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UCLA launches $20 million stem cell institute to investigate HIV, cancer and neurological disorders

Experts in bioengineering, imaging, molecular genetics, immunology, ethics, hematology/oncology and cellular biology to collaborate on Proposition 71 research Drawing together experts from fields as diverse as engineering to molecular biology, UCLA officials announced March 16 the formation of the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Medicine to conduct embryonic and adult stem cell resear...

Gladstone investigators discover how resting T cells avoid HIV infection

Scientists have discovered the mechanism that enables some CD4 T cells -- the main target of HIV -- to thwart the virus. The discovery, reported on April 13 in the online version of Nature, could open the door to an entirely new strategy for preventing the spread of HIV infection in the body's cells, according to the senior author of the study, Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology Direc...

Jellyfish dominate fish in over-harvested Namibian waters

By sampling sea life in a heavily fished region off the coast of Namibia, researchers have found that jellyfish have actually overtaken fish in terms of the biomass they contribute to this ocean region. The findings represent a careful quantitative analysis of what's been called a "jellyfish explosion" after intense fishing in the area in the last few decades. The findings are reported by Andrew...

Investigating 'brain shrinkage' in alcoholics

Previous studies have demonstrated that the brains of alcoholics are smaller, lighter and "shrunken" when compared to nonalcoholic brains. Symposium speakers at the October 2004 Congress for the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism in Mannheim, Germany reviewed what is known about the causes, consequences and clinical implications of alcohol-related brain shrinkage. Proceed...

Nanoscale method for investigating living systems

By observing how tiny specks of crystal move through the layers of a biological membrane, a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison electrical and computer engineers has devised a new method for investigating living systems on the molecular level. The discovery could lead to an entirely new level of manipulation, imaging and understanding of the inner workings of cells. The specks are know...

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MicroBeta Filtermat-96 Harvester from PerkinElmer

Description:The FilterMate is a compact, versatile system that simultaneously harvests and washes samples from a 96- or 24-well microplates into a solid filter supports for analysis with any microplate liquid scintillation and gamma counter. The FilterMate is ideal for the rapid harvesting samples for applications such as cell proliferation, receptor binding, nucleic acid degradation, trichloroacetic acid pr...
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Isolate and Analyze Total RNA from Cells Harvested by Laser Capture Microdissection

total RNA microprep kit for very small samples Stratagene Isolating total RNA from laser capture microdissection samp...

Venture Investors to open Michigan office

The Madison venture capital firm, which recently moved into a larger space in the MGE Innovation Center in <a href="http:/...

Midwest hotter for healthcare investments

The report said the Midwest experienced a 25 percent increase in 2006 for health care-related investments....

Kanavas outlines new Invest Wisconsin agenda

The legislative package, which also includes a NanoSTEM initiative, nanotechnology tax credits, and other proposals to stimu...

State's investment in early-stage businesses is changing perceptions

Attorney Joe Hildebrandt has been a part of many deals connecting promising young Wisconsin companies with investors, some close at home and others in the financial centers of the nations East and West coasts. Over the years, Hildebrandt told a legislative committee last week, he's battled the notion that Wisconsin is a "flyover state" that nei...

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Invest on gym memberships

Your attention please!! You will most probably get more benefit from investing in gymnasium membership and a exercise personal trainer than buying an machine. According to researchers at the Cleavland University // it is better to exercise at home or in the gym thatn to buy a machine Exercise machines are often advertised in a misleading way. For instance, they may need careful adjusting...

Investigations That Help Detect Lung Disease

COPD is a term to describe conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is characterized by obstruction of airflow // and gradual loss of lung function that cannot be corrected. The disease is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. A test known as spirometry may significantly help physicians diagnose patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease earlier....

Sitagliptin, Under Investigation For Type 2 Diabetes

The number of people suffering from diabetes is already over 194 million worldwide and the number is expected to increase by 333 million by 2025. Type II diabetes is also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes // and is characterized by a relative disparity between endogenous insulin production and insulin requirements, leading to an elevated glucose. In contrast to Type I diabetes, ther...

