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The initial discovery of this family of proteins is attributed to Adler et al. (1967). First identified as E. coli mutants that could not produce a properly localized septum, resulting in the generation of minicells [1] [2] due to mislocalized cell division occurring near the bacterial poles.
It is named after the town of Kimberley in South Africa, where the discovery of an 83.5-carat (16.70 g) diamond called the Star of South Africa in 1869 spawned a diamond rush and led to the excavation of the open-pit mine called the Big Hole. Previously, the term kimberlite has been applied to olivine lamproites as Kimberlite II, however this ...
Bat guano is partially decomposed bat excrement and has an organic matter content greater than 40%; it is a source of nitrogen, and may contain up to 6% available phosphate (P 2 O 5). [2] [3] Raw insectivorous bat guano. The feces of insectivorous bats consists of fine particles of insect exoskeleton, which are largely composed of chitin.
This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in biology, the study of life and of living organisms.It is intended as introductory material for novices; for more specific and technical definitions from sub-disciplines and related fields, see Glossary of cell biology, Glossary of genetics, Glossary of evolutionary biology, Glossary of ecology ...
An overview of the different components included in the field of chemical biology. Chemical biology is a scientific discipline between the fields of chemistry and biology.The discipline involves the application of chemical techniques, analysis, and often small molecules produced through synthetic chemistry, to the study and manipulation of biological systems. [1]
A Texas teen is accused of killing a classmate’s show goat by force-feeding it pesticide. Aubrey Vanlandingham, 17, is charged with cruelty to livestock animals, a felony, according to court ...
Penn State is a win away from the national title game. The No. 6 Nittany Lions jumped out to a 14-0 lead and held on for a 31-14 win over No. 3 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.PSU advances to the ...
If you want good luck in the new year, superstition says to skip the cleaning and laundry.