Berkeley, California February 1, 2007 Global energy firm BP announced today that it has selected the University of ... (SeedQuest)
The funding will create the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI), which initially will focus its research on biotechnology to produce biofuels ? that is, turning plants and plant materials, including corn, field waste, switchgrass and algae, into transportation fuels....more...New therapies - safety first (Budapest Business Journal)
The Environment Committee on Tuesday backed a draft EU regulation designed to encourage the development of gene therapy, cell therapy and tissue engineering....more... Celera Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results (RedNova)
Celera Group (NYSE:CRA), an Applera Corporation business, today reported a net loss of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, compared to a net loss of $17.3 million, or $0.23 per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2006....more... Model Language Unveiled To Help Clinical Researchers Disclose Financial Conflicts (Science Daily)
There is near-universal agreement about the need for clinical researchers to disclose financial interests to research participants, but until now there has been little guidance available on exactly how to do it. Using an empirically-based approach, team creates new tool to do the right thing....more... Statistical Method Used Influences Results Of Observational Studies (Science Daily)
A study comparing different statistical methods used to remove the effects of selection bias in observational studies finds that results may vary and caution may be warranted when interpreting findings of studies using certain methods, according to an article in the January 17 issue of JAMA....more... Which came first, the chicken or the drug? (The Scotsman)
A FLOCK of chickens genetically modified to lay eggs that could help produce cancer-fighting drugs, has been bred by a team of Scottish scientists, it emerged yesterday....more... Can we be sure no cloned animals are in food chain? (The Scotsman)
DESPITE calls for strict laws on embryo imports, it may be too late to close the stable door, writes ALISON HARDIE...more... |