Apollo Hospitals to invest Rs 350 cr to add 1,800 beds

Chennai-based Apollo Hospitals Group plans to invest Rs 350 crore to add 1,800 beds over the next 18 months. With the planned new addition of 1800 beds, Apollo Group's total capacity would touch 7,200 beds, from the current 6,400 beds. // "There is a plan for adding 800 beds through management of hospitals and another 1,000 beds from ownership,” says Apollo Hospitals Group Director Fin...

China Doubles Its Investment In AIDS/HIV Treatment.

The government of china in Beijing told the press that it has taken all possible measures to reduce the ever increasing number of HIV/AIDS infection in China. // It said that it is going to double the funds in the next two years allocated to keep in check the number of HIV positive people below 1.5 million by 2010. The money spent on this would be around $US 370. Chi...

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Helveston tying forceps

Description:Helveston tying forceps, standard with smooth jaws. For 4-0 to 6-0 sutures....
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VESTA-N

Description:Ultrasonic aspirator is intended for destruction and removal of pathological fabrics and tumors during the operative interventions in the field of a cerebrum brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. In an operational zone in a consequence of a working tip making ultrasonic vibrations with liquid environment interaction arises cavitational processes. They promote destruction of fabrics and tumors...
Company:Magic Solutions

VASOVIEW 5 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System

Description:The VASOVIEW 5 system is an intuitive, all-in-one endoscopic vessel harvesting (EVH) system designed to minimize the scarring and risk of infection associated with traditional harvesting procedures. Incorporating an enhanced, ergonomic handle design with built-in controls to eliminate operative obstructions, this new device is intended to provide physicians with a one-handed, controlled approach...
Company:Guidant Corporation

Wraparound Apron & Vest

Description:Wolfs unique apron and vest set distributes weight evenly between shoulders and hips. The vest comes with an attached Thyroid collar...
Company:Avsys Technologies

MSVP-1 - Skirt & Vest Combination Apron

Description:A two piece design that provides maximum protection and versatility. Can be ordered with Velcro, buckle, or orthopedic wide belt closures....
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Phase 3 Results for Dabigatran Etexilate, an Investigational Oral Anticoagulant, Presented Today at the XXIst Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., July 11, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase 3 resultsfrom the RE-NOVATE(TM) trial demonstrated that oral dabigatranetexilate once daily, administered for an average of 33 days, wasnon-inferior to enoxaparin, also administered for an average of 33days, in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) and all-causemortality after total hip replacement surgery. In this trial, therate o...

Accelrys to Present to Investors at C.E. Unterberg Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 2, 2007 - Accelrys, Inc.(NASDAQ:ACCL), the leading provider of scientific businessintelligence software and services, announced today that its CFO,Rick Russo, will present at the C.E. Unterberg, Towbin EmergingGrowth Opportunities Conference in New York on July 11, 2007 at10:30 a.m. ET. The conference will take place at the MandarinOriental Hotel July 10th-12...

Tercica to Present at Investment Conferences

BRISBANE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 2, 2007 - Tercica, Inc.(NASDAQ:TRCA) today announced that Company management will make aninvestment community presentation at the C.E. Unterberg, TowbinEmerging Growth Opportunities Conference at the Mandarin OrientalHotel in New York on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Easterntime (1:00 p.m. Pacific time). A live audio webcast and slide present...

Based on Up to 6 Years of Follow-Up, Biovest Announces Favorable Interim Blinded Data for Fast-Tracked Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial of BiovaxID Anti-Cancer Vaccine for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

WORCESTER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 28, 2007 - BiovestInternational, Inc. (OTCBB: BVTI), a majority owned subsidiary ofAccentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABPI), announced on June27, 2007 blinded interim data from the start of its fast-trackedpivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of BiovaxID(TM) for Non-Hodgkin'slymphoma (NHL) from September 2000 through June 2006. This interimblinded dat...

An Investigational Study Released at ADA Showed that Initial Combination Therapy with Januvia (sitagliptin) and Metformin Led to Improvement in Markers of Beta Cell Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2007 - New data from aninvestigational study released at the American Diabetes Association(ADA) 67th Annual Scientific Sessions showed that initialcombination therapy with Januvia(TM) (sitagliptin) and metformindemonstrated significant improvement in markers of beta cellfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Pancreatic islet betacell function determines...

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Vestibular Disorders

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