RESEARCH AT BITS 2009 Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani (Rajasthan) - 333031 January 2010 Appendix ‗L‘: Ref. BG Agenda Item No.63.11 Appendix ‗E‘: Ref. GB Agenda Item No. 49.07 RESEARCH AT BITS 2009 Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani (Rajasthan) - 333031 January 2010 PREFACE Research is an integral and important part of any higher education system. BITS‚ Pilani actively promotes research among its staff and students. In addition to basic research
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Nephrolithiasis: Overview Definition Nephrolithiasis is characterized by the formation of crystalline aggregates (“kidney stones”) that can develop anywhere along the urinary tract. Kidney stones are common in Western societies; nearly 10% of Americans will develop a symptomatic kidney stone during their lifetime. The 5 major stone compositions are calcium oxalate‚ calcium phosphate‚ magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite)‚ uric acid‚ and cystine. Calcium–based stones are the most common‚ causing
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An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry GRAHAM L. PATRICK Department of Chemistry‚ Paisley University Oxford New York Tokyo OXFORD U N I V E R S I T Y PRESS 1995 Oxford University Press‚ Walton Street‚ Oxford OX2 6DP Oxford New York Athens Auckland Bangkok Bombay Calcutta Cape Town Dar es Salaam Delhi Florence Hong Kong Istanbul Karachi Kuala Lumpur Madras Madrid Melbourne Mexico City Nairobi Paris Singapore Taipei Tokyo Toronto and associated companies in Berlin Ibadan Oxford is a trade
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Corneal Ulcer (Introduction) The eye is one of the vital organs in a human being. As seen on figure 1‚ the eye is composed of many different parts and function. The cornea is a clear covering over the colored iris and the pupil of the eye. The function of cornea is to help focus light on the retina and protect the iris‚ lens‚ etc. so that the eye can see. The cornea is best to compare with a standard contact lens. Although‚ the function of a cornea is to protect from harmful microorganisms
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FISH FARMING Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture‚ while other methods may fall under mariculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures‚ usually for food. A facility that releases young (juvenile) fish into the wild for recreational fishing or to supplement a species’ natural numbers is generally referred to as a fish hatchery. Worldwide‚ the most important fish species used in fish farming are carp‚ salmon‚ tilapia and catfish
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! ! " # $ % FEBRUARY 2004 EIA of Ajaokuta – Obajana Gas Pipeline Project TABLE OF CONTENT Table of Contents List of Tables List of Maps List of Figures List of Plates List of Abbreviations and Acronyms EIA Report Preparers Acknowledgement Executive Summary - Pages i vi ix x xi xii xv xvi xvii CHAPTER ONE 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.6.1 1.7 1.8 INTRODUCTION Background Terms of Reference Nigeria Applicant EIA Premises Administrative
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Identification of Bacterial Pathogens basic skills in diagnostic bacteriology Dr.T.V.Rao MD Dr.T.V.Rao MD 1 Identification of Microorganisms • For many students and professionals the most pressing topic in microbiology is how to identify unknown specimens. • Why is this important? • Labs can grow‚ isolate and identify most routinely encountered bacteria within 48 hrs of sampling. • The methods microbiologist use fall into three categories: ♣Phenotypic- morphology (micro and
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Guava Leaves Extract (Component in making soap) treatment for acne [Bathing Soap] Chapter I: Background of the study: Nowadays people are focusing in herbal plants especially those who are common in the environment. One of the example is the guava plant (Psidium guajava Linn). Based on research this plant is good for healing and treating wounds and other skin infections. So in my research I wan’t to make a bathing soap out of it‚ cause I know that it is effective. People‚ researchers‚ scientists
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Bacterial Biology █ BRIAN D. HOYLE An understanding of the fundamentals of bacterial biology is critical to bacteriologists and other forensic investigators attempting to identify potential biogenic pathogens that may be exploited as agents in biological warfare or by bioterrorists. Fundamentals of Bacterial Biology Bacteria are one-celled prokaryotic organisms that lack a true nucleus (i.e.‚ a nucleus defined by a membrane). Bacteria maintain their genetic material‚ deoxyribonucleic
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CODE-Y NEET-UG – 2013 TEST PAPER WITH ANSWER (HELD ON SUNDAY 05th MAY‚ 2013) 1. The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure‚ yet they perform similar function. This is an example of : (1) Analogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution (2) Homologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution (3) Homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution (4) Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution (4) Select the correct
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