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Danforth Plant Science Center Elects New Chairman and Expands Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center elected John F. McDonnell to succeed William H. Danforth, M.D., as chairman, and added three St. Louis leaders as new trustees. Danforth received the designation of founding chairman. McDonnell has served as a Danforth Plant Science... - December 19, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy May Benefit from Stem Cell Eye Treatment
MD Stem Cells hopeful that SCOTS stem cell eye study will benefit blinding eye disease caused by damaged energy producing organelles of optic nerve. - December 18, 2013 - MD Stem Cells
Danforth Center Receives $1 Million Grant from the National Science Foundation
Funds to support advanced research and education programs aimed at gaining a greater understanding of how plants develop. - December 18, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Just One Conversation Could Change the Course of Tourette Syndrome Research
Individuals and families with TS can participate in the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders' genetics sharing program by interviewing with Yale University TS expert Dr. Robert King on January 23-24 and February 7 at Rutgers University or February 8 at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees. - December 13, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Research Unveils Clues About Protein Mechanism Critical to Plant Growth and Yield
Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have made several scientific discoveries demonstrating the significant roles Heterotrimeric G proteins play in plant development and yield. Sona Pandey, Ph.D., principal investigator at the Danforth Plant Science Center and her collaborators... - December 13, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Peptineo Inks Exclusive Option for Drug Delivery Technologies
Peptineo, a privately held biotechnology company, announced today that the company has inked an exclusive option for a broad set of nanotechnology patents in the area of drug delivery. Under this agreement, Peptineo will work to commercialize drug delivery technologies developed in the laboratories... - December 10, 2013 - Peptineo
Google X Prize Contenders and New Applications for Old Technology Mark the Successful Close to the 3rd International Workshop on LunarCubes
Flexure Engineering hosted leading space scientists, engineers and researchers from around the world at the 3rd International Workshop on LunarCubes (LCW 3) recently held November 13-15 in Palo Alto, California. - December 09, 2013 - Flexure Engineering
South Jersey Family Hit Hard by Tourette Syndrome Throws Support Behind NJ Walks for TS Program
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders’ annual awareness and fundraising campaign November 23 in Mendham drew a big crowd and raised significant money to support educating students and teachers at schools in every corner of the state about TS, anti-bullying initiatives and self-advocacy. - December 08, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Applied Spectral Imaging and Biocare Medical Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Solutions for Immunohistochemistry
A partnership making R2R workflow (“Reagent to Report”) a reality by combining Biocare’s automated IHC instrumentation and reagents with ASI’s computer-aided imaging and analysis. - December 07, 2013 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Tourette Syndrome School In-Service Program Gets Big Boost from Record NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Turnout
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's signature annual awareness and fundraising event drew more than 400 people and put a significant dent in the $71,000-per-year cost of the Center's education program, which educates Garden State students and teachers about TS, anti-bulling and self-advocacy. - December 04, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Announcing New Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance Training Opportunities
Drug Safety Navigator, LLC will hold numerous live on-line training for those seeking to enhance their knowledge base or may be new to the field. - December 02, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
Bioo Scientific Launches First ELISA to Screen Shrimp for Benzalkonium Chloride Contamination
Bioo Scientific has released the first commercial kit designed for the detection of benzalkonium chloride, also known as BKC, in shrimp. The new MaxSignal® Benzalkonium Chloride ELISA Test Kit can detect benzalkonium chloride in shrimp tissue to levels as low as 1 ppb. The rapid ELISA-based... - November 20, 2013 - Bioo Scientific
Plant Science Today (PST): For Rapid Distribution of Information to the Readers
PST is a new open access journal devoted to publish research papers from all areas of plant science. The journal will be launched in January 2014 and aims rapid distribution of information to the readers. - November 17, 2013 - Horizon e-Publishing Group
Weidlinger Presents 10 Papers at SAVE Symposium
Weidlinger engineers presented recent work on progressive collapse and other topics at the 84th Shock and Vibration Symposium in Atlanta; Weidlinger CEO Dr. Raymond Daddazio delivered the keynote address. - November 15, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Synergistix Named Major Life Science CRM Provider by IDC Health Insights
Synergistix, a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for Life Sciences, has been named a “major player” among CRM providers delivering cloud-based solutions in the Life Sciences space, according to IDC MarketScape. IDC’s study, the Worldwide Life... - November 15, 2013 - Synergistix
Tourette Syndrome Families Encouraged to Tell Their Story and Contribute to the Ongoing Search for a Cure
Each month, TS expert Dr. Robert King of the Yale University Child Study Center and TS Clinic in Connecticut comes to Rutgers University in New Jersey to interview families interested in furthering the Tourette research cause. The next time Dr. King will be at Rutgers is December 5 and 6. - November 14, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bioo Scientific Joins Perkin Elmer’s INspiring INnovation Tour with AflaPure Aflatoxin Immunoaffinity Columns
The 2013 INspiring INnovation Tour is a nationwide series of multi-track events sponsored by Perkin Elmer dedicated to sharing scientific knowledge. These events provide an opportunity for researchers to share their ideas and experiences with others in their industries. Last year over 1100... - November 09, 2013 - Bioo Scientific
Research Collaboration Between SERIS and FHR Anlagenbau GmbH in the Field of New Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) Coatings
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), Singapore and FHR Anlagenbau GmbH, Germany jointly announce the start of a close collaboration on the development of new Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) coatings that have broad applications in the manufacture of solar photovoltaic modules and flat panel displays. - November 08, 2013 - Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS)
Metabolic Research Center Launches Redesigned Weight Loss Web Store
Metabolic Research Center, America’s weight loss specialists for over 25 years has recently launched a redesigned e-commerce web store to better assist those in search for weight loss supplements and the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. - November 07, 2013 - Metabolic Research Center
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Unveils Lineup of New Upcoming Webinars
Beginning December 11, these Wednesday Webinars will address topics such as holiday stress and anxiety, education accommodations and plans, working with Tourette Syndrome students, and mood disorders. - November 07, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Robots with Human-Level Intelligence: Could They Become Conscious Beings Like Us?
