How Needle And Thread Influenced My Life: Garabed Antranikian at TEDxTUHH – Video

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Dr. Garabed Antranikian studied Biology at the American University in Beirut. At the University of Göttingen he completed his PhD in Microbiology in 1980 and qualified as a post-doctoral lecturer in 1988.In 1989 he was appointed to a professorship in Microbiology at the Hamburg University of Technology where he has been the head of the Institute of Technical Microbiology since 1990. From 1993 to 1999 he coordinated the EU network project Extremophiles. From 2000 to 2003 Prof. Antranikian coordinated the national network project Biocatalysis and is coordinating the Innovation Center Biokatalyse since 2002. He was president of the International Society for Extremophiles and is chief editor of the scientific journal Extremophiles. In 2004 he was awarded the most prestigious prize for environment protection by the president of the Federal Republic of Germany. Since 2007 he is the coordinator of the "Biocatalysis2021" Cluster and the bdquo;Biorefinery2021" Cluster of the Ministry of Education and Research and he is chairman of IBN Industrial Biotechnology North. He is member of the Academy of Sciences of Hamburg and member of the Union of the German Academies of Sciences. He was vice president for academic affairs from 2009 to 2011 before he became president of Hamburg University of Technology in April 2011. Being open-minded, creative and goal oriented is the key for success. Garabed Antranikian describes his extraordinary path that led him to become an international recognized ...

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TGen/GW Microbiology and Environmental Health Expert Dr. Lance Price Appointed to Federal Food-Safety Panel

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Newswise Feb. 4, 2013 Dr. Lance Price, an Associate Professor at the Translational Genomic Research Institute (TGen), has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).

Dr. Price also is Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at the School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) at George Washington (GW) University.

As a member of the NACMCF, Dr. Price will counsel President Obamas Cabinet the Secretaries of Agriculture and of Health and Human Services on food-safety issues. Specifically, the 30-member panel assesses the microorganisms that indicate whether foods have been properly processed.

This appointment is a tremendous opportunity for the work that we've been conducting at TGen and GW to be translated into a safer food supply for the American public, Dr. Price said.

Dr. Price is Director of the Center for Food Microbiology and Environmental Health at TGens Pathogen Genomics Division, also known as TGen North, in Flagstaff, Ariz. There, Dr. Price and his team are helping pioneer a technique called "genomic epidemiology" to study new and emerging foodborne pathogens.

Dr. Price's group uses the genetic code of foodborne bacteria and human bacterial infections to measure how often these bacteria make us sick. His team is currently studying a special kind of E. coli found on poultry products that may be causing antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections, particularly in women.

Dr. Paul Keim, Director of TGen North and the Cowden Endowed Chair of Microbiology at Northern Arizona University (NAU), praised the selection of Dr. Price.

Lance is one of the leading scientists in his field. This appointment is not only an honor for him, but also will add to the quality of information and knowledge available to the NACMCF, and thereby brace the governments ability to help protect public health, said Dr. Keim, a world-renowned expert in anthrax and other infectious diseases who also is Director of NAUs Microbial Genetics & Genomics Center, a program that works with numerous government agencies to help thwart bioterrorism and the spread of pathogen-caused diseases.

The NACMCF is chartered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS).

NACMCF members are scientists from academia, industry, other organizations, and federal and state government, as well as one individual affiliated with a consumer group. They are appointed by the USDA Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of HHS, and with advice from the Department of Commerce's National Marine Fisheries Service, the Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Jan Vilcek, MD, PhD, Honored At White House Awards Ceremony

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

President Barack Obama honored Jan Vilcek, MD, PhD, professor of microbiology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and co-inventor of the rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade, with a prestigious National Medal of Technology and Innovation during an awards ceremony held at the White House last Friday. The medal recognizes those who have made lasting contributions to Americas competitiveness and quality of life and helped strengthen the nations technological workforce. This year 11 individuals received this medal, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government upon scientists, engineers, and inventors.

Dr. Vilcek received this award for his pioneering work on interferons and for his role in the development of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. A monoclonal antibody generated in Dr. Vilceks laboratory by he and his colleague Junming Le, PhD, adjunct associate professor of microbiology at NYU Langone, was developed with the biotechnology company Centocor (now Janssen Biotech, Inc.), into a drug that has become known as infliximab or Remicade . To date, Remicade has been used to treat more than 1.6 million patients worldwide.

I am happy and feel greatly honored to receive this award, said Dr. Vilcek. I am grateful that my work in the field of interferon and cytokine research, done over the span of several decades, has been recognized in such an important way.

