DNA-APTAMERS BINDING AMINOGLYCOSIDE ANTIBIOTICS

DNA-Aptamers Binding Aminoglycoside Antibiotics

Aptamers are short, single stranded DNA or RNA oligonucleotides that are able to bind specifically and with high affinity to their non-nucleic acid target molecules.This binding reaction enables their application as biorecognition elements in biosensors and assays.As antibiotic residues pose a problem contributing to the emergence of antibiotic-res

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Laughing at robots: synthesising humour and cyber-paranoia in portrayals of artificial intelligence in Welcome to Night Vale

This article addresses the synthesis of humour and paranoia in portrayals of artificial intelligence (AI) in the popular American podcast Welcome to Outdoor Loveseat with Cushion Night Vale (2012-).It argues that contrary to the Relief Theory, fusing humour and cyber-paranoia does not help release the tension (anxious energy) generated within the n

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