On 27 November The Institution of Engineering and Technology will host the "Robots Like Us" lecture at the Science Museum in south-west London to expand upon the current and future direction of advanced robotics and the existing technologies spearheading research and development. - November 03, 2013 - Institution of Engineering and Technology
Global Space Organization Begins Its First Crowd-Fund Campaign
GSO is producing "On the Fringe," a free-to-watch digital video media news talk show covering many of the modern privatized corporations driving our new global space industry. - November 02, 2013 - Global Space Organization
Founder of Optos to Provide Keynote Address at Annual Healthcare Technologies Awards and Lecture 2013
The Institution of Engineering and Technology are proud to announce that Douglas Anderson OBE, Founder and former CEO of Optos PLC, will be providing the keynote speech at the free to attend Annual Healthcare Technologies Awards and Lecture 2013. - November 02, 2013 - Institution of Engineering and Technology
AveXis-BioLife Launch New Website
AveXis-BioLife is pleased to announce the launch of the company’s brand new website: www.avexisinc.com. The October 2013 unveiling of the website coincides with the company’s licensing of the gene therapy program from The Kaspar Laboratory for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy... - November 01, 2013 - AveXis Inc.
North Jersey Rock Group, The Lappes Will Perform at 4th Annual NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome at Mendham
The event, which will take place November 23, is the second this year for The Lappes in partnership with the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. They previously played at the NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College even in April. - November 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues
Harnessing advanced imaging to improve performance in farmer’s fields and on the baseball field - October 31, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
MOgene LC Announces the Addition of Illumina HiSeq
MOgene LC, a full service genomics service provider, announces the addition of Illumina HiSeq to further expand its offerings. “MOgene is continually striving to become a one stop shop for genomics services. Expanding our service offerings allows us to partner with our customers and provide... - October 30, 2013 - MOgene, LC
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Unveils Honorary Committee for 4th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
The event, which will take place Saturday, November 23, has drawn tremendous amounts of support from the sports world, medical and research fields, and the political arena. NJ Walks For TS' goal is to raise awareness and funds to educate students and teachers about Tourette Syndrome and bullying in schools across New Jersey. - October 30, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Kingfisher Biotech’s Mouse GM-CSF Protein Found to be 40% More Active Than Competitor’s Mouse GM-CSF Protein.
Independent testing laboratory verifies that Kingfisher Biotech's Mouse GM-CSF is 40% more active than another commercially available Mouse GM-CSF protein. These proteins are routinely used in cell culture. - October 28, 2013 - Kingfisher Biotech
Kingfisher Biotech Expands Its Portfolio of Mouse Proteins with 3 New Proteins
Mouse CCL4, CXCL9, and CXCL10 are important members of the chemokine family of proteins. The major role of chemokines is to act as a chemoattractant to guide the migration of cells. CCL4 (MIP-1 beta) attracts monocytes and macrophages primarily. CXCL9 (MIG) and CXCL10 (IP-10) are known to recruit... - October 25, 2013 - Kingfisher Biotech
Nigeria Adopts the Universal Address System
NAC Geographic Products Inc. announced that Polaris Digitech Limited - a pioneer geotechnology company of Nigeria has licensed the NAC Technology to develop a nation-wide NAC (i.e. Universal Address) database and its applications for Nigeria. With Universal Addresses, all mail pieces can be... - October 24, 2013 - NAC Geographic Products Inc.
Peer Advocates from NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Deliver Rousing Medical Education Message to Yale University Doctors
Teenagers Grace Hawruk, Tommy Licato and Tess Kowalski were portraits of confidence as they discussed how their lives and those of their families have been affected by Tourette Syndrome. - October 22, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
AveXis-BioLife Licenses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Patent Portfolio from Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University
BioLife, a synthetic biology platform company soon to be renamed AveXis, has been granted exclusive rights to the spinal muscular atrophy gene therapy program developed at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The license... - October 21, 2013 - AveXis Inc.
