Study Models Impact Of Anthrax Vaccine
Rapidly distributing antibiotics to peopleexposed to anthrax spores during a bioterrorist attack, could byitself, prevent about 70 percent of anthrax infections from occurring,according to researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School ofPublic Health. To increase the prevention rate to 90 percent, theirstudy found that at least 63 percent of the population would need to beimmunized wi...Scientists identify new model Of NK cell development
Scientists here have made a major discovery that sheds new light upon the growth and development of human natural killer (NK) cells, powerful but somewhat mysterious components of the body's immune system that are the first line of defense against cancer and infectious diseases. Scientists have believed for years that human NK cells are generated in bone marrow, but Michael Caligiuri, dire...Research Using Mouse Models Reveals A Novel Key Player In The Initiation Of Colon Cancer
Gastric and colorectal cancers account for more than 1 million deaths worldwide every year and several research groups have been working to identify the molecular events that result in the initiation and progression of these tumors. It has been established that interfering with the function of one gene, called Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) has a profound effect on the cells lining the innermos...Genrate: a generative model that finds and scores new genes and exons in genomic microarray data
Abstract : Recently, researchers have made some progress in using microarrays to validate predicted exons in genome sequence and find new gene structures. However, current methods rely on separately making threshold-based decisions on intensity of expression, similarity of expression profiles, and arrangements of exons in the genome. We have taken a Bayesian approach and developed GenRate,...Modern Protein Chemistry: Practical Aspects from Pierce Biotechnology, Inc.
Description:Todays advanced protein cross-linking techniques are defined by the author of this comprehensive text, Dr. Shan S. Wong. This valuable hardcover guide includes hundreds of structures, easy-to-follow reaction schemes and current application references. More than 300 pages detail the critical aspects of protein cross-linking and conjugate preparation from selection and design of reagents, to analy...Shake 'n' Stack oven - New Model from Thermo Scientific
Description:Shake 'n' Stack oven - New Model (includes 10 bottle capacity rotisserie, adjustable feet, drip tray, manual)...Model 1575 Immunowash Microplate Washer from Bio-Rad
Description:The Model 1575 immunowash microplate washer, 100-240 V, is used for washing 96-well microplates that have flat-, U-, or V-bottom wells. This washer has programmability of horizontal and vertical needle positions to an accuracy of 0.1 mm for bottom washing, crosswise aspiration, and overflow washing. It can store up to 75 wash sequences for customized protocols and includes a bottle and tubing set...Model 1575 Immunowash and MICROTECH 12-Channel Manifold from Bio-Rad
Description:The Model 1575 immunowash microplate washer 100-240 V, is used for washing 96-well microplates that have flat-, U-, or V-bottom wells. The immunowash microplate washer has programmability of horizontal and vertical needle positions to an accuracy of 0.1 mm for bottom washing, crosswise aspiration, and overflow washing. It can store up to 75 wash sequences for customized protocols and includes a b...Holten Maxi Safe 2010 Cabinet Model 1.5, with divided tabletop from Thermo Scientific
Description:The Holten MaxiSafe 2010 Class II Biological Safety Cabinets provide the most ergonomical working condition of comfort while incorporating the latest technology for safety, efficiency and performance.Refined operator, environment and product protection with dual filtration of both exhausted and recirculated air.Bottom filters are safely exchanged under laminar flow....UW biology center gets 3D model maker
The University of Wisconsin-Madison says it has bought a new copy machine for $57,000. The Using white polymer powder and colored inks, the...Moderate Use of Analgesics - Not Associated With Kidney Dysfunction
According to a new study, occasional use of aspirin, acetaminophen, or other pain relievers for everyday aches and pains is not associated with kidney dysfunction among healthy men. As analgesic use is so common, even small increases in the relative risk of renal dysfunction could have a significant impact on rates of renal disease. Some earlier studies have suggested that regul...Moderate Drinking Can Help Cut Diabetes Risk In Middle-Aged Women
Moderate consumption of alcohol has been found to protect middle aged women against development of type 2 diabetes, also referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). // Although previous studies have highlighted the association between alcohol and diabetes in men, the study is the first of its kind to have extrapolated it to women. The present study examined the relationship b...Moderate alcohol consumption protects against dementia
Daily moderate consumption of alcohol, which has already been shown to help prevent heart disease and strokes, may also ward off Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.// The study also found that it doesn't seem to matter what people drink - the effect is the same. Researchers say moderate alcohol consumption between one and three drinks a day may protect against dementia. Th...Aspirin surpasses Modern Anti-clotting Drugs
Aspirin has been a pain-reliever for more than 100 years. And while most of the popular remedies used in the 19th century have been abandoned, the use of aspirin has increased. This powerful pill will //reduce pain, fever, inflammation, prevent blood clots, and even reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke. In the more than 35 years since aspirin's potent anti-clotting effects were...Novel computer model for breast cancer
A worldly-wise computer model can forecast which breast cancers will spread and so need aggressive treatment. Researchers at University of Hopkins, have developed a neural network system - where a computer is taught to spot patterns //- in combination with fuzzy logic, a way of modeling the uncertainty of natural language. The result is a model which can scrutinize images of breast cancer...Ruskin Double Action Bone Rongeur Heavy Model
Description:...ACE-011 Improves Multiple Myeloma Bone Disease in a Preclinical Model
KOS, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 26, 2007 - Acceleron Pharma,Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for thetreatment of musculoskeletal, metabolic and cancer-relateddiseases, today announced results demonstrating that ACE-011, anovel anabolic bone agent for the treatment of bone loss, preservedbone mass and architecture in a murine model of multiple myeloma.Multiple myel...EntreMed's Aurora Kinase Inhibitor Induces Tumor Regression in Preclinical Models
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 01, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --EntreMed, Inc. , a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developingtherapeutics for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases,announced the presentation of preclinical results for its Aurorakinase - angiogenesis inhibitor, ENMD-981693. The data werepresented during oral and poster presentations by EntreMedscientists at the 2n...