Makes and Models

From stem cell to brain cell - new technique mimics the brain

25 May 2012

A new technique that converts stem cells into brain cells has been developed by researchers at Lund University. The method is simpler, quicker and safer than previous research has shown and opens the doors to a shorter route to clinical cell transplants.

Don't Buy Sectors; Focus on Business Models, Target Markets

25 May 2012

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- I suppose a place exists for sector investing. The mutual fund and ETF industries certainly need this to be the case. Personally, I have never been a big fan of sector investing, whether through a fund or via baskets of individual stocks. While I do own a target date retirement mutual fund and a long position in the iShares MSCI Canada Index ETF, I prefer to pick stocks ...

Teachers need to get out more

25 May 2012

Working with industry – beyond the confines of the curriculum – has a huge impact on both pupils and teachers as well as providing 'golden teaching' moments As most people are aware teaching can be a very challenging and demanding job. Constantly changing curriculum models and exam syllabuses put a huge strain on teacher delivery of teaching and learning in the classroom. The feel good factor ...