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Cells use import machinery to export their goods as well

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jul 03, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- In the bustling economy of the cell, little bubbles called vesicles serve as container ships, ferrying cargo to and from the port — the cell membrane. Some of these vesicles, called post-Golgi vesicles, export ...


Cells use import machinery to export their goods as well

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research suggests a new level of regulation for cellular export process by molecules previously assumed to be dedicated to import activities.





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Japan's attempts to import swine flu vaccine may be too late

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Aug 23, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The Japanese government might not be able to import vaccine to combat the new type of influenza -- the H1N1 virus, or swine flu -- before autumn, when an epidemic of the disease is feared will intensify, as experts want pre-import ...


Newly identified role for 'power plants' in human cells could lead to targeted therapies

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jun 24, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Scientists have determined that human cells are able to shift important gene products into their own mitochondria, considered the power plants of cells. The finding could eventually lead to therapies for dozens of diseases.


Globalization exposes food supply to unsanitary practices

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created Jun 02, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

As the United States continues to import increasingly more of its food from developing nations, we are putting ourselves at greater risk of foodborne disease because many of these countries do not have the same sanitary standards ...


Sum Cheong Lung-brand dried fish recalled

Medicine & Health / Other

created Feb 26, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of Sum Cheong Lung-brand dried fish due to possible contamination.


FDA to test all heparin at U.S. border

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Mar 16, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an import alert and plans to test all shipments of the drug heparin before they enter the country.


Novel mechanism of action of corticosteroids in allergic diseases

Medicine & Health / Research

created May 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research by Peter Barnes (Imperial College, London) and colleagues may explain the effectiveness of common treatments for allergic inflammation and may point the way to targets for new treatments for allergic diseases, according ...


Closed reactor causes medicine shortage

Medicine & Health / Other

created Feb 24, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Delays in restarting a new nuclear reactor in Australia have forced the country to ration radiopharmaceuticals needed for medical tests.


Germany allows more stem-cell use

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created Apr 13, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

German lawmakers voted Friday to ease restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research.


Restricting pesticides could greatly reduce suicide rates worldwide

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created Sep 18, 2007 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (7) | comments 0

National and international policies restricting the pesticides that are most toxic to humans may have a major impact on world suicides, according to new research from the University of Bristol published this week in the International Jo ...


China to appeal WTO ruling on book, movie imports (AP)

China to appeal WTO ruling on book, movie imports

Technology / Business

created Aug 17, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- China will appeal a World Trade Organization ruling that ordered it to ease restrictions on imports of movies, music and books in a case brought by Washington, a Commerce Ministry spokesman said Monday.



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