Dr. Vilcek joined NYU Langone at the age of 31 as an assistant professor of microbiology. He devoted his entire career to the study of a group of natural regulators of the immune system called cytokines, and much of it to the study of a class of cytokines called interferons. He has made contributions to the understanding of the nature of interferons that helped in the development of their clinical applications. Dr. Vilcek and his colleagues were the first to show that there are two distinct families of interferons. Alpha interferon is used to treat Hepatitis B and C, and beta interferon is used to treat multiple sclerosis.

In the early 1980s, Dr. Vilcek with his colleagues took up the study of a cytokine called TNF, at the time still poorly understood. The recognition that overproduction of TNF can contribute to the development of many diseases encouraged Dr. Vilcek and Dr. Le to generate the monoclonal antibody that in collaboration with Centocor resulted in the development of Remicade .Remicade was the first anti-TNF treatment approved for use in patients and the first TNF inhibitor to be approved in three different therapeutic areas: gastroenterology, rheumatology and dermatology. The success of Remicade has spurred the development of other anti-TNF agents that are now being used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions including Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Vilcek and his wife Marica F. Vilcek have generously given more than $120 million to NYU Langone Medical Center to fund scholarships, research, and the new medical student residence hall at NYU School of Medicine. Their ongoing support is an outward display of their deep gratitude for the many opportunities the medical center has provided Dr. Vilcek as his intellectual home.

Dr. Vilcek, a native of Bratislava, Slovakia, received his medical degree from the Comenius University Medical School in Bratislava in 1957, and his Ph.D. from the Institute of Virology, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, also based in Bratislava, in 1962.

The National Medal of Technology and Innovation was created by statute in 1980 and is administered for the White House by the U.S. Department of Commerces Patent and Trademark Office. By highlighting the national importance of technological innovation, the medal is also meant to inspire future generations of Americans to prepare for and pursue technical careers to keep America at the forefront of global technology and economic leadership.

Nominees are selected by a distinguished independent committee representing the private and public sectors. Dr. Vilcek is being recognized for his pioneering work on interferons and monoclonal antibodies.

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Global Microbiology Testing Market Analyzed in New Cutting-Edge Report by VPG Published at Marketpublishers.com

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The microbiology testing market is one of the most rapidly evolving segments of the IVD industry globally. Some of the major forces propelling the market include the unceasing propagation of AIDS, cloud of bioterrorism, revolutionarymolecular diagnostic technologies, and wider accessibility of immunosuppressive medications. Furthermore, recent breakthroughs in genetic engineering (GE) are creating capturing opportunities for highly sensitive, specific and cost-effective products. With all these advantages though, there are also huge challenges faced by suppliers these days.

New research study 2012 World Microbiology Market Strategic Analysis: Supplier Shares and Sales Forecasts for 100 Infectious Disease Tests by Country drawn up by Venture Planning Group (VPG) provides a worldwide overview of the microbiology testing market environment, dynamics, trends, structure, sizing and growth potential.

The report provides market segmentation analysis of over 90 diseases and viruses in the seven countries (France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK, and the US), assesses emerging technologies, and reviews current instrumentation. It also features estimates of the number of laboratories performing microbiology tests, as well as test volume and sales projections for microbiology assays by country. The research provides strategic profiles of 32 major suppliers and emerging market entrants with innovative technologies and products. Additionally, emerging opportunities for various products with significant market appeal during the next decade are examined, as well as strategic recommendations are given.

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Title: 2012 World Microbiology Market Strategic Analysis: Supplier Shares and Sales Forecasts for 100 Infectious Disease Tests by Country

Published: December, 2012

Pages: 1900

Price: US$ 28,700.00

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Chengmai, the Longevity Land of the World, Celebrates Spring Festival

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CHENGMAI, Hainan, China, Feb. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chengmai County of Hainan Province is the longevity capital of the world. The countywas establishedmore than 2,000 years ago. At present, it covers a land area of 2072 square kilometers and a sea area of 1100 square kilometers with a total population of 566,000. An original report byCity Channel of CRIOnline follows.

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Chengmai doesn't only have historical sites such as Yongqing Temple and Jinshan Temple but also has natural and beautiful scenery like Jialongping tropical monsoon forest tourism region. What's more, dozens of local snacks, including Fushan coffee and Fushan roast suckling pig, will satisfy tourists' appetite.

