SYDNEY, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –In a new Lowy Institute for International Policy Analysis, Jenny Hayward-Jones, Director of The Myer Foundation Melanesia Program, provides a sober assessment of China’s growing engagement in the Pacific Islands region. She argues that it is inaccurate and potentially counter-productive to view China’s activities in the region in geo-strategic terms. China’s activities in the Pacific Islands are being viewed akin to its growing geo-strategic role in Asia Continue reading
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European Society of Human Genetics urges caution over use of new genetic sequencing techniques
Public release date: 16-May-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Mary Rice mary.rice@riceconseil.eu European Society of Human Genetics The use of genome-wide analysis (GWA), where the entirety of an individual’s DNA is examined to look for the genomic mutations or variants which can cause health problems is a massively useful technology for diagnosing disease. However, it can also pose major ethical problems if used incorrectly, say new recommendations from the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) published on line today (16 May 2013) in the European Journal of Human Genetics. Many services based on whole genome and on exome* sequencing and analysis are now available to patients at an affordable price, and this raises the question of how to ensure that they are provided appropriately Continue reading
Personalized Medicine Market Analysis
NEW YORK, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Personalized Medicine Market Analysis http://www.reportlinker.com/p0444446/Personalized-Medicine-Market-Analysis.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Therapy Advancements in the field of genomics have created ample opportunities for personalized medicines to emerge in the healthcare industry. Personalized medicine represents an interface of therapeutics and diagnostics Continue reading
Research and Markets: France's Aerospace & Defense Industry 2013
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “France’s Aerospace & Defense Industry” report to their offering. The year 2008 was another outstanding year for the French aerospace industry, characterized by significant growth in revenues and a very high number of orders Continue reading
Global Commercial Aerospace Landing Gear and MRO Market Analysis and Opportunities: 2013-2020
NEW YORK, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Commercial Aerospace Landing Gear and MRO Market Analysis and Opportunities: 2013-2020 http://www.reportlinker.com/p01162252/Global-Commercial-Aerospace-Landing-Gear-and-MRO-Market-Analysis-and-Opportunities-2013-2020.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Aerospace_and_Defense The global commercial aerospace landing gear and MRO market, which registered moderate growth during 2007-2012, is forecast to witness modest growth from 2013 through 2020 and reach $6.91 billion by 2020. Continue reading
NASA-funded asteroid tracking sensor passes key test
Apr. 15, 2013 An infrared sensor that could improve NASA’s future detecting and tracking of asteroids and comets has passed a critical design test. Continue reading
Fuel Freedom Foundation to Host Webinar Featuring Co-Directors of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security …
IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 4, 2013) – Fuel Freedom Foundation: WHAT:Book Club & Webinar Series: Fueling the Future Fuel Freedom Foundation hosts a series of webinars that give audiences the opportunity to engage in lively conversations about America’s oil addiction with like-minded individuals, leading industry experts and policy-makers. WHO:Energy experts and co-directors of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS) will discuss their book, Petropoly: The Collapse of America’s Energy Security Paradigm via an online webinar. WHEN:Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 – 8:00 p.m Continue reading
Fuel Freedom Foundation Launches Book Club and Webinar Series
IRVINE, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 28, 2013) – Fuel Freedom Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign dedicated to ending America’s oil addiction through fuel market competition, today announced the launch of its book club and webinar series: “Fueling the Future.” Fuel Freedom Foundation advocates for an open fuel market so that cheaper, cleaner, American-made replacement fuels may compete fairly with gasoline at the pump. Competition will drive down transportation fuel prices, create jobs and promote innovation. By commercializing cheaper, cleaner and domestically produced replacement fuels, we can pave the way to freedom of choice for all consumers, strengthen the economy, relieve families from the burden of high gas prices, secure our nation from oil-producing adversarial countries and significantly reduce harmful air toxins Continue reading
Briefing On Curiosity’s Analysis Of Mars Rock Held By NASA
March 8, 2013 Image Caption: This artist’s concept features NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, a mobile robot for investigating Mars’ past or present ability to sustain microbial life. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Continue reading
