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Gourmet dishes inspired by Hong Kong National Geopark introduced
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Hong Kong National Geopark offers visitors an enriching and refreshing experience with the introduction of geopark gourmet dishes. A major part of the geopark initiative is to connect geology and nature conservation with ...
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"Copying and distribution offence"provisions come into effect today
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The provisions of the Copyright (Amendment) Ordinances 2007 and 2009 concerning the "copying and distribution offence"come into effect today (July 16). Under the key provisions, where an organisation, without authorisation of the ...
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Approved Central District Outline Zoning Plan amended
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Town Planning Board today (July 16) announced amendments to the approved Central District Outline Zoning Plan (OZP). The amendments mainly involve rezoning of the Murray Building site from "Government, Institution or Community"...
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Draft Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau Outline Zoning Plan amended
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Town Planning Board today (July 16) announced amendments to the draft Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau Outline Zoning Plan (OZP). The amendments mainly involve rezoning of the proposed property development site of South Island Line (East) ...
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New Central Report Room ready to serve the public
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The new Central Report Room will start serving the public on July 18 following the full amalgamation of the Central Division and Waterfront Division of Police Central District. Having moved out of Police Headquarters in Wan Chai, the ...
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R-Gada: a fast and flexible pipeline for copy number analysis in association studies
Background:Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) using Copy Number Variation (CNV) are becoming a central focus of genetic research. CNVs have successfully provided target genome regions for some disease conditions where simple genetic variation (i.e., ...
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Automated assay for screening the enzymatic release of reducing sugars from micronized biomass
Background:To reduce the production cost of bioethanol obtained from fermentation of the sugars provided by degradation of lignocellulosic biomass (i.e., second generation bioethanol), it is necessary to screen for new enzymes endowed with more efficient ...
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Mechanisms of haplotype divergence at the RGA08 nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat gene locus in wild banana (Musa balbisiana)
Background:Comparative sequence analysis of complex loci such as resistance gene analog clusters allows estimating the degree of sequence conservation and mechanisms of divergence at the intraspecies level. In banana (Musa sp.), two diploid wild species ...
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Hypoxia and hypoglycaemia in Ewing's sarcoma and osteosarcoma: regulation and phenotypic effects of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor
Background:Hypoxia regulates gene expression via the transcription factor HIF (Hypoxia-Inducible Factor). Little is known regarding HIF expression and function in primary bone sarcomas. We describe HIF expression and phenotypic effects of hypoxia, ...
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Smear microscopy and culture conversion rates among smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients by HIV status in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Background:Tanzania ranks 15th among the world's 22 countries with the largest tuberculosis burden and tuberculosis has continued to be among the major public health problems in the country.Limited data, especially in patients co-infected with HIV, are ...
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