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radical

1. (Science: chemistry) An atom or or electrically neutral group that has one or more unpaired electrons.

2. (Science: botany) Of leaves, clustered at the base of the stem.


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Biology is not a science

... of groups of scientists rather than on their adherence to a specific, definable method. In this regard, Kuhn is considered a precursor to the more radical thinking of Paul Feyerabend. Kuhn's work has also been regarded as blurring the demarcation between scientific and non-scientific enterprises, ...

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by gamila
Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:50 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biology is not a science
Replies: 44
Views: 1359

knocking out which genes can make human live longer

... (or any other gene that regulates the fight or flight response), and the ones that make us worry constantly - (neurobiological ones). Free radical scavengers are still the best bet to have to live longer, and boost up the cytochromes in the liver to detox ourselves of all the xenobiotics ...

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by kolean
Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:08 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: knocking out which genes can make human live longer
Replies: 2
Views: 378

What does peroxynitrite do in cytotoxicity of cells?

... acquired from the experiment were done after the cell was exposed to hydrogen peroxide which could likely make the active metabolite hydroxyl radical and thereby exposing the cell's structures. The study was conducted by adding the peroxynitrite to the cells using standard DMEM (Dulbecco's ...

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by azureblue15
Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:57 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: What does peroxynitrite do in cytotoxicity of cells?
Replies: 0
Views: 135

Use of diuretics

... situation I had a couple years back where I had drunk far too much alcohol.. then I thought: surely there's a better way of flushing it (without radical medical procedures like stomach pumping) out of the body than just "waiting it out" whilst someone is in such a state.. If Bob is ...

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by drunkard
Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:41 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Use of diuretics
Replies: 3
Views: 982

Re: Help a philosopher...!

... to Daniel C. Dennett? He's a philosopher who is trying to apply evolutionary theory to some of the standard philosophical questions. (My, what a radical idea - philosophy based on the real world!) Sounds like your prof may be heading in that direction, too.

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by wbla3335
Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:37 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Help a philosopher...!
Replies: 4
Views: 507
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