It has been nine years since the 2001 anthrax attacks sickened twenty-three people and killed five. Since that time, the U.S. government has spent hundreds of millions of dollars in remediation and billions in their search for a disinfectant that... (Continue reading)
In most people’s minds, microbes and drinking water don’t go well together. Think cholera, or typhoid — serious diseases caused by waterborne bacteria. But research at Idaho National Laboratory is showcasing the potential of microbes to cleanse our water rather... (Continue reading)
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd., a leading manufacturer of products designed to protect people, products and environments, including disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced a strategic change in the Company’s disposable protective apparel distribution strategy. The Critical Cover(R) disposable protective... (Continue reading)
Imagine packing skis into a suitcase, skis that never need wax or skis that hold a perfect line in all snow conditions. That’s just what University of Nevada, Reno students in Kam K. Leang’s mechanical engineering senior design course do,... (Continue reading)
MicroConstants, a GLP-compliant Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in bioanalytical and pharmacokinetic analysis, has acquired access to a new nanosizing technology that transforms water insoluble compounds into nanoparticles, making formulation preparation and dosing for toxicology studies easier. In multiple cases,... (Continue reading)
Significantly contributing to job recovery after defying a difficult economic downturn, Nelson Laboratories (www.nelsonlabs.com) estimates it will hire as many as 300 people during the next ten years with as many as 75-100 of those jobs coming in 2010. Nelson... (Continue reading)
Company: Aerotek Commercial Staffing Location: West Jordan, Utah Category: Construction Management Jobs Rate: $9.50 per Hour Clean Room Cleaner Job Description: Aerotek is currently seeking laborers with strong work his troy to complete a 4 month construction clean up project. Candidates will be working in a... (Continue reading)
Occupancy rates and rents for spaces leased to biotech, pharma and medical devices tenants are faring better in some markets than office, retail and other property sectors. There’s no denying that the recession, the credit crunch, pharmaceuticals industry mergers and an... (Continue reading)