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The Human Swine H1N1 Type A influenza (also called swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu) epidemic worldwide and confirmed across the globe. Seems it is not easy to avoid it. Once if you got flu symptoms, how can you know you got affected Swine flu or not? Symptoms of swine and seasonal flu include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Both symptoms are almost the same. Dr. Ng Hee Liang (M.B., B.S. Singapore) mention that, even the symptoms is similar, you can still identify if affected within 2-3 days. If you got common flu or seasonal flu, it can be recovered within first 2-3 days. Take Prescription medicine is a common way to cure. You don't need to worry about if there...

An innovative study by US medical researchers at the Ohio State University (OSU) has revealed that stress amplifies the progression of malignant melanoma, a particular form of skin cancer. Malignant melanoma is one of the most deadly forms of skin cancer that is becoming increasingly common worldwide. After two years of research, medical researchers came to a conclusion that there is a link between stress hormones and cancer. The stress hormone, norepinephrine also known as "flight or fight" hormone, produces enzyme that stimulates blood vessels to grow in melanoma tumors, accelerating the progression and spread of tumors, the researchers explained. These findings were published in the February 2009...

When the first reported cases of A/H1N1 swine flu emerged in April 2009, it was widely believed that the novel influenza strain originated in Mexico. By late June, when evidence failed to materialize confirming a Mexican origin, a new theory hypothesized that A/H1N1 originated in Asia and was transported unintentionally via an unsuspecting human carrier to North America. This though, probably is not the case. Instead it is likely, though not confirmed, that A/H1N1, is a genetically engineered creation that originated in the United States, specifically in a lab in Madison, Wisconsin that had accidentally escaped through some kind of contamination. The evidence for this scenario is compelling: 1...

Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882) is firmly ensconced in the pantheon of scientific giants by his major discoveries and brilliant theories about evolution, mutations and survival of the fittest. However muted, controversy exists over Darwin-Evolutionism theory, as well as evidence of "brainwashing" of those most educated in our society, dramatically manifest in the histories attending two outstanding scientific events, their coverage in the media, and their present world mind-set status. They are the Burgess Pass fossils discovery and attempts to create life in the laboratory. Burgess Pass Fossils Sixty thousand fossils, the greatest paleontology find ever, were discovered in the Burgess Pass of the...

Darwin-Evolution Theory Charles Darwin, in 1859, published his very brilliant theory about evolution: an accidental spark of original life from lightning striking a pool of pre-biotic soup, random mutations of life forms, small cumulative steps over eons of time; and continuous natural selection via "survival of the fittest". The entire non-religious world became believers, and scientists anxiously sought to find the first "missing link" - fossils which would prove Darwin's theory. However, a century passed and tens of thousands of fossils were dug up, examined and documented - but no such evidence was found. (However, his theories do apply very well after the original species has - somehow - come...

If you have already fought the "diet wars" and at best have achieved a stalemate, there are some excellent reasons to buy HCG injections. Treatments with this naturally-occurring  hormone have been proven over and over to produce amazing results for people who have struggled for years to shed excess pounds. Best of all, HCG involves little to no discomfort or feelings of deprivation that sabotages so many other diets. If you want to see a slimmer, more energetic and attractive you in the mirror, the purchase of HCG is an excellent investment. The Medical Science Behind HCG – The Basics HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. In medical terms, it is a specific hormone known as a glycoprotein...

You want to establish a promising career in biotechnology. You have prepared an excellent resume suiting this purpose that is adorned with your work experiences and effective testimonials nevertheless; you find it difficult to set your foot. In order to present your skills, craft a striking cover letter to grab the interest of the recruiter so that they are compelled to set up an interview with you. Here is an example of a potential cover letter. The Applicant's Name, Current permanent address, Current contact number, E-mail address (not mandatory) To, (Contact Information of your recruiter) Date: 21st June, 2010. Dear Mr. /Mrs. Xyz, I was pleased to discover on that the FCG Biotech Company has an...

care will be faced with deficiency in nurses after a decade or so, claims official research. A lot of practicing nurses will retire after some ten years, leaving a blank space and lack of professional working hands, to suffice the necessity of nursery service throughout the US. In order to solve that problem , a lot of colleges offer accelerated nursing programs for their students. Anyone interested in health care can enroll in the programs. The applicants must only have their bachelor degree taken and they can participate with the accelerated courses. The program is extremely straight forward, and applicants get the degree in several years. Some accelerated nursing programs have strict requirements...

