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How Avian Flu May Become Human

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2008-01-15 08:08:25 by Michael in Medgadget
...avian respiratory cells' glycan receptors are known as alpha 2-3. This classification is based on how the sugars are linked together when they are displayed on cells Until now, scientists had believed that a genetic switch that allows the virus to bind to alpha 2-6 receptors instead of alpha 2-3 receptors is responsible for avian viruses'...
 
Tags: glycan, glycan receptor, receptors, glycan receptors, humans, infect humans, alpha, specific alpha, virus surface
 
 
 
 
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Self Administered Avian Flu Vaccine Set for Trial

2008-02-15 18:34:23 by Michael in Medgadget
 
...avian flu vaccine The vaccine will utilize DelSite's proprietary GelVac nasal powder delivery platform, which offers many distinct advantages over traditional vaccine delivery systems: (1) easy, needle-free, self-administration, not requiring healthcare professionals; (2) enhanced protection because administration of vaccine into nasal cavity...
 
Tags: vaccine, avian flu vaccine, influenza vaccine, bird flu vaccine, gelvac nasal powder, distribution, cold chain distribution, powder, delivery
 
 
 
 
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Bird Flu Detection by "VereFlu" Disposable Lab-on-a Chip [Avian Flu]

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2008-03-24 13:10:45 by Kit Eaton in Gizmodo
...avian flu was so 2006, didn't you? Not so STMicroelectronics, which has been quietly working away to build a new lab-on-a-chip device to detect the virus. Dubbed VereFlu, it's actually able to detect many strains of influenza virus, including human type A and B, and the killer avian H5N1 strain. Better yet, the disposable chip takes just two...
 
Tags: avian flu, disposable chip takes, virus, influenza virus, human type, vereflu, lab-on-a-chip device, traditional tests, detect
 
 
 
 
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VereFlu Worlds first portable lab-on-chip can identify Avian Flu strain H5N1 in a single test

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2008-03-26 08:40:11 by HASH0x8afa5c0 in Fareastgizmos.com
Veredus Laboratories and STMicroelectronics announced the commercial availability of VereFlu, a portable lab-on-chip application for rapid detection of all major influenza types at the point of need. Unlike existing diagnostic methods, VereFlu is a breakthrough molecular diagnostic test that can detect infection with high accuracy and...
 
Tags: lab-on-chip, portable lab-on-chip application, test, vereflu, single test, in-check lab-on-chip platform, influenza, major influenza types, veredus bio-application capability
 
 
 
 
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Motorola's Market Share Mess

2008-07-11 23:22:35 by Maximus in Just Another Mobile Phone Blog
 
...Avian Securities. In June, Avian analysts surveyed 100 representatives of AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel (S), and T-Mobile USA (DT) retail locations and found that Motorola phones no longer even make it onto the list of the top 10 best-selling handsets. Motorola's shelf space at the major carriers declined to 15% in June, from 18% in...
 
Tags: market, motorola, depress market share, stock, motorola stock, share, underscores motorola, motorola phones, motorola lags competitors
 
 
 
 
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Dell denies 20 - 30% return rates for SSD-laptops

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2008-03-19 11:17:00 by Paul Miller in Engadget
...Avian Securities, looks like you might have some explaining to do. Dell claims that the 20 to 30% failure and return rates for SSD laptops cited by Avian's report "don't even vaguely resemble what's happening in our business." Dell says it wasn't contacted in the study, and that "global reliability data shows that SSD drives are equal to or...
 
Tags: ssd, dell, laptops, ssd reliability, ssd laptops cited, alright avian securities, avian, report, hard
 
 
 
 
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Birdwomen of the Smithsonian

2008-01-06 14:01:00 by bookofjoe in bookofjoe
 
...Avian Dissuader model, he has his eye on a $7,700 Desman laser with a sniper's scope and 1.5-mile-long beam. (Birds aren't harmed by the laser, its dealer says But one of the most reliable ways to avoid birds is for the pilots to learn their wily ways. That's where the Smithsonian comes in. Museum researchers identify bird remains and feed a...
 
Tags: bird, bird species, two-bird, bird specimens, bird collisions, black bird, bird conditions, time war bird, feather remains
 
 
 
 
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DragonLasers Green Viper Laser Review

2008-01-05 19:24:02 by James in Reality Wired
 
...avian dispersal, astronomy, experiments, photography, burning, bush walking & camping, education, defense & non lethal deterrent, entertainment. To be quite honest the only real value I (personally) got out of it was entertainment and it is entertaining Wanna get a good reaction at a party? Take one of these along. Everyone I showed it too...
 
Tags: laser, viper laser, laser pointers, laser cover, cold water, water, bright, pretty bright, metal water tower
 
 
 
 
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Nano UV Disinfection Scanner

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2008-01-15 00:37:06 by gadgets in cool gadget-coolest gadgets
...Avian bird flu, rash inducing viruses, flu and colds- causing germs, all of these and more will not become a threat to you anymore. Now you will have peace of mind knowing that the area you are in is safe The Nano UV Disinfection Scanner uses a powerful and effective generator of UV rays. The UV rays will kill all the germs and other harmful...
 
Tags: disinfection scanner, nano, malevolent germs, germs, handheld device, device, flu, avian bird flu, easily