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Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report a surprising finding about embryonic development: the blood system begins to form not only in the embryo itself, but also in the placenta, the organ that nurtures the baby in utero. Meticulous experiments in mice revealed that the placenta harbors a large supply of hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells...DOE's Office of Science sets up program to aid scientists displaced by Hurricane Katrina
The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science has established a program to assist scientists displaced by the effects of Hurricane Katrina. "Our colleagues in science have historically been a close-knit, generous community," wrote Dr. Raymond L. Orbach, director of DOE's Office of Science, in a letter describing the program to: universities and colleges, including those in Alabama, L...Thinking the pain away? Study shows the brain's painkillers may cause 'placebo effect'
Sham painkiller prompts brain to release endorphins, bringing real relief to those in pain The study provides the first direct evidence that the brain's own pain-fighting chemicals, called endo...Novel targets found for the development of drugs to complement, or replace, statins
Leading marine scientists for the first time have assessed dolphin and porpoise populations around the world which are severely threatened by entanglement in fishing gear and recommended nine urgent priorities for action in a report commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund. These nine projects highlight species threatened by bycatch that will most likely benefit from immediate action and will cont...Retina adapts to seek the unexpected, ignore the commonplace
Researchers at Harvard University have found evidence that the retina actively seeks novel features in the visual environment, dynamically adjusting its processing in order to seek the unusual while ignoring the commonplace. The scientists report in this week's issue of the journal Nature on their finding that this principle of novelty-detection operates in many visual environments. "Appar...Rapid-Screen Arrayed cDNA Library Panels Master Plates -Human Placenta from OriGene Technologies
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Northwestern Mutual ranked 25th among the top 100 IT workplaces, while American Family was number 66 on the list....When raising capital, why use a Private Placement Memorandum?
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Editor's note: After more than a year-long "break" in Iraq, Matt Storms is ready to continue his series of columns about raising capital. His previous columns covered due diligence and corporate clean up, the mechanics of raising capital, and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. We thank Matt for his service, and we thank him for the f...Homeopathic preparation better than placebo in perennial allergic
A homeopathic preparation for perennial allergic rhinitis appears to be more effective than placebo. A multicenter team studied 50 patients with perennial allergic rhinitis. The subjects were randomized to receive either 30cc of a homeopathic preparation of principal inhalent allergen or placebo. In the third and fourth week after the start of treatment, the group compared changes in nasa...Indian Prime Minister has successful Knee Replacement Surgery
Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister of India has successfully undergone left knee joint replacement by Dr. Chittaranjan Ranawat at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. "The operation, which started at around 10 a.m., was completed by 11.15 a.m. and went on very well, to my satisfaction," Dr. Ranawat said at a press briefing. ``He (Mr. Vajpayee) was awake and comfortable throughou...Levothyroxine Thyroid Hormone Replacement, Approved for Hypothyroidism
The thyroid hormone replacement prescription drug, levothyroxine sodium (Unithroid) for hypothyroidism in adults and children has been approved for use in the United States by the FDA. The thyroid hormaone is involved in the regulation of a wide range of metabolic processes within the body in all age groups. In children thyroid hormones are essential for normal physical growth and i...Sweet Candies replace bitter Pills for Anaemia
Anaemia due to iron deficiency is one of the major cause of morbidity in most of the underdeveloped countries. Children with iron deficiency anemia may be reluctant to take extra vitamins or iron pills, as they are inadvertently inedible. But now Iron-fortified candies were effective for improving the iron status of young children and might be an affordable way to combat iron deficiency...Hormone replacement Therapy a headache
Researchers from Sweden warn women undergoing hormone replacement therapy against the risk of uterus cancer. Hormone Replacement Therapy is advised for women to reduce menopausal side effects like hot flushes and night sweats, and to protect them from osteoporosis and heart disease.// Research has shown the drugs, which replace natural hormones that decrease with menopause,...Data Presented at SLEEP 2007 Shows VEC-162 Improves Sleep Onset and Maintenance vs. Placebo
Demonstrates Positive Effect on Objective and Subjective SleepMeasures MINNEAPOLIS, June 13, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Accordingto study results presented today at SLEEP 2007, the 21st annualmeeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS),VEC-162, a balanced melatonin (MT1/MT2) receptor agonist beingdeveloped by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. , demonstrated improvementsin...