Protein ‘Switches’ Could Turn Cancer Cells Into Tiny Chemotherapy Factories

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Johns Hopkins researchers have devised a protein "switch" that instructs cancer cells to produce their own anti-cancer medication. In lab tests, the researchers showed that these switches, working from inside the cells, can activate a powerful cell-killing drug when the device detects a marker linked to cancer. The goal, the ...

A Clue to Apple’s Sales? Check the Suppliers

Monday, September 12th, 2011

The company forecasts a 12 percent sales decline this quarter, but factories are humming, suggesting bigger numbers to come Find more info about A Clue to Apple's Sales? Check the Suppliers photos videos pictures. read more

Orders to U.S. Factories Increased in July on Autos, Aircraft

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Orders placed with U.S. factories rose in July by the most in four months, boosted by demand for motor vehicles and aircraft that more than made up for a decrease in business equipment. Find more info about Orders to U.S. Factories Increased in July on Autos, Aircraft photos videos pictures. read ...

Philadelphia-Area Manufacturing Contracts Most Since 2009

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region unexpectedly contracted in August by the most in more than two years as orders plunged and factories shed workers. Find more info about Philadelphia-Area Manufacturing Contracts Most Since 2009 photos videos pictures. read more

New York Area Factories Shrink for Third Consecutive Month

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Manufacturing in the New York region unexpectedly contracted for a third straight month in August as orders and inventories dropped, a sign the industry that has led the economic recovery is at risk of stumbling. Find more info about New York Area Factories Shrink for Third Consecutive Month photos videos pictures. ...