Archive for March 1st, 2010

• Discovery of link between CTCF and other proteins may help understand disease mechanisms better

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 636] Scientists at the University of Essex have a greater understanding of how our genes are controlled following a major research project.

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• World Vision prepares to transport emergency relief supplies, send more staff to Chile

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 637] World Vision is preparing to respond to the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile, working with its regional offices to transport emergency relief supplies and getting ready to send more staff to support the relief response.

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• Screening crucial for Triple A and more awareness needed

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 638] On Feb. 22, the day after America watched some of its strongest hearts compete in Vancouver on the 30th anniversary of the ‘

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• Reversing protein deficiency through gene therapy can improve SMA

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 639] Reversing a protein deficiency through gene therapy can correct motor function, restore nerve signals and improve survival in mice that serve as a model for the lethal childhood disorder spinal muscular atrophy, new research shows.

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• Ratifying global tobacco control treaty: Opportunity for U.S. to lead struggle against tobacco usage

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 640] The fifth anniversary of the international treaty to address the global tobacco epidemic presents a significant opportunity for President Obama to continue his strong leadership on tobacco control by submitting the treaty to the Senate for ratification and urging its quick approval.

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• Seventh annual forum to discuss Ontarios alcohol policy and actions need to address alcohol-related harm

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 641] As the question of how best to deal with privatization of alcohol sales and drinking and driving continue to be debated in Ontario, the Ontario Public Health Association and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are pleased to present the seventh annual forum, aptly entitled Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity.

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• Researchers find gene regulator that plays key role in DS-AMKL

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 642] Between 5 and 10 percent of babies with Down syndrome develop a transient form of leukemia that usually resolves on its own. However, for reasons that haven’t been clear, 20 to 30 percent of these babies progress to a more serious leukemia known as Down syndrome acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (DS-AMKL), which affects [...]

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• Seven healthcare providers implement API Healthcares solutions to increase staff productivity

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 643] API Healthcare, the leading provider of human capital management solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced that seven healthcare providers have implemented its solutions to better manage labor costs, increase staff productivity and streamline workflow throughout their organizations

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• Merck to acquire Millipore for US$ 107 per share in cash

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 644] Merck KGaA, a global pharmaceutical and chemical company, and Millipore Corporation, a leading Life Science company based in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck KGaA will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Millipore, for US$ 107 per share in cash, [...]

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• Psychologists investigate morning sickness and idea of normal pregnancy

  March 1, 2010

  [Story ID: 645] Psychologists discuss whether ‘baby brain’ is fact or fiction and investigate morning sickness and the idea of ‘normal pregnancy’ in the latest issue of the Psychologist, the in-house magazine of the British Psychological Society.

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