good-quality transistors on a larger scale, they would need to find a better way to get rid of the metallic tubes or selectively grow semiconducting tubes. That, according to Javey, is the "last big key" for making nanotube electronics.