Unique Spring Festival custom: worship "Gong"

People in Chengmai will butcher pigs in the afternoon of lunar Dec. 29th. They will alsoworship "Gongzu" with an offering ofpork, internal organs, chickens and ducks, and rice balls on lunar New Year's Eve to please "Gongzu" and to protect the family and keep everyonehealthy and safe, as well as to wish for a good harvest and thrivingfarm animals. People who made vows at the beginning of the year must redeem their vows, which is called "Weilu".

Atmidnightonlunar Jan. 1st, all families will offer two rickles of sugarcane bars without cortex, a pomelo, three oranges and pork internal organsas a token ofworship toancestors They will also burn joss sticks and candles. Firecrackers will beset offto celebrate the New Year.

All family members will sit togetherand have a reunion dinner after burning joss sticks. The bowl must be filled again when people finish the first bowl to imply good things should be in pairs.

People will bring fruit to wish others happy New Yearon the morning of lunar Jan. 2 and send red envelopes to show good luck at the beginning of a new year and wish others to get rich in the coming year.

Local activities schedule during Spring Festival in Chengmai

Activity I: Lucky draw of "watching 5D, tasting coffee and winning big prize" Location: Fushan Town with coffee culture feature

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Sarai Sierra’s Young Sons Don’t Know Mom Isn’t Coming Home – Video

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Sarai Sierra #39;s Young Sons Don #39;t Know Mom Isn #39;t Coming Home
The two young sons of slain New York mom Sarai Sierra are under the impression that their father has gone to Turkey to bring their mother home - alive. Sierra, whose battered body was found near a highway in Istanbul over the weekend, was the mother of two boys aged 9 and 11. Steven Sierra, who went to Istanbul in search of his wife after she disappeared nearly two weeks ago, told his children that he was going to Turkey to bring their mom home. "The father will be speaking to them and it #39;s something that #39;s going to be hard and he #39;s going to be talking to them when he comes back," Betsy Jimenez, the mother of Sarai Sierra, said today during a family news conference. State Representative Michael Grimm said Steven Sierra #39;s biggest concern is telling his children that mom #39;s not coming home. "It #39;s going to be the hardest thing he #39;s ever going to have to do in his life," said Grimm, who added that the Staten Island family isn #39;t sure when Steven Sierra will be able to bring home his wife #39;s body. An autopsy was completed Sunday on Sarai Sierra, 33, but results aren #39;t expected for three months. Turkish officials however said she was killed by at least one fatal blow to her head. A casket holding the Staten Island mother was carried through alleyways lined with spice and food stalls to a church, where the casket remained on Monday. Turkish police hope DNA samples from 21 people being questioned in the case will be key to finding the perpetrators, the Associated Press reported ...

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New Scary Skyrim Monster (Dragonborn DLC) – Video

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New Scary Skyrim Monster (Dragonborn DLC)
You should of heard my reaction when this first came out of the water :PI had to record it right away, it scared the hell out of me. Small spoiler: These are normally in quests to do with the "Black Book". Along with other weird demonic creatures that float (I forger their names), but none of these are scary anymore, just my initial reaction when I first saw this. It was great. Kinda looks like a chorous (or whatever those bugs are) had a baby with a giant and then merged DNA with a slaughterfish or something. Then someone put the depths of Hell inside of it which it spits out as a weapon.

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Opening:” SILENT MUSIC” by MARYVA MAYO @DNA 02-02-2013 – Video

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Opening:" SILENT MUSIC" by MARYVA MAYO @DNA 02-02-2013
Pics (by w spades;oz) from Opening Maryva Mayo (Exhibition Space II) "Silent Music"; a spectacular, colorful 3d immersive installation commenting on the amazing technological progress of music over the past century. By incorporating antique illustrated sheet music from her personal collection into a brilliant environment of written music and an explosion of sound created in digital sculpture, she creates a beautiful silent monument to music and a fantastic environment for the appreciation of live music performance at DNA. About the Artist: Maryva is one of Second Life #39;s premier digital artists working in digital sculpture, painting, and fractal art. While she also pursues her artistic career in her real life, she has great passion for the new technologies, research, and experiments available to artists working in the virtual world. After learning to build and sculpt with prims several years ago, Maryva has since participated in many exhibitions with the top galleries, museums, and Expos in Second Life including many international projects. **Pics and Video by Wizardoz Chrome **Soundtrack (by Youtube music free) : Stefano Bollani Trio "Moonlight Serenade"

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BETA MUSIC THERAPY, M13 or NGC 6205 Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (FUSION) – Video

