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Integratech and WCTI Positions "Sustainable Non-Toxic Natural Green Chemistry" to Capture Dominant Market Share of the Cooling Tower Water Treatment Industry
“An affordable, zero bleed technology, based on “Sustainable Natural Green Chemistry” has been the Holy Grail of the water treatment industry.” - May 16, 2009 - Integratech Associates, Inc
Switchable Reagent Ions with New IONICON PTR+SRI-MS Technology
Enter the new dimension of online mass spectrometry with IONICON PTR+SRI-MS featuring H3O+, NO+ and O2+ as precursor ions and quantify more volatile compounds than ever in real-time with PTR+SRI-MS. - May 13, 2009 - Ionicon Analytik GmbH
New Lab Capabilities Announced by Fauske & Associates, LLC
Fauske & Associates, LLC, the World Leader in Nuclear and Chemical Process Safety, announces new laboratory capabilities with the expansion of state-of-the-art equipment and space. FAI has doubled its Accelerating Rate Calorimetry (ARC) testing capabilities, yielding quicker test turnaround... - May 13, 2009 - Fauske & Associates, LLC
Thermoelectric Temperature Chamber for Testing Implantable Medical Devices
TestEquity Model TEC1 is the world's first commercially available Thermoelectric Temperature Chamber. It was designed for engineering testing of pacemakers and defibrillators. Thermoelectric devices are ideally suited for this application, where just a little bit of cooling is required. The resulting design is quieter, more reliable, more compact, and weighs less than conventional refrigeration systems which use a compressor. - May 08, 2009 - TestEquity LLC
First Ever Drug from Genetically Modified Animals Goes to Market
Milk product will be used for the prevention of blood clots in patients with a rare disease. - May 08, 2009 - BiomedReports.com
Bioo Scientific Corp. Receives NIH Grant for the Development of Novel Anti-Viral Therapeutics
Bioo Scientific received a $1.25 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop new anti-viral therapeutics. - May 07, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
CodonCode Corporation Announces Free License Program for DNA Sequence Assembly Software
Free licenses for CodonCode Aligner, a leading software program for DNA sequence assembly and analysis, will be made available to selected applicants under CodonCode Corporation's new License Grant Program. - May 07, 2009 - CodonCode Corporation
Emerging Science Reveals Methods for Solving Global Issues
Behavior Analysts Present Latest Advances in the Science of Influencing Behavior - May 06, 2009 - Association for Behavior Analysis International
Flu Prevention Plan Should Include Chiropractic
People of all ages are encouraged to add chiropractic to their strategy for warding off and fighting the flu and its effects – swine flu or otherwise. Spinal adjustments can have a positive effect on immune function according to a growing number of researchers who are exploring the common denominators in disease processes, and the role of the nervous, immune, and hormonal systems in development of immune related illnesses. - May 04, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
Bioo Scientific Launches In Vivo siRNA Delivery Reagent
Bioo Scientific Developed MaxSuppressor In Vivo RNA-LANCEr II to Optimize in vivo RNAi. - May 01, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
Hamner Scientists Receive Multiple Awards at The Society of Toxicology 48th Annual Meeting & ToxExpo™
Multiple scientists at The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner) were recently recognized at the Society of Toxicology (SOT) 48th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo for their contributions to the toxicology and risk assessment. Dr. Russell Thomas, Director of The Hamner Center for Genomic... - May 01, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Bioo Scientific Selects Red Bridge Marketing for Marketing Management
Red Bridge Marketing will be managing Bioo Scientific’s marketing and promotional efforts. - April 29, 2009 - Red Bridge Marketing
New Scientific Publication Explains How LDB B-30892 Inhibits the Cytotoxic Effects of Clostridium difficile
LacPro Industries LLC, a probiotic-based biotherapeutics company, announces a publication in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Gut Pathogens, entitled, "Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus B-30892 can inhibit cytotoxic effects and adhesion of pathogenic Clostridium difficile to Caco-2 cells.” In this scientific publication, the research team explains the published in vitro research demonstrating the beneficial effect of LacPro's proprietary probiotic strain. - April 28, 2009 - LacPro Industries LLC
New Nanotech Observatory
Measuring the socio-economical development of nanotechnologies: For the past four years, researchers from four different French institutions* have joined forces and created a new nanotech Observatory, the NanoTrendChart, to assess the development of nano-sciences and technologies worldwide. - April 24, 2009 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
Pearson VUE Signs Exclusive Test Delivery Contract with Environmental Health Testing, LLC
Pearson VUE to Deliver National Registry of Food Safety Professionals’TM Food Safety Manager Certification ExaminationTM with Environmental Health Testing. - April 22, 2009 - Environmental Health Testing
Wharton Welcome Weekend Keynote Speech Delivered by Alumnus and National Kidney Registry Founder & President, Garet Hil
Announcing Research Identifying $100 billion in U.S. Health Care Cost Savings. - April 18, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
Free Service Launched to Connect Writers and Reporters with Experts at Universities and Colleges
