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    Lathe Machine

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    first lathe machine that was ever developed was the two-person lathe machine which was designed by the Egyptians in about 1300 BC. Primarily‚ there are two things that are achieved in this lathe machine set-up. The first is the turning of the wood working piece manually by a rope and the second is the cutting of shapes in the wood by the use of a sharp tool. As civilizations progressed‚ there have been constant modifications and improvements over the original two-person lathe machine‚ most importantly

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    Sex Linked Genes

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    A particularly important category of genetic linkage has to do with the X and Y sex chromosomes. These not only carry the genes that determine male and female traits but also those for some other characteristics as well. Genes that are carried by either sex chromosome are said to be sex linked. Men normally have an X and a Y combination of sex chromosomes‚ while women have two X’s. Since only men inherit Y chromosomes‚ they are the only ones to inherit Y-linked traits. Men and women can get

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    The Gene Lab Report

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    The Gene Lab 1. Introduction The purpose of this report is to inform dog breeders of a very common genetic disease known as Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). The report will also inform buyers of the disease so they are aware of the disorder and they can check to dog’s pedigree for the disease. PRA could affect any dog‚ as a result of this it is recommended that the offspring should be examined by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and screened for the existence of the disorder.

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    Six Habits of Merely Effective Negotiators The Idea in Brief High stakes. Intense pressure. Careless mistakes. These can turn your key negotiations into disasters. Even seasoned negotiators bungle deals‚ leaving money on the table and damaging working relationships. Why? During negotiations‚ six common mistakes can distract you from your real purpose: getting the other guy to choose what you want—for his own reasons. Avoid negotiation pitfalls by mastering the art of letting the other guy have

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    Horizontal Gene Transfer

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    resistant pathogens through horizontal gene transfer. Located in the bacteria are plasmids. They are independent‚ self-duplicating‚ and allow bacteria to perform new functions/generate new products. Basically plasmids help their hosts to stop the action of antibiotics and become resistant. “Gene transfer must be integral and critical to the overall survival of bacteria‚ providing a way for them to adapt to difficult conditions” (Levy 2002‚ 83). Horizontal gene transfer can occur through conjugation

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    Time Machine

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    meThe Time Machine H. G. Wells This eBook is designed and published by Planet PDF. For more free eBooks visit our Web site at http://www.planetpdf.com. The Time Machine I The Time Traveller (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us. His grey eyes shone and twinkled‚ and his usually pale face was flushed and animated. The fire burned brightly‚ and the soft radiance of the incandescent lights in the lilies of silver caught the bubbles that flashed

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    Designer Babies Genes

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    Would you changed the way your unique child looks or acts? There has been a debate on how scientist should use gene editing. I myself‚ mostly disagree with the idea of designer babies‚ but I agree with editing diseases out of humans cells. intelligence‚ homosexualality & prettiness is mostly determined through confidence‚ and who you want to be‚ but also through genes. Changing your child’s hair color‚ eye color‚ personality‚ and sexuality can change‚ and alter our world‚ by making everyone look

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    Vending Machine

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    ............................................................................. 5 3.2. Planning.....................................................................................................................5 a. Buying a Vending Machine b. Arranging Capital c.Developing Marketing Strategy * Market Segmentation * 4 P’s of Marketing Mix d.Importance of Maintainance & Insurance e.Execution f.Monitor g.Evaluation 4. Industry

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    Principles of Gene Manipulation

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    Contents and supplementary information for: Principles of Gene Manipulation Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Gene manipulation: an all-embracing technique Basic techniques - (POGC02.pdf‚ 1‚560KB) Cutting and joining DNA molecules Basic biology of plasmid and phage vectors Cosmids‚ phasmids and other advanced vectors Cloning strategies Additional updated information on Cloning strategies Sequencing and mutagenesis Cloning in bacteria

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    Simple Machines

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    Simple Machines Definitions: Machine- A device that makes work easier by changing the speed ‚ direction‚ or amount of a force. Simple Machine- A device that performs work with only one movement. Simple machines include lever‚ wheel and axle‚ inclined plane‚ screw‚ and wedge. Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA)- A machine in which work in equals work out; such a machine would be frictionless and a 100% efficient IMA= De/Dr Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA)- It is pretty much the opposite of

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