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To translate touch, the brain can quickly rearrange its sense of the body

The brain is bombarded by information about the physical proportions of our bodies. The most familiar sensations, such as a puff of wind or the brush of our own shirt sleeve, serve to constantly remind the brain of the body's outer bounds, creating a sense of what is known as proprioception. In a new study, researchers report this week that the brain's ability to interpret external signals and up...

Despite acidity, orange juice could still be a source of foodborne disease

Orange juice and other foods traditionally not associated with foodborne disease outbreaks can still be a source of disease, although rare. Public health officials should be aware of this possibility and on guard, say scientists presenting today at the 106th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) in Orlando, Florida. "The more we find out about the behavior of microorgani...

Orange, grapefruit juice for breakfast builds bones in rats

It may sound like Saturday cartoons: a strong-boned rat that can't be broken. But a couple of Texas researchers say the real hero is citrus juice. Orange and grapefruit juice regularly given to lab rats prevented osteoporosis, long considered an unavoidable aging disease in which bones become more likely to break, according to a study by Texas A&M University's Vegetable and Fruit Impro...

Discovery in orange cauliflower may lead to more nutritious crops

The genetic mutation recen...

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PB3002-S/FACT DeltaRange Precision Balance from Mettler Toledo, Inc.

Description:Accurate, easy-to-use and reliable to provide good weighing for many years that sums up the Classic Balances from METTLER TOLEDO in a single sentence. The robust full metal housing make these balances your reliable partner for everyday use. * Adjustment with internal weights FACT * Adjustment with external weights 2000 g * Sensitivity (temperature Sampling pump drift) 6 ppm/C <...
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Mid Range Power Supply from Thermo Scientific

Description:The EC135-90 is a compact, highly versatile power supply. Capable of producing up to 500 volts and 500 milliamps, this power supply is ideal for PAGE, SDS-PAGE, DNA or RNA submarine gels as well as all types of small format transfer apparatus. It is designed to operate in constant voltage or constant current with a continuously variable output in either mode. The EC135-90 automatically crosses ov...
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Acridine Orange hemi(zinc chloride) salt from Sigma-Aldrich

Description:Application: Acridine orange has been used as a fluorescent stain for nucleic acids in agarose and polyacrylamide gels. Acridine orange at a concentration of 120 μM will detect purified DNA in gels with a sensitivity of 25-50 ng per band. It has also been used extensively for cell staining of DNA in apoptosis studies. Special grade: for molecular biology...
Company:Sigma-Aldrich

Orange G Loading Buffer from MBL International

Description:Orange G Dye runs faster than Bromophenol blueor methylene blue dyes in standard agarose gels.Orange G dye migrates with DNA between 10 and20 nucleotides long. The migration at this sizeprevents the obscuring of smaller DNA bands, andconveniently indicates the front of DNA migration.The Orange G Loading Dye is therefore ideal forPCR applications....
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acridine orange from Molecular Probes (Invitrogen)

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Cell Proliferation Kit Outperforms the Competition in the Range of Cells Typically Counted

Quantitating cell number is more accurate using the Quantos cellproliferation assay kit Genetic Applications LLC cell proliferation assay kitprovides a simple, reproducible method to assess the number of cells present invarious tissue culture dish formats. In this st...

Unique DNA Polymerase Formulation Excels in a Broad Range of PCR Applications

Herculase enhanced DNA polymerase delivers high fidelity and greatperformance Stratagene Stratagene has recently released Herculaseenhanced DNApolymerase,* a novel enzyme formulation that providessuperior performance in both routine and demanding PCR applications. Compariso...

TripleMaster PCR SystemThe Ideal Choice for Long-Range PCR

Eppendorf 5 Prime, Boulder, CO, USA PCR* technology has been widely used in molecular biology research, providing scientists with an efficient tool for studies such as genome analysis, sequenci...

Using the NanoOrange protein kit in the Gemini XS, Gemini EM and SpectraMax M2 microplate readers (MaxLine Application Note #22)

By Yan Zhang, Molecular Devices Corporation, 1311 Orleans Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This application note describes how to use the NanoOrange Pro software from Mo...

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...

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More Vitamin C in organic oranges

According to a new study, organically-grown oranges have up to 35% more vitamin C than those grown in the conventional way.You may intuitively feel that organic produce must be better for you. Scientific evidence of nutritional benefits has been found in recent years. Researchers and chemists at the University of Texas have analysed organic oranges alongside those grown in the usual way....

