Upgrade: Crime lab needs to be accredited, have the capacity for DNA

Last week, the Guam Police Department's Cold Case Unit recorded a major victory with the conviction of Edward Megofna.

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Micro Identification Technologies (MIT): Independent Testing, Manufacturing, Sales and Financing Goals Converge

SAN CLEMENTE, CA--(Marketwire - August 31, 2010) - Micro Identification Technologies, Inc. ( OTCBB : MMTC ) is a California-based public company that has developed, patented and produces a rapid microbial identification (ID) System that revolutionizes the bacteria ID process and can annually save thousands of lives and tens of millions of healthcare dollars. The MIT 1000 System identifies ...

Anatomy of a Merger: 'Hostile Deals Become Friendly in the End, Right?'

When Roche Holding acquired full ownership of Genentech last year, the $46.8 billion deal was the culmination of a more than 20-year relationship between the Swiss pharmaceutical giant and the Silicon Valley biotechnology company. In a recent presentation at Wharton San Francisco, Steve Krognes -- a former Roche executive who is now senior vice president and CFO of Genentech -- talked about the ...

Dr. Paul Donohue: Doctor speaks out on Pap smear tests

Dear Dr. Donohue: A patient brought me your column on stopping Pap smears after a hysterectomy. You cited the recommendations of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. However, these directives are only recommendations.