This paper presents the results of an investigative study into the evolution of cellular automata replicators using Genetic Programming (GP) techniques (i.e. using Genetic Algorithms (GAs) to build/evolve complex systems). There are at least two reasons why such a study might be considered interesting. One reason is to explore how difficult the evolution of (CA) replicators might be, a topic of...

RECENT years have witnessed a considerably increased interest in disorders of muscle, resulting in large measure from the advent of new investigative techniques. This has led both to the clarification of the nature of known disorders and to the definition of new syndromes. In this review, a brief survey is given of current knowledge concerning myopathic disorders arising from metabolic disturba...

In recent times polyprenols attract the attention of bio-chemists because of their significant value as source of isoprene units for the synthesis of metabolically active quinones and Vitamin K analogues. The present investigative study aims at the isolation of solanesol a polyprenol from tobacco. The principle of isolation includes the extraction at 50oC with n-hexane resulting 15-20 percent y...

The authors in this issue seek to sketch and analyze the practice of various functions within the international criminal-prosecution process, in particular the functions of the International Criminal Court (ICC). As part of this project, I focus on the ICC’s practice of investigation. I identify the challenges that ICC investigations face, and then articulate what can realistically be expected ...

Sturridge, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. Third Edition. (Pp. ix + 211; figs. 68. 30s.) London: Bailliere, Tindall & Cox, 1962. THE scope of this book in its third edition has been widened so as to include much more information on the preand postoperative management in cardiac surgery, including open heart procedures. There is also some useful information on purely investigative cardiac techniques. All i...

Address correspondence to: Dr. Omair Atiq, 2055 East South Blvd, Suite 202, Montgomery, AL 36116; Tel: 224-538-1235; E-mail: [email protected] Gastrointestinal (GI) metastasis of malignant melanomas from known primary tumors is a common autopsy finding (50–60%). However, early detection of small bowel melanomas remains a challenge for both radiologists and clinicians. Capsule endoscopy (CE) m...

The advent of modern microscopical investigative methods for the determination of neuroendocrine differentiation has increasingly given credence to the original concept of a "diffuse endocrine system". These methods include a variety of silver impregnation techniques, technologically advanced light and electron microscopical immunocytochemistry, and, lately, the ability to localise specific bin...

I have attempted to define the function of the medical graduate in the clinical biochemistry laboratory and have examined data on recrutiment in the United Kingdom into clinical biochemistry. If trainee pathologists were encouraged to become proficient in both a branch of clinical medicine and in research techniques, the resulting chemical pathologists should be able to improve the consultative...