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Excel Life Sciences, a U.S.-based, India-focused provider of comprehensive trial management services, announces that Executive Director of Operations Dr. Saurendra Das has been chosen as one of five finalists of the 2008 GCPj Awards "Clinical Research Professional of the Year". (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ExcelLifeSciences/GCPjAwards/prweb1537964.htm

Monoclonal antibodies represent one of the successes of the biotechnology industry along with a broad range of therapeutics and diagnostics. By the year 2015, monoclonal antibody-based products market is projected to reach $68.4 billion, primarily driven by rapid advances in technology that enable antibodies to specifically target disease-causing cells. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/monoclonal_antibody-based/therapeutic_diagnostic/prweb1542454.htm

Global DNA probes-based diagnostics market is projected to reach $24.5 billion by 2015. Aging population, rising affluence and awareness among consumers, and enhanced focus on research and development activities, are major factors facilitating growth in the market. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/DNA_probes-based/cancer_diagnostics/prweb1542464.htm

Background: In 1988 the World health Assembly adopted the goal to eradicate poliomyelitis by routine immunization using Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV). On 21 June 2002 the WHO European Region was declared polio-free. In 2008 poliomyelitis is still endemic in 4 countries (Nigeria, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan), where 1201 new cases were registered in 2007; 107 sporadic cases were also notified in countries where poliovirus is not endemic. The aim of this work was to verify the level of antipoliomyelitis immunity status in children and adolescents in the Apulia region (south of Italy), which may be considered a border region due to its position. Methods. 704 blood specimens from a convenience sample were collected in six laboratories. The age of subjects enrolled was 0-15 years. The immunity against poliomyelitis was evaluated by neutralizing antibody titration in tissue culture microplates. Results. Seropositivity (neutralising antibodies titre greater than or equal to 8) for polioviruses

(Duke University Medical Center) A fungus called microsporidia that causes chronic diarrhea in AIDS patients, organ transplant recipients and travelers has been identified as a member of the family of fungi that have been discovered to reproduce sexually. A team at Duke University Medical Center has proven that microsporidia are true fungi and that this species most likely undergoes a form of sexual reproduction during infection of humans and other host animals.

(Cell Press) When it comes to the decision to wake up and grow, bacterial spores "listen in" to find out what their neighbors are doing and then they follow the crowd, according to a new report.

(New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College) Weill Cornell Medical College announced today that it has received two $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grants will support innovative global health research projects: "Untimely Triggering of the Fusion Mechanism Used by Viruses for Entry: A New Antiviral Approach Using Engineered Microparticles," conducted by Dr. Anne Moscona, and "Senescent and Rejuvenated Mtb Subsets on Exit from Latency," conducted by Dr. Carl Nathan.

(Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) A new discovery by London biologists may yield new ways of handling transplant rejection. In a research article published in the FASEB Journal, scientists confirm the two-way transfer of a molecule that instructs the immune system to tell "self" from "non-self." By disrupting the transfer of this molecule, newly transplanted organs should become "invisible" to the host's immune system. Such an advance would be considered a major medical breakthrough.

Dell today kicked off a season of great products, great designs and great deals with the launch of the XPS One™ 24 and XPS One 24 (PRODUCT) RED™. Available in the U.S. starting at $1,699, the updated design boasts a 24-inch, edge-to-edge 1080p HD display and premium JBL dual stereo speakers and sub woofer for immersive entertainment experiences. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/global_fund/one_24/prweb1551474.htm

(London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) The incidence of malaria has fallen significantly in the Gambia in the last 5 years, according to a study carried out by experts there with support from scientists based in London.