Bridge 2 Science is a new online service that has been launched that gives reporters, writers and bloggers a place to request scientific expertise located at universities and other research institutions. - April 18, 2009 - Bridge 2 Science
IJIS Institute Executive Director Appointed to National Academy of Sciences Committee
The executive director of the IJIS Institute, Paul Wormeli, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Committee on Law and Justice (CLAJ) of the National Academy of Sciences. The IJIS Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to merging the resources of industry with the interests of... - April 18, 2009 - IJIS Institute
SAE Announces Solution to Financial Markets
Details the discovery of solution to financial markets. - April 17, 2009 - Shark Analytical Enterprises
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Donna Frye, Green Leaders Share Spotlight at International Earth Day Leadership Event, April 22nd 2009
Contested terrain has long been a staple of the landscape in sustainability policy choice at the city, state and federal levels. www.SanDiegoEarthWeek.com public event organizers are bringing diverse “Green” Leaders together for International Earth Day on April 22nd, as a large gesture... - April 15, 2009 - SanDiegoEarthWeek.com
Geosemble Secures Strategic Investment from In-Q-Tel
Through a strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the mission of the CIA and the broader U.S. Intelligence Community, Geosemble will expand the development of its patented geospatial data integration and layering technology for both the government and commercial markets. - April 14, 2009 - Geosemble Technologies
The RRI Group of Companies Expands Device & Pharmaceutical Capabilities
The RRI Group of Companies has added four new members to their present 18 associates who will enhance their services in device (510K and PMA) and pharmaceutical development (505(b)(2) NDA), including the development of intellectual property (IP). - April 10, 2009 - The RRI Group of Companies
Italian Earthquake – Would an Early Warning Have Helped?
Academic-led, government-run earthquake early warning systems are still not ready for prime time. But QuakeGuard, from California's Seismic Warning Systems has been successfully protecting schools and fire stations in California for ten years. - April 09, 2009 - Seismic Warning Systems
Time Tracking Software Provider, Replicon, Inc., Honored as One of Canada's Best Workplaces
Replicon recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2009 by the Great Place to Work Institute of Canada. - April 09, 2009 - Replicon Inc
IsHitlerInHeaven.com Releases Its First Book. Is Hitler In Heaven? The New Book by Mike Cullison Claims He Is.
Mike Cullison has released his first book, Is Hitler in Heaven? ($19.99 ISBN: 978-0-615-28820-8) This book explores the questions of humanity, religion, science, evolution, and the Universe. It is the author's opinion that "Hitler believed in God, and the Bible says that if you believe in God,... - April 04, 2009 - Mike Cullison
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Names New Director
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that Dr. Qiang Zhang has been named Director of The Hamner Center for Dose Response... - April 04, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
World's Leading Scientists Meet to Examine Barriers for Stem Cell Therapies to Cure Spinal Cord Injury
Following President Barack Obama's decision to lift the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, medical and scientific experts will converge at the University of Georgia to discuss how recent advances in stem cell research can be translated into cures for spinal cord injuries. The... - March 31, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Massachusetts Scientists Make Stem Cell Discovery
Cell Multiplication Controlled by a Surprising set of Genes. Stem cell researcher Dr. Ann Kiessling has discovered that early human embryo cells express CLOCK, and other circadian genes, that other human cells growing in laboratories did not. This was a surprise. According to Professor Jose Cibelli of Michigan State University, "This is a seminal paper. I am sure we will be referring back to it 10, 20 years from now." - March 30, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
EDSPA Announces Green Initiative
The Board of Directors of the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association (EDSPA), a multidisciplinary third party family formation organization, has announced the start of its Green Initiative. EDSPA, a not-for-profit organization, believes that building a strong foundation includes... - March 29, 2009 - EDSPA
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Extends Partnership with EPA ToxCast Program
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner) has expanded its collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT). Building upon a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU), The Hamner has agreed to conduct two... - March 27, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Micralyne and SVTC Technologies to Collaborate on 8-Inch MEMS Development and Manufacturing
Micralyne Inc., a leading independent MEMS developer and manufacturer, has announced plans to collaborate with SVTC Technologies LLC, a leading independent MEMS and CMOS commercialization company, to develop and manufacture MEMS devices using 8-inch fabrication technology. - March 26, 2009 - Micralyne Inc.
A & G Skin Solutions Inc. Releases New Hair Growth Product
A & G Skin Solutions, Inc., a privately owned stem cell therapeutics corporation headquartered in Irvine, CA, USA, announced today the release of A & G Hair Complex, a topically applied serum for the scalp that enhances hair growth and helps prevent hair loss. - March 22, 2009 - A & G Skin Solutions, Inc.
