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Bacteria collection sheds light on urinary tract infections

Food of animal origin, contaminated with E.coli, can lead to urinary tract infections in women, according to a team of bacteriologists. Senior author, Dr. Lee W. Riley, Uni...

Automatic extraction of gene/protein biological functions from biomedical text

With the rapid advancement of biomedical science and the development of high-throughput analysis methods, the extraction of various types of information from biomedical text has become critical. Since automatic functional annotations of genes are quite useful for interpreting large amounts of high-throughput data efficiently, the demand for automatic extraction of information related to gene func...

Building a protein name dictionary from full text: a machine learning term extraction approach

The majority of information in the biological literature resides in full text articles, instead of abstracts. Yet, abstracts remain the focus of many publicly available literature data mining tools. Most literature mining tools rely on pre-existing lexicons of biological names, often extracted from curated gene or protein databases. This is a limitation, because such databases have low coverage o...

Mosquitoes are more attracted to individuals infected with malaria

Malaria remains a devastating problem in Africa and understanding the factors affecting its transmission remains a crucial part of the effort to combat the disease. A new study published in the premier open access journal PLoS Biology conducted in Western Kenya by Jacob Koella and colleagues now reveals that mosquitoes are more attracted to children with the infectious stages of malaria than to t...

Superconducting magnet attracts molecular research

One of the newest - and unequivocally the coolest - pieces of real estate on the Brandeis University campus is a facility containing a state-of-the-art superconducting magnet for use in researching biological macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, enzymes and other proteins. The installation of the gleaming 800 MHz German-made Bruker magnet was recently completed in a specially built facility o...

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Human CALCA EIA (Enzyme immunoassay) Kit, Host: Rabbit ; Extraction-free from BACHEM

Description:Antigen sequence: H-Ala-Cys-Asp-Thr-Ala-Thr-Cys-Val-Thr-His-Arg-Leu-Ala-Gly-Leu-Leu-Ser-Arg-Ser-Gly-Gly-Val-Val-Lys-Asn-Asn-Phe-Val-Pro-Thr-Asn-Val-Gly-Ser-Lys-Ala-Phe-NH )-&alpha...
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Contract Protein Services from Novexin Ltd

Description:Novexin offers bespoke, cost-effective solutions for complex protein processing and production challenges. We will use our extensive expertise and experience to help you develop a solution to your problem and then uniquely, you may: transfer all method...
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UBC Fractions Extract from GeneTex

Description:Proteolytic degradation is critical to the maintenance of appropriate levels of short-lived and regulatory proteins as important and diverse as those involved in cellular metabolism, heat shock and stress response, antigen presentation, modulation of cell surface receptors and ion channels, cell cycle regulation, transcription, and signalling factors. The ubiquitin-proteasome pathway deconstructs...
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26S Proteasome Fraction Extract from GeneTex

Description:Proteolytic degradation is critical to the maintenance of appropriate levels of short-lived and regulatory proteins as important and diverse as those involved in cellular metabolism, heat shock and stress response, antigen presentation, modulation of cell surface receptors and ion channels, cell cycle regulation, transcription, and signalling factors. The ubiquitin-proteasome pathway deconstructs...
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Extracti-Gel D Detergent Removing Gel AffinityPak Columns from Pierce Biotechnology, Inc.

Description:Versatile affinity matrix for the extraction of unwanted detergent from solutions containing proteins or other macromolecules Applications: Reducing octyl glucoside concentration to prevent inhibition of the interaction of pure β-adrenergic receptor and pure nucleotide regulatory protein. Removing residual SDS in 6 M urea/0.05 mM Tris acetate, pH 7.8 containing 0.01 M mercaptoethanol....
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Lambda DNA Extraction Protocol

This method produces good quality LambdaDNA with yields of 1520 g lgt10 DNA per 450 l of supernatant processed. PLG tubes also can be used in conjunction with other LambdaDNA purification methods. (1) Grow a 10 ml stock of suitable plating bacteria in L-broth plus Mg2...

M13/Phagemid DNA Extraction Protocol

Efficiency of the standard protocols for production of single-stranded DNA may be improved through the use of PLG. For producing M13 ssDNA, mix 2.5 ml plating bacteria (57...

Genomic DNA Extraction from Buccal Swabs Using the Perfect gDNA Blood Mini Kit

Eppendorf 5 Prime, Inc. Buccal swabs are the least invasive way of collecting gDNA from humans, and also have the added benefit of minimizing the exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Buccal sw...

Genomic DNA Extraction from Buffy Coat Using the Perfect gDNA Blood Mini Kit

Eppendorf 5 Prime, Inc. The Perfect gDNA Blood Mini Kit is an efficient way to purify genomic DNA from 200 l of whole blood as described in the product manual. In addition,...

