Sugar beet virus mutation requires Texas touch
The only sugar beets growing in Texas are in the laboratory. But those few plants are getting to the root of problems throughout the sugar beet industry. Just the...Touching Molecules With Your Bare Hands
For a virus to survive, it must elude the ever vigilant immune sentinels of its host. A latent virus can escape immune detection if it resides in nondividing cells and doesn’t produce any proteins. No viral proteins means no red flags for immune cells. If the virus targets one of the many cell types that rarely divide, it’s relatively safe while latent. But some viruses, like the gamma-herpesviru...'Bionic' arm gives amputee sense of touch
Impressive impact factors prove that BioMed Central's Open Access journals are high quality and widely read and cited. Journals published by BioMed Central have again received impact factors that compare well with equivalent subscription titles, it was announced today, with five titles in the top five of their specialty. The high impact factors for these journals affirm that they are respected by...To translate touch, the brain can quickly rearrange its sense of the body
The brain is bombarded by information about the physical proportions of our bodies. The most familiar sensations, such as a puff of wind or the brush of our own shirt sleeve, serve to constantly remind the brain of the body's outer bounds, creating a sense of what is known as proprioception. In a new study, researchers report this week that the brain's ability to interpret external signals and up...Bats use touch receptors on wings to fly, catch prey, study finds
Bats have an "ear" for flying in the dark because of a remarkable auditory talent that allows them to determine their physical environment by listening to echoes. But an Ohio University neurobiology professor says bats have a "feel" for it, too. John Zook's studies of bat flight suggest that touch-sensitive receptors on bats' wings help them maintain altitude and catch insects in midair. H...Disposable Tips for OneTouch Plus from The Gel Company
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Description:...Small aneurysms best left untouched
According to researchers, the appropriate approach to abdominal aortic aneurysms is to leave those below five and a half centimeters alone. The abdominal aorta is the main artery serving the lower organs of the body, supplying them with blood from the heart.// Fragility in the wall of the aorta leads to a bulge called an aneurysm which may rupture a potentially fateful problem. The sta...HIV Positive People Touching 60,000 In UK
The number of people infected with HIV in the UK rose last year to an estimated 58,300 and almost a third of those may not know they are carrying the disease, a report said on Thursday.// Most new cases were diagnosed in heterosexuals and nearly three-quarters of those were probably contracted in Africa. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said the number of HIV sufferers had...Handy Touch - A Wand to Bust Stressful Situations
A path breaking study by Neuro Scientists has revealed that a Husband’s comforting touch can be a perfect stress buster to married women. // According to the study, those who establish instant communication by reaching out and touching their husband’s hands, feel immediate relief. A handy tip on how human touch can alleviate stressful situations, even threatening ones! A note-worthy fea...Jordan: The Kingdom Untouched By Avian Flu
The Minister of Agriculture Akef Zu'bi of Jordan said that the kingdom was untouched by the avian flu disease. // He said that this was due to the joint effort of both the public and the government. He said that there is no fear of a bird flu outbreak in the country. The minister made the remarks during a banquet held by the Jordanian Veterinary Association. In th...UltraPulse SurgiTouch CO2 Laser System
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Description:The UltraPulse system's capability to quickly deliver up to 250 millijoules of energy in one pulse allows for powerful single-pulse ablation. This type of high-energy pulse makes the UltraPulse system the coldest and cleanest CO2 surgical laser available today. When the pulse power is combined with the independent adjustment of pulse energy and operating speed, the clinician is given precise cont...