Mice as Human Gene Mirrors Drive Big Lab Industry
A Bar Harbor Maine mouse story shows why mice are central to drug research. Vendors like Jackson Laboratory and Charles River Laboratories ship millions annually, offering thousands of strains and customized litters from embryo banks, while genetics reveal mice and humans share most genes and similar disease models.
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Google stock volatility spurs investor info push
Google faces pressure to share more financial details as its stock swung 137.60 points in two months from a high of 475.11 to a low of 338.51. Executives in New York and Mountain View met analysts, with CFO Reyes noting slower revenue growth before upbeat talks buoyed shares.
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Cisco and Microsoft unveil Unified Communications package
Cisco Systems and Microsoft plan a 30 product bundle to integrate voice data and video tools. The Cisco Unified Communications System will work with Office Communicator 2005 and Office Live Communications, enabling seamless transitions between instant messaging and calls. Availability is targeted for August 2006.
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