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R&D News: Researchers identify origins of esophageal adenocarcinoma


In a study, supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have identified where and how esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) arises.

The study findings highlight possible targets for new clinical therapies.
R&D News: Researchers identify origins of esophageal adenocarcinoma

R&D News: Caltech researchers devise a new method for making complex molecules


A team of researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has devised a new method for making complex molecules that opens up new avenues for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and natural products ranging from chemotherapeutic compounds to bioactive plant materials such as morphine.
R&D News: Caltech researchers devise a new method for making complex molecules

R&D News: Researchers develop a way to identify a particular subset of brain tumors


Using MR spectroscopy technique, a team of researchers has developed a way to measure whether brain tumors have a mutation in a gene called isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH).

The way may help doctors choose treatments and create new drugs that target Glioma’s underlying genetic mutation.

R&D News: Researchers develop a way to identify a particular subset of brain tumors

R&D News: Researchers develop a nanoscale biological coating to stop bleeding


In a study, researchers, led by Paula Hammond and funded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Institute of Soldier Nanotechnologies and Ferrosan Medical Devices, have developed a nanoscale biological coating that can halt bleeding nearly instantaneously.
R&D News: Researchers develop a nanoscale biological coating to stop bleeding

R&D News: Researchers develop a model that predicts how organisms expend energy


Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a mathematical model that predicts how the smallest and simplest organisms on Earth, ranging from single-celled bacteria to multi-cellular microbes, expend energy.
R&D News: Researchers develop a model that predicts how organisms expend energy

Jacobs Q1 Net Earnings Surge

Jacobs Engineering Group has reported net earnings of $89.71m, or $0.70 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 ended December 30, 2011, compared to $65.82m, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the same period of fiscal 2011.
 

Technip Oceania Secures E90m Design Contract

Technip Oceania (TPO) has secured a contract worth approximately A$110m (E90m) from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for the detailed design of Chevron’s Wheatstone offshore gas processing platform.
 

GEH to Expand Nuclear Supplier Network in Finland

As part of an ongoing strategy to expand its local nuclear supplier network in Finland, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has signed a new project development memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Space Systems Finland (SSF).
 

Amgen to Buy Micromet for $1.16 billion

Human therapeutics developer Amgen has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire biotechnology firm Micromet for a cash consideration of approximately $1.16 billion.
 

Abbott Q4 Net Sales Up 4.1%

Healthcare services provider Abbott Laboratories has reported net sales of $10.37 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 4.1 percent, compared to $9.96 billion for the same period of 2010.
 

ConocoPhillips Q4 Net Income Widens

Integrated energy firm ConocoPhillips has reported a net income of $3.4 billion, or $2.56 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to $2 billion, or $1.39 per share, for the same period of 2010.
 

AMD Posts Q4 Net Loss of $177m

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has reported a net loss of $177m, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December, 31, 2011, compared to a net income of $375m, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.
The company posted net revenue of $1.69 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of two percent, compared to $1.64 billion for the same period of 2010. Gross margin was $773m for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to $743m for the same period of 2010.
Operating income was $71m for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to $413m for the same period of 2010. Loss from continuing operations was $173m for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to income from continuing operations of $375m for the same period of 2010.
For the full year ended December, 31, 2011, net income was $491m, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to a net income$471m, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the year 2010. Net revenue was $6.5 billion for the year 2011, compared to $6.4 billion for the year 2010.
The company posted gross margin of $2.94 billion for the year 2011, compared to $2.96 billion for the year 2010. Operating income was $368m for the year 2011, compared to $848m for the year 2010.
Income from continuing operations was $495m for the year 2011, compared to $471m for the year 2010.
Rory Read, president and CEO of AMD, said: “AMD shipped more than 30m APU’s in 2011, resulting in record annual notebook revenue. The unmatched combination of computing and graphics capabilities in our low-power ‘Brazos’  platform has made it our fastest ramping platform ever, paving the way for continued growth in key segments and geographies.
“We continued optimizing our financial model in 2011, consistently delivering operating income and creating the foundation for sustained success. We begin 2012 clear on our priorities and opportunities.  We are building an AMD that consistently delivers on its commitments.”
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has reported a net loss of $177m, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December, 31, 2011, compared to a net income of $375m, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.
 

Faroe Petroleum Makes Senior Appointments

Faroe Petroleum has appointed Paul Willcocks, Ian Wilson, and Bjorn Berntsen as business development manager, UK exploration manager, and Norway asset manager respectively.
 

Gilead Initiates Phase 2 Trial to Examine GS-7340

Gilead Sciences has initiated a randomized, double-blind 48-week phase 2 clinical trial to examine GS-7340, a novel prodrug of tenofovir indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in treatment-naive adults.
 

Novo Nordisk to Open New R&D Center in US

Danish healthcare provider Novo Nordisk is planning to open a type 1 diabetes research and development (R&D) center with about 20 researchers this summer in Seattle, United States.
 

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