Research project tackles 'regeneration' gap
Researchers at the McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida have initiated a project to treat human brain and other diseases by plundering the secrets of regeneration from creatures with remarkable powers of self-renewal, such as salamanders, newts, starfish and flatworms. Fueled by about $6 million in private donations, university support and state matching funds, "The Regene...Gulbrandsen tackles 'daunting' challenges in Patent Office
"I have to...Tommy Thompson tackles the private sector in spades
Tommy Thompson, former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary and longtime Wisconsin governor, has plunged head-first into several high-profile executive positions since leaving his Cabinet post in January. Thompson accepted three positions: senior adviser for Big Four accounting firm Deloitte & Touche USA; law partner at Washington power firm Akin Bump Strauss Hauer & Feld; and presid...Software Company Tackles Energy Shortage Issues
MADISON, WI - At our states current electricity-usage growth rate, we wont have enough power in 15 years, according to the founder of a local educational software company. With a 2.5 percent growth rate, if we dont build more generation, we will not have enough energy to keep the lights on in 15 years, especially in this state, said Deborah Still, founder of Blue Spark, LLC. Paul Wilson,...Uganda Tackles The Meningitis Outbreak
Uganda witnessed an outbreak of meningitis, which led to the disruption of normal life. By now the Ugandan Health Ministry said that this has been brought under control. // He said that the northeastern region of Karamoja, Uganda was the worst affected but now normal activities such political campaigns can resume. Dr. Sam Okware, director of health services told the Uganda Broadcasting...Drug Abuse Tackles Body Builders' Breast Growth
A Drug used for treatment of breast cancer is being misused by some men to prevent the growth of breasts //. According to a BBC report , bodybuilders , who resort to excessive use of steroids in order to amass bodyweight, are abusing anti- cancer drugs like tamoxifen, to prevent breast growth , an unpleasant side-effect of the steroids. Although derived from testos...