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December 27, 2012

What is Oral Mucosal Transudate (OMT)?

Oral Mucosal Transudate (OMT) is a new quick test for HIV. Oral mucosal transudate draws HIV antibodies out of the tissues of the cheek and gum. The virus...

December 27, 2012

Is Xylitol an artificial sweetener?

Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute safe for diabetics. It is not an artificial sweetener but is a natural sugar alcohol sweetener found in the fibres of many...

December 27, 2012

What causes UG99?

A fungus called Puccinia graminis causes stem rust in cereal crops. One of its races is TTKS which is also known as Ug99 (it was detected in Uganda...

December 27, 2012

Terafil water filters

Terafil water filters are low-cost, eco-friendly water purification devices developed to provide clean drinking water in rural and resource-limited areas. The term “Terafil” is derived from “terra,” meaning...

December 27, 2012

What is MANAS Chip?

MANAS Chip refers to Multiplexed ANAlog Signal Processor (MANAS) CHIP developed by Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP). Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) has a two-fold objective...

December 27, 2012

Advantages and Disadvantages of PEDOT

Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) is a conductive polymer widely recognised for its stability, transparency, and excellent electrical properties. It is often used in its doped form, typically as PEDOT:PSS (poly(styrenesulfonate)),...

December 27, 2012

PRINT (Particle Replication in Non-wetting Templates) Technology

Particle Replication in Non-wetting Templates (PRINT) technology is an advanced nanofabrication method designed to produce uniform, shape-specific, and monodisperse particles for applications in drug delivery, biotechnology, diagnostics, and...

December 27, 2012

What is Corexit?

Corexit is a product line of solvents primarily used as a dispersant for breaking up oil slicks. It is produced by Nalco Holding Company which is associated with...

December 27, 2012

Vanadium Redox Battery Advantages

The vanadium redox battery (VRB), also known as the vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB), is a type of rechargeable flow battery that uses vanadium ions in different oxidation...

December 27, 2012

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