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DETROIT, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011. Fourth Quarter 2011 Results Fourth quarter 2011 sales of $605.6 million, up 4% on a year-over-year basisNon-GM sales grew by 11% on a year-over-year basis to $175.0 millionGross profit of $105.7 million, or 17.5% of sales Operating income of $48.5 million, or 8.0% of salesNet income...

The current issue of PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases presents a new collection of articles on the use of genetically modified (GM) insects for controlling some of the most widespread infectious diseases. Articles from across the PLoS journals describe the technological advances these tools represent, the regulatory framework, and the societal dialogue that is necessary for their wide-scale application for disease control. Diseases transmitted by insects form a huge burden on human and...

DALLAS, January 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReportsnReports adds new market research report 'Seed Treatment Market Trends and Global Forecasts (2011-2016)' to its store. The global seed treatment market reached to over $2250.0 million by the end of year 2010, and is expected to reach $3430.3 million by 2016, growing at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2011 to 2016. The North American market is expected to hold 22% of the global market share by 2016, at an estimated CAGR of 16.4% due to...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Faurecia (http://www.faurecia.com), the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, and Car Design News today announced the winners of the GM interactive design competition in an award ceremony at the North American International Auto Show 2012 (NAIAS). Brook Banham, a master's student at the College of Creative Studies, was selected by Faurecia as its internship winner based on his GMC interior and exterior concepts. Banham has been...

DALLAS, January 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report, "Seed Treatment Market Trends and Global Forecasts (2011-2016)", published by MarketsandMarkets (http://www.marketsandmarkets.com), global seed treatment market is the fastest growing segment of crop protection market. This growth is fueled by government encouragement for adoption of seed treatment as crop protection practice. This growth is particularly higher in geographies such as Latin...

US researchers say they have created genetically modified (GM) silkworms that spin silk far stronger and more elastic than the normal silk produced by the critter. Scientists from University of Wyoming, who published their research in the PNAS journal, say their ultimate goal is to produce silk from worms that has the toughness of spider silk. Spider silk, weight-for-weight, is stronger than steel. The team say the silkworm silk has a whole range of biomedical applications, including uses...

DETROIT, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to making sure the Chevrolet Cruze is as durable as it can be, Dave Schoener and his teammates are all wet. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53559-chevrolet-cruze-goes-shields-up-for-max-protection As a GM splash test engineer, Schoener helped develop an innovative splash shield for the Chevrolet Cruze that protects the engine compartment from water and...

LINYI, China, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- "So far, genetically modified foods (GM foods) have not been recognized by experts as safe & healthy foods. Thus, people gradually turn to non-GM foods. Maybe that's the reason why the demand for our non-GM soybean proteins has increased sharply these days," Mr. Wu said. "Besides, our non-GM soybean proteins really are the best." (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111004/CN78066 ) With American consumers' continuing concerns...

HOWELL, Mich., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Automotive Group (OTCQB: MWWC), a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm serving some of the world's leading automotive and industrial manufacturers, announced today that it is beginning production for the painting and fulfillment of interior parts for the new 2012 "Chevrolet Sonic," which will be available for purchase in the fall of 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110816/DE52700LOGO ) The MWW interior...

LINYI, China, Sept. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- How much did you know about soybeans? How did you find the difference between GM soybeans and non-GM soybeans? How can people find the 'New Market' for traditional non-GM soybeans? You may get the answer if you knew 'Shan Song'. (PHOTO: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110905/CN59608 ) Soybean is one of the most traditional plants that specializes in high nutritional soya-oil at reasonable price. Nowadays Soybean oil occupies more than...