Affymetrix and Cytox to co-develop Alzheimer’s assay

NEW YORK: Affymetrix and Cytox have agreed to collaborate on developing and commercializing a blood-based genetic assay for research in diagnosis and prognosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

The value of the collaboration was not disclosed by Cytox, which announced the Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

SAN DIEGO: The six hundred and twenty-first entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

A $39 million plan to complete the regeneration of the Anderston area of Glasgow will see the return of Victorian values to the city.

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One in three to face renting in retirement by 2040 says report

CHICAGO: Millions of future pensioners are destined to spend their retirement in rental accommodation as home ownership plummets, estimates show.

Up to a third of 60-year-olds will be renting by 2040, with many never having been able to own their own home, it is claimed. Read More »

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10 worries which beset over 60s

LOS ANGELES: A survey of those aged 60 and over, along with various professionals who work with the elderly, to assess the concerns and needs of an aging population revealed that many of the issues revolve around finances and health. But what is especially interesting Read More »

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