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Longeveron Wins $3.8M NIH SBIR Grant toward Stem Cell Aging Frailty Research

Adult stem cell therapy developer Longeveron has won a $3.8 million NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for its research toward developing stem cell therapies for aging frailty. Longeveron said it would apply the grant to the clinical …

uBiome Appoints Dr. Philip Bourne, PhD, Director of the Data...

The leader in microbial genomics appoints acclaimed biomedical data scientist to its board of scientific advisors. SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) October 22, 2018 uBiome, the leader in microbial genomics, announces the addition of Dr. Philip Bourne, PhD, Director …

Scientists are searching for answers to AFM, the illness causing polio-like paralysis in children

The CDC has been investigating hundreds of possible cases of acute flaccid myelitis in multiple states. USA TODAY Scientists are studying whether the rare but paralyzing illness that has afflicted scores of children this year is linked to a respiratory …

Unknown culprit licked a stamp, and now his DNA stands indicted

The criminal complaint against John Doe, Unknown Male With Matching Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA Profile.) The criminal complaint against John Doe, Unknown Male With Matching Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA Profile.) Photo: Washington Post The FBI has released …

5 children in Maryland might have a polio-like disease. The CDC is investigating.

Five children in Maryland have contracted symptoms of a virus similar to polio this fall, according to the state health department. The cases are among dozens of possible instances of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …

Scientists hoping to 'brew' pot

SAN DIEGO -- Scientists are hustling on behalf of the marijuana industry to find new ways to produce the most valuable compounds in marijuana, ditching greenhouses in favor of big steel vats of yeast that can "brew" cannabis like Budweiser brews …

Scientists grow human eye parts to determine how we see in color

John Hopkins University/Screenshot by Jackson Ryan Eye can barely believe it, but it's true. Researchers at John Hopkins University in Maryland created eyeball parts from stem cells in the hopes of better understanding the how and why we developed …

Police can now use millions more people’s DNA to find criminals

Crime scene DNA can say a lot about someoneJason Butcher/Getty By Chelsea Whyte Policing power may be about to get much stronger, thanks to another advance in genetic analysis. A new technique can link the patchy, limited DNA information held in …

What's in a gene: BWMC genetic counselor helps patients fight breast cancer

Before the screenings, mammograms, surgeries and medications, there is another way to fight breast cancer — knowledge. Rachel Gore, a pediatrics instructor at University of Maryland School of Medicine and genetic counselor at Baltimore Washington Medical …

BWMC genetic counselor helps patients fight breast cancer

Before the screenings, mammograms, surgeries and medications, there is another way to fight breast cancer — knowledge. Rachel Gore, a pediatrics instructor at University of Maryland School of Medicine and genetic counselor at Baltimore Washington Medical …

Maryland Tech Council taps biotech industry veteran as new CEO

ETSU's list of spring graduates

In addition to awarding bachelors, masters, and graduate certificates, ETSU bestowed doctor of education (Ed.D.), doctor of public health (Dr.P.H.), doctor of audiology (Au.D.), doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees on …

4-H Coming Events in October

Volunteers needed in 4-H: Looking for volunteers as Kent County Fair 4-H Division chairpersons, judges and much more! Call the Extension Office if interested, 410-778-1661. The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs …

Where do Maryland crabs come from? Researchers use a virus, ocean current maps and more to find out

A common joke between politicians from Maryland and Virginia holds that all Maryland blue crabs actually come from Virginia, where saltier waters are hospitable to egg-bearing females. The retort: As soon as they can, they move to Maryland. But what if …

America’s National Academy of Medicine elects two Nigerians, 83 others

The America-based National Academy of Medicine has announced two Nigerians among the 85 members elected for its class of 2018. The two Nigerians are Charles N. Rotimi and Kunle Odunsi, both of whom are professors of medicine based in the United States of …

TEDCO’s Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund to Present at...

Dr. Dan Gincel, executive director of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, will be a speaker at the event’s Cell & Gene Therapy Bioprocessing & Commercialization session on September 4 COLUMBIA, Md. (PRWEB) August 29, 2018 TEDCO, Maryland’s …

Can science build a better burger?

