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FDA OK's Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy

FDA OK's Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy

Jan 23 2009 | comment(s)

Here's some good news:

The ultimate goal for the use of GRNOPC1 is restore spinal cord function by injecting hESC-derived oligodendrocyte progenitor cells directly into the patient’s injured spinal cord.
MINOS, Neutrinos And Iron Mines

MINOS, Neutrinos And Iron Mines

Jan 23 2009 | comment(s)

Half a mile underground is probably the last place you might expect to be able to observe atmospheric phenomena. If you knew about the MINOS experiment, however, you might think otherwise. MINOS, which stands for Main Injector Neutrino Oscillation Search, was built to detect particles originating far away but of terrestrial origin.

Recently, researchers have noticed that the detectors at MINOS occasionally detect particles from the atmosphere, and that these detections correlate with weather patterns in the high atmosphere.
Was The Danube The Location Of The Noah's Ark Flood?

Was The Danube The Location Of The Noah's Ark Flood?

Jan 23 2009 | comment(s)

Did a catastrophic flood of biblical proportions occur, as stated in the story of Noah's Ark?    If so, it may have been the shores of the Black Sea that were drowned 9,500 years ago, wiping out early Neolithic settlements around its perimeter.
How Bees Sees Can Teach Us About Computerized Facial Recognition

How Bees Sees Can Teach Us About Computerized Facial Recognition

Jan 23 2009 | comment(s)

Imaging systems, artificial intelligence and computer programs for facial recognition could get a boost by  work from Dr. Adrian Dyer of Monash University,  one of Australia's leading bee experts - he says his latest research shows that honeybees can learn to recognize human faces even when seen from different viewpoints.

The findings show that despite the highly constrained neural resources of the insects (their brains are 0.01 per cent the size of the human brain) their ability has evolved so that they're able to process complex visual recognition tasks.
Caloric Restriction Only Extends Life Of Obese Mice - Study

Caloric Restriction Only Extends Life Of Obese Mice - Study

Jan 23 2009 | comment(s)

A recent theory of aging says that caloric restriction may do the trick but the research is inconsistent; the mice in the most promising studies were weaned that way, something unlikely to happen in human children.    New research says even those studies may not be entirely accurate and that for lean mice – and therefore lean humans, if prior mouse studies were to be taken at face value  – caloric restrictions as an anti-aging strategy may be a pointless, frustrating and even dangerous exercise.

But for fat mice, dieting makes sense and will extend life, the researchers say.   That goes for people as well.
Facial Features Influence How We Hear Too

Facial Features Influence How We Hear Too

Jan 23 2009 | comment(s)

The movement of facial skin and muscles around the mouth plays an important role not only in the way the sounds of speech are made, but also in the way they are heard according to a study by scientists at Haskins Laboratories, a Yale-affiliated research laboratory. 

"How your own face is moving makes a difference in how you 'hear' what you hear," said first author Takayuki Ito, a senior scientist at Haskins Laboratories.

When, Ito and his colleagues used a robotic device to stretch the facial skin of "listeners" in a way that would normally accompany speech production they found it affected the way the subjects heard the speech sounds. 
Hydrogenated Oils Without The Trans Fats

Hydrogenated Oils Without The Trans Fats

Jan 23 2009 | comment(s)

To prolong the shelf life of foods, manufacturers often add hydrogen to natural oils, a process called hydrogenation. But hydrogenation also results in the production of trans fats, which have adverse health effects such as raising bad cholesterol and increasing the risk for coronary heart diseases.   Trans fats are found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, cookies and snacks. Health authorities worldwide recommend that people reduce their consumption of trans fats.

UC Riverside chemists have designed a catalyst  (a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction) that allows hydrogenated oils to be made while minimizing the production of trans fats.
Evolution By Redneck Selection

Evolution By Redneck Selection

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

Do you enjoy hunting or eating seafood?  If so, then you are an agent of detrimental evolutionary change.

In the past, I've never thought about how my hunting hobby shapes the evolution of the organism I harvest. 
How Original Sin Proves Dinosaurs Lived Only Six Thousand Years Ago

How Original Sin Proves Dinosaurs Lived Only Six Thousand Years Ago

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

A high-quality glossy titled, "What Really Happened To Dinosaurs?", is making the rounds, thanks to CEO Ken Ham and the good people at Discovery Institute.

Dinosaurs, in addition to being Adam and Eve's first choice for every flag football game in the Garden, are also apparently the foremost of weapons used to indoctrinate children in the fallacy of evolution. And it gets better.
Yellow Pages Goes Green

Yellow Pages Goes Green

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

Every six months or so, I come home to find a stack of new phone books waiting for me by my front door.  My shoulders slump as soon as I catch sight of them - because honestly, I practically never use them.   I drag them inside, swap out the previous year's unused (sometimes even unwrapped) versions, and close the cupboard that's precious shelf space is devoted to this strange, archaic tradition.

There was a time that I did actually use phone books, but that was in the age before I became forever spoiled by immediate access to information through the likes of Google.  I grab my laptop when I need to find something these days - not a phone book. 
Novozymes Reports Strong 2008 Results

Novozymes Reports Strong 2008 Results

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

BAGSVAERD, Denmark, January 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading biotechnology company Novozymes reports 13% sales growth in 2008. Earnings were also very satisfactory. Growth outlook for 2009 of 8-13% in DKK in an uncertain market. Strong long-term trends lead to new, increased targets and higher investments to support higher future growth level.

