Trembling hands and molecular handshakes Oct 24, 2009
Pairs of PUR repeats bind to each other in a particular configuration that is reminiscent of a handshake, forming a functional unit. In addition to X-ray diffraction, the researchers have used a technique called small angle X-ray scattering, which revealed that the Pur-alpha protein forms dimers two molecules of the protein bind stably to one another. (EurekAlert!)
Controversial 9th Circuit comes under scrutiny May 11, 2009
There's a maximum number of judges an appeals court can have and still operate as a cohesive, functional unit. Alito said the problem began when the circuits were divided up more than a century ago, based on population distribution of the country in the 1890s. (Juneau Empire)
Knight named acting police chief in Smithsburg Mar 18, 2009
This department can be and will be a functional unit that provides both services to our community. (). (The Herald-Mail Online)
Critical Growth Factor That Stimulates Sperm Stem Cells To Thrive Identified Mar 15, 2009
The stem cell and niche interact and influence each other, forming an interdependent, functional unit that results in stem cell self-renewal, differentiation, aging and other stem cell functions, including stem cell death. Brinster and his research team have for decades focused on spermatogonial stem cells, SSCs, that are the foundation of spermatogenesis and production of spermatozoa in the testes of adult males, whether man or mouse. (Science Daily)
Hey, kid. We love to hate you Mar 13, 2009
Sexman, you realize, is a surprisingly functional unit. He becomes a sympathetic character, if not likable. (Globe and Mail)
LETTER: Save innocent babies, rather than whales Feb 20, 2009
Cell: The cell is the structural and functional unit of all known LIVING ORGANISMS. It is the smallest unit of an organism that IS CLASSIFIED AS LIVING, and is often called THE BUILDING BLOCK OF LIFE.. http://en. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
