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Anti-bacterial additive widespread in U.S. waterways

Many rivers and streams in the United Statesare believed to contain a toxic antimicrobial chemical whoseenvironmental fate was never thoroughly scrutinized despite large scaleproduction and usage for almost half a century, according to ananalysis conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Schoolof Public Health. The chemical, triclocarban, has been widely used fordecades in han...

Genome-wide mouse study yields link to human leukemia

Thanks to a handful of very special mice, scientists have discovered a new tumor suppressor gene and a unique chemical signature implicated in the development of human leukemia, findings that open up a "treasure box" of opportunity and possibility, study authors say. Researchers in The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center bred a type of mouse that develops acute lymphoblastic...

RNA project to create language for scientists worldwide

Research into ribonucleic acids (RNA)--the building blocks of life--is exploding as scientists worldwide discover the roles of RNA in genetics, health, disease and the development of organisms. The rapidly growing body of knowledge has created the need for researchers to develop a shared vocabulary and system for describing, cataloging and comparing their findings. An international team of...

New Estimates For The Causes Of Child Deaths Worldwide

The most accurate estimates of the causes of child deaths to date, published in the March 26, 2005 of THE LANCET, reveal that worldwide more than 70% of the 10.6 million child deaths that occur annually are attributable to six causes: pneumonia (19%), diarrhoea (18%), malaria (8%), neonatal sepsis or pneumonia (10%), preterm delivery (10%), and asphyxia at birth (8%). Robert Black (Johns H...

Measles Deaths Worldwide Drop By Nearly 40% Over Five Years

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today announced that countries are on target to halve deaths from measles, a leading vaccine-preventable killer, by the end of this year. Global measles deaths have plummeted by 39%, from 873 000 in 1999 to an estimated 530 000 in 2003. The largest reduction occurred in Africa, the region with the highest...

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HP GenomeWide siRNA from QIAGEN

Description:For knockdown of all human, mouse, and rat genes using predesigned siRNAs...
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Polaroid Wide and Long Electrophoresis Hood from Bio-Rad

Description:The wide and long electrophoresis hood is a component of Polaroid gel documentation systems. Placed on the transilluminator, it holds the camera in place and provides a darkroom environment that allows photography on the lab bench. This 15.2 x 22.9 cm hood provides 0.45x magnification....
Company:Bio-Rad

Wide Mini ReadySub-Cell GT Cell and PowerPac Basic Power Supply from Bio-Rad

Description:The wide mini ReadySub-Cell GT cell and PowerPac basic power supply are used for submerged horizontal gel electrophoresis of nucleic acids in agarose gels. The wide mini format cell includes a buffer tank, lid with cables and electrodes, and leveling bubble. The PowerPac basic power supply, 100-120 and 220-240 V, provides output of 10-300 V, 4-400 mA, and 75 W. Power cord and instructions are pro...
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PROTEAN II XL Cell, wide format from Bio-Rad

Description:Includes PROTEAN II xi Basic unit and IPG conversion kit 2.0 mm 165-3190...
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PROTEAN II XL Cell, wide format, 2.0 mm from Bio-Rad

Description:The PROTEAN II XL cell, wide format, is used for vertical electrophoresis applications. The cell accommodates two 18.5 x 20 cm gels and requires 1.2 L of running buffer. It includes the PROTEAN II xi basic unit and the 2.0 mm IPG conversion kit, which contains accessories for use with 2.0 mm thick gels and includes 2 sets of IPG clamps, 2 sets of 20 x 20 cm glass plates, 4 IPG spacers, 2 IPG comb...
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High Sensitivity, Wide Dynamic Range, Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) ELISA Using the LMax Microplate Luminometer (MaxLine Application Note #41)

Evelyn McGown, Ph.D. and Michael Su, M.S. Molecular Devices Corporation, 8/00 Immunoassays have traditionally employed colorimetric indicators. As such, multiple dilutions of samples were necessary to ensure that they fell within the dynamic range of the assay. Recently, chemiluminescent immunoassays, with gre...

Midwest holds strong position in worldwide diagnostics business

To put diagnostics into perspective, Steve B...

Preparation of PCR Quality Template DNA from a Wide Range of Tissues Using InstaGene Matrix

Paul Burr, Wellcome Clinical Scholar, Department of VeterinaryPathology, University of Glasgow, Bearsden Rd, Glasgow. G61 1QH. A method that can be conveniently used to prepare DNA from a wide range of tissues for analysis in the Polymerase Chain Reaction is described. The method is both quick...

Genome Wide Profiling of Paired Cancerous and Normal Breast Tissues and Rapid Interpretation of Gene Expression Data

Microarrays offer a powerful means of studying human gene activity and thereby providing insight into cellular, molecular, and biological changes. Applied Biosystems has developed the Expression Array System, a complete system for gene expression studies. It includes Human Genome Survey Microarrays (utilizing fully curated transcript data...

