Nanobacteria in clouds could spread disease, scientists claim
...explained Professor Wickramasinghe. "Remnants of a sticky protein (slime) coating nanobacteria makes them act as extremely efficient cloud condensation nuclei, with a tendency to aggregate to clusters upon contact." Their work corroborates the findings of Ruprecht Jaenicke, of the Institute for Atmospheric...Engineers improve plastic's potential for use in implants by linking it to biological material
... a process that was repeated four more times. The sticky peptide selected, known as T59, is a string of 12 amino acids. To make certain that something else on the outer surface of the bacteriophage virus wasn't responsible for its perceived stickiness, the researchers demonstrated that T59 by itself could ...Innovative coating could give medical implants a longer life
...short peptide that is the synthetic version of the sticky dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) molecule that gives mussels their adhesive or anchoring strength and a longer peptoid polymer resembling the structure of polyethylene glycol (PEG), a widely studied antifouling polymer. "We had a rich chemistry availab...Redesigned protein accelerates blood clotting
...t of thrombin, which in turn generates fibrin, the sticky protein strands that form a web-like clot over damaged tissue. Calcium, a metallic element, must be present for factor VIII to work. Factor VIII has on its surface pocket-like chains of amino acids shaped to hold calcium ions (calcium binding sites)....Ants, not evil spirits, create devil's gardens in the Amazon rainforest, study finds
...irsuta tree actively patrolled by worker ants. A sticky insect barrier was applied to one cedar sapling to exclude ants, while the other sapling was left untreated. The researchers planted two additional saplings--one treated, one untreated--about 150 feet outside of each garden but within the primary rai...QPatch 16 from Sophion Bioscience
...he QPlate electrode arrays provide confidence that sticky compounds are not being absorbed, which could lead to costly right-shifted IC50 values. The QPatch also includes an on-board cell preparation station that allows ~ 4 hours of unattended operation. Finally, the QPatch-16 was designed with many more ......sives, the frame is removed simultaneously with no sticky residue being left behind on the slide.......sives, the frame is removed simultaneously with no sticky residue being left behind on the slide.......fficient cloning of all PCR products with blunt or sticky ends.Replaces traditional TA cloning approaches by offering consistently better signal-to-noise ratios and as many as 25-fold more positive clones.Amplicons generated by proof-reading thermostable polymerases are fully compatible.High efficiency clon...Web-centric entrepreneurs find models that attract investment
...he ability of the model to foster development of a sticky customer base less likely to abandon the company for a competitive option. Market opportunities The markets served by the panelists' companies were varied and in many cases opportunistic and not about deep-rooted complex technology. Wiegand has a...Info Security: Taking a page from the 1950s
...ot their blog, its their ever-popular passwords on sticky notes. If its not that, its something else. Maybe all this is just a variant on my second law of software that says users will invent uses for our software that we never imagined. You can count on it, that when users get inventive, they probably dont...AD:TECH: Advertisers face harsh lessons at the hands of powerful consumers
...usly tried to harm a brand's reputation. Another sticky point, of course, is that no defamation lawsuit can succeed if the statements involved are true. That, said Peter Blackshaw , founder of Intelliseek's PlanetFeedback , is why companies should consider fixing problems before going after people who r...Part 5 Project Performance Get on the path to continuous improvement
...ethodology on your desk is almost worn out; yellow sticky notes mark critical chapters. Ill bet you could recite the cost control section by heart! Youd rather have Gantt charts papering your walls than new paint. Youve managed countless projects, large and small. While sometimes Dilbert hits a little too c...Stem cell research- now Nobel Laureates join the debate
... stopped now. The bush administration is now in a sticky situation, as it has to decide carefully on this ethical issue, which has infuriated many in the United States. Leaving the ethical part aside, a group of 80 high profile scientists including amongst other luminaries like James Watson and Hamilton O.......nisms and use enzymes to kill them. "Melanin is a sticky molecule. The bacteria and fungi get tangled up, and it stops them from proliferating." Also, a protein called attractin is known to regulate both melanisation and immunity in humans, suggesting a link between the two.He also points out that darker-...Gene Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis
...ase in which the body's mucus becomes so thick and sticky that it prevents normal functioning. Treatment with new antibiotics now allows many children to reach adulthood, but there is no cure.// New research is moving us slightly closer to a treatment for cystic fibrosis that modifies the abnormal gene that......ne A2, a chemical in the body that makes platelets sticky and promotes blood clotting. The study found that as many as 75% of patients showed some resistance to the blood-thinning effects of aspirin. The study found that taking aspirin did not adequately block thromboxane in some people, making them 4 times......tic disease characterized by the build up of thick sticky mucus in the lungs and pancreas, leading to breathing difficulties and nutritional problems.Co-author of the paper, Professor John Mattick, said infection by this bacteria resulted in inflammation and tissue damage in the lungs of cystic fibrosis pat...Eye Garter Shield Cover - white
...ion the eye. Eliminates need for taping shield. No sticky residue. Package 50 per box. White only........ This special formula resists build-up leaving no sticky or tacky residue on the skin.......cate moving parts Instra-Glide Target lubricates sticky pivot points, hinges, box joints and other moving parts. The penetration straw allows you to lubricate with precision. Safe for use on plastics and painted surfaces. Ideal for carts, hinges, medical equipment, and items with moving parts.......ble and provides a protective film without getting sticky or gummy. Instra-Glide Soak helps keeps surgical instruments functioning at their optimum....