TECH & INNOVATION

How is PCR Technology Used in Medicine Today?

How is PCR Technology Used in Medicine Today?

If molecular biology is so advanced today, it is in great part due to Kary Mullis Nobel prize-winning polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology discovered in the 80'. Almost 30 years later, PCR is the most commonly used method to amplify specific sequences of DNA (and sometimes RNA) for various purposes, in particular to identify a variety of cancers.
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Adolescents Smoking Mods will Smoke 6x More Cigarettes Later On: Study

A study in the April 2020 Pediatrics found that adolescents using modifiable e-cigarette devices, called mods, will smoke a higher number of cigarettes later on in life. This study was done in comparison to those who smoked pen-like e-cigarettes. Research suggests that depending on which vaping devices the adolescent uses, they may end up smoking far more in the future.
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LOOK! Pizza Vending Machine Makes 10-inch Pizzas in Just 3 Minutes!

Basil Street is piloting pizza-making vending machines in the United States. The machine can produce a 10-inch Italian style, thin-crust pizza in just three minutes with fresh ingredients. The pizza's quality is said to be comparable to a pizza baked in a high-end brick oven.
Importance of AC Rentals for Hospitals

Importance of AC Rentals for Hospitals

Air conditioners have become a modern convenience for homes and workspaces. Hospitals like other public institutions are realising the importance of air conditioning.

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