Wideband sensitivity of the FluoroLog-3

Many companies claim high sensitivity for their spectrofluorometers. In their specifications, instrument vendors often cite excitation of de-ionized water at 350 nm, which results in Raman emission at 397 nm (an energy loss of 3380 cm ). This Raman-emission band of water is used, because the signal is red-shifted and weak...

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Domestic Violence: The Silent Killer of Women Worldwide

Scenario 1: Thailand: Rakata has not yet prepared dinner for husband Akito, as there is no grain in the house. Akito works as a farm laborer, but gambles away whatever he earns. //Rakata and the two little children are emaciated, often ill, and fearful. Today all three are huddling in a corner of the house, fearing his fury. Scenario 2: Madhya Pradesh, India: Rani, a domestic worker who...

Prescription Drug Use Varies Widely Between States

Until now, your age and gender were among the best indicators of how you might use prescription drugs. With today's release of the first comprehensive state-by-state study of prescription drug use, where you live also can say a lot about which and how many medications you use. // According to the study, the percentage of adult beneficiaries obtaining at least one prescription in 2000 r...

Benefits Of The Worlds Most Widely Used Beverage

Type-II diabetes, the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, is linked to obesity and lack of exercise. It causes the // body to lose its ability to use insulin properly to metabolize food, especially sugar. Type-I or juvenile diabetes is a different disease caused by the destruction of key pancreatic cells. In a recent study of 14,600 people, it was found that women who dow...

Drop in Worldwide Measles deaths by 40%

There is some good news this week from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).// They announced that there is almost a 50% drop of measles death in the last five years worldwide. This is attributed to the successful vaccination programme being undertaken in developing countries. Measles is a vaccine-preventable condition. Global measles deat...

Indian Scientists Make Wide-Ranging Analysis And Annotation Of X Chromosome

Researchers at Institute of Bioinformatics (Bangalore) had made a study of the genomic sequence of human X chromosome// with its transcriptome and proteome sequences as well. The IOB analysis showed that the human X chromosome has a gene density less than other chromosomes with 43 novel protein-coding regions and 696 known genes. The researchers have been able to identify and find ou...

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Wide Collarette MONOKA (4mm)

Description:For canalicular laceration or imperforate nasolacrimal duct. Medical grade silicone and Stainless Steel Probe. Box of 3, sterile. Note: Tubing securely swaged into malleable stainless steel probes. System is anchored by punctum plug: no knots, no sutures, no interpalpebral loops....
Company:FCI Ophthalmics Inc.

Storz Cilia Forceps - Wide

Description:Wide 1 mm x 3 mm smooth platform. Serrated handle with polished finish. Most popular size or model....
Company:Bausch & Lomb Storz

Wills Hospital Utility Forceps - Wide

Description:Straight shafts with 13 mm crisscross serrated platform with polished finish. Wide serrated handle....
Company:Bausch & Lomb Storz

Wide Field Surgical Prism Loupes

Description:Wide Field Surgical Prism Loupes...
Company:Microsurgery Instruments, Inc.

Schepens Depressor 8.0mm Wide Tip Thimble Size 8

Description:Centuries of German Craftsmanship have produced the finest surgical instrumentation in the world. Ocutek® now makes them available to you! Only holders of the coveted Meisterbrief certificate, which requires and eight-year apprenticeship, are qualifie...
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Clinical Study Shows Regenecare Relieves Pain and Itching of Skin Rashes Caused by Widely Used Cancer Drugs

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 11, 2007 - The Journal of theAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology has published the earlyresults of a clinical study conducted by Dr. Siu-Fun Wong, and hercolleagues, which concluded that the topical gel, Regenecare(R),caused a statistically significant reduction in the pain anditching of a rash that results from the use of anti-cancer drugsknown as EGFR...

The International Myeloma Foundation Says Data Reported at a Global Medical Meeting in Greece Demonstrates Improved Survival for a Wide Range of Myeloma Patients

- Data Presented at the 11th International Myeloma Workshop - NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., and KOS, Greece, June 29, 2007/PRNewswire/ -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) --supporting research and providing education, advocacy and supportfor myeloma patients, families, researchers and physicians -- todaysaid that updated statistics reported at the 11th InternationalMyeloma Workshop i...

Nationwide MRSA Prevalence Study to Demonstrate Full Scope of 'Superbug' Threat Facing U.S. Healthcare Facilities and Patients

Broadest, Most Comprehensive Survey Provides New Benchmark on MRSAin Healthcare Facilities WASHINGTON, June 21, 2007 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thefollowing was released today by APIC: WHAT: -- First nationwide study of the prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a virulent multi-drug resistant organism, in U.S. healthcare facilit...

Drug for Treatment of Heart Failure Does Not Improve Survival, Compared to More Widely-used Medication

CHICAGO, May 1, 2007—The drug levosimendan did not improvesurvival for patients with decompensated heart failure whencompared with a more widely-used treatment for this condition,dobutamine, according to a study in the May 2 issue of Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF; severe heart failurecharacterized by inability of the heart to maintain adequate bloodci...

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Widely spaced teeth

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