Gonorrhea Acquires Human DNA

Gonorrhea Acquires Human DNA

Bacteria have been known to swap and acquire DNA from other bacteria, which increases biodiversity that can be beneficial for survival. However, what was previously thought impossible has been proven false. New research from Northwestern University has found a piece of human DNA in the genome of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria that causes the human sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea. This is the first time that a direct transfer of genetic material from human to bacteria has ever been recorded. This finding reveals clues to how the bacteria has adapted so well to survival among humans. Gonorrhea is a disease that is exclusive to humans and is transmitted via sexual contact. Each year approximately 50 million people worldwide become infected with the disease. The U.S. sees about 700,000 cases annually. Treatment is available by way of antibiotics. However, because of the ability of the bacteria to change and adapt, it has now developed resistance to the majority of antibiotics. Scientists are now interested in finding out what the bacteria is doing with their newly acquired human DNA. [via Medical News Today]

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Walk-in-Interview will be held in the Seminar Room of Plant Biology

Walk-in-Interview will be held in the Seminar Room of Plant Biology 
Division at the Centenary Campus of Bose Institute, P – 1/12, C.I.T.
Scheme VII M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata- 700 054 

for one post of Technical Assistant in the ICMR sponsored project entitled, "Centre for Advanced Research in DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics of Medicinal Potential in Plants from Eastern and North Eastern India" under the joint guidance of Prof. Samir Ranjan Sikdar and Dr. Tapas Ghose, Co-Principal Investigators, Division of Plant Biology. Project is tenable upto 30th April 2013 and the above post is co-terminus with the project. Details 
of qualification, pay, age etc. are as follows:
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. in Life Sciences / Chemistry.
Desirable Qualification : Diploma / Training in Biological Instrumentation
Consolidated Pay : Rs. 8,325/- p.m.

Age : Below 30 years (relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN candidates only as per rule). Eligible and interested candidates should appear before the Selection Committee for an Interview with a typed application addressed to the 
Registrar, Bose 
Institute, P – 1/12, C.I.T.
Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata-700054 along with Bio-data giving details of qualification and attested copies of the Certificates, Mark-sheets and Testimonials. 
Candidates should also bring the original Mark sheets, Certificates etc. at the time of the 
interview.

Interview Date:on 23rd February 2011 at 12:00 noon

Website: http://www.boseinst.ernet.in/all/advt/10/dpb_23.pdf

Bio-Statistics Research Officer Vacancy in Department of Pediatrics AIIMS Delhi

Research Officer Bio‐Statistics ‐ 1
Department of Pediatrics,
A.I.I.M.S

Vacancy Notice for ICMR project
Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc. (Bio‐Statistics)/M.Sc. (Statistics) with 3 years research/teaching experience OR Ph.D.

Desirable: Atleast 1 year experience in Medical Research.
Salary:PB‐3 (Rs. 15600‐39100+6600)Gr. Pay Rs. 5400 + HRA
Benefits: Medical benefits Interested candidates may submit their CV in a sealed envelope and labeled with "Application for the post of:…..……………" to Room No 3058, 3rd Floor, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi‐110029 or by E‐mail to nhkc.aiims@gmail.com

Last date for Application: February 28, 2011; 5 PM

Website: http://www.icmr.nic.in/icmrnews/aiims_post.pdf

FDA Approves Gastric Banding For More Americans

FDA Approves Gastric Banding For More Americans

The FDA has just lowered the body mass index (BMI) threshold for people considering gastric banding. The LAP-BAND procedure is now approved for people with a BMI between 30 and 40, which accounts for approximately 37 million Americans. Previously, the LAP-BAND was only approved for those with a BMI of 40 and over, and those with a BMI of 35 with at least one other serious obesity-related condition, such as heart disease, uncontrolled blood pressure and diabetes. The minimally-invasive procedure is used in people who are unable to lose weight, despite diet, exercise and diet drugs. Over the past 18 years, more than 650,000 LAP-BAND procedures have been performed.

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Fwd: Lavender Can Be An Effective Antifungal

Lavender Can Be An Effective Antifungal

Lavender has purported antimicrobial properties and is used in alternative medicine on a variety of skin conditions, including infections, burns, cuts, acne, hair loss and general inflammation. Now, new research published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology demonstrate its antifungal properties. Lavender oil was found to be lethal to a range of fungal strains that often cause skin infections such as ringworm, thrush and athlete's foot. The essential oils distilled from the Lavandula genus of lavender plants were able to destroy fungi by damaging their cell membranes. The exact mechanism of how it does this is still under investigation. Furthermore, this research has yet to be translated onto human subjects, so don't stock up on your essential oils quite just yet. 

 

 

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