Karur Vysya Bank has informed that it has signed a

A study carried out by researchers from the Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have discovered 26-new genes that are linked to the development of lung cancer.

Looking at 188-patient donated samples of lung adenocarcinoma, a very common and deadly form of lung cancer, 623-different genes were studied as possible suspects, and then compared to genes in healthy tissue in patients.  The researchers found that a total of 26-genes were linked to this type of lung cancer that affects 40% of the 1-million lung cancer deaths each year.

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, reports that Campath, a Genzyme (GENZ) drug already approved for leukemia, could be one of the most effective treatments for multiple sclerosis, as it shows potential for reversing the disease.  Researchers found patients on Campath recovered lost motor functions somewhat and, seemed less disabled three years after trial participation.  The study results suggest that Campath allows damaged nerve tissue to repair.

Geometric Limited, a leading provider of Engineering Services and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions and technologies, has entered into a reseller agreement with Autoline Design Software Limited (Autoline), a wholly owned subsidiary of Autoline Industries Limited.

Under this deal, AUTOLINE will distribute Geometric's desktop products like eDrawings Publishers, DFMPro and GeomCaliper.

It's really good news for people of Mangalore city. They will be getting 24 hour water supply facility in the coming days.

The project will be started on a pilot basis in selected wards of the Mangalore City Corporation (MCC). Later all the 60 wards of the corporation will be included under the project said Minister for Urban Development S. Suresh Kumar.

At present this 24/7 water supply is available in Gulbarga, Belgaum and Hubli city corporations. Eight wards in each of those corporations were provided 24/7 water supply on a pilot basis.

Vakrangee Softwares Ltd., a leading integrated document management and printing management solutions provider, has entered into an agreement with Mumbai-based Financial Information Network and Operations Ltd. (FINO), the Smart Card Solution Provider.

Under the arrangement, both partners will combine their complementary skills and expertise for execution of the Rashtriya Swathya Bima Yojana (RSBY) scheme announced by Government of India for the provision of Health Insurance cover to families below poverty line.