Decades of research have produced molecular markers that serve as tools for health-related assessments, epidemiologic studies, and the diagnosis of disease, ranging from cancer to cardiovascular, neurological, and inflammatory diseases.
While he admires much about the laws of armed conflict, he does so largely on the modest grounds that they can serve "as tools of practical moral judgment in moments of extreme pressure".
These are the machines that connect us rather than distract us, serve as tools instead of toys, and in the harrowing days since tragedy struck, have made it possible for the people in this country and others to watch, and grieve, together.
Yet dynamic, middle-sized nations like South Korea recognize that they have a particular interest in ensuring that global institutions such as the I.M.F. and the World Trade Organization do not wither, but serve as tools for the broader base of power represented by the G-20.
These external representations then serve as tools with which to reason about inherently non-perceptual phenomena.
Carboxypeptidases may serve as tools for removal of C-terminal affinity tags.
The PRB models can serve as tools facilitating design of compliant mechanisms with circular beams.
Cell based therapies may serve as tools to more effectively regenerate defective cartilage.
While overpressured zones could serve as tools for hydrocarbon prospectivity evaluation, they are significant safety concern during drilling.
The models are intended to serve as tools for resource managers charged with maintaining this wetland complex.
The indicators serve as tools that can guide companies in assessing their performance in decision-making and planning for the future.
