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81Genetic Engineering of Livestock
Genetic engineering of livestock Genetic Engineering is the artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid molecules in order to modify an organism or population of organisms. The term genetic...
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82The Algae that eats oil, Why Not In The Gulf
BP loves to use the floating booms in order to contain the oil, so they can later collect the oil, and then refine and sell it for profit. The oil spilling out is apparently still theirs, even though it is in American waters, and polluting the entire gulf to such an extent that as I write this millions of life forms are suffocating and drowning in their own vomit. Do not fear however, because BP is going to sell the world this oil. So let them continue drilling in the Gulf, around the globe ever
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81Science Fair Project: Growing Microbes on Potato Sucrose Gelatin
Step by Step instructions for original science project idea growing fungi and bacteri on potato sucrose gelatin (recipe included).
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82Fuel Cell Uses Microbes To Produce Renewable Electricity From Sewage Water
A microbial fuel cell makes use of naturally occurring microbes within sewage water to collect electrons and protons that are produced by the microbes as they metabolize (digest) the organic waste contained in sewage water. The electrons produced by the microbes are collected in an anode container, while the protons produced by the microbes filter through a permeable membrane within the fuel cell to a separate cathode container. The difference in charge between the anode and cathode containers c
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79Reducing Cross-Contamination During Food Preparation
What is cross-contamination and when does it occur? Cross-contamination occurs when two or more different surfaces come in contact with each other providing the opportunity for various microbes to be deposited on each surface. Microbes can include...
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76Invaders Are Eating the International Space Station (ISS)
Microbes on the International Space Station are corroding and damaging components. Despite rigid procedures and processes, microbes will always be with us, but in the closed environments of space vehicles, the problem is exacerbated. Microbes were a major factor in the failure of the Russian MIR space station.
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79The Science of Soil: Microbial Environments
Soil is a suitable environment for vast amounts of microbes. Just one gram of soil may be home to 10 million to 10 billion bacteria.(Atlas, 367) This bacterial population consists of chemolithotrophic...
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76Beneficial Soil Microbes: The Potential for New Antibiotic and Anticancer Agents
Scientists are discovering new microbial soil species that have anti-cancer and disease-fighting properties. Get the "dirt" on this new area of medical research! The number of soil microbes still waiting to be discovered and their potential in medical advancements may shock you.
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77Wall Water Fountain DIY Tips
It is nice to have a soothing and relaxing wall water fountain to add to your home decor. You will have a selection of indoor wall waterfalls, table top fountains in all sizes. There is a variation when it comes to indoor and outdoor fountains,...
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75Lung Cleansing - Detoxify your Body For Better Health
Lung cleansing can be of great benefit for people who may work in locations where they breathe in a lot of polluted air and is essential for long term smokers who have accumulated a lung full of tar in their...
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