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Former Research Chemist at Global Pharmaceutical Company Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Theft of Trade Secrets
TRENTON—A former research chemist with global pharmaceutical company sanofi-aventis (sanofi) was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for stealing sanofi’s trade secrets and making them available for sale through Abby Pharmatech Inc. (Abby), the U.S.
Beehive extract shows potential as prostate cancer treatment
May 4, 2012 An over-the-counter natural remedy derived from honeybee hives arrests the growth of prostate cancer cells and tumors in mice, according to a new paper from researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester, or CAPE, is a compound isolated from honeybee hive propolis, the resin used by bees to patch up holes in hives.
Social stress changes immune system gene expression in primates
The ranking of a monkey within her social environment and the stress accompanying that status dramatically alters the expression of nearly 1,000 genes, a new scientific study reports. The research is the first to demonstrate a link between social status and genetic regulation in primates on a genome-wide scale, revealing a strong, plastic link between social environment and biology.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney and FBI Assistant Director in Charge Announce Insider Trading Charges Against Oregon-Based Research Consultant
Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Janice K. Fedarcyk, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced conspiracy and securities fraud charges against JOHN KINNUCAN, the President of Broadband Research, LLC, an investment research firm located in Portland, Oregon, for his alleged involvement in an insider trading scheme.
Smoking cessation aide shows promise as alcoholism treatment
A medication commonly used to help people stop smoking may have an unanticipated positive side effect for an entirely different vice: drinking alcohol. A new study by University of Chicago researchers finds that varenicline, sold as Chantix, increases the negative effects of alcohol and therefore could hold promise as a treatment for alcoholism.
New Report: Hardship in Illinois was High Before the Recession, Skyrocketed During, Zero Progress Seen Since
Much to be Done in Illinois : Solutions Identified but Response Inadequate CHICAGO , Dec. 9, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Poverty, worse in Illinois today than during the recession, grew from pre-to post-recession by 16 percent, according to the 2011 Report on Illinois Poverty released today.
Jeff Kerr Promoted to Senior Vice President – Consumer Research at Peryam & Kroll Research
CHICAGO , Dec. 6, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM-iReach/ — Jeff Kerr , formerly Vice President – Consumer Research at Peryam & Kroll Research has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Consumer Research at the firm effective immediately. Jeff joined P&K in March of 2010 bringing with him more than 25 years of marketing research experience. (Photo: http://photos.CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM.com/prnh/20111206/CG18191 ) Having spent more than 20 years at Research International, Jeff has expertise in all areas of consumer research. Prior to joining P&K, Jeff was a Vice President at Socratic Technologies, an internet research company.
Serta Mattress and City of Hope Join Forces in the Adopt-a-Sheep™ for the Fight Against Cancer Event
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , Nov.
New Globus Online Product Simplifies File Transfer On Campus Servers and Clusters
“Globus Connect Multi-User” is Part of Comprehensive Partner Program for Research Institutions CHICAGO , Nov. 11, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — The Globus Online team today announced the launch of Globus Connect Multi-User (GCMU), a tool that makes it simple for system administrators to connect shared resources, such as file servers or HPC clusters, to Globus Online for fast, reliable file transfer.