The scientists were trying to create a contraceptive vaccine for mice as a pest control. Once inserted into the mice, the mousepox virus, which is a close cousin to smallpox, attacked and destroyed the immune systems. E. coli gene mapped. Scientists have mapped a deadly strain of the Escherichia coli bacteria, according to a study published in the Jan. 25 issue of Nature. The bacteria causes about 60 deaths a year in the US and usually strikes children under the age of 5 or those over the age of 60.The genetic map will help develop vaccines, diagnostic tests, and disease management techniques, researchers say.
Companies combine products.
The package runs Bayer s Quantigene Assays on Zymark s Staccato Workstation. The companies say the combination allows laboratories to choose any gene target, cell type, or design, and implement that information in automated cell-based assays. Probe to detect breast cancer. Expected to come on the market in about 3 years, the Smart Probe screens for cancer indicators in patients with suspicious tumors. It is hoped the device will reduce unnecessary and false-negative biopsies.