A very CRM-ish article from PNN:
The true value of the Internet for any organization is in
creating and sustaining constituent relationships to ensure ongoing support.
This is achieved by implementing an online Constituent Relationship Management
(eCRM) strategy to involve constituents — especially donors — in more than
one activity so they can provide support for the organization in [...]

A good article in BusinessWeek online about the progress being made in implanting devices in the body to regulate body functions and treat some otherwise untreatable conditions. They’ve come a long ways from the first pacemakers and much more is ahead–including drug administration devices for diseases like cancer.  The big hangup? You guessed it…cost.
Forty-five
years ago, [...]

From EurekAlert:
An article in the recent issue of Family Process presents the family-centered
model created to guide the psychological and social implications of genetic
testing. The rapidly growing availability of genetic testing to learn about
future disease risk poses a number of clinical and ethical dilemmas for
patients, their families and healthcare professionals. "The need for a
family-based approach that [...]

New findings about genetic factors controlling stem cell differentiation suggests that similar mechanisms may be involved in tumor formation.
Research on adult stem cells found in the skin hints at a new class of
genes, according to a study from investigators at the University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine. These genes – dubbed pangenes – can
both govern [...]

Here’s a good article from Philanthropy News Network about online fundraising campaigns. The best part, to me, is the section on building relationships.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPSGetting to know donors by building a profile of
their interests and online interactions with the organization helps develop a
loyal online relationship that, in turn, drives ongoing support. Consider these
metrics when tracking results [...]

I know, I know. It’s an obsession. From EurekAlert.
UCLA scientists have created a mechanism at the nanoscale to externally control the function and action of a protein.

"We can switch a protein on and off, and while we have controlled a
specific protein, we believe our approach will work with virtually any
protein," said Giovanni Zocchi, assistant professor [...]

Well it’s been about a week now since we released C-Tools 2.0 into the wild and the results are looking good. We have gotten some really nice mentions from traditional medical sites as well as the traditional software sites.
So here’s where it gets interesting. This week I have visited as many Blog sites as I [...]

Wow! Here’s something amazing.
There’s a lot to a butterfly’s wing. Its barely
visible scales are made from fragile, infinitesimal structures that underlie
the insect’s ability to perform a wide variety of precise maneuvers. Researchers
from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and North Carolina State University have
used a scanning probe microscope to look at the structure of a butterfly’s wing
at [...]

Whatta ya think: will the prefer chocolate or fillet mignon?
If you are fed up with carrying a bulky
mobile charger everyday in your wallet, then this one is for you. A new
technology will enable mobile users to get connected to the world with
the help of bacteria.
According to
the report published in the journal Nature, Prof Chris Pickett [...]

The Transformational ChallengeBy Britton
, Corante

Any company that is seriously considering a heavy investment in a
customer intelligence — or customer relationship management –
initiative, needs to think deep about the challenge of change. This is
where many of our "new economy" disappointments and unmet expectations
can be traced.