DUSSELDORF, Germany, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Lionel Assant, Partner in Blackstone Group International Ltd., London, has resigned his Supervisory Board mandate with Gerresheimer AG.

In his place, Mr. Theodor Stuth, Chartered Accountant and Tax Adviser, is appointed as a new member of the Supervisory Board of Gerresheimer AG.

LISBON, Portugal and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- Partnership Extends the BMC Atrium Technology with Continuous Appliance-based Discovery -

NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire/ --

Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ILNS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on development of disease-modifying therapeutic agents for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease (AD), announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) and Elan Pharma International Ltd. ("Elan") regarding certain of Intellect's patents and patent applications related to antibodies and methods of treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Under the terms of the agreement, Wyeth and Elan may pay Intellect potential future milestone payments and royalties based on sales of potential products, if it is determined that they are covered by patents that issue from Intellect's patent applications.

SHANGHAI, China, May 19 /PRNewswire/ --

China International Automotive Electronics Show, Shanghai -- Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today the availability of the new high-temperature hex half-bridge driver ICs ATA6837 and ATA6839. The ATA6837 and ATA6839 are manufactured using Atmel's high-voltage 0.8 um BCD-on-SOI technology (SMART-I.S.(R)), which enables the use of much smaller lower-cost QFN packages. These new devices can be used in both passenger car applications (e.g., flap control of air condition systems) as well as in 24V truck applications due to their high voltage capability (up to 40V). These devices also boast a broad range of protection features.

LONDON, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite has condemned the announcement by the NHS Blood & Transplant board to close the Tooting National Blood Service Processing & Testing departments and is calling on the board to reverse its decision. Unite members will be lobbying MPs and Councillors in affected areas.

The Tooting blood service site provides a vital service to the whole of South London and the South East of England and Unite is concerned that patients will suffer, as the provision of specialist products and tests will be slowed down.

The decision to close the Tooting laboratories by 2010 transferring work to Colindale, North London and Filton, a site in Bristol, followed a cost cutting review of the National Blood service.

MOSCOW, May 19 /PRNewswire/ --

Mechel OAO (NYSE: MTL), one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces that effective today it has changed its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) to its ordinary share ratio from 1:3 to 1:1.

Mechel's ADRs have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since October 29, 2004. Each ADR is issued for one American Depositary Share (ADS). From the date of its listing, each ADS represented three ordinary shares of Mechel OAO. However, beginning today, each ADS will now represent one ordinary share of Mechel OAO. To implement the ratio change, two additional ADRs were issued for each ADR after the close of the market on May 16, 2008. The change will not affect the holders of Mechel's ordinary shares.

PRINCETON, New Jersey, May 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- IND or foreign regulatory equivalent filing anticipated in 1Q 2009 -

BUCHAREST and BRASOV, Romania, May 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- New State-of-the-Art Facilities Extend CGS Global Delivery Capabilities and Multi-Lingual Customer Care Services

Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), a global leader in innovative IT solutions and outsourcing services, today announced a significant expansion of its BPO and customer care outsourcing centers in Romania. CGS Romania S.R.L., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGS, plans to employ an additional 1,000 employees for its newest state-of-the-art facilities in Bucharest and Brasov. CGS is targeting to employ more than 2,000 employees at its outsourcing facilities in Romania by the end of 2008.

TOKYO, May 19 /PRNewswire/ --

- Survey reveals that all of the respondents experienced benefits from obtaining the "XML Master Professional" certification.

From today, the XML Technology Certification Committee will release the results of an online survey administered to individuals who obtained the "XML Master Professional" certification, a higher-level certification in the XML Master program.

The survey was conducted between Thursday, April 10, 2008 and Monday, April 21, 2008, among individuals who passed the latest version of the "XML Master Professional" certification examination. 68 individuals responded to the survey.

ESA has today opened applications for talented individuals wishing to become an astronaut in the European Astronaut Corps. There has not been a selection campaign since 1992, so this is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of ESA’s human spaceflight programmes including future missions to the ISS, the Moon and beyond.

Applicants will be asked to enter some personal information and contact details, and to upload a private-pilot medical examination certificate, from an Aviation Medical Examiner who has been certified by their national Aviation Medical Authority; or alternatively the ESA Medical Statement, approved by a physician (see also specific requirements). Then within 24 hours the candidate will receive login details to fill in a detailed application form.