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The problem with economists
in Sox First, on May 18, 2009
...se, they failed in their broader duty to serve the public interest. That's the way it is with parasites.
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Gut Microorganisms May Help Prevent Onset of Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 22, 2008
...ng evidence to the so-called "hygiene hypothesis" - the theory that a lack of exposure to parasites, bacteria and viruses in the developed world may lead to increased risk of diseases like a...
Bacteria May Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 22, 2008
...id findings support the "hygiene hypothesis" - the theory that lack of exposure to parasites , bacteria and viruses in the developed world may lead to increased risk of diseases like ...
Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
...odies. IgE antibodies are a particular type of antibody that is normally used to protect against parasites. In Western lifestyle countries with less contact, however, elevated IgE levels are associate...
Colorful Freshwater Pearls
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 18, 2008
...opic particles and organisms in the water. Small irritants such as small animals can also float in. Parasites can drill right through the mussel's hard shell. To protect itself, the mussel enclose...
The Downside Of Sports - Cheering For Someone's Death
in End Zone Buzz, on January 21, 2008
...;E all the time." - DodgerDog2
"I think every football fan shares the same revulsion for parasites like Frontiere and Modell. Well at least Modell was never suspected of murder. AT least yo...
Sea Cucumber Protein Kills Malaria Parasites in Mosquitos
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 23, 2007
...in their gut when feeding. The lethal protein, CEL-III, found in sea cucumbers, kills the malaria parasites in the mosquito gust and prevent the mosquito from passing on the parasite.
"Ul...
Giardia lamblia Genome Sequenced
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 27, 2007
Scientists have cracked the genetic sequence of Giardia lamblia , a common protozoan parasite causing gardiasis , an intestinal infection considered to be one of the most common causes of waterborne (drinking and recreational) disease. The genome, reported in the recent issue of Science , is e...
ACuRay™ Acoustic Sensor for Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 21, 2007
...ions of the antibodies the immune system creates to identify foreign intruders, such as microbial parasites. In this study, the researchers coated the sensor with antibodies for mesothelin, a cell-sur...
Last Week on the iPhone, #9
in The Smart PDA, on September 10, 2007
Just when I thought infatuation with the iphone would die soon, here comes Apple slashing the price by $200 for the holiday season .
Not All Probiotics are Effective against Acute Diarrhea
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 13, 2007
...usea and abdominal cramps ) that is caused frequently by infections from viruses, bacteria or parasites and sometimes from antibiotics or artificial sweeteners.
In this particular study, conduc...
First Quick Test for Malaria: FDA-Cleared for Marketing
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 3, 2007
...ferentiate the most dangerous malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, from less virulent malaria parasites . Results still need to be confirmed using standard microscopic evaluation.
A mosqui...
SEO Parasites Are Coming...
in The Search Engine Weblog, on June 26, 2007
... Shaw of zdnet has an interesting prediction to share...
In his iPhone: the domain name and SEO parasites are coming article, Shaw writes:
I have seldom been as sure of something as what I a...
Constipated? Try Worms
in Well Woman Blog, on April 28, 2007
...been the first to be cleared of tapeworms, and other worms living in their bowels. . . . Intestinal parasites are still common in most of the world, but in countries where they've been recently re...
Don't they have any morals?
in I got Spam?!, on April 19, 2007
...gedy for earning a dime?
Yet again I am grossly disgusted by spammers, phishers, hackers and other parasites which pollute the web. Some 'loveable' person decided to exploit the Virginia Tech...
Pearls in the Bag or Baggins
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 6, 2007
... of sand acts as the irritant is in fact rarely the case. Typical stimuli include organic material, parasites, or even damage that displaces mantle tissue to another part of the animal's body. The...
Top 10 Businesspundit Posts of 2006
in Businesspundit, on December 30, 2006
...ever worked at a fast food restaurant.
9. Are Entrepreneurs Born, Made, or Simply Loaded up With Parasites? - I thought this was a very witty take on a major academic debate (are leaders born or m...
Plant-Derived Lead Compound Against Malaria Liver Stages
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 28, 2006
...emisynthetic derivatives, NCP-tazopsine , completely protected mice from a challenge with malarial parasites, and was specifically active against the liver stage, but inactive against the blood forms...
The ROP18 Toxoplasma Virulence Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 15, 2006
...tes that ROP18's primary role in T. gondii virulence suggests that similar genes in malaria parasites may be worthy of further study.
These findings may pave the way in developing furthe...
GreeneChip DNA Chip for Detection of Pathogens
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 7, 2006
...ly 30,000 pieces of genetic material taken from thousands of different viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. When human fluid and tissue samples are applied to the chip, these probes will stick to a...
PCR-Based Malaria Screening in Urine and Saliva Samples
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 23, 2006
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins's Malaria Research Institute were able to develop a PCR-based method for detecting malaria -causing parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, in urine and saliva samples.
Although not a diagnostic test for determining treatment, the method could potentially re...
Them Dry, Dry Knits
in The Gadgets Weblog, on November 7, 2006
...it of getting into anything and everything and they're a pain in the neck to get rid of. Stupid parasites think they belong in the hair. In any case, resorting to creams, nit combs or even head ...
IOGEAR's Mouse: Your Desk Has More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat
in The Wireless Weblog, on September 26, 2006
...oxide and light, free oxygen ion bases are given off. The ions restrain, clean and eliminate parasites while creating water, carbon and oxygen molecules, starting the cleansing process over aga...
Are Entrepreneurs Born, Made, or Simply Loaded Up With Parasites?
in Businesspundit, on August 11, 2006
The debate has been going on for decades. Are entrepreneurs born, or are they made? What makes people comfortable leaving their jobs and venturing out on their own, with no idea of the end result? Some believe genes rule. Some think it's all about training, education, and environment. Now res...
327% Mark Up On World Cup Tickets
in The Soccer Weblog, on May 8, 2006
...alue. Of course, the touts are to blame. But being the evil, blood-sucking, never seen a girl naked parasites that they are, how can they resist squeezing every possible penny out of desperate footy ...
Tilting at Windmills
in IfEnergy, on April 28, 2006
...s for the still-young wind industry, it is "an environmental plunderer, with its hirelings and parasites using a few truths and the politics of wishful thinking to frame a house of lies." Fa...
WHO Urges Firms To Stop Sales of Artemisinin As Stand Alone Therapy Against Malaria
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 24, 2006
...rugs (monotherapy), particularly in Africa. This drug acts by decreasing the number of Plasmodium parasites in the blood by up to a factor of 100 million, and can even cure the commonly-fatal...
Sodalis Genomics Offer Possible Clues To Tsetse Control
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 10, 2006
Tsetse flies, common is Sub-Saharan africa, are carriers of trypanosomes, which cause African trypanosomiasis , a fatal disease also called human sleeping sickness, as well as considerable economoc loss on livestock production in Africa. While there are a few medications available to trea...
Grossesse et sushi
in Les Boutchous, on November 17, 2005
...tamment du thon, est potentiellement dangereux pour la santé du foetus car il peut contenir des parasites, tels que le ténia, qui privent votre bébé des nutriments dont il a besoin. Sachez que la cong...
Sushi and Pregnancy
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 7, 2005
...hat can be harmful to your unborn baby."
Eating raw seafood could be risky as it may contain parasites or it could be chemically contaminated. Check out babycenter's take on the safety of ...