Cholesterol drugs improve strange heart problem

Drugs that are commonly used to lower cholesterol levels appear to improve a mysterious type of heart disease with an unknown cause. The disease, known as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC), results in an enlarged heart that doesn't pump properly. Unlike the most common type of heart disease, IDC is not due to a blockage of the coronary arteries that feed the heart. Although less com...

Single gene analysis for diagnosis of a range of blood disorders

A single mutation that causes a number of blood disorders ahs been found out .This may lead to a more accurate diagnosis//, according to a new study. Researchers were able to develop a diagnostic test, which could pinpoint a gene mutation found in most patients with myeloproliferative blood disorders. These disorders are characterized by an overproduction of blood cells and can cause hem...

Next time somebody complains about your strange behavior, take it as a compliment

New research on individuals with schizotypal personalities – people characterized by odd behavior and language but who are not psychotic or schizophrenic – offers the first neurological evidence that they are more creative// than either normal or fully schizophrenic individuals, and rely more heavily on the right sides of their brains than the general population to access their creativity...

Aromatherapy: Ambient odors of orange and lavender reduce anxiety

Odors have long been known to be capable of altering the emotional state of humans. Physiological and psychological effects of essential oils have been acknowledged in folk medicine and aromatherapy for a long time//. Citrus and lavender fragrances have been particularly attributed with mood enhancing properties by aromatherapists. Recently a study, published in the September issue of th...

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Strange Cholangiography Set: With N-Circle® Nitinol Tipless Stone Extractor

Description:Used for cholangiography and bile stone removal using fluoroscopy. Dual lumen catheter design allows concomitant fluoroscopic biliary imaging and wire basket placement for stone extraction. Supplied sterile in peel-open packages. Intended for one-time use....
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Strange Endoscopic Cholangiography Catheter

Description:Used for cholangiography and bile stone removal using fluoroscopy. Dual lumen catheter design allows concomitant fluoroscopic biliary imaging and wire basket placement for stone extraction. Supplied sterile in peel-open packages. Intended for one-time use....
Company:Cook Surgical

Genu-Ranger® Hinged Range of Motion Knee Brace

Description:Bird and Cronin, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Patient Footwear, Orthopedic Softgoods, and Specialty Patient Care Products. Our products are of the highest quality and available in the USA and Internationally through various distribution sources....
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Bivona® Mid-Range Aire-Cuf® Adjustable Neck Flange Hyperflex™ Tracheostomy Tubes

Description:Bivona® Mid-Range Aire-Cuf® Adjustable Neck Flange Hyperflex™ Tracheostomy TubesSimilar to the TTS™ tube except this tube features the more traditional and familiar mid-range Aire-Cuf®. Adult Mid-Range Aire-Cuf® Adjustable Neck Flange Hyperflex™ Tracheostomy Tubes include a trach tie, disconnect wedge, and obturator/introducer device. NOTE: Adju...
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Bivona® Mid-Range Aire-Cuf® Tracheostomy Tubes

Description:The all silicone construction of the shaft and neck flange provides the utmost in patient comfort. The Aire-Cuf® tracheostomy tube offers a more traditional and familiar air-filled cuff design....
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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...

Second Successful Quigley QR-443 Study Suggests Method of Action Relevant to Broad Range of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases - Human Study to Follow -

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., June 20, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QuigleyPharma, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.quigleypharma.com/">www.QuigleyPharma.com , a whollyowned subsidiary of The Quigley Corporation announced today that ithas completed a follow-up study to evaluate the impact of QR-443 onlevels of a pro-inflammatory cytokine Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in acachexia model. This new data...

Human Genome Sciences Reports Growing Evidence That Its TRAIL Receptor Antibodies Have Significant Potential in the Treatment of a Broad Range of Cancers

- Journal of Clinical Oncology publishes first clinical study ofHGS-ETR1 - ROCKVILLE, Md., April 27, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HumanGenome Sciences, Inc. today reported that clinical and preclinicalevidence continues to emerge demonstrating that its TRAIL receptorantibodies, HGS-ETR1 (mapatumumab) and HGS-ETR2 (lexatumumab), havesignificant potential for use in the treatment of a bro...

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