Genome of deadly amoeba shows surprising complexity, evidence of lateral gene transfer
The genome sequence of the parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, a leading cause of severe diarrheal disease in developing countries, includes an unexpectedly complex repertoire of sensory genes as well as a variety of bacterial-like genes that contribute to the organism's unique biology. The report, which appears in the February 24 issue of Nature, presents the first genome-wide study...Scientists use gene transfer technology and common virus to block neuropathic pain in animals
Remember how it felt the last time you burned your finger on a hot stove? Imagine what it's like to have that burning pain in your hands or feet all the time and know there's virtually nothing you can do about it. David Fink, M.D.It's called neuropathic pain, and it's a common complication of many diseases and medical conditions, especially diabetes. Drugs have little effect on this type...Scientists use gene transfer technology and common virus to block neuropathic pain
Remember how it felt the last time you burned your finger on a hot stove? Imagine what it's like to have that burning pain in your hands or feet all the time and know there's virtually nothing you can do about it. It's called neuropathic pain, and it's a common complication of many diseases and medical conditions, especially diabetes. Drugs have little effect on this type of pain, which is...Researchers offer proof-of-concept for Altered Nuclear Transfer
Scientists at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research have successfully demonstrated that a theoretical--and controversial--technique for generating embryonic stem cells is indeed possible, at least in mice. The theory, called altered nuclear transfer (ANT), proposes that researchers first create genetically altered embryos that are unable to implant in a uterus, and then extract ste...Gene transfer using mutant form of good cholesterol cuts vascular plaque and inflammation
Transfer of a gene that produces a mutant form of good cholesterol provides significantly better anti-plaque and anti-inflammation benefits than therapy using the "normal" HDL gene, according to a mouse study conducted by cardiology researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and reported in the Oct. 3 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Apolipoprotein A-I is a natu...Glutathione-S-Transferase (GST) Colorimetric Assay Kit from Sigma-Aldrich
Description:Biochem/physiol Actions: Glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) are a group of enzymes important in the detoxification of many xenobiotics in mammals. The enzymes protect cells against toxicants by conjugating the thiol group of the glutathione to electrophilic xenobiotics, and thereby defend cells against the mutagenic, carcinogenic, and toxic effects of the compounds. GST activity is presen...Ribonucleic acid, transfer from baker's yeast (S. cerevisiae) from Sigma-Aldrich
Description:lication: For use as a carrier in nucleic acid purification and precipitation. Physical Form: buffered aqueous solution...Ribonucleic acid, transfer from baker's yeast (S. cerevisiae) from Sigma-Aldrich
Description:Preparation Note: Prepared by a modification of the procedure of Hancher, C.W., et al., Biotechnol. Bioeng., Type: Type X-SA...Ribonucleic acid, transfer from baker's yeast (S. cerevisiae) from Sigma-Aldrich
Description:Analysis Note: Evaluated for its amino acid acceptor activity using aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase and a mixture of amino acids Ala, Asp, Gly, Ile, Lys, Pro, Thr, Val, Arg, Glu, His, Leu, Phe, Ser, Tyr. Type: Type X...Sensenbrenner and USPTO Director highlight benefits of technology transfer
Hartland, Wis. At a meeting Monday highlighting university-business partnerships in Wisconsin, , a medical imaging company based in Hartland, Wis., demonstrated its latest tool for assessing cardiovascular health to John Dudas, acting under secretary of commerce for the <a href="http://www.uspto.gov/" target=...CATI: Transforming technology transfer in Wisconsin
Racine, Wis. When people think of technology transfer in Wisconsin, they may think of the ; the two premier universitybased technology transfer programs in the state. But now theres a new player in town, bringing businesses and...DNA/RNA Blotting With the Trans-Blot SD Semi-Dry Electrophoretic Transfer Cell
The Trans-Blot SD DNA/RNA agarose gel support frame, used with the Trans-Blot SD semi-dry electrophoretic transfer cell, allows blotting of DNA/RNA from agarose gels to nylon membrane in minutes, without any gel pretreatments. The Trans- Blot SD semi-dry electrophoretic transfer cell generates a high fiel...UV Nicking of DNA in Agarose Gels for Enhanced Transfer and Detection of Megabase Size DNAs
The transfer efficiency of large (>100 kb) DNAs from agarose gels to membrane is poor unless the DNAs are nicked prior to transfer. Although this has traditionally been accomplished with HCl depurination, UV irradiation (254 nm) provides a faster and more consistent alternative to HCl nicking....Increased Transfer Efficiency Using a Discontinuous Buffer System With the Trans-Blot SD Cell
Semi-dry transfer has traditionally been a fast but inefficient method for transferring all the protein from a gel. By using a discontinuous buffer system, transfer efficiency can be greatly increased. In protein blotting, the buffer has an important effect on the elution of the proteins from a gel...Leeches help in tissue transfer
Researchers at the University of Michigan, made a new study which showed that an odd medical approach may help patients after head and neck surgery. Ann Arbor say leeches are an effective addition when trying to salvage tissue transfers.Patients who have surgery// to remove cancer in and around the head and neck often need to have tissue transfers performed. Doctors say about 15 perc...Free Tissue Transfer Effective in Treating Massive Skin Cancers
Most skin cancers arising on the face are spotted quickly by patients or their friends or family, and treatment is sought before the cancers get out of hand.// In these cases, doctors can easily treat the cancers and repair the damage using flaps of skin located next to the cancerous area. In some cases, however, facial skin cancer goes untreated for a long period of time and therefore...Tissue Transfer for Skin Cancer
Massive skin cancers on the face are often disfiguring and leave patients with gaping wounds or deep holes. Now, doctors at Oregon Health & Science University //are using the person's own body to heal the area and improve their appearance. Dorothy Fahland grew up sunbathing, first as a toddler and then as a teenager and young adult. Decades later, she had a skin cancer cut from above he...Tissue Transfer For Treatment Of Massive Skin Cancers
A new study shows the disfiguration caused by massive skin cancers on the face can be effectively repaired by using tissue // transferred from other parts of the body. Most skin cancers arising on the face are spotted quickly by patients or their friends or family, and treatment is sought before the cancers get out of hand. In these cases, doctors can easily treat the cancers and repair...Transfer Of Rabies Virus Possible From Organ Donor To Recipient
In a study published in New England Journal of Medicine, the researchers have reported that rabies encephalitis may be spread from infected organ donor //to organ recipient. There had been report of four organ recipients (kidneys, Liver, and arterial segment) from a common donor dying of rabies encephalitis in US. The researchers conducted reviews of medical records of the donor and rece...Trans-Blot SD Semi-Dry Electrophoretic Transfer Cell
Description:The Trans-Blot SD semi-dry transfer cell allows fast, efficient and economical blotting. Using a platinum-coated titanium plate as the anode and a stainless steel plate as the cathode, the Trans-Blot SD cell transfers in a horizontal configuration without a buffer tank or gel cassettes....Mini Trans-Blot Electrophoretic Transfer Cell
Description:Includes 2 gel holder cassettes, 4 fiber pads, modular electrode assembly, Bio-Ice cooling unit, lower buffer chamber, lid with cables, and instructions. The Mini Trans-Blot cell, a component of Bio-Rad's modular mini electrophoresis system (see Mini-Vertical Electrophoresis Systems), provides rapid, high-quality blotting of mini gels. Its modular electrode assembly transfers two 7.5 x 10 cm gel...Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Description:For the quantitative in vitro determination of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) in serum and plasma....Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Liquid
Description:For the quantitative in vitro determination of alanine aminotransferase in serum or plasma....