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International TGen-led team finds link between brain protein and...

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) Investigators at the Translational Genomics Research Institute today announced a link between the brain protein KIBRA and Alzheimer's disease, a discovery that could lead to promising new treatments for this memory-robbing disorder.The new discovery builds on a previous TGen-led study, which showed a genetic link between KIBRA and memory.In the new study, TGen researchers found that carriers of a memory-enhancing flavor of the KIBRA gene had a 25 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

UK report says ice caused hard landing at Heathrow

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:55:21 -0500

Ice in fuel lines probably caused a British Airways jet to lose power and make a jarring emergency landing in London in January, investigators said Thursday.

Societe Generale: Trader got help in loss coverup

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:33:23 -0500

Investigators at Societe Generale SA say they suspect former futures trader Jerome Kerviel had help in covering up massive trading positions that led to a massive $7 billion loss.

Two Fatalities in Crane Accident in Miami

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:22:24 -0500

Investigators sought Tuesday night to determine the cause of an accident that killed two construction workers and injured four when a section of a high-rise crane fell hundreds of feet, crashing through the roof of a two-story building.