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Role of Bacteria in Environment – Biotechnology Forums

Posted: Published on July 3rd, 2015

Bacteria are the unicellular organisms and cannot be seen with naked eye. There is no particular method of cell division, they simply divide by binary fission in which cell divides into two daughter cells. They do not have proper nucleus within the cell but the genetic material is attached to the cell membrane in an irregular form. They are found everywhere like top of the mountains, rivers, on land and in ice. Bacteria have the property of living in extreme weathers like extreme cold and extreme heat. They are able to live long because they become inactive for a long period of time. Bacteria play an important role in the environment: Decomposition of Dead/Complex Organic Matter: Ever imagined the fate of nature with dead matter of animals/plants lying around? Bacteria play a very crucial role of silently getting the nature rid of the dead matter through the decomposition of dead organic matter by the micobes. Bacteria use them as a source of nutrients, and in turn help in recycling the organic compounds trapped in the dead matter. Through this process, other organisms also get benefited, who can use the simpler forms of organic compounds/nutrients released from the dead matter by … Continue reading →

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Biology Quotes – 96 quotes on Biology Science Quotes …

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Biology Quotes (96 quotes) ...after my first feeling of revulsion had passed, I spent three of the most entertaining and instructive weeks of my life studying the fascinating molds which appeared one by one on the slowly disintegrating mass of horse-dung. Microscopic molds are both very beautiful and absorbingly interesting. The rapid growth of their spores, the way they live on each other, the manner in which the different forms come and go, is so amazing and varied that I believe a man could spend his life and not exhaust the forms or problems contained in one plate of manure. The World Was My Garden (1938, 1941), 55. ...it is probable that the scheme of physics will be enlarged so as to embrace the behaviour of living organisms under the influence of life and mind. Biology and psychology are not alien sciences; their operations are not solely mechanical, nor can they be formulated by physics as it is today; but they belong to a physical universe, and their mode of action ought to be capable of being formulated in terms of an enlarged physics in the future, in which the ether will take a predominant place. On the other hand … Continue reading →

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How to Treat Nail Eczema (6 Steps) | eHow

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Eczema is a type of atopic dermatitis that results in red, irritated skin that may ooze and crust over causing the skin to appear scaly, according to the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Eczema of the fingernails occurs under and around the nail beds and occurs when the skin becomes irritated or is exposed to chronic moisture, such as when a child repeatedly sucks his thumb. There are several ways to treat nail eczema to clear up the unwanted redness and irritation. Moisturizing lotion Cold compress Avoid over-exposure to water. This means staying out of the pool for extended periods of time and wearing rubber gloves when cleaning and doing the dishes. This will cut down on the dryness that will make nail eczema worse. Apply moisturizing lotion to the nail beds at least once a day. This will keep the skin supple and can be used to treat eczema all over your body to help seal in moisture. Identify what triggers your eczema and attempt to avoid it. According to Mayo Clinic.com, common eczema triggers include stress, contact with certain household cleaners, sweating and harsh soaps and perfumes. Place a cold compress on the affected finger or toe nails when … Continue reading →

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Atopic Eczema: What climate is best, dry or humid …

Posted: Published on July 3rd, 2015

I have a three year old son who has recently showed signs of becoming sensitized, to possibly everything. He has been diagnosed with ATOPIC ECZEMA. I have been researching all over, I understand there is some questions between dermatologists and allergists on what the cause for such a severe condition could be. Me his mother, being the genetic donor of such a horrible affliction, knows the condition first hand. I strongly believe this condition has several parts to it. One being an immune issue, the second being allergies, and the third part extremely dry and sensitive skin. So with a sliver of knowledge, I am taking aim to improve his condition without the use of the enormous amount of drugs dermatologists have prescribed him at 3 years old. We are working closely with a wonderful allergist who has the patience and knowledge to deal with my family. My question is we now live in Albuquerque, NM. He has been through two RAST tests (blood tests to check for IgE levels), and a patch test which had no results for us to read. He, according to the RAST test has low and moderate levels to most allergic foods (wheat, dairy, corn, … Continue reading →

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Spinal cord trauma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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The spinal cord contains the nerves that carry messages between your brain and body. The cord passes through your neck and back. Spinal cord trauma can be caused by injuries to the spine, such as: A minor injury can damage the spinal cord if the spine is weakened, such as from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis. Injury can also occur if the spinal canal protecting the spinal cord has become too narrow (spinal stenosis) due to the normal aging process. Direct injury, such as bruises, can occur to the spinal cord if the bones or disks have been weakened. Fragments of bone (such as from broken vertebrae, which are the spine bones) or fragments of metal (such as from a traffic accident or gunshot) can damage the spinal cord. Direct damage can occur if the spinal cord is pulled, pressed sideways, or compressed. This may occur if the head, neck, or backis twisted abnormally during an accident or intense chiropractic manipulation. Bleeding, fluid buildup, and swelling can occur inside or outside the spinal cord (but within the spinal canal). Thebuildup of blood or fluid canpress onthe spinal cord and damage it. Most spinal cord trauma happens to young, healthy individuals. Men … Continue reading →

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MS-UK | MS News and research

