Virtual animal shelters ?How the Internet is transforming the experience of pet adoptions
Across the United States, independent pet rescue organizations are growing in number, working to place abandoned animals in loving new homes. Although the majority of these organizations operate out of clusters of private foster homes, they're successfully winning high visibility for placing their pooches. In a presentation at the 100th annual meeting of the American Sociological Associati...CATI: Transforming technology transfer in Wisconsin
Racine, Wis. When people think of technology transfer in Wisconsin, they may think of the ; the two premier universitybased technology transfer programs in the state. But now theres a new player in town, bringing businesses and...Transforming Information to Knowledge
The computer has replaced the kettle of molten steel as the representative symbol of a growing economy. The assembly line has given way to the cubicle farm. Instead of coke and iron ore, information is now our critical raw material. We transform data and information into knowledge and ideas: An invisible production line co-exists with the factory floor and its output is knowledge. Every physical...Transforming stem cells to lung cells
The functioning of stem cells has an outstanding nature. Initially, the mouse stem cells have been transformed into fully-functioning lung cells, promising repair of damaged lung tissue. The potential of stem cells - primitive cells that can be turned into more specialised cells - is now well established.// Researchers at the Imperial College Tissue Engineering and now report on the first creatio...Hormone Transforming Caterpillars to Moths Identified
Recent research has led to the identification of a starter hormone responsible for initiating the transformation of caterpillars into moths//. The research was led by David Champlin, a biology professor at the University of Southern Maine, and assisted by students Paul Allee of Portland and Steven MacWhinnie of Gray and three colleagues who are professors at the University of Washington...Quality Versus Quantity: Transforming Kidney Transplant Policy
A new article published in American Journal of Transplantation examines the dilemmas faced in trying to change kidney transplant policy; addressing the need to balance the benefits of immediate transplants with those to be had from waiting for a more suitable match. The article highlights some of the important points to be considered in any new policy-making, and suggests a new met...New Technology Transforming Life for the Deaf
Multi-function phones, webcams and other new technological innovations have transformed the lives of the hard of hearing , delegates at an international congress of the deaf said Tuesday. "Technology is important for the deaf community. There's the internet, internet, webcams, email, SMS and chat systems," said Amparo Minguet, director of training at the institute for the deaf in t...