“According to Amy Boddy, a researcher at Arizona State University’s Department of Psychology and lead author of a new study, chimeras exist. Indeed, many humans bear chimerical traits in the form of foreign cells from parents, siblings or offspring, acquired during pregnancy.”
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Author Archive: AZBio
Botanisol LLC awarded NIH/NCCIM grant
Botanisol LLC awarded NIH/NCCIM grant to develop a new anti-inflammatory and possible Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) replacement. Use of NSAIDs cause an epidemic of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal complications resulting in 17,000 deaths and cost the US healthcare system more than $2 billion annually in 2008.Continue reading
Summer of Growth for Phoenix Startup Incubator
New biotechnology and medical device startups join the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation business incubator to take advantage of its resources and create jobs for the region.Continue reading
Arizona SciTech Appoints New Director of Programs and Education
Susan Farretta, veteran of the technology industry and an experienced teacher, joins Arizona SciTech in its mission of promoting science, technology, engineering and math.
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UA Public Health Researchers Work to Keep U.S. Food Crops Safe
University of Arizona public health researchers received three grants totalling $400,000 to study E. coli contamination of irrigation water for food crops. The results of this research will benefit farmers and consumers by reducing food recalls due to pathogen contamination from irrigation water.Continue reading
Ice Bucket Challenge Benefits ALS Research at Barrow
Fulton family matches ALS Association grant to identify new treatments
Making LIFE Better – Heart recipient looks back on his journey
What Makes a Donor Heart Available for Transplant Was Almost a ‘Deal Breaker’ for Pastor Who Needed One to Save His LifeContinue reading
Representative Bob Robson To Be Honored with 2015 AZBio Public Service Award
Representative Bob Robson, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Arizona House of Representatives, has been selected as the recipient of the 2015 AZBio Public Service award by the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) in recognition of his championing of investments in Arizona’s University Research Infrastructure and the game changing impact these investments have delivered.Continue reading