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Taken from KeelyNet BBS (214) 324-3501
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Sponsored by Vangard Sciences
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PO BOX 1031
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Mesquite, TX 75150
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August 2, 1990
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Courtesy of NASA BBS at 205 895-0028
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Microorganism Detection
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Many youngsters participated in a NASA space project by
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capturing fireflies for the space agency. NASA researchers wanted
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the luciferase found in fireflies to develop a machine to detect
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possible microorganisms on other planets.
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Luciferase produces light in the presence of adenosine
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triphosphate (ATP), which is a biochemical found in all living
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things. The NASA biochemical machine process for detection of
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extraterrestrial life has been adapted to human health uses in FLASH
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(Fast Luciferase Automated Assay Specimens for Hospitals), which
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analyzes bacteria in urine samples.
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In the assay, urine glows (becomes bioluminescent) if bacteria
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are in it, and quantitative information is obtained automatically by
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detecting and recording light given off by the urine sample.
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Luciferase is now artificially synthesized and available for
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widespread use.
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If you have comments or other information relating to such topics as
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this paper covers, please upload to KeelyNet or send to the Vangard
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Sciences address as listed on the first page. Thank you for your
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consideration, interest and support.
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Jerry W. Decker.........Ron Barker...........Chuck Henderson
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Vangard Sciences/KeelyNet
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If we can be of service, you may contact
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Jerry at (214) 324-8741 or Ron at (214) 484-3189
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