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Possibilities

possibility

Origin: F. Possibilite, L. Possibilitas.

1. The quality or state of being possible; the power of happening, being, or existing. All possibility of error. . Latent possibilities of excellence.

2. That which is possible; a contingency; a thing or event that may not happen; a contingent interest, as in real or personal estate.


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Re: Gene targeting

Here's a very recent publication with a few well-known vector examples. Certainly there are other possibilities. This essay also points out some potential pitfalls. http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v18/n12/full/nm1212-1718.html I think RNA targeting is an easier way to treat ...

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by jonmoulton
Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:40 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gene targeting
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

Is evolution as simple as we think?

Evolution does not respond to situations, it (through mutations) simply provides possibilities. For example, it the climate gets colder, evolution does not respond by providing fur, feathers, blubber, etc. to insulate against the cold. If there are individuals that ...

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by thoffnagle
Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:37 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Is evolution as simple as we think?
Replies: 11
Views: 2273

molecular cloning failure

There's a lot more that can go wrong than just that. The exact possibilities would depend on what precisely you're doing and which stage was the last one that you confirmed to be successful.

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by AstraSequi
Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:20 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: molecular cloning failure
Replies: 3
Views: 600

Re: The Himalayan Yew

A number of possibilities exist. One is that the "original dogs" were so genetically simple that they could inbreed without problems...similar to how most plants can do so.

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by longtian006
Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:03 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: The Himalayan Yew
Replies: 7
Views: 8092

Help with bacteria identification!

... Indole -ve Ornithine -ve Urease -ve Than your choices are among Citrobacter freundii, Hafnia avlei, Serratia rubideae... You either need a list of possibilities or you need to perform more tests.

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by Cat
Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:26 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Help with bacteria identification!
Replies: 1
Views: 1414
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