Lambda DNA Extraction Protocol

This method produces good quality LambdaDNA with yields of 1520 g lgt10 DNA per 450 l of supernatant processed. PLG tubes also can be used in conjunction with other LambdaDNA purification methods. (1) Grow a 10 ml stock of suitable plating bacteria in L-broth plus Mg2...

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Distraction therapy found very effective in postoperative patients

Controlling pain in patients following surgeries has been effectively taken care of by a new therapy called distraction therapy. Doctors at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in the US have distracted patients with images and sounds from nature and have successfully controlled pain in patients following a painful procedure called bronchoscopy, which involves inserting the tube into t...

Staff Nurses Contract Measles from the Patient

In UK outbreak of measles occurred among the kids which were later contracted by the staff nurses. The outbreak at the Central Middlesex Hospital in north-west London// began after two children were admitted with measles last week. Now hundreds of hospital staffs are being vaccinated against measles. The vaccination was given to all those who were exposed to the hospital scena...

The phenomenon of sexual attraction

Romance has long been described as a process of bewitchment, but scientists have found that there may be more truth to this than meets the eye. They say female chemical messengers known as pheromones may help dupe men into thinking plain women are more attractive and beautiful women are less attractive than they actually are.// Pheromones - the colourless, odourless chemical signals g...

Herbal extract aids in rheumatoid arthritis

Relief from Arthirits through Chinese therapy is effective. An ancient Chinese herbal remedy helps relives the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. In China, an extract from a vine known as TWHF// (short for Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F) s long been used to treat arthritis and immune system problems. Now a study by researchers for the US National Institutes of Health provides scient...

Grape seed extract helps wound healing

According to researchers grape seeds help in wound healing. An extract of grape seed heals wounds by helping new blood vessels to grow and providing a high concentration of free radicals in the damaged area.// Researchers at Ohio State University report on the first study of a natural extract on wound healing. They looked at how an extract of grape seed worked on both human skin cells and...

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Bloomberg Nucleus Rotator and Capsule Retractor

Description:Used to rotate or stabilize nucleus during phacoemulsification. Also used to retract the iris and capsule facilitating access to cortex caught in the superior capsular cul-de-sac. Round knurled handle....
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Stevenson Lacrimal Sac Retractor

Description:Solid 13.5 mm wide by 5 mm deep blades. Edge of blades serrated. Dull finish....
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The Protract Hip System - Protract Standard Hip Stem

Description:The Protract stem offers a press-fit option which will allow choice of standard or lateralized neck offsets while keeping a consistent leg length....
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The Protract Hip System - Protract Lateralized Hip Stem

Description:The Protract stem offers a press-fit option which will allow choice of standard or lateralized neck offsets while keeping a consistent leg length....
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Desmarres Lid Retractor

Description:Desmarres Lid Retractor thin solid blades. Size 2....
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Antibiotics Don't Prevent Future Urinary Tract Infections, May Cause Resistance in Future Infections

PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 2007 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After afirst childhood urinary tract infection (UTI), daily antibioticsmay not prevent another such infection, and may actually increasethe risk that the next urinary tract infection is caused byresistant bacteria, according to a new study in the July 11 issueof the Journal of the American Medical Association. In the first larg...

VIVUS Announces Abstract Published at American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2007 - VIVUS, Inc.(NASDAQ: VVUS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to thedevelopment and commercialization of novel therapeutic products,announced that Abstract #2209-PO, Evaluation of Glycemic Parametersin Obese Diabetic Patients Treated with Phentermine and Topiramate:Outcomes in a Private Practice Setting has been published in theAmerican...

VeroScience Late-Breaking Abstract on Cycloset (A Quick Release Formulation of Bromocriptine Mesylate) Accepted for Poster Presentation at American Diabetes Association 67th Scientific Sessions

TIVERTON, R.I., June 18, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- VeroScience, LLC,a privately held biotechnology and healthcare product developmentcompany, announced today that its late-breaking abstract has beenaccepted as a poster presentation at the 67th Scientific Sessionsof the American Diabetes Association in Chicago, Ill. The abstract,entitled, "Effects of Timed Cycloset(TM) (A Quick ReleaseFormulat...

Savient Pharmaceuticals Announces Acceptance of Two Gout-Related Abstracts for Poster Presentation at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) 2007 Annual Congress

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 6, 2007 - SavientPharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVNT) announced today that twoabstracts exploring Phase 2 Puricase(R) (PEG-uricase) data andquality of life in treatment-failure gout patients will bepresented at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) 2007Annual Congress taking place June 13 - 16th in Barcelona, Spain.Puricase is a PEGylated...

OXiGENE Abstracts Published in ASCO Program

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2007 - OXiGENE, Inc.(NASDAQ: OXGN, XSSE: OXGN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceuticalcompany developing novel therapeutics to treat cancer and eyediseases, announced today the publication of two abstracts in the2007 Annual Meeting program distributed this afternoon at theAnnual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)in Chicago, IL.<p...

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