Since 1993, USC researchers have been testing the lung function of 3, 000 children while monitoring levels of pollution in a dozen Southern California communities.

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The initial group of 1, 000 will participate in a series of baseline studies including cardiac function, testing for joint abnormalities and psychosocial tests.

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The time required for the FDA to review the data on and approve a new drug--about 18 months--has been essentially unchanged for the past decade, while the duration of clinical testing (largely a function of FDA requirements) has gradually increased.

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The Bangladesh business also function as a testing ground for product innovation.

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And University of Washington researchers are testing a way to measure lung function in people with asthma or emphysema as they blow onto the phone and it captures the sound.

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When U.S. intelligence tracked down Osama bin Laden, it was a function of brilliant, resourceful people asking questions and testing hypotheses using a variety of technologies.

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Rounding out the top 10 where: Hangzhou Everfine Photo, a supplier of testing equipment, Shanghai CSG Smart Science, a supplier of power distribution products, Shandong Sinocera Function Material, a maker of ceramic powder for the electronics industry, Beijing Orient National Communication, a software maker, Jiangsu Yunyi, an auto parts maker, Boomsense, a supplier of repeaters, and Staidson Beijing Biopharmaceuticals, a chemicals products maker.

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