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Bio-Synthesis Awarded NIH Grant to Develop Synergistic Adjuvants that Stimulate both Innate and Adaptive Immunities
BioSynthesis announces the award of a two-year phase I SBIR grant by NIH to further its development program of immune agonists. These new agents have in their chemical structure different determinants that stimulate both innate and acquired immunity, leading to synergistic effects on the immune response. These new immune agonists could be useful in the development of difficult vaccines such as HIV-1 and cancer vaccines. - March 09, 2010 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Gender Roles: Are We Still Playing the Part? PsychTests.com Assesses Modern Day Views on Traditional Gender Roles with Their Latest Test
PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, releases a gender roles test. The online testing guru aims to uncover whether their visitors, who come from all walks of life, make it a point to defy conventional gender roles, or uphold time-honored traditions. The test is available at http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2435. - March 06, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Rentricity Inc. Selected by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen East Top 50 Winner
Company recognized for creating new opportunities in green technology - March 05, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Gates Corporation Inspires Next Generation of Innovators as Diamond Supplier of the FIRST® Robotics Competition
Gates Corporation has joined forces with FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest in science and technology. - March 04, 2010 - Gates Corporation
ITCES Innovator of the Year Award Presented
The ITCES Innovator of the Year Award 2009 has been presented to Dr. David Klein for his recent work in unified algorithmic theory. ITCES Director, Thomas Schwartz made the award presentation. “It is my honor to present the 2009 ITCES Innovator of the Year Award to Dr. David Klein. Our... - March 03, 2010 - ITCES Corporation
New Book from J Manimas Publishing Says: "Fundamentalists Ignore the Gospels"
A new book is available from bookstores and online booksellers, entitled: "The Primacy of Stewardship." - March 02, 2010 - JManimas Publishing
Surfspots-GPS: Interview with Filmmaker Greg Huglin
Greg Huglin, world-renowned surfing cinematographer and ocean wildlife documentary filmmaker has recently released his newest project "Surfing Dolphins." The short film took nearly 14 years to produce, a collection of raw footage filmed accumulated from chasing dolphins surfing in the wilds of South Africa all in preparation for this fascinating 2010 World Premiere presentation of some of the most stunning footage seen to date. - March 02, 2010 - Surfspots-GPS
Presenting the Fundamentals of Environmental Ethics at Their "Ground-Level Best," Dog Ear Publishing Releases "Romancing the Universe" Written by G. Gene Johnson
After having spent 30 years looking at the world through a “wide-angle lens,” naturalist/philosopher G. Gene Johnson, offers the reader a remarkable vision across boundaries; a vision which recognizes earth’s unity, shares earth’s community, celebrates earth’s... - March 01, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Dr. Yingying Chen Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Dr. Yingying Chen of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology was recently given The National Science Foundation’s highly competitive peer accolade, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her research, “Enhancing the Security of Pervasive Wireless Networks by Exploiting Location.” This funding is part of a continuing grant which goes into effect on March 1st, 2010. - February 26, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Quantachrome to Launch New Products at Pittcon
Quantachrome Instruments will debut the newest additions to its product line at the upcoming Pittcon Expo in Orlando Florida, taking place March 1-4, 2010. - February 25, 2010 - Quantachrome Instruments
Genscape Launches Real-Time Natural Gas Flow Monitoring Service
Genscape, the leading global provider of energy information for commodity and financial markets, today launched NatGas RT™, a new service allowing subscribers to track domestic natural gas flows in real-time. Offering a comprehensive combination of public and proprietary data, NatGas RT... - February 24, 2010 - Genscape
Kelly Statistical Consulting Launches New Website
Kelly Statistical Consulting is a San Diego client-focused consulting company providing statistical solutions and data analysis. Although they specialize in the biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical areas, they have general statistical expertise that can be applied to a wide variety of... - February 23, 2010 - Kelly Statistical Consulting
Novel Ultrasonic Device to Mix New Alloy for Super Capacitor
The Ceramic Group at Queen’s University in Kingston, lead by Prof. Vladimir D. Krstic, is working with Stratford, Ontario based ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc. , lead by Nico van Dongen, on a new type of advanced ceramic alloy that could dramatically outperform the existing materials. - February 22, 2010 - ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc.
