In pursuit of a happiness gene
The pursuit of happiness characterizes the human condition. But for those suffering from stress, money trouble or chronic illness, a positive outlook on life can be difficult to find. Now, a Tel Aviv University researcher says we should look to our genes. Prof. Yoram Barak of Tel Aviv Universi...HEALTHCARE TECH AND THE WORLD: HOW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPACT THE PURSUIT OF 'PERFECT CARE'
A CONTINUING SERIES OF PODCASTS FROM PEROT SYSTEMS ON THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE LOCATION: http://perotsystems.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=pageF PLANO, TEXAS, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Edition 18 Host: Dr. Kevin Fickenscher - Perot Systems' Executive V...National Foundation for Infectious Diseases honors VCU physician with Maxwell Finland Award for 2010
... School of Medicine. Wenzel, past-president of the International Society for Infectious Diseases, is the author of "Stalking Microbes: A Relentless pursuit of Infection Control." He is the first editor-at-large of the New England Journal of Medicine and was among the leading commentators on swine flu and ...Pilot study: Workplace yoga and meditation can lower feelings of stress
...and gentle yoga movement were designed to coax participants toward a meditative state. Participants also discussed work-related stress. As part of the pursuit of mindfulness, they were coached to contemplate a specific topic in each session that explored their response to a specific type of stress over the p...Courage Center Seeks Applications for 2009 Judd Jacobson Memorial Award
...ith disabilities, is seeking applications for the annual Judd Jacobson Memorial Award. Established in 1992, the Jacobson Award recognizes the pursuit or achievement of a business entrepreneurial endeavor by a person with a physical disability or sensory impairment. The award recipient will be honore...Two Years Remain for Physicians to Obtain Sleep Medicine Certification without Fellowship Training
... Two years remain for physicians to bypass a year of area-specific training in their pursuit of Sleep Medicine Certification. The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine and Technology will offer a board review course for Sleep Board Certification fr...Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated With Mindful Eating
...work together to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Our researchers, including three Nobel laureates, bring a relentless pursuit and passion for health, knowledge and hope to their work and to the world. For more information, please visit fhcrc.org. This news release was ...DaVita Abstracts Highlight Latest Research Developments at Annual Dialysis Conference
...s patients in the nation, we will continue our research and the Relentless pursuit of Quality(TM). Amongst DaVita's many research findings, we will share our...ts. DaVita, DaVita Clinical Research and EMPOWER and the Relentless pursuit of Quality are trademarks or registered trademarks of DaVita Inc. All other...American Dairy Provides Business Update
...any's branded products when becoming fully operational. Mr. Jonathan H. Chou, Chief Financial Officer, states, "Our focus has always been on the pursuit of high quality products for consumers, and the construction of our dairy farms demonstrates the Company's dedication to that vision. An integrated s...Oramed Pharmaceuticals Launches Phase 1A Trials of its Insulin Suppository
...or small children and seniors, who often struggle with injections. "The Phase 1A trial of our insulin suppository is a natural expansion of Oramed's pursuit and development of alternative insulin delivery systems," said Oramed's CEO, Nadav Kidron. "By creating an insulin suppository, Oramed hopes to ensure...NOVAVAX Featured at Clinton Global Initiative 2008 Annual Meeting
... Company recognized for pursuit of cost-effective and rapidly deployed vaccine solution for avian and seasonal flu ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- N...Boston University biomedical engineers win major grant for pursuit of the '$1,000 Genome'
Two Boston University biomedical engineers have won a major National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to continue groundbreaking research aimed at reducing the cost of sequencing individual human genomes to about $1,000. Boston University Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Physics ...Mount Sinai's Dr. Benjamin tenOever to be honored by White House
...p our nation and our world." Nominees are chosen annually by nine Federal departments and agencies. Award selections are based on two criteria: pursuit of innovative research at the frontiers of science, and technology and a commitment to community service. Dr. tenOever and his team study cellular re...Chemical in blood may explain susceptibility to bladder pain
...g the potential to diagnose interstitial cystitis, understanding chemical processes related to this chronic disease could offer new directions for the pursuit of treatments and even prevention strategies, he said. "It's all speculative, but it may be that there is some kind of primary central nervous syst...Lombardi scientist brings 'dream team' breast cancer research effort to GUMC
...ber 5, 2008 that aired simultaneously on the ABC, CBS and NBC networks. The grant awarded to Jordan and his scientific collaborators recognizes the pursuit of the most promising research -- accelerating the discovery of new therapies for cancer patients and/or advancing efforts in cancer prevention resear...Supply-Chain Council Announces Winners of 2009 Supply Chain Excellence Awards
