Saturday, May 28, 2011

Friday, May 20, 2011

Genetic Testing for Sports Genes

According to this article in the Washington Post "at least two companies have begun selling tests that claim to help match youngsters with the sports they are genetically programmed to play best. The DNA scans, the first of an expected wave of attempts to use genes to enhance athletic performance, can steer children toward games they are most likely to win — and perhaps get scholarships to play." Wow. Just...wow.

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Not just for eyelashes anymore

Latisse, the eyelash enhancer, is currently being experimented as a treatment for baldness. Check it out in the NY Times.

Monday, May 02, 2011

The most highly paid pharma executives?

The winner for 2010 is Johnson & Johnson CEO Bill Weldon, with $28.7 million.  Read about it at Fierce Pharma.