Artificial Intelligence Socially Interacts with and Learns from People on Facebook
Zabaware unleashes artificial intelligence technology known as Ultra Hal as a Facebook app. Ultra Hal is a conversational system capable of understanding the English language. It evolves and learns through social interaction with Facebook users. - February 19, 2010 - Zabaware, Inc.
IVS 3D to Present at Seminars at Oceanology International
Workshops and Seminars to Focus on Current and Future Development - February 19, 2010 - IVS 3D
Platinum Sports Entertainment Group Acquires Research Scientist, Dr. Shawn Mueller as Its New Director of Sports Science
Platinum Sports Entertainment Group appoints world renowned Dr. Shawn D. Mueller as its new Director of Sports Science. President and CEO Mr. Allen L. Ellison stated “Dr. Mueller brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the dynamics of science as it relates to sports and performance products." - February 19, 2010 - The Public Relations Group, Inc.
The Book "Artificial Intelligence Around Us," Written by President of Consulting Company "Clever Ace "
Artificial Intelligence is already here, according to Artificial Intelligence Around Us (ISBN 978-1-58909-666-4), an intriguing and insightful new book just released by Bookstand Publishing. "Artificial intelligence is already upon us," says author and researcher Dr. Yuri Iserlis. - February 18, 2010 - Clever Ace
The New Liposuction Technique Means No Surgery or Suction
The latest technology LipoFreeze is a procedure that uses a gentle yet effective method of selective cooling. Those who have tried diet and exercise to rid themselves of unattractive fat pads and bulges that persist in spite of their best efforts will find LipoFreeze a wonderful alternative. - February 17, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Offers Bulk Materials and Specialty Synthesis Services via Website
Research scientists can select from a growing list of previously synthesized materials or request custom compositions of interest. - February 12, 2010 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Softwood Sawlog Prices in Brazil in 4Q/09 Were Down 11% from Their Peak in 2008 Because of Weak Export Lumber Markets, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly
Lumber exports from Brazil have fallen 45% in two years, resulting in reduced demand for sawlogs and lower log prices. In the 4Q/09, pine sawlog prices were down 11% from their peak in 2008, but were still over 300% higher than six years ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly - February 10, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Innovative Boot Camp Motivates Lab Managers
"Lab Manager Boot Camp: Innovation and Creative Problem Solving," presented by Lab Manager Magazine at Pittcon 2010 in Orlando, Florida will cover a variety of topics related to lab management including leadership, creativity, innovation, challenges, communication, ethics and best practices. - February 09, 2010 - LabX
Revisiting the Roswell UFO Crash
Does evidence still exist today in Roswell, New Mexico of a mysterious UFO crash from July 1947? Let this book be your guide to visiting all the key sites (more than 35) in and around Roswell that were involved in the famous "Roswell Incident." - February 08, 2010 - RoswellBooks.com
Onyx Scientific Launch Solid-State Polymorph Investigation and Screening Chemistry Services
Onyx Scientifics’ automated, solid-state, polymorph screening platform and specialist expertise provide rapid optimization of the physical polymorphic form of a new compound, its physicochemical properties and bioavailability. - February 06, 2010 - Onyx Scientific Ltd
Dr. Jeffrey Long’s Says Near-Death Experience Research a “Game Changer” for Science, New Skeptiko Interview
The most comprehensive research into near-death experience deals a kill shot to skeptics and aims to change how science views the afterlife. - February 05, 2010 - Skeptiko
Twenty Additions to Pharmaceutical Substances
Thieme Publishing Group today announced the launch of Pharmaceutical Substances Version 3.3. Compiled by Prof. A. Kleemann, Prof. J. Engel, Prof. B. Kutscher and Dr. D. Reichert, renowned leaders in the field, this comprehensive reference guide to every significant pharmaceutical compound contains... - February 04, 2010 - Thieme Publishers
CRO, Onyx Scientific, Predicts Pharmaceutical Companies Will Strategically Align with Trusted Outsourcing Partners to Reduce Costs, Risks and Time-to-Market
