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| MMR links to autism dismissed by huge study There is no evidence to link the MMR vaccination to autism in children, according to a substantial new study published today guardian.co.uk |
IMEC/Frontiers host workshop - Novel Implants for Neurodegenerative Disease: Technology Promises, Clinical Challenges FRONTIERS Network of Excellence: The Frontiers Network of Excellence (in conjunction with IMEC and NanoNed) are pleased to announce a unique event.<br /><br />On the 7th April 2008, IMEC (www.imec.be) will host a 1-day interactive event: Novel Implants for Neurodegenerative Disease: Technology Promises, Clinical Challenges<br /><br />The goal of the meeting is to take stock of the current technology options and promises in R&D and prospect the path from laboratory to the clinic in order to elucidate the non-technical challenges for implant innovation.<br /><br />Issues such as user practices/needs, regulation, societal and ethical aspects etc. will be explored in a highly interactive multi-stakeholder setting.<br /><br />If you are a researcher, surgeon, related medic, industrial representative, regulator or other potential stakeholder in implants for neurodegenerative disease, please download the 1st call for expression of interest or visit the website www.constructive-ta.com<br /><br />Participation to the event is free, but restricted to 20 people (to allow for optimum exchange). There are a limited number of scholarships for travel and accomodation (information on request).<br /><br />We hope you will join us in this unique opportunity to explore the future challenges for novel deep brain implants. nanoforum.org |
Canada's frigid north a diamond miner's paradise DIAVIK MINE, Northwest Territories (Reuters) - Once a hotbed of gold mining, Canada's far north is now unearthing riches from a different precious commodity: diamonds. feeds.reuters.com |
Study Ties Genetic Variations to Schizophrenia Experts said the study, while not identifying the cause of the disorder, provided a striking demonstration of new gene-scanning technology. nytimes.com |
Bush Sets Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal President Bush called for the United States to stop the growth of greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 and challenged other countries to commit to goals of their own. nytimes.com |