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SCIENCE News, Studies, Research, Technology, Jul 29, 2011


Scientists take a giant step for people -- with plants!
EurekAlert (press release)
Science usually progresses in small steps, but on rare occasions, a new combination of researchexpertise and cutting-edge technology produces a 'great leap forward.' An international team of scientists, whose senior investigators include Salk ...
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Indian researcher gets $10000 Commonwealth scholarship
Times of India
Carleton is the only university in the world to have a full-fledged India-centric Centre of Excellence inScience, Technology, Trade and Policy to raise awareness about bilateral studies and public diplomacy, and develop initiatives to build a better ...
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Divided by race
EurekAlert (press release)
... version of race as a biological classification by using cutting-edge genomic science andtechnology, including gene clustering studies, biomedical research on the genetic causes of health disparities, race-specific medicine and ancestry testing. ...
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ADF 2011 Season Wrap I (Extended Dance Mix): Dear Science
The Independent Weekly
With results like those in BRILLIANT CORNERS, more research is clearly justified. In a possibly related vein, former MIT dance scholar THOMAS DEFRANTZ anticipated establishing a “dancetechnology lab” when he begins work this fall at Duke University. ...
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Researchers Complete DNA Sequencing of E coli Strain
Medscape
In 2 studies published online in the New England Journal of Medicine on July 27, research teams say an extensive sequencing of the bacteria's genome identified the E coli strain as a largely enteroaggregative E coli strain, uniquely combined with the ...
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HHS and OSTP publish ANPR to improve rules protecting human health research ...
Environmental Expert (press release)
On July 26, 2011, the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to request comment on ...
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Brooks Kushman's Stasa Included on Top Patent Prosecutors List
PR Newswire (press release)
Additionally, he has pursued postgraduate studies in computer and information science at the University of Michigan. A registered patent attorney and member of the State Bar of Michigan and Federal District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan, ...
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WPI Establishes a New Project Center on Nantucket
WPI News
Also, they provided us with a long-term vision for realizing smart grid technology." For more than three decades, WPI has sent more engineering and science students abroad for academic research than any other university in the United States. ...
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WPI News
Report: Time Travel Not Possible
Long Island Press
According to Discovery News, physicists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technologyclaim that “nothing can travel faster than the speed of light” which something would need to do in order to time travel. “Professor Du's study demonstrates ...
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Recently Asked Questions
Education Times
... research new medicines and treatments. Through both bio chemistry or Plant Biotechnology may work in allied areas such as environment management, conservation biology, marine science, chemistry, energy studies, food processing industry, nutrition . ...
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AccuVein Secures $22.5 Million Series B Financing through MVM Life Science ...
Business Wire (press release)
Aquilo Partners, LP., a life science investment bank, acted as the exclusive placement agent for the financing. “We are impressed by AccuVein's proprietary technology and commercial execution and are excited to work with the company to improve patient ...
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New study outlines economic and environmental benefits to reducing nitrogen ...
EurekAlert (press release)
New, York, NY—July 28, 2011—A new study co-authored by Columbia Engineering professor Kartik Chandran and recently published in the journal, Environmental Science & Technology, shows that reducing nitrogen pollution generated by wastewater treatment ...
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Terenine Technology Solutions Announces the Promotion of Brian Peterson to ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Terenine's application assessment services include performance and scalability assessments,technology evaluation, architecture design assessments, technical feasibility studies, software development cycle assessments, and quality assurance services. ...
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Preparing Urban Teens for Careers in Health Care
MarketWatch (press release)
The new courses will be incorporated into NAF's latest career academy theme, the Academy of Health Sciences, which is designed to address the achievement gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics among low-income, minority students while ...
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Gladstone scientist converts human skin cells into functional brain cells
EurekAlert (press release)
... studies of human disease. Rather than using models made in yeast, flies or mice for diseaseresearch, all cell-reprogramming technology allows human brain, heart and other cells to be created from the skin cells of patients with a specific disease. ...
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REP. WILLIAM M. "MAC" THORNBERRY HOLDS A HEARING ON DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY
Military & Aerospace Electronics
REID: In my statement, I've talked about nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technologyand cognitive neuroscience as being areas of emphasis. An increasing emphasis within our researchand development program, our science and technology program ...
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SuperField 3 for Aquatic Science in Australia
Hydro International
Sited in Tasmania, Aquatic Science engages in marine surveys including underwater inspection, engineering and mapping, etc. With its researchers and environmental specialists contributing to a wide range of marine studies, this institute has dedicated ...
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Trade practices key in deciding a trade's moral legitimacy
EurekAlert (press release)
Since 1965, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students spanning a wide range of subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, and science, technology, and medicine. ...
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WaferGen to Present at Leerink Swann Life Science Tools and Diagnostics ...
PR Newswire (press release)
WaferGen also offers Quick-Turnaround SmartChip Custom (User-Defined) Panels to enable validation studies of specific genes of interest through customization of high-throughput, real-time PCR SmartChip assay panels—all on a quick-turnaround basis. ...