Onyx Scientific Ltd, provides outsourcing chemistry services to the pharmaceutical industry, such as: custom synthesis, process development, lead optimization, GMP synthesis and scale up, automated salt selection, crystallization studies, polymorphism screening and solid state analysis - February 03, 2010 - Onyx Scientific Ltd
Only 1/10 Adults with ADHD Get Treatment
"Adult ADHD: What You Need to Know," a book released today by Health and Life, reports that only around one out of ten adults with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, received treatment over the last year. Up to 50% of adults with ADHD will suffer from mood problems such... - February 02, 2010 - Health and Life, a medical blog
Biomarker Discovery Grant Deadline Extended
RayBiotech, Inc., today announced that they are extending the deadline for submitting applications for its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program. RayBiotech will now accept applications for the pilot grants through February 22nd, 2010. “The last-minute surge in interest in the grant program has been overwhelming,” said Brett Burkholder, Director of Marketing & Business Development for RayBiotech, Inc. - February 02, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
See Further with Science at the British Museum
A series of talks on science starts at the British Museum tomorrow. The talks, on topics varying from Chinese bronze casting to the Lewis Chess Pieces, will run from March through until July and are part of the Capital Science programme in celebration of the Royal Society’s 350th... - February 02, 2010 - Royal Society
HT PARP in Vivo Pharmacodynamic Assay II
Trevigen announces a validated assay, with higher sensitivity and pre-coated antibody plates to measure the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors in cell and tissue lysates for anticancer drug screening. - February 02, 2010 - Trevigen, Inc.
University of Kentucky Researcher, Dr. Kevin Nelson Skeptical of Near-Death Experience Accounts
Near-death experience skeptic, Dr. Kevin Nelson says the burden of proof is on experiencers to show their experiences are real. - January 30, 2010 - Skeptiko
Upcoming Fledermaus Tools and Functionality Featured at AGU
Latest in Mid-Water Visualization and ESRI Integration Demonstrated. IVS 3D seeks insights into user workflows at AGU and gains feedback into Fledermaus' mid-water visualization tools and ESRI Arc integration. - January 30, 2010 - IVS 3D
Study Shows Public Funding Contributes to Family Success
A new study released by the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) examines the vital importance of child care subsidies for families and their communities. The report, funded by the California Department of Education, illustrates that publicly funded programs allow lower income parents to work and... - January 29, 2010 - child care resource center
Gordon Brown Could Create Britain’s Great Barrier Reef; Reported by ZSL London Zoo
10,000 people already backing coral campaign. One of the world’s largest coral atolls, which belongs to Britain, could soon become the biggest marine protected area on Earth. - January 29, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
Edfu Books - Important New Title Released - King Jesus, the Warrior King - Revolutionary New Evidence by Ralph Ellis
New research by Ralph Ellis suggests that Jesus Christ (King Jesus) was a wealthy royal of Egyptian heritage, whose revolutionary goal was to become Emperor of Rome. New book published. Ralph Ellis claims to have discovered many references detailing the life of the historical King Jesus, in the established historical texts. Author: Ralph Ellis. Publisher: Edfu Books. - January 28, 2010 - Edfu Books
Native American x H1N1 = 4 Times Higher Risk of Death
Reservations get assistance with H1N1 education from National Relief Charities. - January 27, 2010 - National Relief Charities
PREMIER Biosoft International Releases Beacon Designer 7.7 with Rupport for High Resolution Melting Analysis(HRMA) Primer Design
With the release of version 7.7, Beacon Designer, a comprehensive program for real time PCR, now includes design support for HRMA primers - January 27, 2010 - PREMIER Biosoft International
ALPCO Launches Rat and Mouse Proinsulin ELISA Kits
ALPCO Immunoassays has developed two new low-sample volume ELISAs for the quantitative analysis of total proinsulin (I and II) in rats and mice. - January 26, 2010 - ALPCO
InnovaRadio Teams Up with Unique Broadband Systems Ltd to Bring Green Innovative Adaptive Pre-Correction Solutions to Market
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications has been selected by InnovaRadio to supply its leading universal modulation platform in order to integrate InnovaRadio’s innovative adaptive precorrection solution. UBS designs and manufactures the... - January 26, 2010 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
