Scientists have discovered the gene behind Recessive Omodysplasia, a rare skeletal disease characterised by short-limbed dwarfism and craniofacial anomalies. The work, just published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, reports the identification on chromosome 13 of a gene - GPC6 – that is shown to be crucial for normal bone development.

The research will allow a better comprehension, as well as prevention, of the disease by permitting the screening of potential mutation carriers in pregnancy but most importantly will also help to understand better bone development and its molecular bases.

LONDON, July 8 /PRNewswire/ --

- Frost Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Welding Industry on Wednesday, 15
July 2009, at 14.00 BST

The economic downturn has affected the global welding industry, particularly in
Europe and the Americas. In response, market participants have been preparing
for intense competition while concurrently trying to move toward regions and end
user industries that offer potential growth opportunities during the downturn.
Sectors like energy and fabrication remain strong across most regions, while
APAC and Middle East generate higher demand for welding equipment and
consumables. The increased intake of automated solutions can be attributed to a
lack of welders.

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MARLOW, England, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDespatch has helped Nordic Parcel get
its global parcels business off to a flying start. Through its innovative web
software, NetDespatch is saving the company the high cost of implementing
in-house based logistics systems. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, Nordic Parcels
selected the software as a service (SaaS) Velocity International solution to
fully automate its booking, tracking and parcel labelling processes.

ROME, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Venere.com, the European online hotel reservations
specialist recently acquired by Expedia Inc., has appointed Philippe Vimard to
lead its technology department.

In this role Philippe will be responsible for the company's technological
strategy and drive forward the technological development of the Venere.com
global point of sales.

We are delighted to have Philippe join the senior management team at
Venere.com, comments Emmanuel de Rycker, Managing Director at Venere.com.
Philippe brings to the position a deep knowledge of Expedia's lodging products
and systems, strong experience in hotel system connectivity, and knowledge of
high-transaction volume web sites.

HONG KONG, July 8 /PRNewswire/ --

NetDragon Websoft Inc. (NetDragon, with its subsidiaries collectively the
Group; Stock Code: 777), one of the leading game developers and operators in the
PRC, announced that the beta test version of the 2.5D MMORPG Heroes of Might and
Magic Online: Gold Edition will be officially launched at 15:00 (China Standard
Time) on July 8th.

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AMSTERDAM, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- ClusterVision, specialist in supercomputer
clusters, has established a strategic alliance with global supercomputer leader
Cray Inc., to offer the Cray CX1(TM) deskside supercomputer throughout Europe.
ClusterVision will help customers choose the various configuration options to
best fit their needs, delivering the cluster as well as providing training and
support over the Cray CX1 system's life.

SUNNYVALE, California, July 8 /PRNewswire/ --

- Claro Argentina launches the first TV phone that allows consumers to follow
soccer matches and other favorite programs without additional cost

Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile with its
high-performance, single-chip mobile TV solutions, today announced accelerating
adoption by leading operators throughout Latin America of mobile phones with a
free-to-air TV feature enabled by Telegent.

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland and PETACH-TIKVA, Israel, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Thin-Film Photovoltaics Laboratory at IMT, a world leading lab in silicon-based
thin-film solar cells research, part of the renowned Ecole Polytechnique
Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), and BrightView Systems, an innovative developer of
production process optimization tools for the solar industry are joining forces
to introduce novel solutions for the optimization of next generation thin-film
solar cells production.

BrightView's advanced solutions will be utilized to provide real-time feedback
to encompass a complete framework for process optimization that is scalable from
pilot line to mass production of large area panels.

LONDON, July 8 /PRNewswire/ --

- Frost Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Global Mobile Video Surveillance
Market on Thursday, 16 July 2009, at 15.00 BST

The mobile video surveillance market is at the cusp of transformation from
traditional analogue to advanced IP digital and wireless systems. The need to
control vandalism, reduce false claims and fleet management applications in the
mobile market is making market participants scurry to tap those promising
opportunities.

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