CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- Results Presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting Show Fleximer(R) Conjugated Drug Is Well Tolerated with Favorable Pharmacokinetics and Prolonged Stable Disease in Refractory Tumors -

Mersana Therapeutics presented preliminary results of a Phase 1 clinical trial for its lead development candidate, XMT-1001, in a poster session at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Orlando. XMT-1001 is a broad-spectrum cytotoxic, based on camptothecin (CPT), conjugated to Mersana's biodegradable polymer platform, Fleximer(R).

BERLIN, June 1 /PRNewswire/ --

The 14th annual RETAILVISION EUROPE in Berlin surprised newcomers and veterans alike with a positive note amid the general economic gloom for worldwide retail.

Insight from Keynote Presentations provided market research of some commercial value to both retailers and vendors in attendance. United Business Media Ltd., owner of the VisionEvents(TM), elected in this recession to concentrate on high quality content and that decision proved fruitful. Keynoters were able to zero in on the current opportunities at retail level.

ORLANDO, Florida, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The time to progression of disease in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases who have exhausted all chemotherapy options can be more than doubled through the use of radioactive resin microspheres, according to the results of a prospective randomized controlled trial presented at the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).[1] The multicenter phase III study compared the use of 5-fluorouracil (5FU) alone to 5FU plus 90Y resin microspheres (SIR-Spheres; Sirtex Medical, Sydney) and was conducted by a collaboration of university hospitals in Belgium.

SAN FRANCISCO and TEL-AVIV, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- US Venture Capital funds Burrill Company and Khosla Ventures have invested in HCL CleanTech (http://www.hclcleantech.com), a US company and its Israeli subsidiary founded by Prof. Avram Baniel, Prof. Ari Eyal and Eran Baniel. HCL CleanTech has developed a proprietary technology to make an old, industrially proven German process converting lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars economically very attractive. It is these fermentable sugars which are considered the gateway to advanced biofuels (biobutanols, biodiesel, jet fuel etc) and biochemicals (bioplastics etc). Modern chemical technology makes the implementation straightforward and immediate.

GATESHEAD, England, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading GP has welcomed the launch of a potentially revolutionary heart disease treatment that offers people around the world the hope of combating the killer disease.

GP Dr Rob Hicks said the launch of Ateronon, the natural supplement developed by Cambridge scientists, was a huge breakthrough in the treatment of heart disease related illnesses that can cause heart attacks and stroke.

Dozens of research studies have shown that lycopene - found in the skins of ripe tomatoes - has the capacity to significantly reduce the build up of plaque in the arteries that can lead to heart attacks and stroke.

LONDON, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of the 'Watch Them Grow' initiative and sunflower-growing competition, Renaissance Learning is proud to announce a further opportunity for UK schools to win fantastic prizes, whilst testing their mental skills and encouraging reading for pleasure.

Renaissance Learning's 'Quest for Knowledge' allows UK pupils to pit their wits against a host of best-selling authors, such as Peter J Murray of 'Mokee Joe' fame, 'The Parliament of Blood' author Justin Richards and Carnegie Medal winning writer Theresa Breslin.

LONDON, June 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- A series of briefings with top analysts will provide an overview of the powergen sector in specific countries - The first conference will focus on Russia

There is a tremendous amount of opportunities out there, stated Frost Sullivan's Chairman David Frigstad a few days ago, during a live television appearance on CNBC in London. These growth opportunities represent an enormous, and often hidden potential for companies from different markets across the world. The power generation sector certainly is one of the key markets for companies to invest and grow. But where are these opportunities? How can they be identified and explored? How should market participants be approaching this market?

NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ --

Platts, a leading energy information provider and a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), is currently seeking nominations for the 11th annual Platts Global Energy Awards, which recognize excellence of companies and individuals in the global energy industry. Eighteen performance categories will be recognized. All nominations must be received by September 12, 2009 to be considered.

LONDON, June 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- Software Released as Consultation Closes on the Financial Reporting Council's Review of UK Corporate Governance

An innovative software service for FTSE company chairmen, directors and company secretaries is launched today, aimed at helping UK companies raise corporate governance standards at a time when they have never been under such intense scrutiny.

The EnForm Corporate Indicator enables company boards to put good governance practice at the heart of board operations, improve communication among the board, management and stakeholders, and facilitate more productive board and committee evaluations.