North Carolina Science News (United States)

Collaboration will combine Rosa’s PhysioPD™ modeling & simulation capabilities with Biopontis’ innovative asset sourcing and financial structure to improve early drug development productivity

Local, state and federal representatives will discuss how the storm was forecast and why it was so destructive. They will share ideas that individuals, businesses and museums can use to protect themselves and their belongings in a similar disaster.

Archaeologists, historians and other professionals will hold an open meeting in Southport to discuss Civil War archaelogical findings and artifacts at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson state historic site.

The Darker Side Of The Moon "They" Are Watching Us! is a new approach to the whole UFO and 2012 controversy. By applying the powerful Principle of Occam's Razor throughout, authors Rob Shelsky and George Kempland arrive at startling conclusions.

Envisu™ medical device now approved for use in European Union clinical market

Based on revenue and recruitment data, company is one of fastest growing in state

The Geothermal Heating Guides Website strives to answer the question, "Can a Homeowner Install Their Own Geothermal Heat Pump?" They provide simple advice on the ins and outs of Do-It-Yourself Geothermal Heat Pump Installation.

Protochips will hold a seminar on its Poseidon™ liquid cell holder and perform live TEM experimentation.

Metrics was singled out from among 400 CMOs worldwide for outstanding performance in four categories – quality, reliability, accessibility and regulatory.

Fast-growing division supports all analytical needs in bringing solid-dose medicines to market

Improper over-encapsulation compromises prodrug dissolution during stressed stability storage

A one-ton cannon will be raised Oct. 26 (weather permitting) from the "Queen Anne's Revenge" shipwreck off the N.C. coast. A viewing is planned at the N.C. Maritime Museum.

New “FLUIDISM 2012 The Art Of Fluid” wall calendars (created and published by Robert G. Kernodle) are ready to order, well in advance of the Christmas holiday frenzy, allowing shoppers more time to buy easy, affordable gifts that everybody needs.

Greiner Bio One is proud to announce that due to the high international demand of our webinar series in 2011, all webinars will be available in English and German versions.

Adam Equipment has enhanced its PGW group of balances, adding 4 extra styles of the PGW. Using these additions, the PGW offers much more variety to customers. The new versions include the PGW 603e, PGW 6002e, PGW603i and PGW 6002i.

Humidity control approach provides exceptional uniformity, control

The VM Series is a vertical mount ceramic housed wirewound series, which provides high power handling while taking up less board space than many other high power resistors.

BioResource International, Inc. announces today that their research team presented its latest results on thermostable keratinase improving the nutritive value of feather meal at the 2011 meeting of the Poultry Science Association.

Close-up photographs of active liquids reveal Nature’s hidden, miniature masterpieces, in a new wall calendar for 2012, just published by fluidism artist, Robert G. Kernodle.

Human Motion Institute uses a comprehensive, leading edge approach to the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.

Protochips has selected JoeXray as its distributor for the Aduro™ and Poseidon™ systems in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.

Protochips and Angstrom Scientific have agreed on an exclusive sales representation agreement for the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic States

The MEP-90 Hair Growth Stimulation System, developed and manufactured by Midwest RF, is now available at Jernigan’s Hair Replacement Clinic in Raleigh. The MEP-90 is the only FDA-cleared device proven to regrow hair on female patients.

Niiki Pharma will present Phase I clinical study data for its transferrin targeted ruthenium based anti-cancer compound, NKP-1339, at the 2011 American Society for Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago, IL.

Greiner Bio One is hosting the 2nd in its series of 6 free webinars for 2011 on June 30th, 2011. The webinar will be on the topic of "Optimizing Parameters for ELISA in Microplates" and Ulrike Honisch, PhD will be presenting.

In the fast paced technicological world of instant access information, new "ways and means" of becoming esoterically educated enables one to function more effectively and productively. No longer is one afforded the opportunity to be ill prepared.

The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that it has received a $600,000 contract from the Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association (NiPERA) to study the mode(s) of action for tumor induction by certain nickel compounds.

New Envisu™ R4300 system provides 8 millimeter depth, 4 micrometer resolution

The BioCommunications Association (BCA) is accepting applications for two $500 scholarships for full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a career in medical or life science photography, medical illustration or media design.

The BioCommunications Association (BCA) is accepting grant applications to fund projects that promote study and research in the field of biological communications. Grant applications will be accepted through April 23, 2011.

A new Fluidism photography wall calendar for 2012 will feature fascinating images of blobs, bubbles, and chaotic colors.

Stan Meyer is a name synonymous with the utilization of water(H2o) as a source of fuel. Stanley Meyer made the claim that an automobile retrofitted with his invention could use water as a fuel source instead of gasoline powered engines.

BioImages annual visual media competition showcases the finest media work in the life sciences and medicine.

Having experienced a significant increase in clients and projects, Metrics Inc. has created a new validation manager position and appointed Reneé L. Smith to serve in it.

ImmunoReagents Inc. earns the W.B.E. certification verifying it as a Women's Business Enterprise.

Are the risks of adverse events related to GARDASIL the HPV Vaccine greater than the benefits? As the adverse events reported in VAERS escalate and the death count increases, parents should investigate the benefits before deciding to vaccinate.

First of its kind iPhone app helps clients track the progress of their preclinical studies

Lower back pain is a very common problem and chances of having it reoccur are likely, but why is this? Low back pain can be caused from many different tissues and pathologies, but there is one source of back pain that is often overlooked

CK-MB test is part of Carolina Liquid Chemistries' line of liquid, ready-to-use reagents in bar-coded cartridges.

Metrics scientist presents case study during AAPS poster session

Long-term storage comparative analysis between two common fillers finds mannitol protects better

AAPS poster presentation examines how molecule migrated from label through bottle onto drug

A first for a CDMO, new web-based streaming video offers clients ‘man in plant’ oversight

The SPIDER system resolves the challenges that surgeons encounter using first-generation belly button systems and completely changes the state of single-incision surgery.

Research reflects thoughtfulness that company scientists put into solving clients’ problems

Butterball Director of Quality Further Processing Awarded by Alma Mater

HPV/Menactra/MS Victim Settles in Federal Claims Court - SANEVAX Requests FDA Rescind Approval for Gardasil™ - VAERS HPV Vaccine Reports Tops 20,000 Includes One Infant Death

Is the Human Papillomavirus (Gardasil, Silgard, or Cervarix) Vaccine God's Gift to Women or is there more to the story? Investigate Before You Vaccinate!

Online Radio to Focus on “The HPV Vaccine - What Some Mothers Think You Should Know”. Learn the perspective of mothers who claim their daughters were injured by the the HPV Vaccine Gardasil.

Merck Pharmaceutical will attempt to gain approval to expand the market for Gardasil before the end of the year, after three previous rejections by the FDA. Should the vaccine be given to older women despite the vaccine injuries reported in girls?