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DNA link key to prosecution’s case in campus rape

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

FAYETTEVILLE -- Prosecutors say Cesar Michael Figueroa, 24, left a bit of DNA on the shirt worn by a rape victim, tying him to the 2012 assault on the northeast edge of the University of Arkansas campus. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a crime scene drama, it's real life in Fayetteville, Arkansas," Amy Driver, a Washington County deputy prosecuting attorney told jurors Monday. The 23-year-old victim testified Monday she was walking home from Dickson Street about midnight Sept. 2, 2012. She'd been to a Razorback football game that afternoon, then went out with friends for awhile. She called her roommate as she started the five minute walk home. "Once I got in the parking lot, I was attacked from behind and thrown to the ground," the victim said. "I tried to fight a lot, it was hard. I was on all-fours and screaming -- really loud." The woman said she was sexually assaulted and her attacker threatened to kill her but she did not see a weapon and kept screaming. The man eventually got up and ran away. She was not able to get a good description of him. "I didn't see specifics because of the way I was … Continue reading →

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DNA links Delray man to July stabbing, authorities say

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

DNA has linked a man to a crime committed in Lake Worth July. Lesly Augustin Jr., 20, was arrested Saturday. He is charged with attempted first-degree murder, armed burglary, assault and grand theft, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrest report. The report states that Augustin stabbed a Lake Worth couple while he was stealing items from their home. A purse, wallet and laptop were reported missing. According to the report, a screen was cut and there was a trail of blood throughout the house. A steak knife that didn't belong to the couple was found near a cat litter box. A K-9 dog followed the blood trail and found blood-stained clothes at a nearby church. The couple identified the shirt, telling deputies the man who robbed them was wearing it, acording to the report. The missing items were located by Delray Beach police in August during a separate burglary investigation. A woman called Delray police after Augustin asked to if he could leave items in a black garbage bag in her backyard because he "didn't want it to get wet." His DNA was taken during the investigation and the results came back in February. Augustin is being … Continue reading →

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NZs largest chemistry school celebrates 100 years

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

The School of Chemical Sciences at the University of Auckland celebrates 100 years this month with a range of public events and lectures. Distinguished visitors for this Centenary event include Nobel Laureate and University of Auckland Hood Fellow Professor Robert H Grubbs, one of the most influential chemists of our time and a pioneer in polymer and applied chemistry. A public lecture by Professor Russell Egdell of the University of Oxford is also part of the celebrations. Professor Egdell is a Professor of Chemistry and a science historian who will give a talk on the life and work of Henry Moseley, a brilliant student of New Zealander Earnest Rutherford. Moseley was killed by a sniper at Gallipoli at the age of 27 while acting as Signals Officer for Allied forces at Gallipoli. Moseley is credited with inventing x-ray spectroscopy and the modern form of the periodic table and it is widely accepted that his brilliant work would have eventually seen him win the Nobel Prize. He was nominated but was killed before the prize could be awarded. Professor Terry Collins from the Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University and a graduate of the University of Auckland will give a … Continue reading →

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Mario Camacho Alcocer Joins Global Stem Cells Group Faculty

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

Miami, FL (PRWEB) March 03, 2015 GlobalStemCellsGroup.com has recruited Mario Camacho Alcocer to the companys growing faculty. Camacho Alcocer, a biomedical researcher and founding partner of Criogenix SA de CV in Queretaro, Mexico, will join GSCGs team of biomedical professors who will teach the Diplomat in Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering program. Criogenix SA de CV is a private company registered in the National Record of Scientific and Technological Institutions and Companies in Mexico (RENIECYT). Camacho Alcocer will teach two-day, interactive training courses on adult stem cell extraction and re-integration to physicians and qualified medical practitioners who wish to learn and use the process in their practices. Camacho Alcocer is accomplished in generating and applying new stem cell therapeutic protocols and technologies. His current research focuses on extracellular matrix interactions to regulate the dynamic of defined stem cells populations, with a goal to regenerate functional capabilities of specific tissues (or to develop tissues in vitro), as well as the development of specific scaffolds for cell culture. His research is central to Criogenix SA de CVs development of a major integral stem cell unit management system for therapeutic applications. Global Stem Cells Group and Regenestem Network are expanding the companys clinical … Continue reading →

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Audacious start for La Jolla’s Calibr

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

Noted chemist and biotech entrepreneur Peter G. Schultz, He spoke Wednesday, Feb. 25, at a conference held by the life science trade group Biocom. Peter G. Schultz, the noted chemist and biotech entrepreneur, sure doesn't think small. His new biomedical research institute in La Jolla, called Calibr, is researching CAR T cell therapy for cancer, drugs for multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, COPD, tuberculosis, and many other diseases. And he's only just getting started. In a rare appearance before the public, Schultz showcased the drug research and preclinical activities at Calibr. Among the projects now under way: -- A novel twist on the CAR T cell cancer therapy, using "blank" T cells that can be flexibly programmed by drugs given in vivo -- A two-in-one multiple sclerosis therapy aimed at both controlling the disease's abnormal immune response and repairing damaged nerves -- Treating spinal muscular atrophy with a Calibr-discovered compound that increases gene expression of the needed protein Schultz, a prominent faculty member of the Scripps Research Institute known for his role in founding San Diego area biotechs, discussed what he was up to Wednesday at a life science conference held by Biocom, the San Diego-based life science trade group. Calibr, … Continue reading →

