Science Codex | Stem Cells And Blogging: Interview With Paul Knoepfler, Part 2 Forbes Segment two of an extended interview with Paul Knoepfler on his lab, his blog–and his new book, Stem Cells: An Insider's Guide, just out from World Scientific. Knoepfler's lab is based at UC Davis School of Medicine, where he studies induced pluripotent ... Stem cells engineered to become targeted drug factories |
Washington Post | Government Shutdown: 9 Million Moms And Babies At Risk As WIC Program Halts Forbes The government shutdown may be keeping National Parks closed and furloughed federal workers at home, but worse real-world effects could soon be felt by low-income mothers and their infants — already a marginalized group with unstable food supplies. Shutdown Jeopardizes Nutrition Program for Poor Miss. continues WIC, despite federal budget battle Despite shutdown, WIC remains funded |
Philips Wants To Bring Google Glass To The Operating Room Forbes A handful of digital health start-ups, and avant-garde surgeons are looking for ways to apply Goggle Glass to health care, but in a move that could significantly raise the profile of this nascent technology, Royal Philips Philips is stepping in. After testing Google ... Philips and Accenture Deliver Vital Patient Data via Google Glass - Wearable ... How Surgeons Might Use Google Glass Google Glass Demo - Checking Out Glass, What It's Like & Where Its Going! |
NPR | The Power Of Eye Contact: It's A Myth Forbes Most of us think that when we want to make a point, we should look the other person in the eye. Spouses, bosses, car salesmen, politicians, all use a direct gaze when they're trying to convince an audience of many or one that their position is the most valid. Making eye contact doesn't always help your cause Debunking The Myth Of The Power Of Eye Contact Persuasive power of eye contact may be just the opposite |
Jersey Evening Post | News From Our 'Statin Civilization': High-Dose Statins Found To Reduce Gum ... Forbes In addition to their well-known benefits in heart disease, high-dose statins appear to reduce gum inflammation caused by periodontal disease, a new report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows. The findings offer more ... Statins could treat gum disease Cholesterol Drugs May Boost Your Gums' Health, Too |
