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The article reports on the decision of Riken Institute scientist Haruko Obokata to retract the two papers, which claim adult cells dedifferentiate into stem cells via the stress of coffee-mild acid, published in the journal "Nature." Teruhiko Wakayama, author of the second paper, told "Bioscience Technology" that he no longer believes in stimulus triggered acquired pluripotency (STAP) cells. Obokata's decision was triggered after Wakayama reported the two incorrect photographs in the paper.

The article focuses on the Bennington, New Hampshire-based family-owned paper mill, Monadnock Paper Mill Inc., which remain profitable for its commitment to the local community and environment. It states that the company upgrade its product mix from commodity papers into a high-quality publishing papers to meet the needs of the consumers. It also notes that the specialty product of the company is a vacuum cleaner bags wherein it focuses on an environment friendly products.

Focuses on a papermaking laboratory established by the Alberta Research Council that will help the pulp and paper industry research and test new grades and combinations of papers. Features of the laboratory; Services offered by the facility; Areas where the ARC pulp and paper program will provide industry research and technology development services.

The article features the use of DC drives in the slitter-rewinder machines in various paper mill company in the U.S. The new innovation aims to cope up the growing demands of office papers in the country. The slitter-rewinder enables to unwind huge rolls from the main papermaking machine, cutting them into smaller sections and rewinding them into manageable rolls which are ready for distribution. Hence, it increases the production in a mill and improves roll quality of papers.

Ponders the impact of electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) in office organizations and processes. Notions that computers would create paperless offices; Factors that contribute to the increased use of paper despite the computerization of office works and processes; Benefits of ELN for the creation of a cultural shift to a more efficient and collaborative atmosphere while improving capability to create and share information.

The article reports that Riken Center for Developmental Biology (CDB) researcher Masayo Takahashi is considering suspending a part of a world-first clinical trial of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC). Topics discussed include the "Nature" journal's retraction of Riken CDB researchers Haruko Obokata and Shinya Yamanaka's studies claiming to make stimulus-triggered acquisition of pluripotency (STAP) stem cells from ordinary cells and some problems from the studies.

The article evaluates several clinical products including the HEScGRO animal component-free medium from Millipore Corp., the ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) system from Kent Scientific Corp., and the Aqua Counter Coulometric Karl Fischer Titrator (AQ 300) from JM Science Inc.

The article discusses the United States Food and Drug Administration's rules for digitizing documents in filing new drug applications. The FDA issued Code of Federal Regulations Title 22, Part 11 defining the requirements for electronic record keeping and submission by pharmaceutical companies such as standards in digital signatures on documents and levels of security and accountability that must be built into the software that handles the data.

Deals with the development of a flexible electronic (e)-paper from Philips for portable computers. Features of the e-paper; Role of thin films in the e-paper; Materials used for the ink of the e-paper.

The article discusses the benefits of using digital pen and paper technology for data collection during clinical trial processes. It states that the use of digital pen and paper reduces delays and cuts back costs for collection and processing of clinical trial data. It cites that most pharmaceutical companies have adopted this technology since it provides faster access to information on drug development.

The article discusses the effectivity of removing wire remnants in preventing breakdowns and excessive maintenance at Grays Harbor Paper in Hoquiam, Washington D.C. It is stated that the company starts its operation by purchasing market pulp, which is usually delivered to the facility baled in wire. However, Pieces of bailing wire are wreaking havoc on the machinery at the company. Information on how the company dealt with the problem is discussed.

The article offers information on various cleanroom gloves, wipers and paper from Valutek including the Nitrile cleanroom gloves, gloves liners and cleanroom paper.

The article offers brief information on several cleanroom equipment from Valutek, including the Nitrile disposable gloves, Cotton Wipers, and the cleanroom paper.

The article discusses on the shifting of entertainment content due to the technology revolution of electronic program guide (EPG). Topics discussed include the changes from magazines and paperbacks into scrolling television guide, the development of digital and online platforms in providing entertainment content to the consumers, and the study conducted by market researcher Parks Associates on the changes of consumer's consumption of television guide and entertainment content.

Describes the importance of information technology in the aspects of research in the U.S. Management of raw scientific data; Problems with paper laboratory notebooks; Co-existence of sophisticated computing.

