OHSU turns mouse into factory for human liver cells
... is estimated at $2 billion a year, according to a business plan for Yecuris. That's because the liver is the principal site for the metabolism of drug compounds. "Chemicals are converted to other chemicals in the liver, and you can't predict how the compound you developed in the lab will be converted," Gr...ASU researchers partner with UOP to make biofuel for military jets a reality
...n, director of UOPs Renewable Energy and Chemicals business unit. Fuel produced by the new process will have to meet stringent military specifications and is expected to achieve 90 percent energy efficiency for maximum conversion of feed to fuel, to reduce waste and to reduce production costs. UOP expects ...ESA announces 2007 award recipients
...rface, Inc. The award is given to a corporation or business for demonstrated accomplishments in incorporating sound ecological concepts, knowledge, and/or practices into its planning and operating procedures. Based in Georgia and founded in 1972, Interface is the largest carpet manufacturer in the world. H...Geisinger scientist seeks cure for Lou Gehrig's disease, creating device to find treatment
...d brings to market intellectual property, develops business plans, and catalyzes growth of for-profit companies. Gerhards work fits perfectly into Geisinger Ventures mission, says director Bryan Allinson. Ventures-worthy ideas generally are focused on a better way to use a device, a piece of equipment or a ......erated intermittently on demand, says Dave Wardle, business development director at Oxford Catalysts. The company is already in talks with UK specialist steam supplier OspreyDeepclean about possible applications for steam cleaning hospitals, Wardle adds. An as-yet unpublished 2006 study at University Colleg...Nanowaste needs attention of EPA, industry and investors
...essed now, before the EPA, other agencies, and the business community are forced to respond to uncertainties in the law and its interpretation without any guidance. Moreover, we must take a lifecycle approach to managing the potential risks posed by engineered nanomaterials which takes into account the full r...$9 million EPSCoR grant to foster integrated research
...rting graduate and undergraduate research, funding business research development, and developing K-12 education and public outreach programs throughout Alaska. The program also aims to increase the participation of Alaska Natives and other underrepresented groups in scientific fields. The whole notion behin...Conservation Leadership Program announces 2007 awardees
...untries chosen by BP based on areas of significant business interest, said Marianne Carter, CLP Executive Manager. And this support allows the Programme to maximise conservation impact in these unique places around the world. This years awards were given to 26 teams in the following categories; three leade...Changing climate will challenge Northeast agriculture, CU expert warns
...id, depends "on whether we as a society follow the business as usual [higher] emissions scenario or begin taking action now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions." For example, he added, "Our analysis found that under the higher emissions scenario, parts of New York are projected to reach temperatures by late ce...A compound from olive-pomace oil gets 80 percent slowing down of HIV spread
...ying out research on technology implementation and business programmes tuning aimed at making manitol and maslinic and oleanolic acids programmes more profitable. Whilst manitol is obtained from olive oil waste water (alpechn) and olive-tree leaves, both acids are extracted from dry olive-pomace oil (orujo)...Military bases can benefit by addressing sprawl issues and biodiversity
...ommunitys ecosystem and nearby training bases from business and residential development effects. Considered a biodiversity hot spot, Floridas Eglin Air Force Base is home to 64 threatened and endangered species, including the red-cockaded woodpecker and the leatherback sea turtle. Lachman said that Egli...Biotech breakthrough could end biodiesel's glycerin glut
...mical and Biomolecular Engineering. "The biodiesel business has tight margins, and until recently, glycerin was a valuable commodity, one that producers counted on selling to ensure profitability." Researchers across the globe are racing to find ways to turn waste glycerin into profit. While some are lookin...New Naval S&T Strategy to be detailed at partnership conference
...gned to enhance interaction between Naval S&T, the business community and academia. Each of the thirteen S&T focus areas identified in the strategy will also be discussed, and attendees will be provided ample opportunity in both formal and informal settings to meet with leadership from the Office of Naval Res...Developer of new method for treating bone defects wins WPI Entrepreneurship Award
...invent, and patent, then create an invention-based business and employ." This award funds a single viable invention each year. Proposals are reviewed by Paul Kalenian, son of Aram and Alba, and McRae Banks, head of WPI's Department of Management and director of the university's Collaborative for Entrepreneu...Genomatix expands operations in North America
...orth America. Because of the difficulties of doing business from such a great distance, the North American mar...o brings a 25 year history of success in sales and business development focused on the discovery/development continuum of the pharmaceutical process. Says Mr. G...Leading the fight against food poisoning
...en and The University of Nottingham are building a business relationship to commercialise phage technology which has been developed at the University to complement the existing phage expertise of GangaGen. This is part of the University's programme to transfer technology from academia into the commercial worl...Jackson Laboratory researcher receives JDRF's Grodsky award
...l Center in downtown Manhattan. "JDRF is in the business of finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. As such, we work with world-class researchers who share our mission and are making significant progress towards that goal," said Dr. Richard Insel, Executive Vice President of Research at JDRF. "After careful co...Cornell lab confirms deadly fish virus spreading to new species
... which constitutes about 80 percent of aquaculture business in the United States, said Bowser. Catfish is a very popular food fish in the Deep South. "We have detected VHSV in channel catfish in our surveillance efforts," said Bowser. "The ability of the virus to go beyond a carrier state and cause disease in...2007 Joint Assembly in Acapulco -- press conference schedule
...y bona fide news media: must present a press card, business card, or letter of introduction from an editor of ...titutions, and government agencies: must present a business card. Note: Representatives of publishing houses, for profit corporations, and the business side o......entrepreneur gifted with considerable research and business skills. The award, sponsored by Invitrogen Corporation, will be presented at the 2007 BIO International Convention in Boston. "Cetus Corporation is widely recognized as the first biotechnology company," said James C. Greenwood, president of BIO. "R...