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The secret to longevity in tubeworms

...es et al. to propose that L. luymesi also uses its roots to release sulfate back to the microbial consortia...sed return of sulfate to the sediments through the roots is only a hypothesis--albeit one with much to support it--that still awaits direct confirmation. By ...

Poplar trees redirect resources in response to simulated attack

...radiolabeled sugar and delivered more of it to the roots than plants untreated with the hormone. "This is p...ck, it partitions more of its carbohydrates to the roots for storage. ...

World's largest rainforest drying experiment completes first phase

...se? Have the vessels that conduct water from their roots to their leaves become clogged with water vapor bubbles, restricting their growth for years to come? These are just some of the questions that will be explored during the final two years of this experiment. Collaborating organizations in this effort...

World-first Living Donor Islet Cell Transplant A Success; Procedure Offers Promise For Diabetics

...in Japan, and living donation has very established roots in liver and kidney transplantation there. "Living donor islet transplants could allow many more desperate patients with type 1 diabetes to get successful islet transplants," says Dr. Shapiro. "The donor operation is relatively safe, but is not enti...

To control germs, scientists deploy tiny agents provocateurs

...d beneficial. In one role, biofilms can coat plant roots and symbiotically aid ecological processes such as nitrogen fixation. But at the darker end of the scale, biofilms can form infection-inducing layers on implanted medical devices and cause deadly lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. Biofilms ...

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A Midwest life-science odyssey comes full circle

... it is really not so strange when I look at family roots and personal experiences. I have been transformed into a Midwestern Odysseus! Family Jules My father's family, a combination of Polish and Hungarian and German Jews, took root in Cleveland, Ohio, and my father's father and siblings grew up there,...

The 10 biggest events shaping biotech in 2006

... been achieved to date. Stem cells In a grass roots effort to reject the Bush Administration's recalcitrant position on what promises to be the most exciting area of stopping and reversing - and possible curing - the progression of many major diseases, many states took legislative initiatives to acce...

eBay decision changes balance of power in patent disputes

...e balance has shifted. Patent Act Tracing its roots back to the U.S. Constitution , the Patent Act provides an uncommon exclusionary right. Patent holders are not granted a right to practice their invention, but are granted the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling...

National Bio and Agro Defense fits Wisconsin

... such a facility. Because Wisconsin's agricultural roots run deep, many researchers and scientists here are closely connected to the land through cultural and familial ties. The state also is home to architectural, engineering, and construction firms that are among the nation's best in designing and buildi...

Securitas aims to counter virus behavior

...ns were formally launched in January 2006, but its roots extend much farther. Sinha's first venture was UltraVisual Medical Systems, a software medical imaging company he co-founded with Chylla and Mark Gehring that later merged with Emageon . That company completed an initial public offering last year a...

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Xylem

...ll. Mechanism Xylem sap always moves from the roots to the leaves . It travels by bulk flow , like water in a series of pipes, rather than by diffusion through cells. Two phenomena cause xylem sap to flow: The soil solution (see soil ) is more dilute than the cytosol of the root cells. Thus, ...

Plant

...lants with full systems of leaves , stems , and roots . They also include a few of their close relatives, often called bryophytes , of which mosses are the most common. All of these plants have eukaryotic cells with cell walls composed of cellulose , and most obtain their energy through photos...

Plant

...lants with full systems of leaves , stems , and roots . They also include a few of their close relatives, often called bryophytes , of which mosses are the most common. All of these plants have eukaryotic cells with cell walls composed of cellulose , and most obtain their energy through photos...

Phylogenetic tree

... of rooted phylogenetic trees depicted so that the roots are all linked. Figure 2 depicts an unrooted phylogenetic tree¹ for myosin , a superfamily of proteins . Links to other pictures are given in the Pictures on the Web subsection below. There are three main methods of constructing phyloge...

Alga

...m cyanobacteria . All algae lack true leaves , roots , flowers , and other tissue structures found in higher plants. They are distinguished from bacteria and protozoa in that they are photoautotrophic . Thus, the algae are no longer considered a natural grouping, but the term is still used for co...

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Xylem

...that moves water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the leaves; composed of various cell types i...lant s that carries water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant . Full article >>> xylem : the structure of vascular pla...

Wild type

... are the same way. Wild type carrots have white roots . Full article >>> Genetic disease : Heritable genetic alterations from wild type which, when express ed, result in decreased viability of the individual receiving the altered gene (s). Genetic engineering technologies: See r...

White blood cells

...hat conducts water and minerals upward from the roots . Full article >>> Large white blood cells that contribute to the immune defenses by ingesting microbe s, other cells , and foreign particles. The two principal phagocytes are neutrophils and monocytes . Full article >...

Weed

...mock of grasses or sedges bound together by their roots Weed : a species that volunteers in artificially modified habitat s and is considered undesirable by people. Full article >>> For the first time scientists have sequence d the complete genetic material of a plant , that of the...

