Transcription is the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA). DNA safely and stably stores genetic material in the nuclei of cells as a reference, or template.
ECMO is performed using a heart-lung bypass machine similar to the one used during open heart surgery. The ECMO machine, often referred to as a âcircuit,â is quite large and contains sterile plastic tubing that moves blood from your baby to the âECMO lungâ and then back to your child.CMO is performed using a heart-lung bypass machine similar to the one used during open heart surgery. The ECMO machine, often referred to as a âcircuit,â is quite large and contains sterile plastic tubing that moves blood from your baby to the âECMO lungâ and then back to your child.
A Lifesaving Machine Over the Counter? Aug. 6, 2004 -- Is a heart-shock machine a medical device or a home-safety need? The FDA is soon likely to approve over-the-counter sales of a home defibrillator, HeartStart, made by Philips, a WebMD sponsor. Last week, an FDA advisory panel recommended that consumers should be able to purchase the device without a prescription.