... and the efforts of all past award winners, in contributing to the advancement of supply chain practices and the application of those practices in the pursuit of improved operational performance." About Supply-Chain Council (SCC) The Supply-Chain Council (SCC) is a global non-profit organization who...Exhibition showcases the 'art of science'
...the course of an actual research project, rather than art inspired by science. "This show exuberantly supports the idea that images produced in the pursuit of science can have an aesthetic value that is on a par with art created for art's sake," said Andrew Zwicker, the head of Science Education at the Pr...Food security: It starts with seed
...ing many food-related human issues through modification of seed composition. Among the wide range of cutting-edge topics that this book covers are the pursuit of grains that could eradicate global malnutrition and the potential growth of vaccines. This book provides valuable, science-based insights for re...Vanderbilt engineers play key role in new DOE energy frontier research center
...enge will require significant scientific advances. These centers will mobilize the enormous talents and skills of our nation's scientific workforce in pursuit of the breakthroughs that are essential to make alternative and renewable energy truly viable as large-scale replacements for fossil fuels." Peter C...DOE funds bio-inspired solar fuel center at Arizona State
...enge will require significant scientific advances. These centers will mobilize the enormous talents and skills of our nation's scientific workforce in pursuit of the breakthroughs that are essential to make alternative and renewable energy truly viable as large-scale replacements for fossil fuels." "The f...DOE to establish Energy Frontier Research Center at PNNL
...enge will require significant scientific advances. These Centers will mobilize the enormous talents and skills of our nation's scientific workforce in pursuit of the breakthroughs that are essential to make alternative and renewable energy truly viable as large-scale replacements for fossil fuels." The 46...SleepQuest Tireless in Pursuit of Good Sleep
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- SleepQuest has always followed the essence of its name by seeking to help those who suffer from undiagnosed and unexplained health problems related to lack of sleep. SleepQuest frequently visits local organizations to discuss the importance of iden...In pursuit of capital, be sure to track your private offering
Editor's note: Matt Storms is writing a series of articles on raising capital from angel and venture capital investors. This installment focuses on managing the offering process after the Private Placement Memorandum has been prepared, and is co-written with Dan Ghoca. Here's a conversatio...DOE awards $377 million in funding for 46 energy frontier research centers
...ons will require significant scientific advances. These centers will mobilize the enormous talents and skills of our nation's scientific workforce in pursuit of the breakthroughs that are essential to expand the use of clean and renewable energy." Of the $377 million awarded to the EFRCs, $277 million co...W.M. Keck Foundation Awards $1 Million to Hutchinson Center Scholar to Study How Cells Go Awry
..., established by Keck to provide resources to promising young scientists in pursuit of groundbreaking biomedical research. Shou, an assistant member of...eases. Our researchers, including three Nobel laureates, bring a relentless pursuit and passion for health, knowledge and hope to their work and to the world. ...The MedZilla Report: June 2009 Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health
...inue direct-sales efforts -- which could be an indicator that new PhRMA rules about what pharmaceutical sales representatives can and cannot do in the pursuit of their jobs. "The dramatization of the sales rep who bring in a full lunch and go home with a signed contract was never really accurate," ...Brown engineering professor wins prestigious White House award
...nated by the Office of Science and Technology Policy within the Executive Office of the President. Awardees are selected on the basis of two criteria: pursuit of innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology, and a commitment to community service as demonstrated through scientific leadership...BioEnergy International, LLC Announces Formation of Myriant Technologies LLC
...on of Myriant Technologies LLC (Myriant) to incorporate all of its biobased chemicals business and intellectual property. BioEnergy will continue its pursuit of biofuels opportunities, including its 110 million gallon per day ethanol plant in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, currently slated for operation in Janua...Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Cisbio Bioassays for Technology Innovation
...is of these receptors have been limited by the fastidious nature of GPCRs in the context of crystallization. The other, very active area of scientific pursuit has remained the functional characterization of 7TM receptors by employing fluorescence technologies. "The determination of ligand binding affini...Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
... psychiatrists in cases where their use is only marginally indicated. According to this argument, societal pressures have created a precedent for the pursuit of "normal" mental or emotional functioning by chemical means versus a more holistic approach (diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, etc). Further...