Random Analogies

What: "I've said before that loving Detroit is like having a sister on drugs. You love her, you want the best for her and you've seen those glimmers of what she could be if she would just make some difficult, but important changes. You feel powerless to help, but you still feel like there is something you can still do. You just don't know what."

Writer: Michael Foley

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Date: Jun 9 2012 5:06 PM

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"The retina splits into two layers in certain areas. The retina is like plywood with many laminated layers which rarely separate. This is called retinoschisis."

Writer: Not Stated

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Date: Feb 23 2014 8:35 PM

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"Biotechnology has great benefits, but is similar to a motor vehicle: If you are irresponsible and drive intoxicated, you will have to face the consequences. We have hundreds of deaths every year on our roads, but we spare no costs in the development of the motor vehicle, its licensing or the stringency in obtaining a driver's licence. We ensure that there are measures in place for proper road infrastructure and drivers are monitored by traffic officers. Similarly any new technology requires monitoring and regulation. Everything we want is new, faster and better. Any technology will have its benefits for mankind if it is used wisely and managed well - and that was the basis of my PhD."

Writer: Dr Lukeshni Chetty

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Date: Apr 29 2014 6:13 PM

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"Receptor mediated endocytosis is like pinocytosis except it is highly
specific. Animal cells use this type of endocytosis to transport specific
macromolecules from the environment."

Writer: Not Stated

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Date: Jan 9 2015 10:05 AM