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American Science And Engineering, Inc. Receives $25 Million Follow-on Order For Z Portal And OmniView Systems To Secure Critical Infrastructure
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced that it has received a $25 million follow-on order for a Middle East client for multiple Z Portal® cargo and vehicle screening systems and OmniView™ Gantry cargo inspection system to protect critical infrastructure in the region. AS&E"s Z Portal and OmniView systems will scan vehicles and trucks entering a high-risk facility in the Middle East for explosive threats and contraband.
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Perception Of Unsafe Neighborhoods Disables The Elderly
Elderly people who live below the poverty line and perceive their neighborhoods to be dangerous are more likely to have a mobility disability. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Public Health suggest that even perceiving one"s neighborhood as unsafe can "get into the body" and, ultimately, prove hazardous for elder health.
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No More Test Tubes On Four Feet? EPA Moves Toward Animal-free Toxicity Tests
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to switch to a new generation of animal-free tests for predicting the toxicity of chemicals to humans, according to an article scheduled for the June 22 issue of Chemical & Engineering News, ACS" weekly newsmagazine.
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Columbia University, EndoRobotics Ink License On Micro-robotic Imaging Device

Columbia University Science & Technology Ventures (STV) and New York-based EndoRobotics, Inc. have entered into an exclusive license agreement to develop and commercialize a micro-robotic imaging and surgical device platform designed to reduce the complexity of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures and improve patient outcomes. Advantages of MIS approaches over open surgical procedures include reduced trauma from multiple small incisions compared to one large incision, better preservation of pulmonary function, quicker return of gastrointestinal function, and reduced stress response, leading to better preservation of immune function. Recent reports also document fewer incisional hernias and intestinal obstructions after MIS as compared to traditional open surgeries. However, only about 10% of all lung resections and fewer than 7% of colon resections in the U.S. are performed using laparoscopic techniques because existing technology requires extensive training and significant dexterity to operate. To address that issue, privately held start-up EndoRobotics is developing a micro-robotic camera designed to reduce the complexity of MIS procedures. Called VisionTrackerOne, the device is controlled by surgeons using intuitive motions. The company is pursuing seven indications for clinical approval that, collectively, represent more than four million open surgical procedures annually. News Blaze


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