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![]() Evanston IL (SPX) Oct 06, 2010 Northwestern University researchers have taken another step towards realizing a new class of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) enzyme mimics, opening the door for the development of highly sensitive chemical detection systems that go beyond nucleic acid targets. The blueprint for building synthetic structures to detect and signal the presence of targets such as small molecule medical analytes (signalers of disease or bodily malfunction, such as neurotransmitters) and environmental hazards, such as T ... read more |
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ESA Emergency Telemedicine System Soars To Commercial Success![]() 'Is there a doctor on the plane?' Piping this request over aircraft speakers is the traditional response to a potential onboard medical emergency. But now the availability of expert medical advice can be guaranteed every time. Etihad Airways, national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is the latest airline to install the ESA-derived Tempus IC telemedicine system on its long-haul flights ... more Chemistry of oyster 'glue' identified ![]() Identifying the "glue" oysters use to stick together to form large reefs could provide advances for fisheries, boating and in medicine, U.S. researchers say. Researchers at Purdue University say they've uncovered the chemical components of the oysters' adhesive, which could help those trying to boost dwindling oyster populations, lead to creation of materials to keep boat hulls clean wi ... more New contract shows anthrax threat real ![]() A new multimillion-dollar government contract for a Maryland biological security research company indicates the threat of an anthrax outbreak as a result of bioterrorism remains a major priority for the Obama administration. Emergent BioSolutions Inc., which has headquarters in Rockville, Md., said it signed a contract valued at up to $186.6 million with the Biomedical Advanced Research ... more |
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![]() Beijing (AFP) Sept 12, 2010 Three people were in serious condition in hospital in eastern China on Sunday after setting themselves on fire to protest over being forcibly evicted, state media reported. Chinese online reports of the incident in Jiangxi province showed graphic pictures of at least two people engulfed in flames, but many other reports appeared to have been quickly deleted by government Internet censors. China has witnessed a surge of violent confrontations over land seizures as officials forcibly remove reside ... read more |
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