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Biostatistician Qin Liu Joins The Wistar Institute
Newswise (press release)
“Because of advances in research technology, today's researchers are awash in information, much of which only makes sense through statistical analysis.” said Wistar President and CEO Russel E. Kaufman, MD “As a member of our team, Dr. Liu's work will ...
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Nutrition News: Fad, Fact, or Fiction?
Bucyrus Online
Know where to find reliable nutrition facts based on sound research, or do you feel like you're swimming in a sea of sharks? With the advancement of technology, consumers face a daily barage of "scientific" discoveries, ancient remedies, ...
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Sangamo BioSciences' CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
On the business front our partner Sigma-Aldrich continues to aggressively market and develop our ZFN technology for research applications, including the launch of a new kit to facilitate genome editing in the mouse. And new human cell lines for breast ...
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Young and Child Scientists presented Dr. KV Rao Scientific Society Research Awards
India PRwire (press release)
AK Susheela, Executive Director, Fluorosis Research and Rural Development Foundation, New Delhi and Prof. TV Krishna Reddy, Member Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Council of Science andTechnology gave away the awards. Child Scientists Mr. Y Manideep, ...
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12 scientists named ASBMB award winners
EurekAlert (press release)
Wang studies the functions of cell organelles and is credited with the discovery of a new function of mitochondria in programmed cell death. David Sabatini, an associate professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Howard Hughes Medical ...
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NuVasive Announces Appointment of Peter Leddy, Ph.D., to the NuVasive Board of ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Leddy received his BA in psychology from Creighton University and his MS and Ph.D. degrees in industrial and organizational psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Leddy also serves on the California State University (CSU) Professional ...
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US HOT STOCKS: Akamai, Boston Scientific, Sprint, Green Mountain
Wall Street Journal
s (DD, $53.42, +$1.14, +2.18%) second-quarter profit improved 5.1% on broad sales gains and higher pricing, although costs related to a recent acquisition muted the diversified manufacturing andscience company's bottom line. Dynavax Technologies Corp. ...
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Pakistani students win 9 Bronze medals and 3 Honorable mentions
Associated Press of Pakistan
The students participated in these Olympiads under the auspices of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), a joint project of Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), ...
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Sigma® Life Science Launches Genetically Modified Human Cell Lines for Breast ...
SelectScience.net (press release)
Sigma Life Science have expanded their CompoZr® Oncology Disease Model portfolio with the addition of breast cancer-specific knockout and knockin cell lines for drug discovery and research. These modified epithelial cell lines are expected to provide ...
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Capella University, an Accredited Online University, Announces Five New ...
Benzinga
The PhD in Human Services specialization in Multidisciplinary Human Services features advanced human service studies and original doctoral research that position graduates to lead change within their communities and the field of human services. ...
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Rep. Andy Harris feels pressure on water study plan
Baltimore Sun
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will take up the measure Thursday. Dead zones occur when water becomes over-enriched with nutrients from sewage, from fertilizer and animal manure washing off farmland and lawns, and from vehicle and ...
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CE Hanna school to unveil new learning program
Anniston Star
Project-based learning differs from traditional education in that students do not learn math, science, language arts and social studies in isolation. Instead, content is learned through cross-curricular, “real world” projects. Teachers become more like ...
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US Stock Futures: HOT STOCKS TO WATCH
Wall Street Journal
Rubicon said proceeds from the transaction will be used for additional drilling studies, testing and other development work. Crocs Inc.'s (CROX) second-quarter profit soared 72% as the shoe maker saw double-digit sales growth across its distribution ...
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SOCMA Welcomes 13 Members in First Half of 2011
Powder Bulk Solids
Foresight Science & Technology Inc, Providence, RI – Foresight Science and Technology was founded in 1980 to accelerate the movement of socially beneficial inventions from universities,research institutes and laboratories, hospitals, companies and ...
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EyeScience® Announces New Product Launch of Computer Eye Strain Formula™
PR Newswire (press release)
... technology use, EyeScience's new Computer Eye Strain Formula is the most comprehensive, scientifically formulated ocular vitamin currently available in the marketplace. This announcement comes after years of extensive research and clinical studies, ...
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Water standard delayed on wild rice issue
Forbes
But he said a faster solution might be to set an interim standard after two years of research, then setting a final limit once all the science is in. "It may not be the answer people would like to hear, but we'll get the answer," Pastor said.
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New Global Health Delivery Curricula Available at No Cost to Educators and ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Professor Michael Porter, the Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard Business School, hopes that the body of case studies will inspire far more study of the science of global health delivery, a crucial bottleneck in improving health in ...
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White House Launches Government Accountability and Transparency Board to Cut ...
Whitehouse.gov (press release)
In 2001-2002, he served on the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Science andTechnology for Countering Terrorism and advised on the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Carter was Assistant Secretary of Defense for International ...
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Society and Information Research Group » Science and Technology ...
Archive. Posts Tagged 'Science and Technology Studies' ... was the look at Eastern Telegraph Company and its approach to research & development. ... backroom boffins to solve the problems as shown in the news reels during this period. ...
www.open.ac.uk/blogs/sirg/.../science-and-technology-studies/

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