Entering into a nursing program can be both exciting and a bit daunting. Becoming proficient in any field takes time and diligence. Nursing is not exception. Nursing however, requires a thorough knowledge of many different skills which include a firm grasp of science, math and the ability to read, write and follow instructions accurately. Gaining these skills takes time, lots of study and persistence but it is doable and required for becoming a quality nurse. If you plan on becoming a nurse whether an RN or LPN, it is necessary to be familiar with science specifically biology and anatomy and physiology. Understanding basic biology and how organisms function is vital and the base for many other...

For free college course online, you need to find an online university that conducts free courses. Not any online university will do, make sure that it is accredited. There are number of students that do not think very highly of free online courses. What they don’t realize is the fact that academic standard of these courses are normally quite high especially if you manage to find an accredited university. Universities Offering Free Online Courses Find below details of online universities offering free courses: Massachusetts Institute of Technology By taking admission at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, you can study free science courses online. Carnegie Mellon University By taking...

We all have something watching what we eat - And it's inside us right now... As we enjoy delicious meals... consuming loads of calorie-laden treats, a "fat hormone" produced in the small intestine will be flowing through our bloodstreams and registering on the brain the impact of all the fat that's just been eaten. At some point, it's this naturally occurring substance that helps you register that you have eaten your fill. Researchers are hoping that variations of this chemical messenger - known as N-acylphosphatidylethanolamines, or NAPEs for short - might somehow be used to control appetite and weight. The experts believe that differences in how NAPEs are secreted in those who consume lots of high...

The term, nutritional genomics, is a new science that deals with analyzing the interplay between human health and nutrition, with respect to the human genome. There are two main categories when looking at nutritional genomics. These are nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics. There is a distinct difference between the two. Nutrigenomics is concerned with the effect that particular nutrients have on the genome, metabolome, and the proteome. Nutrigenetics focuses on genetic differences between individuals and the correlating health concerns that may arise from a particular genetic modification. (4,5) Nutrigenomics A wide variety of nutrients can have profound effect on the regulation of gene expression...

In the world of science, proteomics is analogous to genomics in that proteomics studies the structures and functions of the entire complement of proteins in the same manner that genomics focuses on the entire structure of the genome.  In practice, proteomics jobs can be even more complicated than careers in genomics because unlike the genome, the proteome can vary from cell to cell and from time to time.  This makes identification and analysis of proteomes a very time consuming and arduous process. Studying both the genome and the proteome has led to the identification and manufacture of potential new drugs which may treat disease.  In terms of proteomics, if a certain protein structure is...

Schools of medicine look for students who are committed to serving the needs of society. Students should be able to demonstrate originality, independence, and a capacity for critical thinking. Medical students should also have a desire to develop outstanding clinical skills, leadership in the profession, and innovative biomedical sciences for the betterment of public health. The best medical schools also look for enthusiasm and familiarity with health-care environments, as well as stamina and experience in community service. These are tall orders. But top medical students are best served by having gained considerable experience in many areas of work and education before entering into years of...

The Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, which is frequent abbreviated to simply RTP, is one of the largest research parks to be found in the entire world. A research park, which is also commonly referred to as a science park, is a specialized property development that includes a high concentration of high tech, research, or science related businesses. The RTP in North Carolina is located in what has become known as the Research Triangle Region in the state. The majority of this region is found in Durham County, though a portion of it is also located in Wake County. North Carolina's RTP, which was created in 1959, has earned a reputation as one of the most prominent high tech development and...

tart --> Two major U.S.-based foundations have announced a grand scheme to rejuvenate Africa's agriculture. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation will spend $150 million towards green revolutionizing Africa's agriculture. The program, according to a joint press release from the two foundations, "intends to improve agricultural development in Africa by addressing both farming and relevant economic issues, including soil fertility and irrigation, farmer management practices, and farmer access to markets and financing." There is no doubt that this initiative has come at an opportune time. Africa's agriculture is near total collapse and requires urgent reengineering...

