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• Water is an active element in proteins
  

  Biophysicists in Bochum have discovered a diode for protons: just like the electronic component determines the direction of flow of electric current, the “proton diode” ensures that protons can only pass through a cell membrane in one direction. Water molecules play an important role here as active more

• UBC researchers find first-ever 'wanderlust gene' in tiny bony fish

  A gene previously associated with physical traits is also dictating behaviour in a tiny fish widely regarded as a living model of Darwin's natural selection theory, according to a University of British Columbia study. Measuring three to 10 centimetres, stickleback fish originated in the ocean but b more

• Researchers to Decode Antarctic Ice Metagenome with the 454 Sequencing System, to Explore the Effects of Climate Change

  For many years, researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) for Polar and Marine Research in Bremerhaven, Germany have been studying polar and marine environments to improve our understanding of ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions and the animal and plant kingdoms of the Arctic and Antarctic. No more

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• Burn injuries under freezing (labor protection) conditions?
  

  "A little splash of liquid nitrogen hasn't hurt anybody" - this happens to be a widespread opinion in many laboratories. The real dangers connected to cryogenic gases many people had to learn firsthand, unexpected and painful. Skin irritation, cell and tissue damage or severe burn injuries may occur, depending on the type of contact and exposure time. There are less possibilities of medical treatment than for injuries caused by influence of heat more

• Looxster® - Enrichment and isolation of bacterial DNA using Pureprove® Technology
  

  Detection of the bacterial content of a specific sample, irrelevant from its source (i.e. Clinical, Food or Environmental), is not as straightforward as it seems. In clinical microbiology laboratories, the gold standard method for the detection of pathogens in patients suspected of systemic infections is the blood culture. However, this technique is known to have many drawbacks especially with regard to non-cultivable organisms, low abundance (longer lag phase) and patient's antibiotics treatment. more

• HelpCorner - Nucleic Acid Isolation and Purification
  

  This article deals with selected frequently asked questions (FAQs) on nucleic acid isolation and purification. more

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• [Report] Clarifying the Dominant Sources and Mechanisms of Cirrus Cloud Formation

  Mineral dust and metallic particles initiate most ice nucleus condensation during cirrus cloud formation. more

• High saturated fatty acids proportion in Escherichia coli enhances the activity of ice nucleation protein from Pantoea ananatis

  Abstract The ice nucleation protein (INP) from Pantoea ananatis was expressed in Escherichia coli. INP expression increased the freezing point of the E. coli culture by a few degrees. Deletion of FabH, an important enzyme in fatty acid biosynthesis, significantly inhibited the ice nucleation act more

• The Impact of Power Output During Percutaneous Catheter Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation on Efficacy and Safety Outcomes: A Systematic Review

  Abstract Introduction Percutaneous catheter radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been widely used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Success rates are, however, variable and optimal levels of power used and duration of power delivery have not been fully established. Different ablati more

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• China Kangtai Cactus Bio-Tech Inc. (CKGT) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

  China Kangtai Cactus Bio-Tech Inc. (China Kangtai) is a vertically integrated manufacturer and marketer of cactus based consumer products. The company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production, research and development, and marketing of products derived from cactus. China Kangtai's pro more

• MascoMid Co. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

  MascoMid Co. (MascoMid) is a medical device company, principally engaged in manufacturing of high quality medical disposable health care products and plastic syringes. The company's main objective is to provide society with superior products and services by developing innovative solutions and satisf more

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