Visiting Sr. Research Scientist May 1998 to Dec 1999 Merck and Co. - West Point‚ PA Studied guinea pig’s immune response which produces a very robust T cell response‚ like humans‚ against intracellular pathogens. My duties were to develop guinea pig reagents‚ which are lacking‚ to do molecular immunological studies in the guinea pig animal model in pre-clinical vaccine development. Performed early development work on vaccines to Haemophilus influenza‚ Moraxella catarrhalis
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THE NORTH AMERICAN GUINEA PIG presents as a very original and creative psychological drama‚ which also contains some dark humor. The idea of a distraught and desperate man working as a “guinea pig” to test new experimental drugs has merit. The goal for the protagonist is clear and the stakes are personal. The plot is driven more by the emotional goal of the protagonist‚ Tristan‚ to win his family back and to get “control” of his life. The script conveys solid themes about control‚ healing‚ and
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small intestine‚ initiate contractile activity when an agonist (acetylcholine) is present. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a competitive antagonist (atropine) on the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Methods: The isolated guinea pig ileum was suspended in an organ bath containing a physiological salt solution (Krebs Solution) in which the temperature was maintained at 37C and was continuously gassed with 5% carbon dioxide in oxygen. The tension changes were recorded using
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John Imbal‚ Madang‚ Papua New Guinea-essay sample-not edited to perfection! An internal and external environmental analysis of Palms New Guinea Arts Gallery on its strategic management. Introduction In this modern age‚ strategic management has become an important issue for those that manage different organisations‚ regardless of whether it is for profit or not-for-profit motives‚ and whether it is for competition or cooperation between firms. Strategic management is an important issue for
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Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has control over Equatorial Guinea. Obiang is a man that not only has control over his country‚ but has also instilled fear into the hearts of his people. During his 30 year reign‚ Obiang has marginally benefited the Equatorial Guinea and has predominantly hindered the country that he continues to control (Norman). Obiang uses the fear of his people to achieve and gain more power‚ which is detrimental to Equatorial Guinea because Obiang’s is focused on his
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The guinea pig (also commonly called the Cavy after its scientific name‚ Cavia porcellus) is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name‚ these animals are not pigs‚ nor do they come from Guinea. They originated in the Andes. Their docile nature‚ their responsiveness to handling and feeding‚ and the relative ease of caring for them‚ continue to make the guinea pig a popular pet. Guinea pigs are hardy and affectionate and make great companions
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Chapter One Once upon a time‚ there was a young guinea pig named Squeak. Squeak built Squeakland when she was one year old with her friends. She was famous for making the village and for building lot’s of houses for her village. Billy and Dennis are best friends. Dennis is Squeak’s kid. Both Billy and Dennis were in fifth grade and had a teacher named Ms. Ayers. Squeaks next goal was to have a big school built instead of the little schoolhouse that they had‚ before Dennis and Billy got to middle
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want to pet a guinea pig? One of the most important things to consider before getting yourself a guinea pig‚ or a cavy‚ is whether or not you are capable of petting one. This includes commitment to being a pet parent. Things have to be assessed first. First‚ income should be stable since guinea pigs tend to rely on so many things like proper cage measurement and cage stuff as well as the right food content in their diet. Second‚ you need enough spare time from your busy life. Guinea pigs need attention
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Hamster and guinea pigs ESSAY: Hamsters and guinea pigs are two completely different animals. The most obvious difference is that hamsters are very small; they can fit in the palm of your hand. Guinea pigs are much larger‚ generally weighs around 3 pounds or so when fully grown. Hamsters are native to Europe and Asia while the guinea pig is native to South America. That’s one difference which shows they are not related. Although the two eat approximately the same foods‚ the guinea pig is much
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try a guinea pig? Guinea pigs span the gap between an easy to care for goldfish with a fleeting lifespan and a labor intensive dog with a long lifespan. Guinea pigs typically live five to seven years‚ though some may live as long as nine years. While they enjoy floor time with their owners‚ they will spend most of their life in their cage. So while the cage requires weekly cleaning‚ there is no need for daily walks with empty plastic bag in hand. After a few months of acclimatization‚ guinea pigs
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