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BETA MUSIC THERAPY, M13 or NGC 6205 Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (FUSION)
JAZZ FUSION MUSIC, The Arecibo message of 1974, containing encoded information about human race, DNA, atomic numbers, Earth position, was beamed there for being picked up by a potential extraterrestrial civilization. It will reach the cluster in 25000 years. M13 is 25000 light-years away from Earth. ASTROPHOTO BY COSMIC MOXA C11 1000D EOS

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CTN Postdoctoral Fellow: Dr. Thibault Mespl̬de РVideo

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CTN Postdoctoral Fellow: Dr. Thibault Mesplède
Dr. Thibault Mesplède studies the way HIV develops resistance to anti-HIV drugs. His research is on a new class of drugs called integrase inhibitors. These drugs are designed to block the integration of HIV viral genomes in the DNA of the host cell. Blocking this step prevents HIV from replicating and can halt the spread of the virus. Dr. Mesplède #39;s researches multiple subtypes of HIV, which is important because different areas of the world have different predominant subtypes. Instead of focusing only on subtype B, which is found in most Western countries, Dr. Mesplède focuses on several sub-types which are found in other regions hard hit by the HIV epidemic, such as Africa. Dr. Mesplède #39;s supervisor is Dr. Mark Wainberg at the Lady Davis Institute/McGill AIDS Centre. He is co-sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb and the CTN. http://www.hivnet.ubc.ca

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Devil may cry 5 (DMC) walkthrough part 15 – Video

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Part 15 of Devil May Cry 5(DMC) walkthrough series Devil May Cry brand new tears -- DmC reinvents Capcom #39;s classic action franchise to explore new frontiers with the series. The "Devil May Cry DNA" of stylish action, rewarding combat and a brash, smart-talking protagonist all remains; however, it has now injected with a dark and brutal gameplay that promises to redefine the franchise. The Dante of DmC is a young man who has no respect for authority or society in general. Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. He is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. This split personality has a real impact on gameplay with Dante being able to call upon angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion sword on the fly to dramatically affect both combat and movement.

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Devil may cry 5 (DMC) walkthrough part 20 – Video

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Part 20 of Devil May Cry 5(DMC) walkthrough series Devil May Cry brand new tears -- DmC reinvents Capcom #39;s classic action franchise to explore new frontiers with the series. The "Devil May Cry DNA" of stylish action, rewarding combat and a brash, smart-talking protagonist all remains; however, it has now injected with a dark and brutal gameplay that promises to redefine the franchise. The Dante of DmC is a young man who has no respect for authority or society in general. Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. He is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. This split personality has a real impact on gameplay with Dante being able to call upon angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion sword on the fly to dramatically affect both combat and movement.

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Devil may cry 5 (DMC) walkthrough part 18 – Video

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Part 18 of Devil May Cry 5(DMC) walkthrough series Devil May Cry brand new tears -- DmC reinvents Capcom #39;s classic action franchise to explore new frontiers with the series. The "Devil May Cry DNA" of stylish action, rewarding combat and a brash, smart-talking protagonist all remains; however, it has now injected with a dark and brutal gameplay that promises to redefine the franchise. The Dante of DmC is a young man who has no respect for authority or society in general. Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. He is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. This split personality has a real impact on gameplay with Dante being able to call upon angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion sword on the fly to dramatically affect both combat and movement.

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Devil may cry 5 (DMC) walkthrough part 23 – Video

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Part 23 of Devil May Cry 5(DMC) walkthrough series Devil May Cry brand new tears -- DmC reinvents Capcom #39;s classic action franchise to explore new frontiers with the series. The "Devil May Cry DNA" of stylish action, rewarding combat and a brash, smart-talking protagonist all remains; however, it has now injected with a dark and brutal gameplay that promises to redefine the franchise. The Dante of DmC is a young man who has no respect for authority or society in general. Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. He is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. This split personality has a real impact on gameplay with Dante being able to call upon angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion sword on the fly to dramatically affect both combat and movement.

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Devil may cry 5 (DMC) walkthrough part 22 – Video

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Devil may cry 5 (DMC) walkthrough part 22
Part 22 of Devil May Cry 5(DMC) walkthrough series Devil May Cry brand new tears -- DmC reinvents Capcom #39;s classic action franchise to explore new frontiers with the series. The "Devil May Cry DNA" of stylish action, rewarding combat and a brash, smart-talking protagonist all remains; however, it has now injected with a dark and brutal gameplay that promises to redefine the franchise. The Dante of DmC is a young man who has no respect for authority or society in general. Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. He is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. This split personality has a real impact on gameplay with Dante being able to call upon angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion sword on the fly to dramatically affect both combat and movement.

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