Posted: Published on July 3rd, 2015

This page documents breaking multiple sclerosis news and research stories as they occur during the month. For news and research for the previous 12 months please use the links on the menu on the left. The news stories are taken from external sources and as such, MS-UK does not verify, endorse or accept responsibility for their content. Some of these pages have been written for medical professionals and this can be reflected in the complexity of language and content. If you have any issues relating to the topics here, please call the MS-UK Helplineon 0800 7830 518. Americas National Multiple Sclerosis Society has provided a grant to a Wayne State University School of Medicine professor to explore a new model of MS pathology. Alexander Gow, Ph.D., the Charles H. Gershenson Distinguished Fellow Professor and associate director of the WSU Centre for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, will use the three-year, $663,959 grant for his study Neurodegeneration Associated With Metabolic Stress In Oligodendrocytes. From the early-mid phases of MS, Dr Gow said, the clinical symptoms are caused by damage to the brain in the forms of autoimmune lesions, atrophy in the white matter and grey matter of the brain and cognitive deficits. … Continue reading →

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MTB Europe biotechnology news

Posted: Published on July 3rd, 2015

Plasticell wins 1.3m funding for cord blood stem cell manufacturing project Innovate UK has awarded a grant of 1.3m to a research consortium led by Plasticell for a project to expand cord blood stem cell production using the company's technology. 10 Feb 2015 Biomedical engineer Dr Robert Langer wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Dr Robert Langer, a David H. Koch Institute Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at MIT, has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. 3 Feb 2015 Inflammatory bowel disease associated with viruses in gut Inflammatory bowel diseases are associated with greater variety of viruses in the gut, according to a study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, USA. 3 Feb 2015 First map of all known proteins in human body is goldmine for drug discovery The Human Protein Atlas is an open source interactive map showing all the known proteins in the human body and how they are distributed in tissues and organs. 28 Jan 2015 Bone repair technology reconstructs Irish racehorse jaw An Irish racehorse successfully returned to racing after jaw reconstruction using a new bone repair material made from collagen and hydroxyapatite developed by the Advanced Materials … Continue reading →

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embryology | Britannica.com

Posted: Published on July 2nd, 2015

embryology,vertebrate embryosEncyclopdia Britannica, Inc.the study of the formation and development of an embryo and fetus. Before widespread use of the microscope and the advent of cellular biology in the 19th century, embryology was based on descriptive and comparative studies. From the time of the Greek philosopher Aristotle it was debated whether the embryo was a preformed, miniature individual (a homunculus) or an undifferentiated form that gradually became specialized. Supporters of the latter theory included Aristotle; the English physician William Harvey, who labeled the theory epigenesis; the German physician Caspar Friedrick Wolff; and the Prussian-Estonian scientist Karl Ernst, Ritter von Baer, who proved epigenesis with his discovery of the mammalian ovum (egg) in 1827. Other pioneers were the French scientists Pierre Belon and Marie-Franois-Xavier Bichat. Baer, who helped popularize Christian Heinrich Panders 1817 discovery of primary germ layers, laid the foundations of modern comparative embryology in his landmark two-volume work ber Entwickelungsgeschichte der Thiere (182837; On the Development of Animals). Another formative publication was A Treatise on Comparative Embryology (188091) by the British zoologist Frances Maitland Balfour. Further research on embryonic development was conducted by the German anatomists Martin H. Rathke and Wilhelm Roux and also by the American scientist Thomas … Continue reading →

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bioengineering | Britannica.com

Posted: Published on July 2nd, 2015

bioengineering,the application of engineering knowledge to the fields of medicine and biology. The bioengineer must be well grounded in biology and have engineering knowledge that is broad, drawing upon electrical, chemical, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines. The bioengineer may work in any of a large range of areas. One of these is the provision of artificial means to assist defective body functionssuch as hearing aids, artificial limbs, and supportive or substitute organs. In another direction, the bioengineer may use engineering methods to achieve biosynthesis of animal or plant productssuch as for fermentation processes. Before World War II the field of bioengineering was essentially unknown, and little communication or interaction existed between the engineer and the life scientist. A few exceptions, however, should be noted. The agricultural engineer and the chemical engineer, involved in fermentation processes, have always been bioengineers in the broadest sense of the definition since they deal with biological systems and work with biologists. The civil engineer, specializing in sanitation, has applied biological principles in the work. Mechanical engineers have worked with the medical profession for many years in the development of artificial limbs. Another area of mechanical engineering that falls in the field of bioengineering is the … Continue reading →

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Mesenchymal Stem Cells Market Forecast and Analysis | Business

Posted: Published on July 2nd, 2015

(Before It's News) Order report by calling ReportsnReports.com at +1 888 391 5441 OR send an email on sales@reportsandreports.com with (Mesenchymal Stem Cells) in subject line and your contact details. This global strategic report is produced for: It is designed to increase your efficiency and effectiveness in: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including osteoblasts, chondrocytes, myocytes, adipocytes, beta-pancreatic islets cells, and potentially, neuronal cells. MSCs are of intense therapeutic interest because they represent a population of cells with the potential to treat a wide range of acute and degenerative diseases. Complete report is spread across 171 pages is available @ http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/10598-mesenchymal-stem-cells-advances-applications.html Interest in therapeutic applications of human MSCs arises from their diverse ability to differentiate into a range of cell types, as well as from their ability to migrate to sites of tissue injury/inflammation or tumor growth. These localization properties present a promising strategy for targeted introduction of therapeutic agents through MSC gene therapy. In addition, MSCs possess strong immunosuppressive properties that medical researchers are exploiting for both autologous as well as heterologous therapies. Clinical Progress with MSCs As mentioned, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have inspired a lot … Continue reading →

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