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Number of animal experiments in Germany rises again in 2010
Tuesday, 01 November 2011 10:16The number of experiments conducted on animals once again rose in 2010, according to a report published by the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV).
International Epigenome Project kicks off
Sunday, 30 October 2011 09:52At the beginning of October, the first major European project of the "International Human Epigenome Project" (IHEC) started in Amsterdam. The project is an international joint cooperation and includes German scientists.
iPS from human Urine
Friday, 21 October 2011 10:02Recently a research team from Austria and China succeded in producing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) from human urine. They have applied to patent the method.
European Court of Justice- Patent application by the cell researcher rejected
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 21:33A patent application from 1997 by the well-known stem cell researcher Prof. Dr. Oliver Brüstle has been rejected in the Luxembourg courts.
MDC Researchers develop Prediction Model for Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 10:05Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center of Molecular Medicine (MDC) in Berlin-Buch have for the first time developed a mathematical model with which genetic risk factors for the development of Alzheimer’s disease can be determined.
Cordilux tests pharmaceuticals for cardiac toxicity
Thursday, 06 October 2011 21:25New pharmaceuticals have to be tested for cardiac toxicity before being introduced into market. Vice versa, a recall of a pharmaceutical product which has already been introduced into the market can often be traced to detrimental effects to the human heart.
New grant programme of Daimler and Benz foundation for young post graduates and junior professors as of 1 January 2012
Thursday, 29 September 2011 10:10From 1 January 2012, postgraduates and junior professors can receive financial support of up to 20 000 euro per year during the early phase of their scientific work. Young researchers in comparable positions will also be eligible, such as independent leaders of junior research groups.
Organs to come out of the printer in the future
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 10:18Japanese scientists led by Yoshiki Sasai have succeeded in imitating the highly complex development of mammalian eyes under laboratory conditions.
US researchers develop virtual embryos for toxicology tests
Monday, 26 September 2011 21:34Scientists at the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plan to use virtual embryos for future testing of potentially toxic substances via computer simulation.
Cause of health hazard from asbestos and nanofibres identified using cell culture
Monday, 26 September 2011 21:32Nanostructures such as asbestos fibres and nanotubes can lead to health damage. Because of the tubes’ rounded ends, cells can ingest these foreign bodies matter even they are much too long for the cell. The nanostructures get trapped, destroying the cell the same way asbestos fibres do.
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