New technique helps researchers determine amino-acid charge
Measurements of the ion-current through the open state of a membrane-protein's ion channel have allowed scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to obtain a detailed picture of the effect of the protein microenvironment on the affinity of ionizable amino-acid residues for protons. The findings, reported in the Dec. 15 issue of Nature, are expected to be welcome news for...Crammed with charged DNA, pressure rises inside virus
The virus, phi29, has a tiny motor that pumps its DNA into the capsid—outer shell—during the assembly process. The potential energy of the tightly co...Sanyo to advance Rayovacs rechargeble batteries
MADISON - Sanyo will be working with Rayovac's I-C3 technology, which the company says can recharge Nickel Metal Hydride, or NiMH, batteries in 15 minutes. I-C3...HP charges toward the living room
Hewlett-Packards decision last week to merge its Imaging and Printing Group and its Personal Systems Group into one Imaging and Personal Systems Group (IPSG) is a major milestone in HPs journey to become consumer technology brand. By combining these two units, HP has a unified and convincing product message for every room in the digital home. That may be the key that turns HPs consume...Marshfield Clinic charges ahead in genetic research
MARSHFIELD, WI - TV writers formulating a new drama series on a world-class genetic research laboratory might have problems locating Marshfield on a map of Wisconsin. But if they wanted a look at what is arguably ground zero for the burgeoning field of personalized medicine that genetic research is making possibl...Men under 50 susceptible to suicide after discharge from emergency
A recent study has found that men under 50 are more likely to die from suicide than any other cause in the 30 days after being discharged. // A study of public hospital emergency departments in Perth conducted on 270, 000 patients aged 15 and over attending the emergency departments of seven Perth hospitals between June 2000 and July 2003 found nine men aged under 50 committed suicide wi...Minister Defends Hike in AIIMS Treatment Charges
Health Minister of India Anbumoni Ramdoss justified the increase in the fees for lab tests and treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences //(AIIMS), saying that this was necessary to maintain the quality of the services. This is incidentally the first time that a hike is taking place at the institution since 1995. The budget of the AIIMS is at Rs. 420 crores while the revenu...Ofcom To Assess The Bedside Call Charges
Ofcom, which is a telecom regulator, found that incoming call to bedside phones cost higher than the call made to Australia. It demanded the health department to review the charges levied on the bedside phones. // This came about after the relatives of the patients started complaining of the bedside phone charges. The company after a seven-month study found that a bedside cal...Elders in Scotland Inappropriately Charged For Free Food
Elders in Scotland are being wrongly charged for free services such as making a cup of tea or toast, revealed a survey conducted by charity Age Concern Scotland//. Legally, such food preparation techniques that fall under free personal care should be delivered free of cost. The thirteen councils that have been blamed for doing so are currently involved in discussion with the Scottish...Whopping Cancer Treatment Charges May See the Light of Day
The cost of treatment at the community-built Riverina Cancer Care Centre is looking forward to some change, with expectations hovering around reduction in prices, which will bring about the much needed respite after the recent price hike. // This has happened following fears expressed by the cancer support groups that people may avoid treatment owing to high costs. Kay Hull, who is the...2.5v PocketScope with Handle and Rechargeable Battery
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