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The Duke University Medical Center scientists claim to have found a growth factor which triggers the expansion and aids in regeneration of the blood- forming stem cells. The new discovery breaks the hindrance caused in the field of stem cells as the cells were supposedly non-expandable.

The haematopoietic or the blood-forming stem cells are very limited in number and used in various important processes, such as stem cell transplant, organ generation(although still research is going on) etc.

It was the hue and cry over the CAT exam results which forcibly pulled the Prometric’s attention. It was in accordance to the RTI act which led to ask the CAT crackers ask for their score break-ups which was denied yet again.

A financial assistance came in accordance to Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology at a long term loan
basis at the rate of 2 percent per annum. This noble cause gets a waiver for the loan.

Panacea has recently laid a thumb impression for the first instalment of Rs 3 crore.

This is all in regard to the vaccine Pandyflu, a vaccine against the H1N1 virus (Swine flu). It’s the step of DBT which nurtured the support and R&D for the vaccine. Also, it is in accordance to

It was the day of mourning, when a 3-year old girl died of consuming fake drug, which moved the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi. He ordered for a constant vigil over the
pharmaceutical companies; primarily give a warning to those involved in production and distribution of fake and expired drugs.

Further in the high profile meeting, it was the city police and the Chennai Corporation who were given the responsibility to crack a whip on the offenders.

New Delhi, March 24 -Vivek Oberoi is a man on a mission - apart from doing quality work in films, he wants to help the needy and says that "inner happiness is achieved by doing good for others".

"I feel it's my duty to help the needy. I have been taught by my family that inner happiness is achieved by doing good for others and I totally believe in this. Everyone should take out time from their busy schedule to spread happiness in the world," Vivek told IANS in an email interview.

A report says that the regional banks have got more business and made more money out of the mortgage broking segment. They have replaced the big players and have managed to get the larger market share, reports Market Intelligence Strategy Centre.

The research done by the consultancy firm shows that the two regional banks- BankSA and Bank West, in particular, have increased their share at the expense of others.

Surprisingly, they have managed to do so even when the market for this type of banking has decreased.