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Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.), a C4 photosynthetic plant, is a perennial grass that is cultivated in tropical, and subtropical regions of the world for its ability to store high concentrations of sucrose in the stem. Recently it is also gaining importance as an efficient feedstock for lignocellulosic ethanol in converting energy from sunlight into chemical energy that is usable as a biofuel source. Recognition of sugarcane as an important energy crop was recently heightened by the advent of large-scale

Technology is advancing at a rate today that would leave people from as recently as one decade ago in awe. Among the groundbreaking developments is genetic engineering, which is when scientists modify the genetic makeup of an organism, whether it be altering an animal, plant, or other living thing. Genetic engineering can do many wondrous things for today’s society, such as make crops grow in more adverse conditions, and rid humans of certain malformations and medical conditions. According to Sam

Emulation of the Forensic Analysis of DNA Introduction All living beings possess DNA that is unique to them.2 For this reason DNA is often used in criminal investigations to help ascertain a perpetrators identity1. In this lab we intend to mimic the methodology involved in such a process. DNA consists of thymine, guanine, cytosine and adenine in a double helix structure, in a sequence that is unique to each person.2 A lysis solution is to be used to safely isolate onion DNA from tissue, consisting

When dealing with other types of evidence such as hairs and fibers, tool marks, video footage, or even a weapon used at a crime scene; it can be challenging connecting the evidence to the suspect or even coming up with a suspect. These forms of evidence have been allowed in court in many cases and have also convicted many innocent people. Years later, their cases have been re-opened with new DNA evidence and have set the innocent free. According to the Innocence Project, Randolf Arledge was accused

Figure 1 shows a standard curve developed from the cytoplasmic protein standards of lung cancer cells. A gradual increase in corrected absorbance can be notes, which more noticeably increases after 125 μg/mL. After this point the values nearly double. The absorbance readings for the samples were recorded along with the standard concentrations [500 μg/mL, 250 μg/mL, 125 μg/mL, 62.5 μg/mL, and 0 μg/mL (PBS only) 
The corrected absorbance for the protein standards were found by subtracting the average

Are genetically modified organisms safe to consume? Do they offer a better solution to feeding the world’s poorest countries? Do they have a higher yield rate than traditional methods of agriculture? There’s a gamut of opposing views when it comes to GMO’s and their benefits/risks. In all honesty the average civilian wouldn’t know the difference between a genetically modified tomato and a traditionally grown tomato. So why the big fuss? The issue is: are the consumers really in the know on how GMO

A native conformation of protein is only marginally stable than unfolded states, and most of proteins are prone to aggregate in liquid state to form non-native supra structures. The loss of unique globular structures and aggregation of proteins are problematic in biopharmaceutical formulations due to the reduction of therapeutic potency and the possibility of inducing undesired immune responses[1]. For several decades, it has been pursued to develop formulation methods of preserving the protein

I have always wanted to become a doctor. It 's been a great journey for me so far and I have been gratified by all the experiences I have encountered. When I was younger, I had a cousin who was diagnosed with Down 's Syndrome. I rattled the blue toy in front of my aunt’s son and watched as he sluggishly stared at my hand. The baby’s symptoms were hard to miss: weak muscles, flat head and nose bridge, short neck, slanted eyes, and abnormally low outer ears. My aunt was trying to cope with the situation

Numerous stimuli activate eNOS (via phosphorylation) to generate NO, including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), bradykinin and estrogen, however the most potent activators of eNOS is shear stress, which is one of the most potent activators of eNOS. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in eNOS gene So far, several polymorphisms in the eNOS gene have been described, some of them being linked with the increased risk of CV diseases (Hingorani AD). A common polymorphism in exon 7 of the endothelial

Molecular dynamics based simulations to study the effect of modified cut-off function for Tersoff potential on estimating mechanical properties of graphene G. Rajasekaran and Avinash Parashar* Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee - 247667, India * Corresponding author: E-Mail: drap1fme@iitr.ac.in, Ph: +91-1332-284801 ABSTART A modified cutoff function for Tersoff potential has been proposed in this paper, to estimate the realistic mechanical