Application of Radioactive Isotopes in Microbiology

Application of Radioactive Isotopes in Microbiology
Author: All-Union Scientific & Technical Conference on the Application of Isotopes Staff
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1475745230

1. The labeled atom method enables us to measure the rate of geochemical activity of microorganisms in conditions close to the natural. 2. Experiments with labeled sulfate showed that the hydrogen sulfide in underground waters of the sulfur and oil deposits of Shor -su is of biogenic origin. 3. The oxidation of hydrogen sulfide underground waters in the third and fourth horizons of Shor -Su also takes place with the participation of microorganisms. LITERATURE CITED [1] S.N. Vinogradskii, "Microbiological analysis of soil. Principles of a new method," Microbiology of the Soil [in Russian] (Academy of Sciences USSR Press, 1952), pp. 446-470. [2] S.N. Vinogradskii, "The direct method in the microbiological investigation of soil," Microbiology of the Soil [in Russian] (Academy of Sciences USSR Press, 1952), p. 399. (3] S.N. Vinogradskii, "Principles of ecological microbiology. Conclusion," Microbiology of the Soil [in Russian] (Academy of Sciences USSR Press, 1952), p. 781. 14 [4] S.I. Kuznetsov, "The use of radioactive carbon (C ) in the form of carbon dioxide for determining the relative values of photosynthesis and chemosynthesis in a number of lakes of different types," Collection: Isotopes in Microbiology (in Russian] (Academy of Sciences USSR Press, 1955), p. 126. [5] Iu.I. Sorokin, "Productivity of chemosynthesis in mud deposits: Doklady Akad. Nauk SSSR 103, 5, 875 (1955). [6] M. V. Ivanov, "The use of isotopes in the study of the rate of sulfate reduction in Lake Belovod," Mi krobiologiia 25, 305 (1956).

The Elements: A Very Short Introduction

The Elements: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Philip Ball
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2004-04-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0192840991

This Very Short Introduction is an exciting and non-traditional approach to understanding the terminology, properties, and classification of chemical elements. It traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on humankind from ancient times through today. Packed with anecdotes, The Elements is a highly engaging and entertaining exploration of the fundamental question: what is the world made from?

Isotopes for Medicine and the Life Sciences

Isotopes for Medicine and the Life Sciences
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1995-01-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309176697

Radioactive isotopes and enriched stable isotopes are used widely in medicine, agriculture, industry, and science, where their application allows us to perform many tasks more accurately, more simply, less expensively, and more quickly than would otherwise be possible. Indeed, in many casesâ€"for example, biological tracersâ€"there is no alternative. In a stellar example of "technology transfer" that began before the term was popular, the Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessors has supported the development and application of isotopes and their transfer to the private sector. The DOE is now at an important crossroads: Isotope production has suffered as support for DOE's laboratories has declined. In response to a DOE request, this book is an intensive examination of isotope production and availability, including the education and training of those who will be needed to sustain the flow of radioactive and stable materials from their sources to the laboratories and medical care facilities in which they are used. Chapters include an examination of enriched stable isotopes; reactor and accelerator-produced radionuclides; partnerships among industries, national laboratories, and universities; and national isotope policy.

Principles and Applications in Nuclear Engineering

Principles and Applications in Nuclear Engineering
Author: Rehab Abdel Rahman
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2018-09-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1789236169

Nuclear engineering could be viewed as the engineering field that ensures optimum and sustainable technological applications of natural and induced radioactive materials in different industrial sectors. This book presents some advanced applications in radiation effects, thermal hydraulics, and radionuclide migration in the environment. These scientific contributions from esteemed experts introduce some nuclear safety principals, current knowledge about radiation types, sources and applications, thermal properties of heat transfer media, and the role of sorption in retarding radionuclide migration in the environment. This book also covers the advances in identifying radiation effects in dense gas-metal systems, application of dense granular materials as high power targets in accelerator driven systems and irradiation facilities, evaluation of boiling heat transfer in narrow channels, and application of fluorescence quenching techniques to monitor uranium migration.

Isotopes

Isotopes
Author: Rob Ellam
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2016
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0198723628

Isotopes are used in many areas of science and technology, including medicine, archaeology, and nuclear physics. They are central to our understanding of the Earth's past and current processes. Here, Rob Ellam explains the importance and applications of stable and radioactive isotopes.

Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Author: Keith Wilson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 769
Release: 2010-03-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0521516358

Uniquely integrates the theory and practice of key experimental techniques for bioscience undergraduates. Now includes drug discovery and clinical biochemistry.

Biodeterioration 7

Biodeterioration 7
Author: D. R. Houghton
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 865
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 940091363X

Because of the magnificent response to the call for papers for the 7th International Biodeterioration Symposium held at Cambridge, UK, some difficulties have been experienced in the editing of these proceedings. The numbers of papers submitted exceeded expectation and because of this it has been necessary to accommodate those not actually in the proceedings into the International Biodeterioration journal. A small number of papers were not suitable for publication and were therefore eliminated. Many authors disregarded the guidelines laid down for the length of submitted papers. However, every attempt has been made to accommodate the maximum number of contributions in the proceedings. The original selection included those which most nearly conformed to the length requirement. Even so this has meant, in many cases, cutting down the text, eliminating tables and/or illustrations and pruning the reference list. When references have been trimmed a note has been included to the effect that an extended list may be obtained from the author/senior author. Where it was not possible to carry out these procedures without seriously altering the text and the import of the paper they have been included amongst those to be published in the journal International Biodeterioration. The exceptions to the procedures outlined above are the invited review papers which have been presented in full. Happily, the authors have been conscientious in keeping to the guidelines laid down for these contributions.