Reports of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) Reached a Record Level in 2008
You may think that reports of strange craft flying around in our skies are rarities. However, according to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), thousands of reports are made yearly, and reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in 2008 reached a record high, with over 5,000 reports. This number is... - March 19, 2009 - Mutual UFO Network
Use of Offshoring Declines Within the Market Research Industry in 2009
Decreases driven in part by growing quality concerns among market research professionals - March 17, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
Research Study Finds E-Invoicing and Online Payments Reduce Outstanding Receivables 42.6% in School-Age Child Care Program
Electronic payment solutions found to increase revenue, reduce receivables, speed payment collection, and reduce administrative burden. - March 17, 2009 - SofterWare
MoBiTec GmbH Closes Distribution Agreement for Lactococcus lactis Gene Expression System with NIZO Food Research
NIZO food research has developed a Gram positive gene expression system making use of Lactococcus lactis and its regulation mechanism for the production of the antibiotic peptide nisin, the NIsin Controlled gene Expression system (NICE). The NICE system is already used as a dedicated expression system by many labs all around the world. With NICE, MoBiTec expands its rich portfolio of non-E. coli based expression systems. - March 15, 2009 - MoBiTec GmbH
Businesses Need Framework for Implementing Sustainability Strategy
On Thursday, March 19th, AltaTerra Research will host the web conference “Putting Sustainability Strategy to Work:" - March 13, 2009 - AltaTerra Ltd
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. Contributes to Successful DVB-SH Live Mobile TV Demonstrations During the Mobile World Congress
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd (UBS), a world leader in the development of COFDMtechnology and applications, played a key role in the successful deployment of a pilot network utilizing Digital Video Broadcasting equipment based on the new DVB-SH standard. The Live Mobile TV demonstrations carried out... - March 12, 2009 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
IonSense Announces the Greening of DART® Ion Source Technology
iPod Enabled Controller Facilitates Analysis with Nitrogen Gas, Simplifying Operation and Reducing Generation of Waste Products. - March 08, 2009 - IonSense, Inc.
Health Happiness and the Magic Pill
Optimism and Gratitude Are Just What the Doctor Ordered. - March 01, 2009 - LuvIsTheAnswer.org
EDL Inc. Announces the Release of the New Megaohm Validator
EDL Inc., the makers of the Fur-1200 Calibration Furnace and Ultra Bath (stirred silicone oil or salt bath) line of calibration instruments introduces the new Megaohm Validator®, a product that guarantees the measurement accuracy of insulation resistance testers; crucial to trust in measurement. This product provides a simple method of ensuring insulation resistance testers are operating properly and within specification and is of tremendous value to manufacturers. - February 28, 2009 - EDL Inc.
Dr. Charles Hamner Named a Panelist for "RTP at 50: What’s Next?"
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Dr. Charles Hamner, chair of the board of directors, will be a featured panelist for the discussion “RTP at 50: What’s Next?” on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park. The... - February 26, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Trevigen Releases CultreCoat® Cell Adhesion Assays
Trevigen announces the immediate availability of seven new coated well assay kits for cell adhesion studies. - February 25, 2009 - Trevigen, Inc.
Thieme Chemistry Relaunches Website with Many Additional Features
Thieme Publishing Group has relaunched thieme-chemistry.com. For 100 years, Thieme Chemistry has been publishing peer-reviewed research on synthetic and general chemistry for professionals and advanced students. The completely restructured, user friendly website provides customers with an overview... - February 23, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Source-Omega Founder Speaks on Microalgae Oil Omega-3 Replacements for Medical Fish Oils
Source-Omega, LLC announced today it will be presenting at the upcoming International Symposia on Bioinformatics for Biomedical and Ecological Applications in Prasanthi Nilayam, India. The conference is being held during February 20-21, 2009 at the renowned Sri Sathya Sai University and is organized by Biosciences Chair Professor Srirama Krupanidhi. - February 20, 2009 - Source-Omega
New Cartridge Bubble Point Tester from PMI
Machine built with ease of use for the end user in mind. - February 20, 2009 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Swiss Research Group Develops Public Energy Awareness Display Around Plogg
Browser-based system gives easy access to energy consumption data via public displays, local networks or the internet. - February 20, 2009 - Energy Optimizers Ltd
Hamner Scientist Wins NAA Award
Dr. Melvin E. Andersen, Director of the Program in Chemical Safety Sciences at The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner), has received a North American Alternative Award for outstanding scientific contributions to the advancement of viable alternatives to animal testing. This is the... - February 19, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Bauu Press Celebrates the Publication of a Comprehensive Bibliography on Shamanism
Director of the Bauu Institute and Press, Dr. Peter N. Jones, celebrates the publication of Shamans and Shamanism: A Comprehensive Bibliography on the Terms Use in North America, the first book of its kind on the subject. - February 14, 2009 - Bauu Institute and Press