This isn’t as extreme as if the federal government had decided to regulate time travel. But it’s almost as surprising. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking the first step toward rules for growing nutritious, delicious, juicy meat in labs, not …

CDC: Paralyzing polio-like illness affecting kids in 22 states

Lena H. Sun, The Washington Post Published 11:53 am PDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Sixty-two cases of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, have been confirmed in 22 states. More than 90 percent of the confirmed cases have been in children 18 and under, with …

Giant Leap for Gene-Based Testing Estimates Risk of Heart Disease, Breast Cancer and Others

6.6 million—that’s how many spots on the human genome Sekar Kathiresan looks at to calculate a person’s risk of developing coronary artery disease. Kathiresan has found that combinations of single DNA-letter differences from person to person in these …

inwi - the premier digital partner for the DEMO Africa showcase in Morocco

The global digital operator in Morocco, inwi, partnered with the African Technology Foundation to support the Moroccan technology ecosystem PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In continuation of their ecosystem …

K2 Energy Begins 6 Month Battery Endurance Experiment.

HENDERSON, NV, USA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K2 Energy is putting its battery systems to the test in extreme climates once again to prove that when performance matters, K2 Energy is the clear choice. This test will be taking place …

FXDD Connects the World of Trading with Metatrader

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FXDD is an industry leader in international trade with millions of transactions processed and over 15 years in business. Through MetaTrader4, one of the worlds’ most …

Teleopti invited onto Cisco SolutionPlus Program

Cisco customers and partners now can access a best-of-breed cloud Workforce Management solution on the Cisco Systems global price list STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teleopti, a global provider of workforce management …

Key Management Market fueled by the increasing volumes of sensitive data and the pressure to protect from cyber- attacks

MarketResearchNest.com published an Report on “Global Key Management Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”. PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the Key Management …

Process Liquids? New Video from HPS Demonstrates Benefits of Pigging

Process Pigging Specialist HPS Product Recovery Solutions Release New ‘Pigging’ Video NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Product recovery (pigging) systems are in wide use by companies that …

Human Capital Management (HCM) Market is driven by the workforce spread across different regions

MarketResearchNest.com adds Report on “Global Human Capital Management (HCM) Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”. PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the Human …

The Job Auction: Work On Your Terms

SYDNEY, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Job Auction: Work on your Terms Consider what you assume 'The Job Auction' to be for a second and ten times out of ten, its chief function will be obvious. It’s a …

Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) Market trending up by the increased spending on telecom and broadband connectivity

MarketResearchNest.com published Report on “Global Fixed Satellite Services Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”. PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the Fixed …

Label-Free Detection Market consistently rising due to the increasing expenditure on research and development

MarketResearchNest.com published an Report on “Global Label-Free Detection Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”. PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the Label-Free …

Hybrid Cloud Market is gaining strength with the increase in complexities of the traditional IT environment

MarketResearchNest.com published an Report on “Global Hybrid Cloud Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”. PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MarketResearchNest.com published an …

4G Equipment Market boosted by the demand for network capacity and faster data transmission rates

MarketResearchNest.com published an Report on “Global 4G Equipment Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”. PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the 4G Equipment Market …

In-Building Wireless Market fueled by the need of uninterrupted connectivity and increase dependency on mobile data

MarketResearchNest.com published an Report on “Global In-Building Wireless Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”. PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the In-Building …

VALiNTRY Services Scores Big Again with Latest Quarterly Net Promoter Score® Results

Winter Park technology staffing & consulting firm beats the industry average for placed candidates by at least 3.5x & clients by at least 4x in the last 2 years WINTER PARK, FL, USA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VALiNTRY …

WishYoo launches a New Platform for Celebrating Worldwide

A 360 solution to save the time, money and the environment SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - More than 7 billion paper greeting cards are sold every year - E-cards are not working in their current format …

Some of the Many Benefits of Interactive Tables in the Corporate Setting.

Intermedia Touch Inc. (NASDAQ:Julio) MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interactive tables are one of the most cutting-edge innovations to be seen in the corporate setting and in many restaurants in recent years. …

Class D Audio Amplifier Market by Technology & Application

Class D Audio Amplifier Global Market 2018-2023 Report Analysis industry study, size, share, development, current trends, and forecast PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MarketResearchNest.com adds “Class D Audio Amplifier …

5 Simple and Effective Tips to Protect from Cyber Attacks for Cyber Security Awareness Month

Security Experts from Beyond Security Recommends how simple precautions can save millions. SAN JOSE , CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Immediate Release 5 Simple and Effective Tips to Protect from …

BLE Module Market Research Reports & Consulting

BLE Module Global Market 2018-2023 Report Analysis industry study, size, share, development, current trends, and forecast PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MarketResearchNest.com adds “BLE Module Global Market 2018-2023 Report …

Biometric Sensors Market by Top Manufacturers in Semiconductor and Electronics Industry 2018-2023

Biometric Sensors Global Market 2018-2023 Report Analysis industry study, size, share, development, current trends, and forecast PUNE, INDIA, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MarketResearchNest.com adds “Biometric Sensors Global Market …