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Ice core 'dipstick' indicates West Antarctic ice has thinned less than believed

Rising sea levels 20,000 years ago, as the last ice age was beginning to wane, often are attributed in part to melting in West Antarctica. But in a new study led by University of Washington researchers, an ice core of 1,000 meters was used as a sort of dipstick to show that a key section of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet probably never contained as much ice as scientists originally thought...

Scientists find viruses can't stick to sea bugs in the dark

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, in the seas are as vital to the survival of life on earth as the oxygen producing plants are on land. But marine bacteria are attacked by viruses, which can seriously affect their life-sustaining abilities but mow a researcher at the University of Warwick has discovered that these viruses don't work in the dark, according to research presented today (Monday, 04...

Wild Gorillas Handy with a Stick

When chimpanzees were first seen using tools in Liberia in 1951, little was known about great ape behavior in the wild. The sighting was published as a short note by Harry Beatty in the Journal of Mamm...

Neurons find their place in the developing nervous system with the help of a sticky molecule

The brain, that exquisite network of billions of communicating cells, starts to take form with the genesis of nerve cells. Most newborn nerve cells, also called neurons, must travel from their birthplace to the position they will occupy in the adult brain. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a molecule expressed on the surface of certain migrating neurons that...

Viral protein helps infected T cells stick to uninfected cells

New research shows that a protein made by a cancer virus causes infected immune cells to cling to other immune cells, enabling the virus to spread. The finding helps explain how this cell-to-cell transmission happens. I...

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DNA DipStick Kit from Invitrogen

Description:The DNA DipStick Kit is ideal for estimating nucleic acid concentrations and approximate yields. Works with ss- and ds-DNA, RNA, and oligonucleotides at concentrations as low as 0.1 ng/l....
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Finding a Yardstick For Local Biotech Improvement and Success

CHICAGO How do we measure the improvement and success of biotechnology in Illinois and the Midwest? We could use these tangibles: Increase in number of biotech companies in Illinois Increase in new emerging companies Amount of money raised by biotech companies through VCs and the financial markets Increase in market cap of the industry Number of jobs produced by the...
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A non-stick danger

Using Teflon frypans and other cooking utensils may damage the environment, a new study suggests.The commercial polymer, Teflon, is one of a class of chemicals known as fluorinated polymers whose non-stick properties are exploited in cooking utensils, ovens and combustion engines. However, when heated, these polymers can emit a chemical known as trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) which is t...

With a healthy heart stick to the wild salmon

In a study related to health risk or benefit analysis it has been found that unless heart disease is a risk factor wild salmon is better than farmed salmon // . The reasoning put forth is that although farmed salmon is richer in omega 3 fatty acids it also has a large amount of chemical contaminants. These chemicals are known to be a cause of cancer, memory impairment and neuro...

Temptation Yardstick: Out of sight - Out of mind - Out of mouth!

The best way to resist temptation is to yield to it! Cornell University Researchers, piqued by the pull of Temptation, sought to delve into the temptation factor and probably reveal ways to fight it. // Irresistible candies, Hershey kisses were used as baits for the study. It was found that, women could not resist Hershey kisses candies, the pull of temptation being twice more at ar...

Do not follow popular diets, stick to one that is best for you!

People these days are obsessed with the perfect weight and figure so they follow any and every diet that they come across. Taking this phenomenon in view a comparison of several // popular diets by ARS-funded researchers was done. It revealed that, in this study after one year, sticking with a diet—more than the type of a diet—is the key to losing weight. Michael L. Dansinger, Ernst J....

Spam Mails about Lipstick Causing Cancer to Be Ignored

Sophos's global network of virus, spyware and spam analysis centers, have warned users not to fall for a chain letter that is spreading across the internet.// This letter claims that lipstick causes cancer. The emails claim that some brands of lipstick contain a dangerously high level of lead which can cause cancer. But Cancer Research UK has confirmed that the email...

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Prisms on a stick

Description:These individual prisms are mounted on a stick to make presentation easier and more sanitary. Prisms are 37 mm square. They are available in increments from 1/2 to 50PD. Plus red square. Now shipping only stainless steel shafts. 4457 xx prism on stainless steel stick. Specify 1/2 to 50 PD (1 lb)....
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Non-Stick Bipolar Coagulation Forceps

Description:Recommended for use with spark gap coagulators for added safety. Also available in stainless steel (10-3002)....
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GORE PROCEL® Zip Stick Protective Strip

Description:Using a cast saw to remove a cast from an arm or leg can often create anxiety in patients. Occasionally patients are cut or burned by the cast saw blade. GORE DE-FLEX Protective Strip enables healthcare professionals to remove any cast with confidence. This innovative, cut-resistant cast removal aid provides protection against cuts and burns from the cast saw and can be used with any type of cast...
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QuStick Strep A Rapid Strip Test

Description:It is designedfor the rapid, qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat specimens. The kit isself-contained and features all the necessary components needed to perform 25 or 50 tests including the throat swabsand a pictorial procedure card., It is designedfor the rapid, qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcal antigen directly from patien...
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