The key use for the gel, however, is likely to be in medical devices that are inserted into the body (pace makers, hip implants, catheters, and so forth), on which biofilm infections can grow and be particularly dangerous.

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That's no surprise, but European makers kept pace, also boosting incentives 13%.

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Auto makers reported the pace of new-car sales slowed in April.

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Marburger says he thinks the relationship between policy makers and scientists is made more difficult by the rapid pace of scientific progress.

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If overseas demand and government spending wane, the only way the economy can keep growing is if home builders and buyers, auto makers and buyers, shoppers and CEOs pick up the pace of spending and investment.

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The good news for DSP makers is that the market for these specialized, programmable chips has been growing at an incredible pace.

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