The closest look ever at the cell's machines
Today researchers in Germany announce they have finished the first complete analysis of the "molecular machines" in one of biology's most important model organisms: S. cerevisiae (baker's yeast). The study from the biotechnology company Cellzome, in collaboration with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), appears in this week's online edition of Nature. "To carry out their task...Rapid PCR* Using Active Tube Temperature Control On Thermo's PCR Machines
Solutions Note The time taken to complete a standard PCRprotocol is becoming increasingly important forresearchers today. Whilst many manufacturers ofthermal cyclers focus on pushing the limits of ramprates, in this article we highlight how Thermo's approach of focussing on ach...My 50 cents: Web sites and pinball machines
A pinball machine is a great metaphor for describing how a Web site works not the mechanical side of working that involves ASP, PHP and databases, but the reality of how a...Machines take over the battle against hospital bugs
Hospital acquired infection is one of the most common reason which results in fatal complications among hospital patients. One of the most common and potentially dangerous bug which causes this type of infection is the bacterium// called acinetobacter. This bacterium is found naturally in the environment and survives drying and thrives in dust and on inanimate surfaces for long periods. This bac...Condom Vending Machines Increasing Sexual Assaults On Women
The recent publication of the UN report shows staggering figures on the spread of AIDS and HIV //world wide, which also included India. The Indian Government thought it was taking a very positive step by installing ‘Anytime Condom” vending machines in commonly accessed public places. This included places like the bus stands, railway stations and public bathrooms especially in well educated states...Nanotechnologists Specify Limitation For Devising Small Machines
There's a limit to how tiny gadgets, devices and machines can get, scientists have claimed. The claim comes from an experiment performed by a University of Arizona// team of optical sciences doctoral candidate John D. Perreault and assistant professor of physics Alexander D. Cronin. Perreault and Cronin directly measured how close speeding atoms can come to a surface before...Condom Vending Machines To Be Installed Across Indian States
The World Health Organization survey reveals that currently more than 5.13 million patients are suffering from AIDS in India, with more and more number of cases being reported each year. Anti-retroviral treatments //have already been initiated in 36 hospitals across the country. The priority of the Indian Government is to save millions of youth from falling prey to the disease. Inorde...World AIDS day marked with Rallies and installation of Condom Vending machines
On behalf of the World AIDS day, the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized an AIDS awareness rally which was participated by students from school and // colleges and various corporate and NGO's. It was estimated that in the year 2004, more than 4.9 million people are infected with HIV and more than 75% of them died and it is...