Biotechnology Timeline: Important Events And Discoveries In Biotechnology

1977:

The Age of biotechnology arrives with "somatostatin" - a human growth hormone-releasing inhibitory factor, the first human protein manufactured in bacteria by Genentech, Inc. A synthetic, recombinant gene was used to clone a protein for the first time.

1978:

Genentech, Inc. and The City of Hope National Medical Center announce the successful laboratory production of human insulin using recombinant DNA technology. Hutchinson and Edgell show it is possible to introduce specific mutations at specific sites in a DNA molecule.

1979:

Sir Walter Bodmer suggests a way of using DNA technology to find gene markers to show up specific genetic diseases and their carriers. John Baxter reports cloning the gene for human growth hormone.

The Ongoing Transition Of Hardware

Before the 1970s the word "hardware" usually meant one of two things: the beautiful chrome handles on your new dresser and the kitchen cabinets, or the hammer, saw, and nails that you purchased at the local hardware store. Then came the computer boom! Hardware took on a new meaning! If all the programming that made a computer work were called software, then the hard box and its components took on the name of hardware.

Hardware became a massive, competitive industry that expanded beyond the largest, most powerful dreams of the 1970s. Made of hundreds of various components that can be added, disconnected or exchanged depending on which features you want, the computer has a versatility that is limited only by ones imagination, budget and, realistically, one's patience.

Steorn, free orbo energy - fact or fiction

Steorn have made claims that have upset some people in the scientific world, in this short article I will discuss there claims and progress so far, hoping to come to some sort of conclusion, are they for real?

The first time most people heard of Steorn was when they published an advertisement in the Economist late last year (2006). The main idea of this was to attract the attention of qualified experimental scientists to prove off there technology by means of testing.

Signs Of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is known as a silent killer. And probably most don't even think about their blood pressure. However, high blood pressure can be quite fatal. There are some symptoms that can indicate that you have high blood pressure, and can prevent you from having a stroke. So continue reading as it might save your life or the life of someone you know.

Some of the typical signs of high blood pressure

Cisco Certification: Don't Overreact To Exam Version Changes

Whenever a Cisco exam version changes, there's always a lot of chatter about it on the web. The CCNA exams are no exception.

One comment I see often goes like this: " I hear Cisco is going to change Intro / ICND / CCNA exam versions soon, so I'm not going to start studying yet. I'll wait until the new exam comes out."

Do not let this happen to you.

Is There a Waterproof Solar Charger?

Many people using solar chargers want to know if there is a waterproof solar charger available. Most of these people who like to use their solar chargers while at the beach are afraid that the water splashing around will ruin their chargers. Solar chargers are very durable and most can withstand the normal splashing that occurs at the beach.

The sun power that is used to operate a solar charger is a great way for people at the beach to keep their electrical devices running. Because solar chargers are meant to be used outside, they are naturally waterproof. They are made to withstand rain and other natural weather that may occur around them.

Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

1. Which is not a group term for birds?
A. Flock
B. Flight
C. Volery
D. Swarm

D. Swarm
TBD: Various insects can collectively be called a swarm but not birds!

2. Which of these is a fear of birds?

Transplantasi Dua Organ Tubuh Bisa Perpanjang Hidup Pengidap Diabetes

Lebih dari 200 juta orang di seluruh dunia mengidap diabetes, penyakit tersebut bisa menyebabkan komplikasi yang mengancam jiwa. 

Dengan menjalani transplantasi, pengidap diabetes kini mempunyai harapan untuk kembali hidup normal.









Lebih dari 200 juta orang di seluruh dunia mengidap diabetes, dengan kasus terbanyak di India, Tiongkok dan Amerika. Penyakit tersebut bisa menyebabkan komplikasi yang mengancam jiwa. Tetapi transplantasi dua organ tubuh bisa memperpanjang harapan hidup para pengidap diabetes.

Hasil Studi: Air Mata Perempuan Turunkan Nafsu Seksual Laki-Laki

Sebuah studi di Israel mendapati bahwa setelah tercium air mata perempuan, tingkat hormon testosterone laki-laki turun 10 sampai 15 persen. 

Air mata perempuan bisa mengurangi rangsangan seksual laki-laki.









Studi baru di Israel mendapati bahwa air mata perempuan berpengaruh secara fisik dan psikologis pada laki-laki. Para ilmuwan yang terlibat dalam studi tersebut mengatakan mereka heran bahwa air mata perempuan menurunkan nafsu seksual laki-laki. Sebagian perempuan di Washington juga heran dengan temuan itu.

Hubungan antara Ngompol dan Kadar Kafein

Salah satu cara bagi orang tua untuk mencegah anak mengompol adalah mengurangi cairan yang diminum anak menjelang malam. 

 

Minuman soda yang banyak mengandung kafein seperti ini membuat anak lebih beresiko mengompol di malam hari.

Salah satu hal yang menyenangkan pada masa kanak-kanak adalah menginap di rumah teman. Anak-anak tak tidur sampai larut malam, bercanda dengan teman-teman. Tetapi acara menginap di rumah teman bisa menjadi sangat memalukan bagi anak yang sering mengompol.

Kunyit Berkhasiat untuk Lindungi Otak Anda

Kunyit tak hanya membumbui masakan dan membawa aroma sedap dan warna menggiurkan. Sebuah temuan baru mengungkap manfaat kunyit bagi otak.

Kunyit yang lazim digunakan sebagai bumbu aneka masakan favorit di tanah air, ternyata juga mempunyai manfaat melindungi otak Anda.









Kunyit tidak hanya menambah cita rasa pada makanan, tetapi juga bermanfaat bagi kesehatan otak. Para peneliti menemukan bahwa rempah-rempah yang lazim digunakan sebagai bumbu ini mungkin mengandung senyawa yang dapat membantu mencegah penyakit syaraf.