New research consortium in Switzerland!

jane2007 submitted, created time 1 year 3 weeks (www.nature.com)

One of the world's largest systems-biology research consortiums, known as SystemsX, has been launched in Switzerland.
Congratulations!!!

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A new commitment to CSHL: NIH awards grant to Cancer Education Program at there

DanyC submitted, created time 1 year 1 month (www.cshl.edu)

The reason why I recommend this new is that it highlights CSHL’s commitment to interaction with school systems across the country and serves.
As a research institution, CSHL can help to transform science education and use peer mentoring, hands-on science experiences, and innovative web-based instruction thousands of students, teachers, and members of the public will gain a greater understanding of biomedical research

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How the Elderly Stay Positive

August submitted, created time 1 year 4 months (sciencenow.sciencemag.org)

There's no news like bad news. The tabloids are full of accidents, gory murders, and mayhem, and people eat it up. But there may be a silver lining, at least for seniors. A new study finds that the human brain reacts less strongly to emotionally negative stimuli as we age, in effect making us more responsive to all things positive and less responsive to the dark and dismal. This bolsters a growing body of evidence showing that aging changes how the brain reacts to emotional stimuli.

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Vical says gene-delivery product succeeds in trial

annatto submitted, created time 1 year 6 months (www.reutershealth.com)

“Vical Inc. on Monday said a trial of a product using its gene-delivery technology among patients with restricted blood flow to the limbs was so safe and effective that it was halted on recommendation of a safety and monitoring board, lifting shares 15 percent.”

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