Curcumin, omega-3 show promise in improving spinal injuries

Omega-3 fatty acid and curry spice repair tissue damage, preserve walking ability in rats with spinal-cord injury

New masters of speed

KUKA expands its expertise in the field of small robots with the KR AGILUS

Overweight men can boost low testosterone levels by losing weight

Overweight men with low testosterone levels should be encouraged try to lose weight through diet and exercise before resorting to testosterone therapy to raise their hormone levels

Sorghum shows promise as gluten alternative

Researchers at Kansas State University have developed several new gluten-free products using the grain sorghum

Why do fat cells get fat? New suspect ID'd

University of Michigan findings point a plump finger at a new suspect, the molecule Sfrp5, which could be a potential target for anti-obesity drugs

Canned foods offer needed nutrients for a greater<br> return on investment

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences (May 2012) found that not only are most canned foods less expensive than their fresh, frozen and dried counterparts, but many also offer a more convenient way to get much-needed nutrients

Selecting a linear actuator for your system

Dr. Braun on leading DMG/ MORI SEIKI South East Asia

Dr. Christian Braun's future goal is to offer and maintain application and technology excellence. As the new Managing Director for South East Asia at DMG / MORI SEIKI, Dr. Braun aims to provide customers not only a mere machine but a complete solution for their specific needs. International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) was fortunate to interview Dr. Braun as he describes his experiences and future plans for the company.

New insert hob reduces cutting time by half

CIO Li: PLM unifies Foton's R&D centre globally

In a group interview held during Siemens PLM's Teamcenter 9 official launch in Qingdao China, Foton Lovol Heavy Industry Co. Ltd Chief Information Office Mr. Li Jinliang answers questions from journalists all over Asia about the importance of R&D in the company including how they go about implementing PLM.

Novelis to build first plant in China

Essar Steel gets highest award from Caterpillar