Over the past ten years Dubai has become famed for its rapid growth, big money and ambitious development. Although the continuing recession is set to have some effects on many of the area's building projects, many of its developments continue to amaze and astound. With such growth, and airlines worldwide offering cheap flights to Dubai, the area has become a prime destination for businesses and those seeking leisure. What follows is an introduction to four of the areas major developments. Dubai Waterfront When completed the Dubai Waterfront will be the biggest man-made development in the world and will cover an area of 1.4 billion square feet including canals and islands. The development will...

formant announces key enhancements to its Biotechnology Email Lists that will allow life science companies even more power to reach the inbox of prospective customers, including Geographical Segmentation that will allow aggressive, country-specific marketing. Previously, BioInformant offered targeted Biotechnology Email Lists broken down by Area of Research, including the following: -Gene therapy Researchers -Angiogenesis Researchers -Tissue Engineering Researchers -Immunology Researchers -Microbiology Researchers -DNA Damage Researchers -RNAi Researchers -Stem Cell Researchers These lists allowed numerous clients, including major research supplier such as Invitrogen and R&D Systems, to...

One of my friends, a former community college student at the school at the same time I was working there, has decided to go into biotech research. She is technologically savvy and at the same time is fascinated with and good at working with the environment, and hopes to make some important contributions to our area (Northern California). So what does it mean to do biotech research? What does it take to get into the field of biotechnology? And how much dough can you make? Biotech research can involve anything in the life sciences, from "human health and computational disease mapping to crop and tree improvements," as those studies are done by students at the Biotech Research Center at Michigan...

  LIMS in the Pharmaceuticals R&D Race The first generation of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) in the pharmaceutical industry were based on minicomputer or mainframe systems, using in-house databases. In the race to discover new drugs and pharmaceutical products, the challenge isn’t who can work more; it’s who can work smarter. Pharmaceutical companies need to conduct targeted and detailed studies at lightning speed. LIMS automates and streamlines the laboratory experimental process, experimental reporting, and laboratory management – enabling intense, focused investigations to take place. A robust LIMS software solution should create a strong environment for drug discovery...

Hyderabad has always been a preferential city all through the centuries. It has seen many prominent rulers who have ruled through Capital called Hyderabad. Apart from being a city of National Heritage, Hyderabad has emerged as a fast growing city in the field of information technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and entertainment industry. Hyderabad is the hub of all IT-sector. All major Companies from all over the world have established their offices to avail services from educated class of people. Professionals have been pouring themselves in this city to avail better job-opportunities and give their best to IT sector. Hyderabad is the second favorite destination for IT companies next only to...

Organic farming is seedling and planting by a natural system by only using compost without any chemical or pesticide. You can produce organic fruits or vegetables by a natural system. Can you imagine how you can produce organic product with mass organic farming by natural systems? I think this idea is very difficult to realize. Why? This is because the natural system is inapplicable to mass production. If you are to push to do it, the high cost of production in producing the expensive organic products will be the result. Learn from the case why you should not use the other ways. Now you can apply biotechnology to upgrade the natural system on organic farming. By using biotechnology, farming...

Pandora’s BOX OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES Dr.T.V.Rao MD Department of Microbiology Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Centre Trichur Despite the success in control of many infectious diseases, a wide range of microbes still threatens the human health. Somehow Pandora box of infection is opened and continues to be a challenge. The unexpected emergence of Novel pathogens named as emerging and reemerging infectious diseases continue to strike any time, at any place. Before we learn about it, they disappear and make a dent on human health and social structure. Above all we live in an unpredictable nature - no rain, unwanted rain, and untimely cyclones - many attributed to global warming. Inspite...