Yale School of Medicine Faculty and Trainees Impressed by NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome's Patient-Centered Education Program
Many of the 120 physicians in attendance call for this one-of-a-kind program to be replicated locally, regionally and nationally with other medical conditions – not just Tourette Syndrome. - October 21, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Microfluidics Startup NanoCellect Adds Strategic Advisors and Nabs Another $700K from the NIH
NanoCellect, (previously called NanoSort) aims to facilitate breakthrough biomedical discoveries by making cell analysis and sorting technology more affordable and easier to use. Spunout from UCSD in late 2009, NanoCellect has now raised over $3.3M including a new $700K grant to continue developing... - October 19, 2013 - NanoCellect
NJCTS Parent Connection Bringing Tourette Syndrome Clinical and Genetics Research Workshop to Bergen and Passaic Counties in New Jersey
Dr. Robert King of the Yale University Child Study Center and Dr. Gary Heiman of the Human Genetics Institute at Rutgers University will discuss these important topics and much more on Sunday, November 10, at Hackensack University Medical Center - October 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
AveXis BioLife Announce The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Received Fast Track Status for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment
AveXis and BioLife, synthetic biology platform companies, today announced that The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its scAAV9.CB.SMN gene therapy product for the treatment of spinal muscular... - October 18, 2013 - AveXis Inc.
Restoration of Modernist Gem by Pioneering Engineer Paul Weidlinger Inspires Kickstarter Campaign
The Weidlinger house in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is the only structure by an engineer among a group of summer cottages designed by major 20th-century architects and artists for their own use. - October 17, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Synergistix Revitalizes Company Brand Strategy
New Corporate Logo, Website Reinforce Leadership in Life Sciences CRM - October 17, 2013 - Synergistix
Epitope Diagnostics Launches the Second Generation Immunoassay Kits Exclusively for the Quantitative Measurement of Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Levels
Epitope Diagnostics has recently launched second-generation ADC kits exclusively for the quantitative measurement of DM1-, MMAE-, and MMAF-ADC level. These kits measure both humanized monoclonal antibody based ADC and mouse monoclonal antibody based ADC. Additional benefits for testing PK samples from mice are utilized by these second generation kits. - October 12, 2013 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Noted TS Advocate and World Soccer Star Tim Howard Joins New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Board of Directors
Howard, who grew up in North Brunswick, N.J., was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome 20 years ago but has gone on to become a world-class soccer goalkeeper with the United States Men's National Team, Major League Soccer and the English Premier. He has been a supporter of NJCTS for more than a decade. - October 12, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome to Present Webinars on Cyber Safety and the TS Program at Rutgers University
"Cyber Safety Guide for Parents and Educators" will be presented by Dr. Graham Hartke on October 16, while "The TS Program at Rutgers University: A Great Resource to the TS Community of New Jersey" will be presented by Dr. Shawn Ewbank on October 30. - October 11, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dr. Marehalli Prasad to Deliver Prestigious Memorial Lecture at 2013 Acoustics Conference in India
Distinguished lecture to discuss the significance of acoustical design in religious spaces. - October 11, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Hongbin Li Awarded 2013 IEEE Jack Neubauer Award for Cognitive Radio Innovation
Groundbreaking cognitive radio research advances technology for wireless network access. - October 10, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
American Clinical Solutions Has Unveiled a New Testing Service for Delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Oral Fluid
For patients with a history of chronic marijuana use, detection of urine THC-COOH might not be able to help physicians determine a patient’s current status of marijuana use. - October 10, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
Q-Lab Announces Launch of Portuguese Language Website
Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Portuguese language website at www.q-lab.com/pt-br/. Portuguese-speaking customers can now visit and learn about weathering, research test equipment... - October 04, 2013 - Q-Lab Corporation
Dr. Darinka Dentcheva Awarded NSF Grant to Aid High-Stakes Decision Making
Mathematical models quantify risk over time as they predict future states of real-world systems. - October 04, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
MD Stem Cells Indicates Government Shutdown Will Not Impact SCOTS Eye Stem Cell Treatment Study
MD Stem Cells sees no immediate effect on the SCOTS eye stem cell trial but is monitoring NIH throughout the government shutdown. - October 03, 2013 - MD Stem Cells
Flexure Engineering Invites Scientific Community to 3rd International Workshop on LunarCubes
Flexure Engineering is inviting space scientists, engineers and researchers from around the world to present at and attend the 3rd International Workshop on LunarCubes (LCW 3) scheduled to be held November 13-15, 2013 in Palo Alto, California. - October 01, 2013 - Flexure Engineering
Play an Important Role in Advancing Research and Finding a Cure for Tourette Syndrome at Rutgers University
Individuals and families with Tourette Syndrome can participate in the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders' genetics sharing program by interviewing with Dr. Robert King on October 10 or 11 and November 8 at Rutgers. - September 29, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome