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Whose Interests Does The World Trade Organisation Serve? (P 269)
This week's Lancet editorial calls for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to clarify the alteration of trading restrictions to enable poor countries to access affordable medicines. The USA recently rejected a proposal for a global deal which would enable less-developed countries to override patent laws by importing cheap generic drugs other than... view more... (2003-01-23)

New study suggests possible genetic links between environmental toxins and multiple myeloma
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)-supporting research and providing education, advocacy and support for myeloma patients, families, researchers and physicians-today said newly published data may provide a possible genetic link between environmental toxins and bone disease in multiple myeloma.   view more (2009-08-13)

Spring fishing season arrives... and with it, amphibian diseases
Waterdogs, they're called, these larvae of tiger salamanders used as live bait for freshwater fishing.   view more (2009-04-08)

Top nature photographers join a global conservational initiative to protect wilderness
More than 150 of the best nature photographers in the world gathered in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss how photography can contribute to the conservation community's efforts in protecting wilderness areas and endangered species around the world.   view more (2005-10-07)

Tackling climate change with new permits to pollute
A new way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and tackle climate change had been unveiled by leading economists.    view more (2009-01-06)

ECM launches Agroscan ultrasound veterinary devices for pregnancy detection
ECM of France has launched Agroscan - a complete range of ultrasound scanners for veterinary use, suitable for performing ultrasounds on sows, cows, mares, ewes and goats. The Agroscan L is completely innovative as it is the only portable device to use both sector and linear probes.   view more (2005-04-07)

PROJECT EXAMINES NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND AGRICULTURE
Professor Joyce Tait of the Research Centre for Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh is joint co-ordinator of the 44-month project, which arose from her earlier work with Scottish Natural Heritage entitled 'Targeted Inputs for a Better Rural Environment' (TIBRE). Says Professor Tait: "In this project, we worked with some of the... view more... (1999-01-22)

Is extra-corporal liver support with prometheus safe in patients with end-stage liver disease?
Patients with end-stage liver disease would benefit from liver supportive liver therapy while waiting for stabilization of hepatic functions or to enable bridging to liver transplantation.   view more (2008-05-21)

Report finds extensive use of illicit alcohol
The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report released today by the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP).   view more (2008-11-19)

Durham diamond expert reports to the White House
The US Government has called in a University of Durham geologist for advice on diamonds in an effort to crack down on the illegal gems-for-arms trade. Dr Graham Pearson is one of a group of international experts and government representatives invited tot he White House Diamond Conference, convened in conjunction with The National Economic Council,... view more... (2001-01-16)

Paper Offers 'How-To' Guide for Protecting Entrepreneurs' Big Ideas
Successful entrepreneurs turn big ideas into successful business opportunities, but how should they protect those ideas? A new paper from North Carolina State University offers a "how-to" guide on intellectual property protection, laying out the options for budding entrepreneurs as they consider how to move forward.   view more (2009-09-11)

According To CEPR Study US External Adjustment Is Easier Than You Think
Understanding the dynamic process of adjustment of a country's external balance is one of the most important questions for international economists. The recent wave of financial globalization has led to a sharp increase in cross-holdings of foreign assets and liabilities. The upsurge in cross-border holdings has therefore opened the door to... view more... (2005-02-16)

Cheap love costs the Earth
Ecology and conservation biologist at the University of Leicester, Dr David Harper, who has conducted research for over 25 years at Lake Naivasha in Kenya, today warned that cut-price Valentine roses exported for sale in the UK were 'bleeding that country dry'.   view more (2009-02-13)

Global Biopact on biofuels can bring benefits to both rich and poor nations
A GLOBAL Biofuels Biopact between rich and poor countries can help alleviate poverty in the developing world while helping to solve the problems of global warming and energy security in the developed world.   view more (2008-02-20)

Clinical trials nebulized formoterol fumarate: Long-term and cardiovascular safety COPD
Data from two Phase III clinical trials were presented today in Chicago at CHEST 2007, the annual scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), supporting the use of Perforomist (formoterol fumarate) Inhalation Solution as a safe and effective maintenance treatment for COPD patients.   view more (2007-10-25)

Virtual planning of exhibition stands
Time is money - in the construction of trade fair stands as well as the set design for theaters and television studios. Many designers still draw their designs on paper. "In my experience, however, hardly any customers want to admit that they cannot really envisage the end result of a large stand from a two-dimensional plan," says Peter... view more... (2003-01-23)

Food counterfeiting, contamination outpace international regulatory systems
Intentionally contaminated Chinese milk killed several children and sickened 300,000 more, causing concern around an increasingly connected world economy. Demand for inexpensive products virtually guarantees future repeats of food adulteration and counterfeiting from overseas, Michigan State University researchers said, as trade volumes overwhelm... view more... (2009-02-17)

Ships bring alien jellyfish invaders to our shores
Marine environments around the world are being threatened by exotic species of the moon jellyfish being dispersed by international shipping, according to new research.   view more (2005-08-16)

CITES caviar export quotas remain steady for beluga sturgeon despite threat of extinction
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) announced trade quotas governing the export of wild sturgeon and their prized caviar eggs from the Caspian Sea.   view more (2008-03-04)

Modern-day nomad navigation systems
Trade show visitors know the feeling of panic, despite all preparations. Hurrying through the maze of halls and aisles before closing, they waste time looking for the last specific exhibits. The more reasonable way: Nomadic information systems (not the stars) permanently guide visitors in the right direction while supplying supplemental... view more... (2003-03-10)
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