WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gene therapy treatment that stops the breakdown of muscle appeared safe in monkeys and may build up muscle, too, researchers reported on Wednesday. The approach is being developed in the hope of treating severe muscle weakne
Global miners strengthened their hand in their critical annual iron ore negotiations with steelmakers after spot prices rose above $100 a tonne on Tuesday for the first time since the summer.The increase puts current spot prices about 40 per cent ab
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Hurricane Ida strengthened in the Caribbean off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Sunday and was expected to move into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico later in the day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Top sustained winds
Oil prices slipped below $80 a barrel Thursday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, making commodities like crude more expensive for international investors. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for December delivery was down 56 cents to $79.84
ZURICH, Nov 3 - Swiss Re strengthened its capital in the third quarter, boosting its chances of repaying a costly convertible loan from Warren Buffett as it beat operating profit forecasts in its core businesses.Fat operating margins and gains on sa
Manufacturing activity expanded in October at its fastest rate since April 2006, bolstering the view that the economy has returned to sustainable growth and indicating that the job market may be stabilising. The Institute for Supply Management said
Oil prices fell to below $79 a barrel Friday as the strengthening U.S. dollar outweighed news that the U.S. economy grew again in the third quarter after contracting for a full year. By afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for December delivery was
ACAPULCO, Mexico - Hurricane Rick swiftly strengthened Friday off Mexico's Pacific coast with winds near 100 mph , and forecasters warned it could soon become a major hurricane. Rick, a Category 2 hurricane, was centered about 260 miles south-south
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