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Sean HigginsNorthwestern Unviersity - Kellogg School of Management Verified email at kellogg.northwestern.edu Cited by 727 |
[PDF][PDF] A comprehensive analysis of replicative lifespan in 4,698 single-gene deletion strains uncovers conserved mechanisms of aging
…, S Enerio, M Fletcher, L Fox, S Goswami, SA Higgins… - Cell metabolism, 2015 - cell.com
Many genes that affect replicative lifespan (RLS) in the budding yeast Saccharomyces
cerevisiae also affect aging in other organisms such as C. elegans and M. musculus. We …
cerevisiae also affect aging in other organisms such as C. elegans and M. musculus. We …
Molecular mechanisms underlying genotype‐dependent responses to dietary restriction
Dietary restriction ( DR ) increases lifespan and attenuates age‐related phenotypes in many
organisms; however, the effect of DR on longevity of individuals in genetically …
organisms; however, the effect of DR on longevity of individuals in genetically …
Novel functionalized biodegradable polymers for nanoparticle drug delivery systems
P Kallinteri, S Higgins, GA Hutcheon… - …, 2005 - ACS Publications
We have prepared and screened a library of novel functionalized polymers for development
of nanoparticle drug delivery systems. The polymer backbone consisting of two ester-linked, …
of nanoparticle drug delivery systems. The polymer backbone consisting of two ester-linked, …
How debit cards enable the poor to save more
We study an at‐scale natural experiment in which debit cards were given to cash transfer
recipients who already had a bank account. Using administrative account data and household …
recipients who already had a bank account. Using administrative account data and household …
[HTML][HTML] Can a poverty-reducing and progressive tax and transfer system hurt the poor?
To analyze anti-poverty policies in tandem with the taxes used to pay for them, comparisons
of poverty before and after taxes and transfers are often used. We show that these …
of poverty before and after taxes and transfers are often used. We show that these …
The effects of Brazil's taxation and social spending on the distribution of household income
S Higgins, C Pereira - Public Finance Review, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Relative to other countries in Latin America, Brazil has high rates of taxation and large social
spending. We estimate the redistributive effect of fiscal policy on income distribution and …
spending. We estimate the redistributive effect of fiscal policy on income distribution and …
Digital financial services go a long way: Transaction costs and financial inclusion
Debit cards reduce the travel distance to access bank accounts and can increase financial
inclusion. We show that in Mexico, cash transfer beneficiaries who already received their …
inclusion. We show that in Mexico, cash transfer beneficiaries who already received their …
Commitment to Equity Assessment (CEQ): Estimating the incidence of social spending, subsidies, and taxes-handbook
N Lustig, S Higgins - … , and Taxes-Handbook (September 1, 2013), 2013 - papers.ssrn.com
This handbook presents a step-by-step guide to applying the incidence analysis used in the
multi-country Commitment to Equity Project (CEQ). We define the pre-and post-net transfer …
multi-country Commitment to Equity Project (CEQ). We define the pre-and post-net transfer …
Ultra-low velocity knee dislocations: patient characteristics, complications, and outcomes
…, FW Gwathmey Jr, ST Higgins… - … American Journal of …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Knee dislocations resulting in multiligament knee injuries (MLIs) are usually
associated with high-energy mechanisms such as motor vehicle accidents or sports injuries; …
associated with high-energy mechanisms such as motor vehicle accidents or sports injuries; …
The stringent response regulates adaptation to darkness in the cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus
RD Hood, SA Higgins, A Flamholz… - Proceedings of the …, 2016 - National Acad Sciences
The cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus relies upon photosynthesis to drive metabolism
and growth. During darkness, Synechococcus stops growing, derives energy from its …
and growth. During darkness, Synechococcus stops growing, derives energy from its …