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An origin of transfer ( oriT) is a short sequence ranging from 40-500 base pairs in length [1] [2] that is necessary for the transfer of DNA from a gram-negative bacterial donor to recipient during bacterial conjugation. [3] [4] [5] The transfer of DNA is a critical component for antimicrobial resistance within bacterial cells [6] and the oriT ...
Decoupage or découpage ( / ˌdeɪkuːˈpɑːʒ /; [ 1] French: [dekupaʒ]) is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf, and other decorative elements. Commonly, an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cutouts from magazines or from ...
Translational research (also called translation research, translational science, or, when the context is clear, simply translation) [ 1][ 2] is research aimed at translating (converting) results in basic research into results that directly benefit humans. The term is used in science and technology, especially in biology and medical science.
The Summary. The "altar stone" at the center of Stonehenge likely originated in present-day Scotland, a study found. That's more than 450 miles away, raising questions about how ancient humans ...
e. The scientific method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since at least the 17th century. The scientific method involves careful observation coupled with rigorous scepticism, because cognitive assumptions can distort the interpretation of the observation.
In forensic science, Locard's principle holds that the perpetrator of a crime will bring something into the crime scene and leave with something from it, and that both can be used as forensic evidence. Dr. Edmond Locard (1877–1966) was a pioneer in forensic science who became known as the Sherlock Holmes of Lyon, France. [1]
New experiments raise important questions on what it means to die.
Blood transfusion is the process of transferring blood products into a person's circulation intravenously. [ 1] Transfusions are used for various medical conditions to replace lost components of the blood. Early transfusions used whole blood, but modern medical practice commonly uses only components of the blood, such as red blood cells, plasma ...