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Researchers Study Photolyase by Using Ultra-Fast Laser Light Pulses

Researchers at Ohio State University have found a new way to study how enzymes move as they repair DNA sun damage -- and that discovery could one day lead to new therapies for healing sunburned skin.

29 Jan 2010

Axis Three Launches XS-200 Scanner That Offers Accurate 3D Images to Simulate Facial Surgery Outcomes

Axis Three, the leader and pioneer of 3D surgical simulation tools for aesthetic consultations, today announced the availability of its new XS-200 scanner, designed to capture high quality, anatomically-accurate, 3D images of a patient’s face in order to simulate facial surgery outcomes.

28 Jan 2010

Top Pharmaceutical Companies Use CRi’s Optical Imaging Systems

Cambridge Research & Instrumentation, Inc. (CRi), a leader in biomedical imaging, announced that 18 out of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies worldwide are using CRi’s optical imaging systems. These top pharmaceutical companies, ranked by revenue by Med Ad News in September 2009, have chosen CRi systems for molecular-based drug development and research.

28 Jan 2010

Columbia University, Ascent Scientific Enter License Deal for Optical Imaging Probe

Columbia University and Ascent Scientific announced that they have entered into a license agreement for FFN511, a novel fluorescent probe for optical imaging and measurement of synaptic activity in the brain.

28 Jan 2010

AMETEK Acquires Reseller of Ophthalmic Lens Machine Tools

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) announced it has acquired the assets of Sterling Ultra Precision, a privately held reseller of machine tools for the ophthalmic lens market. Sterling Ultra Precision is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

27 Jan 2010

CareFusion to Distribute Minimally Invasive Devices' FloShield Laparoscopic Products

CareFusion (NYSE: CFN), a leading, global medical device company, today announced a distribution agreement with Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc., a venture-backed Ohio medical device company, to sell and market the FloShield™ product line for laparoscopic surgeries.

27 Jan 2010

William Rast Signs Licensing Deal with Viva International for its Eyewear

William Rast, the "New America" denim lifestyle brand founded by Trace Ayala and Justin Timberlake, today announced it has signed a new multi-year licensing agreement with Viva International Group to design, produce and globally distribute William Rast Eyewear and William Rast Racing Eyewear focusing on styles for both the premium and sportswear categories for men and women.

27 Jan 2010