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Discovery in the evolution of the immune system absorbing cells

...e immune response of fish and amphibians makes the preservation of phagocytosis an evolutionary advantage to B cells in their defence against pathogens. One cannot forget that fish have had a significant evolutionary success, since nearly 50% of vertebrate species belong to this group and they are constantly in c...

Grape expectations for healthier wine

...ged periods, they are unlikely to use ozone in any preservation process. He agreed, however that the ozone process could be tweaked to replace problematic sulphites added to wine during the liquification process, presenting the possibility of healthier more hypoallergenic wines. Antioxidants, natural compounds...

World's leading scientists announce creation of 'Encyclopedia of Life'

...o help create the key tool that we need to inspire preservation of Earth’s biodiversity: the Encyclopedia of Life," Wilson said at TED. "What excites me is that since I first put forward this idea, science has advanced, technology has moved forward. Today, the practicalities of making this encyclopedia real are...

Machine preservation may promote more organ sharing

...l Center. "By placing kidneys on a portable pump, preservation times can be safely extended to permit more time f... pump to maintain a constant flow of a specialized preservation solution through the organs until transplantation. With both methods of preservation, a cooling solu...

Clot-dissolving agent may be beneficial in treatment of severe frostbite

...al amputations, including five below the knee. The preservation of limbs, which maximizes patient functional outcome, is perhaps the greatest benefit conferred by use of tPA in frostbite injury.” The researchers suspect tPA helps reduce the injury caused when frozen skin is warmed again. Inflammation during th...

Studies to find better ways to preserve human eggs, ovarian tissue under way

...r in embryos. They pursue the potential of egg preservation as well to really find out which is the best optio...which last about 24 hours outside the body without preservation – would reduce the cost and logistical issues of coordinating donor eggs. “The long-term goal is ...

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