The article presents an astronomical leap in the number of visits "PubPeer" received in their post-publication peer-review website after scientists anonymously tweeted they found error in figure replications in a recent Cell paper which described the first successful cloning of human cells. It compares the situation to be similar to that in 2004-2205 when South Korean scientist Woo Suk Hwang claimed to have cloned the first human cells where anonymous commenters discovered figure replications.

Reports on the demand for paper in the United States. Expected increase in the demand for paper in 2003; Information on the market for paper grades other than newsprint.

The article previews several products including the Teslan Carbon Nanocoating for corrosion-resistant nanotubes from Tesla NanoCoatings Ltd., the i2R e-Paper, re-writable and re-usable electronic paper from the Industrial Research Technology Institute, Taiwan, and the NLITe nanofiber Lighting Improvement Technology from RTI International.

The article lists the companies that offer process components, supplies & instrumentation which includes, Control Instruments Corp. for analyzers, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions from indicators and Anderson Instrument Co. Inc. for flowmeters.

The article reports on the release of the paper entitled "Development of Biosimilars, A Clinical Perspective" by INC Research LLC in North Carolina.

The article discusses the acid bath stem cell papers published in science journal "Nature" call by research institute Riken Institute for co-authors of papers to retract, and two developments that may affect the call. It discusses the refusal of lead author Haruko Obokata to accept it, the claim of stem cell researcher Kenneth Lee of possibly making acid bath stem cells without acid, and trituration to have appeared to have switched on pluripotency genes Oct4 and Nanog.

The article discusses the possibility of cloning returning as a method for dedifferentiation of older cells and creation of immunologically matched embryonic stem (ES) cells from them, with its generation of immunologically compatible ES cells for older humans. It discusses somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), the human cloning paper published in scientific journal "Cell Stem Cell," and the cloning mutations paper published in scientific journal "Stem Cell Reports."

A review of the article "Acid Bath Stem Cell" that was published in the previous issue is presented.

The article evaluates the PAPERplus GE paper converter from Storopack Inc.

Introduces the bonding system for paper and plastic non-woven products jointly developed by researchers at Battelle company and Ameritherm Inc. Benefit of the bonding system; How the bonding system works.

The article reports on West Linn Paper Co.'s installation of a radar speed sign in its loading dock area in the U.S. The safety equipment was installed to avoid forklift-related accidents and to ensure safety in all its docking operations. Scott Kelley, president of Information Display Co., notes that radar speed signs are more effective than speedometers because they refocus drivers' attention on their own speed.

Reports that a white paper commissioned by 3G Americas and written by Peter Rysavy of Rysavy Research has fueled the competition between code division multiple access 1X technology proponents and those in the global system for mobile communications (GSM)/General Packet Radio Service/enhanced data for GSM evolution camp. Spectral efficiency of the technologies; Comments from Terry Yen, director of Asia-Pacific projects for the CDMA Development Group; Steps taken by carriers toward EDGE.

The article reports on Swanson Industries which shifted on its use of pen-to-paper method into manufacturing execution system (MES) designed by Factivity Inc. in the U.S. It notes that Swanson's installation of MES landed to a contract from global supplier of heavy construction machinery to manufacture hydraulic cylinders. It mentions that even Swanson uses the system, it does not guarantee a visibility of the line, to schedule and track orders, and to monitor machines and time and attendance.

The article evaluates the Janstrip pressure-sensitive envelopes from Jannel Packaging Inc.

The article reports that automation equipment provider Rockwell Automation has released a paper "A Perspective On Standards: A Tool for Global Competitive Survival in an Increasingly Complex Regulatory World" to help companies gain competitive advantage from improved standards and regulations. The paper features executive viewpoints from leading standards, trade and conformity assessment organizations, stressing the importance of standards and regulations to global business.

Focuses on the forms-based technology developed by Mi-Co for its pen-on-paper mobile Internet solutions. How the technology works; Schedule of the technology's commercial availability.

