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MIT assistant professor named Pew biomedical researcher of the month

For his creative work in evolutionary systems biology, Jeff Gore, Ph.D., an assistant professor in physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is The Pew Charitable Trusts' biomedical researcher of the month. Gore is studying how game theory can be applied to bacterial evolution, with the goal of understanding how pathogens become resistant to drugs.

12 Dec 2013

Eastern Technologies merges with Global Resources International

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the merger of its client, Eastern Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Ashford, Alabama, with Global Resources International, Inc., headquartered in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

12 Dec 2013

ZEISS reports record revenue in fiscal year 2012/13

ZEISS has brought fiscal year 2012/13 to a successful conclusion (reporting date: 30 September 2013) with a new record high in revenue. The company generated revenue totaling EUR 4.190 billion (prior year: EUR 4.163 billion) and earnings (EBIT) of EUR 335 million (prior year: EUR 420 million).

12 Dec 2013

RBCC, Therakine reach major milestone in the development of new drug delivery technology

Rainbow Coral Corp. and its joint venture partner, Therakine, Ltd., are pleased to announce that they have reached a major new milestone in the development of a revolutionary new drug delivery technology.

12 Dec 2013

Study: Majority of obese pediatric patients satisfied with telehealth appointment

For youth dealing with obesity who need extra help losing weight, experts suggest a multidisciplinary approach in which care is provided by several health specialists.

12 Dec 2013

New reports demonstrate the effectiveness of modified T cells in treating blood-borne cancers

At the 2013 American Society of Hematology meeting in Dec. 2013, James Kochenderfer, M.D., investigator in the Experimental Transplantation and Immunology Branch, NCI, presented findings from two clinical trials evaluating the use of genetically modified immune system T cells as cancer therapy.

12 Dec 2013

PPDC receives $1.5 million grant to advance pediatric medical devices

For medical devices, as with many medicines, the market for children is a small fraction of the adult market, and there are far fewer child-sized devices. But, of course, the need exists, even if proper devices may not.

12 Dec 2013

Biomedical application allows human body to regenerate own tissue

Clemson University biological sciences student Meghan Stelly and her father, Alabama cardiovascular surgeon Terry Stelly, investigated a biomedical application following a coronary artery bypass surgery and found that the application allowed the human body to regenerate its own tissue.

12 Dec 2013

High test scores do not produce similar gains in cognitive abilities

To evaluate school quality, states require students to take standardized tests; in many cases, passing those tests is necessary to receive a high-school diploma. These high-stakes tests have also been shown to predict students' future educational attainment and adult employment and income.

12 Dec 2013

UTHealth School of Nursing to send first participant to Rwanda Human Resources for Health Program

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing will send its first participant to the Rwanda Human Resources for Health Program in January 2014. The program is part of a seven-year, $150 million initiative championed by former President Bill Clinton and Rwanda President Paul Kagame.

12 Dec 2013

Late-breaking abstracts on treatment of blood cancers and bleeding disorders presented at ASH meeting

A range of studies highlighting late-breaking research advances in the understanding and treatment of blood cancers and bleeding disorders are being presented today during the 55th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans.

12 Dec 2013

New assay allows rapid and sensitive detection of Chlamydia trachomatis

Researchers have developed a new assay for rapid and sensitive detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in humans.

12 Dec 2013

Infants likely becoming exposed to potentially harmful substances via PCPs

Through lotions, shampoos and other personal care products (PCPs), infants and toddlers are likely becoming exposed to potentially harmful substances, called parabens, at an even higher level than adult women in the U.S., researchers have reported.

12 Dec 2013

Researchers discover new mechanism in brain which controls tics in children with TS

A mechanism in the brain which controls tics in children with Tourette Syndrome (TS) has been discovered by scientists at The University of Nottingham.

12 Dec 2013

New Journal presents techniques for finding new uses for approved drugs

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers is pleased to announce Drug Repurposing, Rescue, and Repositioning, a dynamic new peer-reviewed journal that will present techniques and tools for finding new uses for approved drugs—particularly for disorders where no animal model, physiologic abnormality, biochemical pathway, or molecular target has been identified.

12 Dec 2013

Researchers refute avalanche theory on cancer

First, the number of chromosomes in a cell changes, then an avalanche of further mutations occur that transform the cell into a cancer cell, according to a well-known - but untested - theory.

12 Dec 2013

Heartland Food Products Group makes key breakthrough in sucralose manufacturing technology

Heartland Food Products Group, one of world's leading producers and marketers of zero calorie sweeteners and liquid water enhancers for consumer markets and its sister corporation Lexington Pharmaceuticals announce a breakthrough in sucralose manufacturing technology.

12 Dec 2013

Rice U. develops temperature-sensitive gelling scaffolds to regenerate craniofacial bone

Rice University bioengineers have developed a hydrogel scaffold for craniofacial bone tissue regeneration that starts as a liquid, solidifies into a gel in the body and liquefies again for removal.

12 Dec 2013

Avinger closes significant funding round to initiate clinical trial on peripheral atherectomy catheter

Avinger, Inc. producer of therapeutic devices incorporating intravascular imaging and pioneer of the lumivascular approach to treating vascular disease, announced today the closing of a significant funding round.

12 Dec 2013

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, El Camino Hospital to explore collaborative partnerships to improve community health

El Camino Hospital and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation today announced that following the return of its delegation to India as part of Mayor Ed Lee's SF Bangalore Sister City Initiative, the organizations will be exploring memoranda of understanding (MOU) with local Indian hospitals, healthcare organizations and technology companies.

12 Dec 2013

Technology News and Research

MIT assistant professor named Pew biomedical researcher of the month

Eastern Technologies merges with Global Resources International

ZEISS reports record revenue in fiscal year 2012/13

RBCC, Therakine reach major milestone in the development of new drug delivery technology

Study: Majority of obese pediatric patients satisfied with telehealth appointment

New reports demonstrate the effectiveness of modified T cells in treating blood-borne cancers

PPDC receives $1.5 million grant to advance pediatric medical devices

Biomedical application allows human body to regenerate own tissue

High test scores do not produce similar gains in cognitive abilities

UTHealth School of Nursing to send first participant to Rwanda Human Resources for Health Program

Late-breaking abstracts on treatment of blood cancers and bleeding disorders presented at ASH meeting

New assay allows rapid and sensitive detection of Chlamydia trachomatis

Infants likely becoming exposed to potentially harmful substances via PCPs

Researchers discover new mechanism in brain which controls tics in children with TS

New Journal presents techniques for finding new uses for approved drugs

Researchers refute avalanche theory on cancer

Heartland Food Products Group makes key breakthrough in sucralose manufacturing technology

Rice U. develops temperature-sensitive gelling scaffolds to regenerate craniofacial bone

Avinger closes significant funding round to initiate clinical trial on peripheral atherectomy catheter

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, El Camino Hospital to explore collaborative partnerships to improve community health

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