Scientists from Around the World Connect on Global Marketplace for Laboratory Equipment
Helping researchers locate laboratory equipment they could not find otherwise, business-to-business marketplace LabX.com is the conduit of choice for many international scientists and engineers. - January 26, 2010 - LabX
UNC Researcher to Speak on Life in Earth's Most Extreme Environments
The Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observing Society will be hosting Zena Cardman for a presentation on her work in researching life in some of Earth's most extreme environments. Cardman has traveled to the Arctic and Antarctica and is part of the Pavilion Lake Research Project deploying submarines... - January 24, 2010 - Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society
Famous London Eel is Vanishing from the Thames | ZSL Conservation
Eel populations in the River Thames have crashed to alarmingly low levels, conservationists have revealed. Over the last five years scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have recorded a 98 per cent drop in the number of European eels within the river. - January 23, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
New Family of Surface Plate Accessories for Zebraoptical OptoProfiler for Bow, Warp for Large Crystalline Solar Cells, MEMs Substrates, and Other Devices
SOLLC: Sunrise Optical LLC provides now surface plates accessories for bow, warp for large crystalline solar cells, MEMs substrates and other devices. Sunrise Optical LLC has added line of surface plate accessories for Zebraoptical OptoProfiler for bow, warp for large crystalline solar cells, MEMs... - January 23, 2010 - Sunrise Optical LLC
Reluctant Hero : Cleaner Fish Show It Pays to be Selfless: ZSL London Zoo
Researchers from the Zoological Society of London, University of Queensland and the University of Neuchâtel have discovered that male cleaner wrasse are quick to play the hero when their dinner is at stake. - January 21, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
Sarah Greene to Head Up The Scientist
Sarah Greene, publishing and new media entrepreneur, is to become Editor-in-Chief of The Scientist magazine. Sarah’s new role will include strengthening The Scientist’s online presence and overseeing closer ties with Faculty of 1000, the popular and respected international post-publication peer review service. - January 20, 2010 - Faculty of 1000
Echo E-Business Delivers It’s Predictions for Online Business in 2010
E-Business Strategist Deborah Collier has revealed her predictions for EBusiness in 2010. Deborah's predictions last year, which featured in her white paper ' E-Business Evolution 2009', with comments from John Lewis, Cancer Research UK, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Linden Labs are becoming reality. This year Deborah discusses how social media, popular culture, new technologies and the economy will enable us in the forthcoming and following years. - January 19, 2010 - Echo E-Business
Proteome Solutions Announces ProteinID Finder Version 1.8.0
ProteinID Finder is a proteomics analyzation software capable of extracting information from the online universal protein resource database UniProt. The release of v1.8 adds new powerful graphing capabilities to Proteome Solutions ProteinID Finder. - January 13, 2010 - Proteome Solutions
North American Seminars Inc. Release 2010 Dates for A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex
North American Seminars Inc release 2010 for the physical therapy continuing education course, A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex. This course will be present to physical therapists and occupational therapists in Pennsylvannia, Nevada, Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Oregon, North Carolina and Florida. - January 09, 2010 - North American Seminars
Near Death Experience Researcher, Dr. Penny Sartori, Finds More Than Hallucinations in NDE Accounts
NDE Research examines memories of resuscitation by patients suffering cardiac arrest. - January 09, 2010 - Skeptiko
2009 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry to Lecture at University of Houston
Professor Ada Yonath, the 2009 Laureate in Chemistry, will discuss "The Amazing Ribosome" in a lecture at noon, Jan. 15 in the Rockwell Pavilion of the M.D. Anderson Library on the University of Houston (UH) campus. The event is sponsored by the Texas Learning and Computation Center at... - January 09, 2010 - University of Houston