Ventral

...62;>> ventral root any of the nerve roots issuing from the ventral side of the vertebrate brain or spinal cord , containing the motor nerves . Full article >>> AKA: ventral horn Gray matter in the spinal cord that contains motor nerve cell bodies. A B C D E F G H I ...

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Herbal treatment not to be sneezed at

...tern Asia. The active substances in the leaves and roots of the plant are petasines. Historically, extracts of butterbur have been used in bronchial asthma, smooth muscle spasms, and headache. Hay fever, medically known as allergic rhinitis, can be a chronic problem or can occur in response to a change in...

The brain wave

... and help the needy. Neuroscientists searching for roots of empathy have now found brain regions involved i...’s crying. Scientists now believe that empathy has roots early in life. It may be linked to imitation, which we know babies do from a very early age. Researc...

Tobacco chewing leads to dental caries

...d with an increased risk of dental caries on tooth roots and crowns. A typical user holds a wad of chew in... gingival (gum) recession and therefore make tooth roots more liable to decay."This study shouldn't give chewers the idea they can switch to snuff," said stu...

Herbal treatment should be estimated

...tern Asia. The active substances in the leaves and roots of the plant are petasines. Historically, extracts of butterbur have been used in bronchial asthma, smooth muscle spasms, and headache. Hay fever, medically known as allergic rhinitis, can be a chronic problem or can occur in response to a change in...

Gene linked to 'Missing Eye' condition in newborns

... of the babies born with this condition have their roots in a mutation of a gene called SOX2. The geneticists who tested the SOX2 gene in children born with the condition and found mutations in many of them, reassured parents that these genetic mistakes were not passed down from them. Instead, they are bel...

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PLIG (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Graft) Instruments

... passage of the instrument past the dura and nerve roots without significant nerve root retraction....

ADS PLIF Broach System

...included in set - Useful for mobilization of nerve roots and scar tissue removal. Variety of nerve root and dura protectors included....

Dolce & Gabbana Ophthalmic Collection

...a, who blended sensuality with their Mediterranean roots to create the distinguishing mark of a brand which has since become a symbol of Italian fashion throughout the world.The first Dolce & Gabbana eyewear collection manufactured by Luxottica drew its inspiration from the fascinating 60s and 70s. This co...
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New Poll Shows Men, Women Incorrectly Blame Symptoms of Low Testosterone on Normal Aging

...ual conferences, marketingcommunications and grass roots efforts to improve the health andwell-being of women everywhere. The initiative enablesparticipating hospitals to focus on community needs while providingthe strength of national support. Please visit <a target="_blank"href="http://www.spiritofwo...

Study of Drug Therapy for Compulsive Buying Yields a Puzzle, Stanford Researcher Says

...aling with a behavior that has differentbiological roots in different people and therefore we may have hadvery different groups of people in the two studies." In the 2003 study, 24 patients were all initially givencitalopram for the open-label portion of the study, during whichthey all knew they were taki...
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Neuropsychiatry

...of research has shown that our mental life has its roots in the brain (see Martin, 2002). Brain and mind are argued not to be discrete entities but just different ways of looking at the same system (Marr, 1982). It has been argued that embracing this mind/brain monism is important for several reasons. ...

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... List of medical abbreviations List of medical roots List of medical schools Important publications in medicine Medical dictionary Medical equipment Naturopathic Medicine Pharmaceutical company Physician Rare diseases References ^ AHIMA e-HIM Work Group ...
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Viscera

...ibrous tissue that surrounds the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels. Full article >>> Viscera Any of the body's organ s located in the chest or abdomen . Resources: ... Full article >>> Viscera l leishmaniasis This type of leishmaniasis occurs India, Chi...

Right

...he time of ... Full article >>> The roots are generally fibrous and branching with an extensive underground network or surface stems. Thus, grass es prevent soil erosion . [ 1 ] The grass pollen images on the right are all typical members of the Poaceae/Gramineae family. Full artic...

Radiculopathy

...spurs or herniated disk s can put pressure on the roots of one or more nerve s that branch off the spinal cord at the neck. Full article >>> These disks are composed of a central gelatinous-like material that helps to cushion the spinal column to axial stress . Disks may hernia te or ru...

Plexus

...e testicles. Full article >>> Lower roots of the brachial plexus (a complex network of nerve s that is formed chiefly by the lower 4 cervical [neck] nerve s and the first thoracic [chest] nerve ) Intercostal nerve s ( nerve s that lie between a pair of adjacent ribs) ... Full ...

Pericardium

...ibrous tissue that surrounds the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels. Full article >>> Pericardium The pericardium is a thin double-layered sac which encloses the heart . Fluid is contained within the layers and lubricates the constantly rubbing surfaces. Next Image &...

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