New evidence supports century-old theory of cancer spread
A Yale School of Medicine study in the December issue of Lancet Oncology challenges mainstream oncology researchers to consider tumor cell hybridization with white blood cells as a major reason that cancer metastasizes or spreads to other parts of the body. "Cancer cells exhibit a remarkable number of traits normally attributed to white blood cells known as macrophages, including the abili...Slow-frozen people? Latest research supports possibility of cyropreservation
The latest research on water - still one of the least understood of all liquids despite a century of intensive study ?seems to support the possibility that cells, tissues and even the entire human body could be cyropreserved without formation of damaging ice crystals, according to University of Helsinki researcher Anatoli Bogdan, Ph.D. He conducted the study, scheduled for the July 6 issue...Study supports 'urgent' need for worldwide ban on lead-based paint
Environmental and occupational health experts at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that major countries--including India, China and Malaysia -- still produce and sell consumer paints with dangerously high lead levels. The researchers say that this l...Wild vs. lab rodent comparison supports hygiene hypothesis
In a study comparing wild rodents with their laboratory counterparts, researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found evidence that may help to explain why people in industrialized societies that greatly stress hygiene have higher rates of allergy and autoimmune diseases than do people in less developed societies in which hygiene is harder to achieve or considered less critical. T...UWM brain research supports drug development from jellyfish protein
With the research support from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Wisconsin biotech company has found that a compound from a protein found in jellyfish is neuro-protective and may be effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases. Testing of aequorin has yielded promising results, said Mark Y. Underwood of Quincy Bioscience located in Madison. Researcher James Moyer, Jr., an assist...Computer Card Supports Solo Doctor
Oconomowoc, WI-Patrick O'Malley, D.O. established his practice, O'Malley Family Medicine, in Oconomowoc, Wis. (outside Milwaukee) in 2001.He envisioned that practicing ndependently would enable him to provide personalized care to his patients. But, how can a solo practitioner build a thriving practice in today's healthcare industry? "Keeping my overhead low is essential," says O'Malley. "That's w...CDW buyer supports Berbee growth plans
In a conference call with investors, CDW chief exe...Tech center supports energy-saving device for heat-treating plants
The funds will suppor...Inacom Supports Blackhawk Technology Mentor Program
Madison, Wis. -- , located in Janesville, Wis. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive experience for s...Federal Funding Supports Small Business Innovation
MADISON, WI. -The SBIR/STTR Annual Conference, held June 19 th at the Crowne Plaza in Madison, addressed small businesses that compete for federal research and development funding, in the form of grants and contracts. The major topics ranged from intellectual property rights and protection to preparing cost proposals for applications to developing the commercial possibilities of technological inn...Vitamin E supports Female Hearts
According to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition it was observed that vitamin E may play an important role in preventing the build up of plaque in the arteries that can lead to cardiovascular disease.// Research has shown antioxidant vitamins can protect against the formation of plaque in the arteries. However, most studies have concentrated on people who were alr...Injection supports Heart Devices
According to a new study a clot-buster injection may unclog a mechanical heart pump, reconditioning the blood flow. Markus Rothenburger, M.D., researcher from University Hospital in Germany,// felt that this is a simple solution to a very serious problem for heart failure patients who receive left ventricular assist devices. A left ventricular assist device is a mechanical pump-like d...Study supports century-old cancer theory
A Yale study recommends that oncology researchers consider the 100-year-old theory that tumor cell hybridization with white blood cells as a major reason cancer metastasizes.// 'Cancer cells exhibit a remarkable number of traits normally attributed to white blood cells known as macrophages, including the ability to migrate to lymph nodes and distant organs and to form a new blood supply...Google Supports Indian's Novel Literacy Drive
An Indian project meant to strengthen reading skills among neo-literates in a cost-effective manner has found favour with the Google Foundation. // "This is not just any corporation supporting the Same Language Subtitling (SLS) project. It's Google!" exclaimed Ahmedabad-based academic Brij Kothari. The US-educated Kothari, who teaches at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahm...Major New Review Supports the Broader Potential of CeNeS COMT Inhibitor Discovery Programme
CAMBRIDGE, U.K. 2nd July 2007 - CeNeS Pharmaceuticals (AIM:CEN)("CeNeS" or "the Company") the Cambridge-based biopharmaceuticalcompany today announced that a paper published this week in CNSDrugs(1) further supports the hypothesis that acatechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor that acts in thebrain would be a useful agent to address profound cognitivedeficits in schizophrenia and bi...Independent publication supports the profile of CeNeS phase II compound, CNS 5161
CAMBRIDGE, England, 4th May 2007 - CeNeS Pharmaceuticals plc(LSE: CEN), the Cambridge based biopharmaceutical company, notesthe publication of an independent study in the respected scientificjournal 'Synapse'* on its Phase II NMDA antagonist, CNS 5161. CeNeSis developing CNS 5161 as a potential treatment for neuropathicpain. The independent study builds on the work that CeNeS hasalready...