NASA Rover Curiosity Is First Robot To Drill Into Martian Surface
Americas roving geologist on the Red Planet employed its drill on Mars for the first time and collected bits of powdered rock. Curiosity snapped a picture of the rock dust in the scoop with one of its own cameras Continue reading
Global Leaders in Oncology Voice Support for WIN Consortium’s 2013 Symposium in Personalized Cancer Medicine
VILLEJUIF, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Worldwide Innovative Networking (WIN) Consortium in personalized cancer medicine is a global network of 28 leading academic, pharma, life science, and patient advocacy organizations spanning 13 countries. WIN2013, the 5thin a series of Symposia dedicated to advancing personalized cancer medicine through global collaboration, will be held July 10-12, in Paris, France. The WIN2013 theme, Personalized Cancer Medicine: From Innovation to Implementation, will bring leaders from around the world together in a collaborative, global forum to share innovations that represent the most promising advances in personalized cancer care Continue reading
Research and Markets: United States Aerospace & Defense Industry – Porter's Five Forces Strategy Analysis 2013
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qhtzmq/united_states) has announced the addition of the “United States Aerospace & Defense Industry – Porter’s Five Forces Strategy Analysis” report to their offering. Aerospace is the broader term that includes activities related to manmade flight in the earth’s atmosphere and outer space Continue reading
NASA Curiosity rover collects first Martian bedrock sample
Feb. 9, 2013 NASA’s Curiosity rover has, for the first time, used a drill carried at the end of its robotic arm to bore into a flat, veiny rock on Mars and collect a sample from its interior. This is the first time any robot has drilled into a rock to collect a sample on Mars Continue reading
Cardium Announces Presentaton at The 2013 Cell & Gene Therapy Forum
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE MKT: CXM) today announced a presentation at the 2013 Phacilitate Annual Cell & Gene Therapy Forum in Washington, DC. The Company’s presentation, “Optimizing Phase III Trial Design for Generx (Ad5FGF-4)” by Cardium’s Chief Scientific Officer, Gabor M. Continue reading
Pediatricians Need to Be More Aware of Alternative Medicine Use Among Children
Imagezoo / Ellia Hill / Getty Images Your childs pediatrician isnt likely to ask whether you are giving your youngsters herbs or treating them to acupuncture. Continue reading
Research and Markets: General Medicine Education Publishing Market – Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends …
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/35pljq/general_medicine) has announced the addition of the “General Medicine Education Publishing Market – Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecast, 2012-2018″ report to their offering. Continue reading
Liberty Mines Amends Financing Agreements
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Micromechanics and Nanoscale – Video
Micromechanics and Nanoscale Buy from Amazon CA Site www.amazon.ca Product Description Micromechanics and Nanoscale This book includes a collection of state-of-the-art reviews written by leading researchers in the areas of micromechanics, micro-scale testing, MEMS, micro-flows, nanocrystalline materials and multi-scale modelling. The structure and properties of MEMS materials, multi-scale modelling of materials (eg, multi-grid, probabilistic, stochastic, Voronoi cells, homogenisation, micropolar) and micro-flows are discussed in great details. The book is an exceptional resource on multi-scale methods, modelling of materials, MEMS and micro-fluidics with particular emphasis on electrostatic and electrokinetic effects Continue reading
Cell and Tissue – Video
Cell and Tissue Buy from Amazon CA Site www.amazon.ca Product Description Cell and Tissue Cell and tissue culture is a technique in which plant or animal cells are grown under controlled conditions in the laboratory. This is then used for the analysis of the cells themselves, the assessment of the cell's response to chemicals, or as a tool to produce cellular-derived protein products.This book is a collection of fundamental and specific applied procedures in cell and tissue culture which form the basis of the new medical techniques of tissue engineering and gene therapy. It combines both detailed laboratory procedures and informative overviews.* Provides step-by-step protocols with troubleshooting tips and notes on time considerations.* Main procedures are supplemented by alternative procedures, background information and references.* Experimental examples indicate expected results. Continue reading
Lord Howe Island Airport – Wiki Article – Video
Lord Howe Island Airport – Wiki Article Lord Howe Island Airport (IATA: LDH, ICAO: YLHI) is a regional and international airport providing air transportation to Lord Howe Island, a dependency of New South Wales, Australia. Lord Howe Island… Lord Howe Island Airport – Wiki Article – wikiplays.org Original @ http All Information Derived from Wikipedia using Creative Commons License: en.wikipedia.org Author: Image courtesy of the Image Science amp; Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center. Continue reading