DuPont's first biologically derived polymer receives global recognition
DuPont's newest polymer innovation, the first DuPont polymer derived from a biological source, has been recognized by the China State Intellectual Property Office and China Central Television (CCTV) as "Most Visionary Innovation" at a recent award ceremony. will receive the 2005 "New Technologies in Re...Research on antibiotics receives historical recognition
Research leading to the discovery of streptomycin ?the first effective pharmaceutical treatment for tuberculosis ?will be designated a National Historic Chemical Landmark at Rutgers University in a special ceremony in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on May 24. The American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, sponsors the landmarks program. Beginning in the 1930s, Selman Wa...New insight into autoimmune disease: Bacterial infections promote recognition of self-glycolipids
The immune system is a complex and powerful weapon that provides protection against bacteria and viruses that, if left unchecked, would wreak havoc throughout the human body. The ability of the immune system to recognize the body's own tissues is essential, but sometimes the immune system loses the ability to distinguish "self" from potentially harmful invaders. This can lead to autoimmune diseas...Newly recognized gene mutation may reduce seeds, resurrect plants
A mutated plant that seems to return from the dead may hold the secret to how some flora protect their progeny during yield-limiting drought and other stresses, according to Purdue University scientists whose study of the plant led to discovery of a gene. The gene, called RESURRECTION1 (RST1), has revealed a previously unknown genetic connection between lipid development and embryo develop...Bacteria recognize antimicrobials, respond with counter-defenses
Many living things, from fruit flies to people, naturally produce disease-fighting chemicals, called antimicrobial peptides, to kill harmful bacteria. In a counter move, some disease-causing bacteria have evolved antimicrobial detectors. The bacteria sense the presence of antimicrobial peptides as a warning signal. This alarm sets off a reaction inside the bacteria to avoid destruction. Un...Tech upstart VoVision could disrupt the voice-recognition market
Hager, co-owner of an early-stage Madison business called , has ambitious plans for his Web-based, voice transcription technology, whi...UWM recognized for info-sharing software
The PantherFile system, powered by , placed UWM among the 20...Neurognostics recognized for MRI award
This year's Minnies ca...Wisconsin scientists to be recognized for innovative biofuel technology
On November 14, the two men wi...Banquet will recognize tech, innovation grant awardees
The awards banquet will be preceded by an SBIR/STTR and technology transfer workshop. The workshop will focus on SBIR/STTR...Recognizing heart risk in dialysis patients
In a recent research they suggest that high levels of C-reactive protein and low levels of albumin indicate high risk of heart disease in kidney patients. Of the 25% of patients who die while on kidney dialysis,// half do so from heart disease. Previous studies suggest that such patients run between five and one hundred times the risk of heart problems compared to the rest of the populati...Under-Recognition Of Mental Disorders As A Cause Of Deliberate Self-Harm
Deliberate self-harm, such as cutting, poisoning or piercing, is an important risk factor for subsequent suicide.// Researchers from the Columbia University Medical Center, New York set out to examine national patterns in the emergency department assessment and treatment during visits by young people, who are seen following an episode of deliberate self-harm. They...Time magazine has recognized efforts of two Indian doctors towards reducing infant mortality rate
Two Indian doctors have been featured in the South Asian feature in Times Magazine’s list of Heroes of Global health. These two doctors have put in their sincere efforts towards reducing infant mortality rate in the country by initiation of a n innovative program. // Abhay Bang and Rani Bang, who are founders of the Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARC...Near PT Test Card/Child Recog/Playing Cards - BC2207
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