Rapid progress in genome science and a glimpse into its potential applications have spurred observers to predict that biology will be the foremost science of the 21st century. Technology and resources generated by the Human Genome Project and other genomics research are already having a major impact on research across the life sciences. The potential for commercial development of genomics research presents U.S. industry with a wealth of opportunities, and sales of DNA-based products and technologies in the biotechnology industry are projected to exceed $45 billion by 2009 (Consulting Resources Corporation Newsletter, Spring 1999). Some current and potential applications of genome research include...

Written for An Ounce of Prevention, the newsletter of the Apple-A-Day Service Group, an international organization of naturopathicpractitioners based out of Austin, Texas. At Apple-A-Day Clinic we are receiving many calls from peopleconcerned about Anthrax and other terrorist-initiated diseases. >From the news, we learn that people are so frightened that they aretaking antibiotics that cause dangerous side effects even thoughthey have no known reason to do so. Antibiotics are known to weakenthe immune system and cause digestive problems. Taking one as aknee-jerk reaction for "prevention" could actually weaken yourbody¹s defenses for the future. >From this tumultuous environment comes this...

Some common questions women that are getting closer to menopause ask are; What age does menopause start?, what is the exact age of menopause?, At what age does menopause commence? A lot of them have heard much about menopause with many thinking it's an abnormality, hence the need for the above questions to really ascertain the age of onset of menopause. This article will tend to answer the question and give reasons why menopause starts at a certain age. The average age of menopause vary from woman to woman depending on some predisposing factors of menopause. However, it is generally noted that menopause starts or occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years. The menstrual period does not often stop...

If you look around the internet, you will find many references to Activated Liquid Zeolite and its use with Cancer. This article discusses some of the information, and attempts to take a rational viewpoint of the material with regard to what Zeolite actually does in the human body. Recently, while in Las Vegas, I was told that preliminary research has been done taking Zeolite with a chemotherapy drug, Cyclophosphamine. Apparently this drug causes a toxin called "acrolene" when ingested which has toxic side effects. When the Activated Liquid Zeolite is taken in conjunction with the drug, the toxic effects are eliminated. This is preliminary research and it will be many years before this connection...

A new study funded by the U. S. Department of Defense found Quercetin, an antioxidant pigment found in apples, onions, and tea, to reduce viral infections and preserve physical and mental abilities in a test group of physically-stressed athletes. Scientists with Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina recruited 40 disciplined cyclists and randomly divided the cyclists into two groups of 20 riders in each group. The first group of 20 riders, referred to as the quercetin riders, was directed to take 1,000 mg. of quercetin, plus niacin and vitamin C per day for five weeks. Niacin and vitamin C were assigned to improve the absorption of the quercetin. The remaining group of 20 riders was...

Scientific research articles are a means for scientists to transmit information about the study results to other scientists as well as laypersons. A standard format is used in these articles, which enables the author to present the research in an orderly, logical manner. This does not necessarily reflect the order in which the scientist performed or planned the study. This format is as follows: Title, Author Information, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results (with Tables and Figures), Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgments, Statement of Financial Disclosure, References, Figures and Table Legends, and Supplementary Information. This structure could vary with the subject area of...

In medical practice and medical research undertakings, the laboratory has played and still plays a vital role, one which has sadly not been acknowledged by the masses, especially, here in Ghana. Laboratory tests have however become very vital in diagnosis. Many people are not informed of the incalculable inputs of the laboratory in diagnosis and treatment. Measurement of hormone levels ascertains endocrine diseases. Enumeration of different kinds of cells in the blood, called a differential count, helps pinpoint anaemia and some kinds of malignancies. The culturing of body fluids or tissues to show the presence of specific microorganisms is essential to rational treatment of infections with...

Researchers discovered Vitamin C, arguably the most thoroughly researched vitamin, a century ago while searching for a cure for the scurvy. Scurvy was a frightening condition that caused small blood vessels to rupture resulting in life-threatening uncontrolled bleeding. Scurvy also caused swelling of the joints and destroyed the matrix of bones, making them weak and brittle. Scurvy would eventually lead to death if left untreated. Since its discovery, vitamin C has been well-researched. However, scientists are still learning how vitamin C works in the body. The latest research on vitamin C, published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine sheds new light on the mechanisms involved in...