Details the white paper, 'ReFLEX Rules: The Role of Pervasive Low-Cost Networks and Devices in the Future of Mobile Data Messaging,' conducted by Sag Harbor Group in 2001. Contention of James Henry, Sag Harbor Group managing director; Outlook of the messaging services industry; Action taken by ReFLEX carriers to promote the market.

The article discusses the practical strategy for paperless software validation called green validation. It allows individual to apply validation principles and best practices to any validation project in a consistent, electronic manner with concepts includes integrated systems with built in validation best practices. It notes that the use of green validation will lessen the use of paper to produce validation documentation deliverables and maintain their systems in a validated state.

The article discusses the research paper "Mission is possible: An evolutionary approach to Gigabit-class DOCSIS," written by John Chapman, Mike Emmendorfer and Robert Howald. It has been informed that the paper predicts that cable might be able to ride Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) technology to 2 Gbps rates, but by the advancement of DOCSIS technology, the single-carrier (SC) modulation techniques will have to give way to multi-carrier modulation technologies.

Reports on a production process which reduces the cost of producing ozone, in paper manufacturing in the United States. Examination of the production process; Statistics on paper production in the United States; Contact person for additional information.

Focuses on the automation of the process of managing and controlling the quantities of documents generated during the construction phase of large products by BHDP Architecture. Background of the company; Development of a project-specific Web site to manage and control the information flow; Details of how the system works.

Reports on the entry of Xerox Corp. into the wireless communication market. Creation of a mobile solution business unit by Xerox; Wireless communication product to be introduced by the company in September 1999; Alliance formed with Motorola Inc.

The article evaluates the TRR120 pharma robot from Optima Machinery Corp.

The article reports on the presentation by Engineered Software Inc.'s chief engineer Ray Hardee of the abstract entitled "Using a Piping System Model for Process Safety Management." It is indicated that the process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals was mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the U.S. The processes that demand systematic

The article presents news briefs on research and development related to laboratory equipment in the U.S. William Little, William Hering and Sam Spektorl of MMR Technologies Inc. have created the ELAN2, an office-based liquid nitrogen generator capable of extracting nitrogen from the air and converting it to liquid nitrogen. Researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia have developed the Laser Ultrasonic Sensor.

The article evaluates the ZPrinter 310 PIus printer from Z Corp. and offers information on its features and functions.

Focuses on the discovery on how to make transparent films that could safeguard security papers and also act as heat-absorbing window-glass coatings. How to make this material; Information on the embedding of particles; Contact information.

Reports the agreement between Pioneer Cable and Communications group and CableLabs Point of Deployment Host Interface License Agreement (PHILA). Accessibility of Pioneer to Motorola broadband's proprietary dynamic feedback arrangement scrambling technique copy protection technology; Need of Pioneer to agree to terms of PHILA license; Support of Pioneer to OpenCable platform.

The article discusses three studies published in the periodical "Nature" which reveal that clogged pores may cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Among the studies include one by Jeffrey Rothstein of Johns Hopkins University Brain Science Institute and colleagues who says that C9 mutation is found in 40% of inhherited ALS and fronterotemporal dementia (FTD), one by Paul Taylor of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and colleagues, and one which looked at mutant dipeptide repeats (DPRs).

An interview with Miguel Nicolelis, neuroscientist at Duke University, is presented. He talks about his research papers related to brain-brain interfaces in which animals can mentally exchanges motor and sensory information. He mentions that two researches one on rats and another on monkeys are done for reasons including cheaper and faster results on rats and practical future implications of results of research on monkeys. He informs that a binary code is used in the researches.

The article focuses on Dysfunctional telomeres molecular caps which is critical to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Topics discussed include two mouse models of telomere dysfunction developed by Mary Blasco from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, views of Yale University pulmonologist Naftali Kaminski on Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damages and presents views of Mary Armanios, lung telomere expert at Johns Hopkins School on the idea of cell telomeres.

The article presents an update on the investigation conducted by a panel appointed by the Riken Institute on the stimulus triggered acquisition of totipotency (STAP) "acid bath" cells as of early 2015. It cites the claim by the panel that the cells are just garden-variety embryonic stem (ES) cell lines. Also presented are the resignation of Riken Institute's Haruko Obokata due to the issue and the comment by Chinese University of Hong Kong's Kenneth Lee on the developments.