Gun violence researchers becoming an endangered species?
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the bloodbaths of 21st-century America, you might think that there would be a lot of research into the causes of gun violence, and which policies work best against it.
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Novartis buys another 2.5 percent in Israel's Gamida Cell
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will invest up to an extra $15 million in Gamida Cell, an Israeli developer of stem cell therapies, Gamida said on Sunday. Novartis last year invested $35 million in the company for a 15 percent stake, in a deal that could reach $600 million if Novartis exercises a buyout option that expires in 2016. The $15 million investment will be used to advance Gamida Cell’s clinical programs,
Florida circus elephants find second career in research
At a Florida retirement home for former circus elephants, residents enjoy a steady diet of high-quality hay and local fruits and vegetables, as well as baths and occasional walks. For these majestic beasts, this life of relative leisure at the 200-acre Center for Elephant Conservation comes after years on the road, entertaining America in “The Greatest Show on Earth” for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. In March, the circus
California adopts tough rules for antibiotic use in farm animals
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown on Saturday signed a bill that sets the strictest government standards in the United States for the use of antibiotics in livestock production. The move from California, known for its leadership on public health and environmental issues, comes amid growing concern that the overuse of such drugs is contributing to rising numbers of life-threatening human infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria
U.S. to make payments to families of Kunduz air strike victims: Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense will seek to make “condolence payments” to families of victims of a U.S. air strike that mistakenly hit a Medecins Sans Frontieres hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, killing 22 people, the Pentagon said on Saturday. “The Department of Defense believes it is important to address the consequences of the tragic incident at the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan,” spokesman Peter Cook said in a
Arsenal through to Cup final
Arsenal will contest their fifth successive FA WSL Continental Tyres Cup final after beating Birmingham City 3-1 at Boreham Wood.
Jagielka to captain England
Phil Jagielka has been confirmed as England’s captain for their final European Qualifier against Lithuania on Monday night.
Arlauskis out to deny England
Lithuania goalkeeper Giedrius Arlauskis is hoping to use Monday’s European Qualifier against England as a way to break into Watford’s first team.
Roadie Joe surprises in Persian War
Evan Williams and Paul Moloney took the feature race at Chepstow for the second day running when Roadie Joe battled back gamely to land the totepool Persian War Novices’ Hurdle.
Fitzpatrick wins British Masters
Matt Fitzpatrick collected his maiden professional title in some style as he clinched an impressive two-shot win at the British Masters supported by Sky Sports.