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Friendly Bacteria

They get under your skin, up your nose, and all points in between. Bacteria are very ‘in’ to all your nooks and crannies as they thrive on an in the human body - and it’s a good thing too. Let me introduce you to three very friendly bacteria.

Published by Paul (9,079 pts ) on Jul 3, 2009 to
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What is Genome Mapping?

Genome mapping helps scientists to find their way around a genome. In this way a genome map is no different from a map that you may use to get from one part of the country to another. Read the following article and learn more about the mapping process and its significance.

Published by cool-deviant (1,575 pts ) on Jul 2, 2009 to
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A Human Evolution Timeline

Human evolution happened over such a long period of time that it’s difficult to comprehend it. Looking at a human evolution timeline—an outline of the development of our ancestors—can provide the necessary structure, and also demonstrates just how long all of these events took.

Published by Emma Lloyd (10,539 pts ) on Jul 2, 2009 to
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Urinalysis Interpretation - Information on Urinalysis Values

Urinalysis interpretation can only be done if you understand urinalysis values and how they impact your urinalysis results. Learn about the many urinalysis values doctors review and how they can impact the results of urinalysis interpretation.

Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (4,984 pts ) on Jul 2, 2009 to
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Cholescintigraphy Information

If your doctor suspects that you have a gallbladder problem, cholescintigraphy (HDA scan) may be ordered. Learn how this test is used and how it can help your doctor diagnose a medical condition.

Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (4,984 pts ) on Jul 1, 2009 to
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Root Cause of Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder. It is characterized by chronic lung inflammation. The root cause of CF is a mutation in the CFTR gene. The product of this gene is a chloride ion channel. The most common mutation is ∆F508, a deletion of 3 base pairs at a specific point in the genome.

Published by pinki296 (76 pts ) on Jul 1, 2009 to
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Cystic Fibrosis Research: Scientists Create Pigs with Cystic Fibrosis

Using genetic engineering and cloning technologies, scientists have created pigs with the lung disease Cystic fibrosis. It's a breakthrough in the search for cures and treatments because up until now knowledge gained from animal models of the disease has been limited.

Published by Paul (9,079 pts ) on Jul 1, 2009 to
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The Apollo Program--The Post Lunar Missions

With the lunar program at an end, NASA looked for a way to keep man in space. The solution was a space station. Skylab was orbited and inhabited periodically for most of a year. The final flight of Apollo was a joint Soviet/U.S. mission docking Apollo wiith a Soyuz craft.

Published by George Adcock (3,452 pts ) on Jul 1, 2009 to
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Gamma Ray Bursts and the Early Universe

The universe may be a very big place, but it isn't infinitely large; in fact, you may be surprised to know there's even a (estimated) size for it, a size arrived at by studying a time machine we all are familiar with - the night sky.

Published by Sean Fears (5,351 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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What are Propedeutic Diagnostic Procedures?

Propedeutic medical procedures are some of the simplest that a doctor will perform during a diagnostic process. They include palpation, temperature examination, and percussion.

Published by Emma Lloyd (10,539 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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