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So Many Lights To Choose From But Which One Shines The Brightest, A Guide To LEDs

Everyone should make a conscious effort to help the environment and switching to LEDs is just one simple way. . . . → Read More: So Many Lights To Choose From But Which One Shines The Brightest, A Guide To LEDs

University Spin-Off Developing Sepsis Drug

A spin-off enterprise from University of British Columbia is licensing a cholesterol-lowering drug from drug maker Novartis to develop a treatment for sepsis and other severe infections. . . . → Read More: University Spin-Off Developing Sepsis Drug

Stem Cells, Engineered Protein Reverse Stroke Damage

A combination of stem cells and synthetic human protein was shown in lab mice to repair damaged brain cells a week after an induced stroke. . . . → Read More: Stem Cells, Engineered Protein Reverse Stroke Damage

FDA Giving Fast-Track Review to Alzheimer’s Candidate

U.S. Food and Drug Administration is giving an accelerated review to a candidate drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s disease by reducing the toxicity of amyloid beta proteins making up the plaque accumulating in the brain. . . . → Read More: FDA Giving Fast-Track Review to Alzheimer’s Candidate

PhRMA: 258 Vaccines in Clinical Development

An industry group of American pharmaceutical makers says its companies have 258 vaccines, including immunotherapies, in clinical trials or awaiting FDA approval. . . . → Read More: PhRMA: 258 Vaccines in Clinical Development

Genome Engineering Streamlines E. Coli DNA

A genetics engineering team developed a technique for modifying the genome of E. coli bacteria to remove redundant DNA components, a step toward designing new organisms. . . . → Read More: Genome Engineering Streamlines E. Coli DNA

Safer Pain-Killing Drug Candidate Discovered

A research team from the U.S. and Germany identified a chemical molecule with pain-killing properties of opioids, but apparently without the dangerous side effects. . . . → Read More: Safer Pain-Killing Drug Candidate Discovered

Phone-Linked Glucose Meter Shows Health, Monetary Benefits

The maker of a glucose meter that connects to cell-phone networks reports users of the device enjoy lower blood glucose readings and financial savings. . . . → Read More: Phone-Linked Glucose Meter Shows Health, Monetary Benefits

Computer Models to Boost 3-D Print Designs in Mfring

An academic-industry team is developing computer-based methods to improve the design for three-dimensional printing of complex manufactured items. . . . → Read More: Computer Models to Boost 3-D Print Designs in Mfring

Leukemia Drug Shows Potential as Heart Attack Therapy

A new drug being tested as a leukemia treatment was shown in lab mice to reduce inflammatory white blood cells that lead to a build-up of arterial plaques and heart disease. . . . → Read More: Leukemia Drug Shows Potential as Heart Attack Therapy