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Long-term study ticks reveals shifting migration patterns, disease risks

2015-05-11 17:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ScienceDaily: Over nearly 15 years spent studying ticks, Indiana University's Keith Clay has found southern Indiana to be an oasis free from Lyme disease, the condition most associated with these arachnids that are the second most common parasitic disease vector on Earth. He has also seen signs that this low-risk environment is changing, both in Indiana and in other regions of the U.S. A Distinguished Professor in the IU Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Biology, Clay has received support...

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Seattle's biotechs see risks ahead if Life Sciences Discovery Fund gets slashed

2015-05-09 00:09:51| Biotech - Topix.net

As big pharmaceutical companies turn away from investing in research and development, biotech companies have a place to potentially shine. But in Washington state, could that be hindered by the loss of a crucial state fund for early-stage innovators? Seattle's biotech industry excel at being leaders in innovation.

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Eliminate Risks In The Lab With A Safety Bunsen Burner

2015-05-07 15:29:08| drugdiscoveryonline Home Page

The video features animated lab hero Mason in his romantic quest to win the heart of his adorable assistant Mary. Watching this simple, concise and funny video you will learn about how the FIREBOY Safety Bunsen Burner ensures high safety by eliminating the risk of gas leaking and explosion inherent in using alcohol burners, gas cookers and traditional Bunsen burners. With the FIREBOY Safety Bunsen Burner, gas ignition is both immediate and safe as no lighter or matches are needed. Unlike traditional burners, the gas supply flows only if a gas flame is detected by the flame monitor. Advanced temperature protection, user-defined maximum burning time and alarm display features serve to protect both the operator and operating environment. Operating from a wide range of gas cartridges - the battery powered FIREBOY can be used where ever you wish, eliminating the need for connection to an installed gas distribution system. With no interfering cables or tubes the ‘hands-free’ FIREBOY Safety Bunsen Burner has been proven in thousands of installations worldwide to be intrinsically safe and extremely easy-to-use.

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StormGeo unveils two new services to assess environment risks during drilling

2015-05-05 01:00:00| Offshore Technology

Decision support services provider StormGeo has launched two new services for oil and gas companies to help assess environmental risks during drilling.

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