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Genetics may play role in alcohol craving

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers have linked craving drink after smelling alcohol to a gene variation. Gene - Genetics - United States - Biology - Eukaryotic
 

Ghana: GM foods can wait

*Nii Armah Kweifio-Okai A week ago, Bernard Buachi of Focus FM reported a public lecture at KNUST Agriculture faculty that urged Parliament to accept genetically modified foods in Ghana. ( http://news.peacefmonline.com/news/ 201008/75736.php ) A year ago, William Nyarko alerted Ghanaweb readers to....
 

Breast implants are cleared of cancer risk

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said it had received "encouraging results" from tests on silicone gel breast implants manufactured by the company Poly Implant Prosthese. Som...
 

Moved by Michael Douglas

Interviewed on the David Letterman show this week, Michael Douglas talked about his throat cancer with humour, honesty and quite astounding bravery. Asked by the host if the doctors had diagnosed his...
 

Osteoporosis drug linked to cancer

OXFORD, England, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Long-term use of oral bisphosphonates -- used to prevent bone loss -- may double the risk of developing esophageal cancer, researchers in Britain say. Osteoporosis - Esophageal cancer - Health - Cancer - England
 

Osteoporosis medicines ?do not run cancer risks?

THE Irish Medicines Board said it did not consider certain medications for osteoporosis could increase the risk of cancer.
 

Deal to clean up LA-area nuclear accident site

More than five decades after a partial nuclear meltdown just outside Los Angeles, state and federal officials Friday announced agreements to remove all contamination and return the atomic energy and rocket engine test site...
 

Genetically modified salmon safe to eat, FDA report says

AquAdvantage salmon would be the first gene-altered animal grown commercially for food. The agency says cross-breeding between the new fish and wild populations is 'unlikely,' but some are wary.The effort to win federal approval of genetically engineered salmon received a major boost Friday when the....
 

Exelixis Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXEL) announced that today it granted restricted stock units representing an aggregate of 25,200 shares of Exelixis common stock to nine new employees. The restricted stock unit awards vest as to 1/4th of the shares subject to the restricted stock unit award on the first....
 

Investor Notice: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Shareholder Securities Claims Against China-Biotics --- CHBT ..

The Rosen Law Firm today announced that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that China-Biotics, Inc. (?China-Biotics? or the ?Company?) (Nasdaq: CHBT- News) may have violated the federal securities laws by issuing false and misleading statements to investors about its business and financial condition.
 

Exelixis Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - (Business Wire) Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXEL) announced that today it granted restricted stock units representing an aggregate of 25,200 shares of Exelixis common stock to nine new employees. The restricted stock unit awards vest as to 1/4 th of the shares subject to the....
 

Investor Notice: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Shareholder Securities Claims Against China-Biotics --- CHBT

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) The Rosen Law Firm today announced that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that China-Biotics, Inc. (?China-Biotics? or the ?Company?) (Nasdaq: CHBT- News) may have violated the federal securities laws by issuing false and misleading statements to investors about its business and financial condition.
 

Osteoporosis drug 'doubles cancer risk'

LONDON - A drug taken by people with osteoporosis could double their risk of developing cancer of the oesophagus, a new study suggests.
 

FE Editorial : Churn in Asia

The Forbes list of the 200 best small- and mid-size Asian companies in 2010, with sales varying between $8 million and $892 million, throws light on the rapid churn of the markets in Asia and the direction of growth.
 

FE Editorial : Churn in Asia

The Forbes list of the 200 best small- and mid-size Asian companies in 2010, with sales varying between $8 million and $892 million, throws light on the rapid churn of the markets in Asia and the direction of growth.
 

CSI Laboratories to Build New Cancer Diagnostics Laboratory in Atlanta, GA

CSI Laboratories®, a private national cancer diagnostic laboratory, today announced the lease of a new 65,000 square foot facility in Alpharetta, GA, located north of the city of Atlanta. CSI Laboratories is committing $15 million to its strategic expansion project, and this newly leased space will....
 

LATIN AMERICA: Ties with China Based on Commodity Exports, Manufactured Imports

Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean will grow again this year, driven largely by demand from China. But the high proportion of commodities may increase dependency on China, and Asia as a region, warns a new report by ECLAC, the regional United Nations agency.
 

CSI Laboratories to Build New Cancer Diagnostics Laboratory in Atlanta, GA

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - (Business Wire) CSI Laboratories®, a private national cancer diagnostic laboratory, today announced the lease of a new 65,000 square foot facility in Alpharetta, GA, located north of the city of Atlanta. CSI Laboratories is committing $15 million to its strategic expansion project,....
 

A brother?s pledge fulfilled

After losing his sister to breast cancer and several friends to AIDS, Mario Medeiros founded the Red Meets Pink Foundation
 

Celldex Plunges After Pfizer Ends Cancer Vaccine Pact

Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Pfizer Inc. is pulling out of an agreement with Celldex Therapeutics Inc. to fund the development of an experimental brain tumor vaccine. Celldex shares fell the most in almost ...
 

Tea for cancer

I was part of a worthy cause on Thursday with other staff of the Fiji Times at the conference room.
 

Board formed to rehabilitate flood victims: Imran

ISLAMABAD (APP): A board comprising experts of disaster management, rehabilitation and reconstruction fields has been constituted to chalk out a comprehensive ...
 

WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests

Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hailed as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in sports.
 

WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests

Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hailed as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in sports.
 

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03 de septiembre de 2010, 16:41 Managua, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban-Nicaraguan medical brigade "Todos con Voz" began the survey of disabled people in Madriz, and has already completed its work in 13 of 15 departments in the country. The team is formed by 64 Cuban doctors and 25 from Nicaragua that rotate in every department.