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What is the most important research material in protein bioinformatics? 1. Protein sequence 2. Protein structure 3. Protein-related Software 4. A high-speed computer
A protein's sequence contains its intrinsic properties as a code. Nobel laureate scientist, C. B. Anfinsen proved it through experiments. Unlike sequence, since structures are man-made and obtained under different laboratory conditions, they may contain human error. Further, unlike nucleic acid, to date, the protein-folding code is unknown. So, in my opinion the study of protein sequence is primary. It is better if one can include structure study with it. But little can be said about this...
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In developing bioresorbable metallic implants for bone applications, what do you think are the biggest challenges?
Presently, a lot of research is going on based on magnesium, zinc, and iron for being used as temporary implants for orthopedic applications. Despite its advantages, widespread adoption in clinical settings still presents numerous challenges.
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what are the possible side effects of the use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors in young men?
what is the incidence of side effects? what are the common side effects and symptoms? what are the genetics and molecular bases for such side effects and symptoms?
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What is the LOD of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)? what is it`s importance in estimation of the hazardous effect of exposure to PAHs?
please explain LOD of PAHs and it`s importance in toxicology
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How to address global food inequity and inequality?
Global food inequity and inequality, which manifests in a situation whereby more than one (out of seven) billion people are hungry, while two billion people eat too much wrong food, can be addressed by: A. The development of accessible rural financial markets (productive credit and consumption credit). B. Adopting the appropriate development technological pathway option for food security (traditional agriculture, industrial agriculture or sustainable agriculture). C. Only...
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DIGITAL BIO-SURVEILLANCE
Google Flue trends did not work out so well when it was introduced. However, there has been a lot of progress whereby scanning digital media, especially social media, may provide us with information about an infectious outbreak before more traditional surveillance approaches, such as hospital visits. I read about a system named ARGUS out of Georgetown U. but would like to know what other systems are being used. TY
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For respiratory viruses, should folks wear masks in public a) always, b) if they are or may be infected, or c) if they are afraid of getting infected? Are masks a) protection, or b) social signals?
Since 2020, the public has thought of masks as having a protective purpose, and many rebel at the inconvenience, rationalizing that “they do a poor job of protecting.” Is the current epidemic a good opportunity for government and medicine to teach the folks about the more important virtues of using masks to convey information?
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Why Covid cases are still increasing and not under the control?
Why Covid cases are still increasing and not under the control?
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How do carbon nanotubes prove beneficial in medical health care?
Nanotechnology in Medicine
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How do you balance privacy and public health in a pandemic?
Digital contact tracing involves a level of surveillance that could make a lot of people uncomfortable, especially given the involvement of large technology companies with spotty records on privacy. However, contract tracing represents one of the most potent methods for combating the pandemic and is only useful if implemented on a wide scale. How do we balance privacy and public health in these times?
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