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  • William Ferrel and the Ferrel Cell

    By Phin Upham Born in 1817, William Ferrel would develop many important meteorological theories that would help to explain mid-latitude atmospheric circulation. The Ferrel Cell is named after him, and it explains how the polar cell is created. While the theory is currently still up for debate, as some scientists believe such a cell does

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  • A Historical Breakdown of Oligonucleotide Technology

    Advances in oligonucleotide technology has led to significant research benefits. In today’s molecular biology techniques, chemically synthesized DNAs or RNAs are almost always employed. In recent years, the advances in oligonucleotide chemistries have led to a substantial increase in both yield and quality – as well as a drop in price costs. This has expanded

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  • The Significance of Medical Device Coatings

    Written by: Denton Vacuum, LLC Medical device coatings have positively impacted the medical field. One exciting area of biomedicine is the development, and enhancement, of medical device coatings. These experimental products have revolutionized the way catheters and guidewires are utilized during invasive procedures. Prior to these coatings, medical devices were inserted into the human body

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  • Top Signs to Look Out for on a Worn Mattress

    You’re probably aware that you need to replace your mattress every 6 to 8 years. Besides, over time you’ll feel the difference in how much it’s changed over the past years that you’ve used it. You spend a majority of your life in your bed. You see where this is going. So, if you feel

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  • How to Handle an Injury Your Dentist Caused

    Blog submitted by Dane Levy Attorney of www.Dentalmal.com, a provider of legal services for those injured by dental malpractice in California No one likes going to the dentist. While it’s literally many people’s worst fear, even those who don’t mind going to the dentist would prefer doing just about anything else with their free time.

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  • The Accomplishments of Doctor Harvey Cushing

    By Samuel Phineas Upham Dr. Harvey Cushing was born in Cleveland, Ohio , the son of a physician. He could trace his roots back to the 17th century Puritans that inhabited America. He was the oldest of ten children, but he had ample opportunity throughout his early childhood. He attended the Cleveland Manual Training School

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  • An Amazing Medical Breakthrough from the Alfred Mann Foundation

    The first mechanical hand ever used belongs to staff sergeant James Sides The Alfred Mann Foundation, which is in charge of the various Alfred Mann institutes around the nation, also takes on the role of outreach. That outreach includes granting second chances to people like Staff Sergeant James Sides. Sides lost his right hand during

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  • The Downsides to Purchasing Memory Foam Mattresses

    Memory foam mattresses have been the latest craze. Their ability to hug your body and provide excellent levels of comfort have made them a popular option for people that want a good night’s rest. On the other hand, there are some downsides to memory foam mattresses as well. One of the biggest issues that people

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  • Don’t Take on a Dental Malpractice Suit on Your Own

    By “Blog submitted by Dane Levy Attorney of www.Dentalmal.com, a provider of legal services for those injured by dental malpractice in California” Although it’s not fun to think about, if you find yourself involved in a civil suit, you can often just go to court by yourself. When relatively little hangs in the balance, it

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  • Alfred Blalock’s Contributions to Shock and Trauma

    By Phineas Upham Alfred Blalock suffered from a unique form of low self esteem. Although he would go on to perfect the heart bypass techniques that would completely eliminate “Blue Baby” syndrome, he believed himself to be a failure for most of his life. Blalock was born in Monroe County in Georgia, the son of

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