Industry developments: The revolution continues

Cardiac progenitor cells: the revolution continues.

In the last few years we have witnessed one of most extraordinary revolutions in cardiovascular medicine, namely, an explosion of basic and clinical studies that support the notion that the diseased heart can be repaired by administration of stem cells, resulting in formation of functional new myocytes and vessels. Although the mechanism by which cell therapy improves cardiac function and anato...

Big data and surgery: The digital revolution continues.

Current developments of the Brazilian automotive industry

Current Developments within the Pig Industry

The move towards a smaller number of larger units has continued, together with greater integration of the various sectors of the industry. The genetic potential of the Australian herd has improved and may be further enhanced by the current reintroduction of genetic material from overseas, There has been a greater awareness and adjustment to social issues facing the industry, particularly that o...

The Low-carb Revolution: Impact on the Food Industry

Low-carb diets continue to gain momentum in the U.S. With an estimated 32 million Americans practicing carbconscious lifestyles, protein-based food categories are experiencing strong consumption while grain-based food companies struggle to overcome weak categorical growth. As an example, annual U.S. per capita egg consumption increased in 2002 to 254 vs. 236 in 1997. In contrast, annual flour c...