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Generic biologic drugs unlikely to offer significant savings
Generic versions of a class of medicines called "biologics" would not be significantly cheaper than brand-name versions of the medicines, according to research from professors at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.   view more (2007-05-02)

CD player can process more information
The current application of CD-ROM techniques demands faster and better CD-players that can process more information. PhD Student Marco Dettori’s degree ceremony is on Tuesday 10 April. His research project resulted in a greatly improved controller for CD drives. “The large amount of information on for example a DVD, demands a much... view more... (2001-04-06)

High mortality rates may explain small body size
A new study suggests that high mortality rates in small-bodied people, commonly known as pygmies, may be part of the reason for their small stature.   view more (2009-10-06)

UBC study establishes formula for predicting climate change impact on salmon stocks
University of British Columbia researchers have found a way to accurately predict the impact of climate change on imperilled Pacific salmon stocks that could result in better management strategies.   view more (2008-11-13)

Department of Education must listen to Treasury on university funding
Save British Science today welcomed the publication of the Government`s Cross-Cutting Review of Science, and called on the Department for Education & Skills to use next month`s Higher Education Strategy to implement the elements relating to academic pay.   view more (2002-10-24)

Study explores the effect of genetically modified crops on developing countries
A new study in the February issue of Current Anthropology explores how the arrival of genetically modified crops affects farmers in developing countries.   view more (2007-01-29)

Growing markets bring potential for rubber and oilseed crops
Changing and growing markets have renewed interest and research on guayule and lesquerella, two native Big Bend plants that might be grown in other parts of Texas, a Texas AgriLife Research scientist said.   view more (2008-02-04)

To save or savor? It's decision time for Atlantic bluefin tuna
Giant bluefin tuna are in trouble, primarily because the powerful muscles that propel their extensive ocean migrations come with an Achilles' heel: They're tasty.   view more (2008-02-19)

Stanford researchers publish review of US medical device regulation
Researchers at the Stanford University Program in Biodesign have released a review of the background, mission and statutory requirements of medical device regulation in the United States.   view more (2008-01-11)

New theory on fairness in economics targets CEO pay
Chief executives in 35 of the top Fortune 500 companies were overpaid by about 129 times their "ideal salaries" in 2008, according to a new type of theoretical analysis proposed by a Purdue University researcher to determine fair CEO compensation.    view more (2009-11-04)

Oil and wildlife don't mix in Ecuador's Eden
What harm can a simple road do in a pristine place such as Ecuador's Yasuni National Park, home to peccaries, tapirs, monkeys and myriad other wildlife species?   view more (2009-09-11)

R&D - essential for British competitiveness
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Inventor helps grasslands go native
Montana rancher and inventor Lee Arbuckle may soon change the nation's market for native grass seed, a tricky-to-harvest crop worth hundreds of millions and vital to restoring wildlands.   view more (2006-10-31)

Wage cuts uncommon in Sweden
Wage cuts are much less common in Sweden than in other countries. This is shown in a report from the IFAU in Sweden (Institute for Labour Market Policy Evaluation) "Wage Policy and Endogenous Wage Rigidity: A Representative View from the Inside" by Jonas Agell and Helge Bennmarker. The researchers trace this lack of flexibility to a combination... view more... (2002-09-19)

Early cancer screening
A EUREKA funded project is making real progress in the fight against cancer of the large intestine. One of the three most common cancer types in western countries, cancer of the large intestine is also one of the hardest to diagnose. In 50 per cent of cases it is detected too late to be successfully treated with surgery. But EUREKA project GENEFEC... view more... (2003-05-07)

Cybersense Biosystems raises £225,000 for technology to beat contamination
THE OXFORDSHIRE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY NETWORK A company that is adapting the latest bioluminescent biosensor technology for industrial applications has raised over £225,000 from one of Europe's leading technology business angel networks. The funding will enable Cybersense Biosystems Ltd, based at Oxford's Institute of Ecology and Hydrology,... view more... (2003-02-24)

Study urges compensation-based approach to drug patent compulsory licensing
A Penn State researcher argues that ambiguous international rules outlining when and how governments may "break" pharmaceutical patents may end up significantly reducing incentives for innovation while at the same time failing to increase access to medicines.   view more (2007-07-11)

British welfare policies lead the way in Europe
The ways in which European countries respond to the 'new social risks' which result from changes in patterns of work and family life vary considerably. Britain's response has placed the country firmly at the forefront of current directions in EU welfare policy, according to research to be presented by Professor Peter Taylor-Gooby of University of... view more... (2004-08-31)

Condition of bluefin tuna in gulf of maine is declining
The quality of giant bluefin tuna caught in the Gulf of Maine has declined significantly since the early 1990s, researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found by analyzing detailed logbooks from a commercial tuna grader at the Yankee Fisherman's Co-op.   view more (2007-08-24)

AGU Journal European Highlights - 29 April 2003
American Geophysical Union AGU Journal European Highlights - 29 April 2003 ********** Note: A formatted version of the complete Highlights may be read at http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/prrl/jh042903.html **********   view more (2003-04-29)
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