In some cases, RNAi constructs of these genes had been shown to induce varying phenotypes, and we reasoned that null and missense alleles of these targets would allow us to better identify the true function of these genes.
Regardless of the precise reasons, the cooperative model suggests that reporter gene assays in mouse embryos with single UCNEs cannot reveal the true function of these elements (though they may be effective in distinguishing tissue-specific enhancers from other types of UCNEs).
Artaud believed that civilization had turned humans into sick and repressed creatures and that the true function of the theatre was to rid humankind of these repressions and liberate each individual's instinctual energy.
In fact, the true function of this so-called Pakistan ideology is to suppress various types of popular empowerment, from ethnic autonomy to democracy to women's rights.
"The true function of the state, as it interferes with social life," he wrote, "should be to make the chances of competition more even, not to abolish them".
"The true function of the state as it interferes in social life," Roosevelt wrote, "should be to make the chances of competition more even, not to abolish them".
By subjecting the calditol-free mutant to highly acidic conditions, the researchers were able to confirm the true function of the calditol component of the membrane.
Witness an item from this morning, in which, with admirable lucidity, Chait exposes the true function of the so-called Tea Party movement: The backlash against Bush from the right is largely a way of absolving conservatism of Bush's failures.
Furthermore, these findings illustrate the possibility of using the MscL as a release valve for engineered membrane devices; one step closer to mimicking the true function of the living cell.
In a telling sign of the true function of the embassy, the outgoing ambassador, Rafi Daham al-Tikriti, was made head of the Iraqi mukhabarat intelligence service on his return to Baghdad.
Mr. King, who is also a registered dietitian, told me that the true function of the coating — be it flour, batter or Cap'n Crunch — is to form a tight seal around the meat.