- 2008 sales up by 13% in local currencies (LCY), 10% in DKK, ending at DKK 8,146m - Sales growth of 5% in LCY and 10% in DKK in the fourth quarter - Operating profit of DKK 1,504m, a 7% increase

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090122/335356 )

Blood Pressure Goal Missed By Two Thirds Of Patients

Blood Pressure Goal Missed By Two Thirds Of Patients

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

MUNICH, Germany, January 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- White Paper Addresses the Needs of These Challenging Patients

Less than a third of patients in Europe achieve acceptable blood pressure control. The remaining two thirds are challenging patients i.e. patients whose blood pressure physicians struggle to control. These are the alarming findings of a White Paper published in the Journal of Hypertension(1) by an international group of physicians calling for urgent action. The group met to discuss the daily challenges European physicians face in the current critical situation of hypertension control. The outcome is a consensus that continued failure to control hypertension inflicts an unacceptable yet avoidable toll on patients, families and society.

Avantium Launches The Crystalline, A New Parallel System For Crystallization Research

Avantium Launches The Crystalline, A New Parallel System For Crystallization Research

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

AMSTERDAM, January 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantium Technologies announces the launch of a new system to study crystallization processes for the pharmaceutical industry. The system will be marketed under the name Crystalline.

The Crystalline has been designed to address the need in the pharma industry to learn as much as possible about a drug candidate early in the development cycle.

Avantium is proud to launch its next system in crystallization research. The Crystalline follows the success of our Crystal16TM, that is used by all Top 20 pharma companies, commented Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium. We are excited about the positive feedback of our customers to the new features and advanced analytics of our new Crystalline.

New Book For Business Is 'Perfect Timing'

New Book For Business Is 'Perfect Timing'

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

LONDON, January 22 /PRNewswire/ --

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A step-by-step guide to managing conflict at work is set to become an indispensable management tool for the downturn.

The Definitive Guide to Workplace Mediation and Managing Conflict at Work is published this month and according to author and business leader Clive Lewis, is intended as a best practice resource for organisations that want to save money and build better relationships at work.

Zecure To Deliver Key Insights At The European Card Acquiring Forum '09

Zecure To Deliver Key Insights At The European Card Acquiring Forum '09

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, January 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Zecure, a leading provider of e-commerce fraud prevention solutions, will be presenting at the European Card Acquiring Forum in Berlin 17-19th of February 2009.

At the forum, Zecure will provide major European Acquiring Banks and Payment Service Providers a behind-the-scenes look at how fraudulent e-commerce merchant misrepresent their business, circumventing current risk management and fraud detection solutions in order to process illegal transactions.

Retail Jars Of Peanut Butter On Grocery Shelves Not Affected By FDA Advisory

Retail Jars Of Peanut Butter On Grocery Shelves Not Affected By FDA Advisory

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

The American Peanut Council continues to work with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate which products may be affected by a manufacturer's recall due to salmonella contamination. It advises consumers that at this time, there is no indication that any jars of peanut butter sold in retail stores are linked to the recall by Georgia-based Peanut Corporation of America (PCA).

While none of this product was sold at retail to the general public, some of the peanut butter and peanut paste manufactured by PCA is used as ingredients in other products.

Elsevier Introduces Breakthrough Technology Intelligence Solution For Accelerating RD And Innovation In Europe

Elsevier Introduces Breakthrough Technology Intelligence Solution For Accelerating RD And Innovation In Europe

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

AMSTERDAM, January 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- illumin8 Combines Scientific Content From Elsevier and Other Publishers, Web and Patent Content With Intelligent Web Search Technology to Address Complex Technology and Market Landscape Questions Faster and More Easily

Physician Tech Tools Of The Trade - Wikipedia, Social Networking

Physician Tech Tools Of The Trade - Wikipedia, Social Networking

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

Manhattan Research, a global healthcare and pharmaceutical market research company, today announced the release of Taking the Pulse(R) Europe v8.0, its European physician study and strategic advisory service. It offers in-depth market data and analysis of how physicians across Western Europe integrate the Internet and technology into their practises. Taking the Pulse(R) Europe also looks at key trends in pharma company/sales rep interactions and electronic detailing.

According to the study, European physicians are more reliant than ever on technology - over 80% who are online reported that the Internet is essential to their practice.

Phidea Srl And Marvin Research Srl Announce Completion Of Merger

Phidea Srl And Marvin Research Srl Announce Completion Of Merger

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

MILAN, Italy, January 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Phidea S.r.l. a full service and leading clinical research organization (CRO), today announced that it has completed the merger with Marvin Research S.r.l., a CRO focused on Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080122/335477 )

Share Speaker Player V1.0 Economizes The Network By Sharing

Share Speaker Player V1.0 Economizes The Network By Sharing

Jan 22 2009 | comment(s)

HAINAN, China, January 22 /PRNewswire/ --

Detong Technology LTD announced today the release of Share Speaker Player, with which several computers can share one speaker on the network.

Share Speaker Player is an outstanding yet easy-to-use application to share speakers on the same network with high quality, which makes it a highly cost-effective tool for both homes and offices. At present, Share Speaker Player allows users to abandon some speakers and to share one among colleagues, families, roommates, and so on. It resolves the problem of users not being able to hear clearly with several speakers running in the same room at the same time. This software saves users money and time.