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Cardiologists urge caution with daily aspirin regimen – Tue, 03 Mar 2015 PST

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

At Martin ORiordans cardiology practice in the Philadelphia area, it happensweekly. A 45- or 50-year-old patient mentions that her father had a heart attack at the same age. Worried that the same fate will befall her despite being in good health, she takes baby aspirin everyday. ORiordans typical response: Pleasestop. Physicians have known for decades that daily, low-dose aspirin makes sense for patients who have had a heart attack or stroke, as it sharply reduces the chance of having a secondone. But for people who have never had one of these cardiovascular You have viewed 20 free articles or blogs allowed within a 30-day period. FREE registration is now required for uninterrupted access. S-R Media, The Spokesman-Review and Spokesman.com are happy to assist you. Contact Customer Service by email or call 800-338-8801 At Martin ORiordans cardiology practice in the Philadelphia area, it happensweekly. A 45- or 50-year-old patient mentions that her father had a heart attack at the same age. Worried that the same fate will befall her despite being in good health, she takes baby aspirin everyday. ORiordans typical response: Pleasestop. Original post: Cardiologists urge caution with daily aspirin regimen - Tue, 03 Mar 2015 PST … Continue reading →

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Health Beat: The key to reversing aging: Young blood

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

BOSTON - What's the secret to youth? Some say it's in your genes, but Harvard University stem cell researcher Amy Wagers says it may be in the blood. "There's this sort of long term communication that's happening through a number of different substances that are traveling in the blood and are sort of telling different parts of the body how old you are," Wagers said. Her team's research builds on a decade of studies showing young blood has anti-aging effects on older mice, utilizing a technique dating back 150 years. "It's called parabiosis and it involves basically conjoining the circulatory systems of two animals kind of like you would imagine Siamese twins," Wagers explained. Research shows the young blood rejuvenates the heart muscle and brain activity of older mice. "It appears not just to be a slowing of the accumulation of changes that occur with age, but an actual reversal of those changes," Wagers said. Now, Wagers' team believes a protein in the blood could be responsible for the effects known as growth differentiation factor eleven or GDF11. "We can add back this protein into animals that have already aged and restore function to them," Wagers said. Wagers is hoping … Continue reading →

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Top 10 biotech companies and Top 100 biotechnology places …

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

Bio Talent Canada Are you looking for a Biotech job in Canada? Then Scotiabank StartRight Biotech Resume Builder would be the right choice. On 6th of August 2013, Scotiabank officially declared its new link with Bio Talent Canada by introducing Scotiabank StartRight Biotech Resum Builder to benefit the job seekers in the field of biotechnology. This partnership was addressed by Winnie Leong, VP, Multicultural banking at Scotia bank. Biotechnology being an emerging field in Canada will be nurtured by this partnership by bringing in numerous talents from around the world to work for the bio economy of Canada. Scotiabank StartRight Biotech Resum Builder is an online tool enabling professionals from Biotech background to build a quality resume thus enhancing their chance of getting a good job across Canada. How to start? As a first step build your resume in Scotiabank StartRight Biotech Resume Builder. Bio Talent Canada will act as a bridge between the job seeker and the biotech industries in Canada and will find you the best match based on your resume. Salient Features of the Scotiabank StartRight Biotech Resume Builder tool User Friendly Designed in such a way that your exceptional talent specified by you is high lighted … Continue reading →

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BIO accepting nominations for Rosalind Franklin Award.

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

2015 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology WASHINGTON -- The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) began accepting nominations for its second annual Rosalind Franklin Award for Leadership in Industrial Biotechnology. Each year, this award is given to an outstanding woman in the industrial biotechnology sector who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the biobased economy and biotech innovation. The 2015 BIO Rosalind Franklin Award will be presented at the 2015 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology to be held July 19-22, 2015 at the Palais des congrs de Montral in Montral, Canada. With this award we hope to honor not only Rosalind Franklins legacy, but also those women who have shown exemplary leadership and led the way through uncharted territory. Rosalind Franklin is an inspiration to female scientists; and yet her contribution to the modern field of biotechnology is often overlooked, stated Brent Erickson, Executive Vice President, Industrial and Environmental at BIO. With this award we hope to honor not only Rosalind Franklins legacy, but also those women who have shown exemplary leadership and led the way through uncharted territory. Rosalind Franklin conceived and captured Photograph 51 of the "B" form of DNA in 1952, while at King's College in London. … Continue reading →

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'Miraculous' stem cell treatment may reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2015

A new stem cell treatment that reboots the entire immune system is enabling multiple sclerosis sufferers to walk, run and even dance again, in results branded "miraculous" by doctors. Patients who have been wheelchair-bound for 10 years have regained the use of their legs in the ground-breaking therapy, while others who were blind can now see again. The treatment is the first to reverse the symptoms of MS, which is incurable, and affects about 100,000 people in Britain. The two dozen patients who are taking part in the trials at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, and Kings College Hospital, London, have effectively had their immune systems "rebooted". Although it is unclear what causes MS, some doctors believe that it is the immune system itself that attacks the brain and spinal cord, leading to inflammation pain, disability and, in severe cases, death. In the new treatment, specialists use a high dose of chemotherapy to knock out the immune system before rebuilding it with stem cells taken from the patient's own blood. "Since we started treating patients three years ago, some of the results we have seen have been miraculous," Prof Basil Sharrack, a consultant neurologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation … Continue reading →

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