Biological Sciences
Diabetes now affects nearly 24 million people in the United States, an increase of more than 3 million in approximately two years, according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Nikon Instruments Inc. and Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine announced the opening of a collaborative core microscopy imaging center, establishing a partnership that brings improved research capabilities to Northwestern, while providing critical feedback for Nikon product development.
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14 Member Organisations* of the European Science Foundation have launched a key initiative to keep Europe at the forefront of regenerative medicine; broadly defined as the development of stem cell therapies to restore lost, damaged, or ageing cells and tissues in the human body.
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Millipore said today that it has awarded Jeanne Loring, a prominent stem cell researcher at the Scripps Research Institute, a $150,000 grant to support her research in the area of microRNA-based induction of pluripotency in stem cells.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announces the launch of its comprehensive online resource center www.thermo.com/metabolomics for metabolomics researchers. This website provides tools and technical advice to help scientists studying small-molecule metabolite profiles.
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Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Grants License for Certain Patents and Patent Applications to Wyeth and Elan Pharma International Ltd.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces that it will have a prominent presence at the 7th European Pesticides Residue Workshop (EPRW). The company will be showcasing its innovative instrumentation and hosting a seminar, featuring customer presentations.
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Researchers at Aerovax, working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, are using the Spraytec particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments in the development of an innovative platform for vaccine delivery, intended for use in developing countries.
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An alternative to bone marrow isolation.
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How does the lab manager best implement automated technologies to optimize experimental workflow for improved cost-and time-efficiency?
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Although only recently identified as a new class of molecules, microRNAs have emerged as a one of the most promising areas of research today. Recent data further suggest that medical conditions, such as cancer, can be associated with specific microRN patterns. Identifying these patterns may lead to the development of targeted treatments.
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