The Legal, Ethical, and Environmental Issues of “Agent Orange Corn” and Genetically Modified Crops. This paper addresses the recent flap over the pending approval by the Federal Government of what has become known by some as “Agent Orange Corn” and the greater Genetically Modified Crop Debate by Dr. Albert Clark The Legal, Ethical, and Environmental Issues of “Agent Orange Corn” and Genetically...

Objectives: Large cutaneous defects of the cheek and external ear present a reconstructive challenge. While free tissue transfer has been increasingly used for such defects, many patients with these malignancies are poor candidates for lengthy reconstructive surgery. The cervicofacial and cervicothoracic advancement flaps have been previously described as a simple method for reconstructing defe...

This paper presents the study conducted to design and analyze a morphing trailing edge flap structure for a large aircraft wing. The rear part of the trailing edge flap was modified to be integrated with a set of internal actuation mechanisms distributed along the span of the flap. Additional changes to the conventional flap structure were implemented, such as an open sliding trailing edge and ...