Protein reveals how insects smell Oct 2, 2009
" Dr Lind explained that pheromones and odour-binding molecules are could be thought of as locks and keys. "These are very specific keys and each species has its own particular one. "In the future, if scientists can find out how they keys work, they could design new ones that fit better.". (BBC News -- Science)
How the 100th protein structure solved at Diamond impacts our understanding of how insects smell Sep 30, 2009
Stuart explains how crystallography helps: "Studying proteins and the role they play within organisms is like having a 100 locks and keys in front of you and not having any idea as to what fits whatBy solving the structure of these proteins, we understand more about their function and matching them becomes much easier.". Dr Zhou concludes: "It's not just the farming community which stands to benefit from this work. These new insights will be fed into the development and refinement of biosensors... (EurekAlert!)
A Scheme For Protecting Content Aug 21, 2009
But DRM has been a hard sell in the U.S. Devicemakers resent forking over licensing fees for digital locks and keys. Consumers chafe at being told where to use a song or movie and how to operate their gadgets. (Forbes -- Technology)
Unlocking The Key To Human Fertility Aug 4, 2009
Where the locks and keys of two species do not match, however similar their DNA is, no viable offspring can be born. Occasionally, for example, with horses and donkeys, offspring are produced - but because the sperm and egg signatures are incompatible, their development as embryos is abnormal and any offspring are almost always infertile. (Science Daily)
Red FM listeners gather at seventh round of party Apr 7, 2009
Sporting lot: The men and women choosing their locks and keys during the Lock and Key icebreaker game. We even had seven from the first party who formed their own group to go out partying, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Opening the door on 19th century rural life Apr 2, 2009
Image caption: Even the locks and keys from the Cugnasco house have been preserved (swissinfo). Related stories. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Hinds penal farm opening delayed Mar 3, 2009
The county is still waiting on an order for locks and keys for the facility. The county also must arrange for about 10 vehicles to transport inmates to the new facility, Sheriffs Department Chief Deputy Steve Pickett told Hinds County supervisors today. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Old Dairy Queen has new face Mar 1, 2009
Warren's Locks and Keys will be expanding and moving from its location on Thayer Avenue to 214 E. Main Ave.. It's a move that's been a long time coming, owner Ken Hoff said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Temporarily Suspending Quarterly Dividend Payment Feb 28, 2009
STRATTEC designs, develops, manufactures and markets automotive Security Products including mechanical locks and keys, electronically enhanced locks and keys, steering column and instrument panel ignition lock housings; and Access Control Products including latches, power sliding side door systems, power lift gate systems, power deck lid systems and related products. These products are provided to customers in North America, and on a global basis through the VAST Alliance in which STRATTEC... (Primezone Releases)