Many people who are overweight suffer from an accompanying potentially dangerous syndrome; lack of proper nutrition. Because their eating habits are not balanced, deficiencies in this vital area are relatively common in overweight people. This problem becomes magnified when they go on a diet. It is imperative that they pay close attention to getting the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals when dieting. Because dieters in many instances dramatically reduce their food intake while trying to lose weight, the amount of vitamins and minerals consumed are also often radically reduced. But be careful in your choices of supplements. I'd recommend that you consult with a competent nutritionist who can...

As this is such a vital subject for health, happiness and life fulfillment, I have added a few extra pointers on this phenomenon. Whatever you do, always exercise caution if you decide to supplement your hormone levels. Before you ever begin hormone supplementation, be sure to have your hormone levels tested by your physician. From our thirtieth birthday, men's testosterone level begins a slow, barely noticeable descent. By the time 40 rolls around, our testosterone level is dropping by about 1.0% to 1.2% a year (Climacteric 2002 Mar;5(1):15-25). Men lose between 12 and 20 pounds of lean muscle between the ages of 40 and 70. As we age, and our testosterone levels decrease, we also lose almost 15...

According to the research carried out by the HeadHunter, the leading positions on the labor market are now occupied by such industries as sales, accounting and finance; marketing; advertizing and PR; banking. As the research has shown, demand for the sales managers exceeded the supply by 1%. The number of job postings in the sphere of accounting and finance also exceeded the number of job seekers' resumes (12% job postings, 11% resumes). Since the beginning of 2009 the recruiters have observed a certain growth of job postings, sales industry being a leader. As the recruiters forecast, the volume of new job postings will be equal to or a bit higher than the volume of those in December 2008 (about...

Insulin resistance symptoms can indicate that you're heading toward diabetes.  These symptoms are warning signs that normal production of insulin doesn't create a normal response in your body.  Symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, bloating, sleepiness, and more.  Read on to learn how to repair this potentially dangerous problem. It's 2p.m. and lunch was over about 40 minutes ago.  You're sitting in a meeting in a tight, stuffy room with bad light.  Your eyelids feel heavy and you're having a hard time concentrating.  You can hear the traffic noises outside and the rhythmic white noise is putting you into a trance. "Sure," you think to yourself.  "A nap would be just the thing right now...

Introduction           Cancer – although there are over hundred types of it, claims millions of lives every year throughout the world (American Cancer Society, 2007); which is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth, invade adjacent tissues and spread to other locations in the body  and as a result if not treated in time, leads to death (Pecorino 2008, p.2). On the other hand, Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences and protein complexes added by an enzyme called telomerase and are located at the end of chromosomes, which stabilises the chromosome and protects it from deterioration. They also have a capping role because telomeres do not perform homologous...

M.D. that are universally recognized as having a medical degree. Alternative medicine includes those therapies not generally recommended by allopathic physicians. It includes Energy Medicine, Ethnomedicine, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Homeopathic Medicine, Botanical or Herbal Medicine, Bio molecular Medicine, Manual Medicine, Spiritual Medicine. Complementary medicine includes therapies used by both alternative and allopathic physicians. It includes Exercise Medicine, Environmental Medicine, Social Medicine, Nutritional Medicine. Integrative medicine is the attempt to integrate the many philosophies of medicine, allopathic, complementary, and alternative, to treat the whole person, physical...

There is a growing worldwide movement underway extolling the benefits of alternative medical treatment for a wide variety of human ailments. There have been many extremely reputable and competent organizations that have developed over the last couple of decades that are comprised of highly respected physicians, nutritionists and other health professionals that are leading the way in the trend toward natural treatments that usually produce no harmful side effects. Organizations such as the Health Sciences Institute, Natural Healing and Alternatives, to name a few, have been dedicated for years to publicizing natural healing approaches that have been sadly neglected and even denigrated by mainstream...