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MDRF-ICMR Advanced Centre for Genomics to be launched (PharmaBiz)
The MDRF-ICMR Advanced Centre for Genomics of Type two Diabetes, a joint project of the Chennai based Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), will be launched by July 30.
(Jul 28, 2006)
Commentary: The Personalized Medicine Revolution (RedNova)
By Stephen Prescott This spring, Celera Genomics announced it had developed a test to predict which patients with hepatitis C will eventually suffer liver scarring.
(Jul 28, 2006)
Purdue Creates New Low-cost System To Detect Bacteria (Science Daily)
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new low-cost system that analyzes scattered laser light to quickly identify bacteria for applications in medicine, food processing and homeland security at one-tenth the cost of conventional technologies.
(Jul 28, 2006)
Dr. John H. Abeles Joins CombiMatrix Scientific Advisory Board (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----July 28, 2006--Acacia Research Corporation announced today that John H. Abeles, M.D. has joined the Scientific Advisory Board of CombiMatrix. Dr. Abeles practiced medicine in London before joining the Pharmaceutical Industry as a Senior Medical Executive with Pfizer, Inc., Sterling Drug, and Revlon Health Care.
(Jul 28, 2006)
Dr. John H. Abeles Joins CombiMatrix Scientific Advisory Board (RedNova)
Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:CBMX)(Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that John H. Abeles, M.D. has joined the Scientific Advisory Board of CombiMatrix. Dr.
(Jul 28, 2006)
The Global Biotech/Pharmacogenomics/ Bioinformatics Product/Technology Sales In 2006 Report (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----July 28, 2006--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Biotechnology - Global Outlook 2006 to their offering.
(Jul 28, 2006)
Unusual Mechanism Keeps Repair Protein Accurate (Science Daily)
Cancer researchers have discovered that a recently identified protein critical for repairing damaged genes uses an unusual mechanism to keep its repairs accurate. The protein, called DNA polymerase lambda, is one of a group of proteins known as DNA polymerases that are vital for accurately making and repairing DNA.
(Jul 28, 2006)
Heat Therapy For Cancer May Be Key To 'Lance Armstrong Effect' (Science Daily)
Experts at Johns Hopkins have linked scientific evidence spanning more than 30 years to suggest an explanation for why testicular cancer patients like seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong survive far better than patients with other advanced cancers.
(Jul 28, 2006)
Product: PipelineFX Demonstrates Qubic, Qube! At Siggraph 2006 (Gamasutra)
PipelineFX announced that it will be showcasing the latest version of Qubic at SIGGRAPH 2006. Qubic 6 is a simple to use graphical user interface to the Qube! render farm management system that allows artists and administrators to easily manage their rendering and game build jobs. New features found in version 6 include a scriptable, extensible GUI, cleaner, more efficient task-based layouts
(Jul 28, 2006)
Research units formed in biostatistics department at Wake Forest (The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Three new research groups have been established in the Wake Forest University School of Medicine's Department of Biostatistical Sciences, itself established earlier this year.
(Jul 28, 2006)
Giving The Right Number Of "\sighs" Prevents Ventilation Induced Lung Injury (Medical News Today)
Ventilation therapy burst into the public consciousness more than 60 years ago with the "iron lung" and the polio epidemic. Mechanical ventilation has come a long way since then and is used today with patients who cannot breathe on their own because of trauma, lung injuries and chronic lung disease. [click link for full article]
(Jul 29, 2006)
Of Mac and Tux (Manila Bulletin)
Before last year, I have considered Apple's PowerPC-based platform as "a nice to have" platform for students. Most Computer Science and other IT-related degree courses are concentrating on the x86 architecture just like 20 years ago.
(Jul 29, 2006)
The Future Of Race-based Medicine Conference, August 18th And 19th, California (Medical News Today)
Health experts, researchers and opinion leaders from across the country will meet in Northern California for a national conference on genomics, health and race. The goal of the conference is to explore how genomics could potentially be used to customize medical care such as diet plans and medications to improve the health of minorities. [click link for full article]
(Jul 29, 2006)
Follow Your Bliss, Yes, but Maybe Not Into a Stock Fund (New York Times)
Nascar race fans are certainly loyal, but should they be loyal to the StockCar Stocks Index fund?
(Jul 30, 2006)
Follow Your Bliss, Yes, but Maybe Not Into a Stock Fund (New York Times)
Nascar race fans are certainly loyal, but should they be loyal to the StockCar Stocks Index fund?
(Jul 30, 2006)
Laws of nature (Calendarlive.com)
* A century and a half ago, Charles Darwin sparked a scientific revolution. Now that revolution has become a culture war. But does the concept of “intelligent design” have validity as an alternative to evolution? Three new books look beyond the rhetoric.
(Jul 30, 2006)
Rosetta Genomics signs agreement with Max Planck Society (Globes Online)
The agreement will give the company access to patents covering hundreds of human microRNA sequences in diagnostic applications.
(Jul 30, 2006)
Monday July 31, 2006 (The New Zealand Herald)
The Government's largest science company, AgResearch, says a new research arm it is setting up to focus on food will become its biggest.
(Jul 30, 2006)
When Transgenes Wander, Should We Worry? (Science Daily)
Just like their traditionally bred counterparts, transgenic crops have definitively been shown to crossbreed with crops or native plants growing nearby. In the July-September issue of the University of California's California Agriculture journal, a peer-reviewed review article documents widespread evidence that crop transgenes do, in fact, wander in the environment. But is this a cause for worry?
(Jul 30, 2006)
Laws of nature (Calendarlive.com)
* A century and a half ago, Charles Darwin sparked a scientific revolution. Now that revolution has become a culture war. But does the concept of “intelligent design” have validity as an alternative to evolution? Three new books look beyond the rhetoric.
(Jul 30, 2006)
Canadian VC closes age-related fund (BizJournals)
A Montreal-based venture capital firm with a regional office in Weston has closed on a $65 million fund that will focus on diseases relating to aging.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Sigma-Aldrich expands lentiviral shRNA gene family sets (PharmaBiz)
Sigma-Aldrich leading $1.7 billion Life Science company and a member of The RNAi Consortium (TRC), announced the expansion of shRNA gene family sets in lentiviral format for direct use in gene silencing.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Sen. Clinton Visits Buffalo (WGRZ-TV Buffalo)
Senator Hillary Clinton will be in the Queen City today to host a New York Biotech Partnership Day at the Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics.
(Jul 31, 2006)
DNAPrint Pharmaceuticals Completes the Development of an Analytical Method That Will Be Used for the Development of (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, DNAPrint Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has completed the development of the so-called "Western blot" method, an analytical procedure that identifies a protein according to its interaction with a specific antibody, a significant step in the development of its PT-401-based proprietary drug to treat anemia.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Buffalo hosts biotech conference (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Buffalo on Monday to host "New York Biotech Partnership Day," a conference focusing on new jobs in an emerging industry.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Bio-IT Briefs (Bio-IT World)
July 31, 2006 | Jim Greenwood , president and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), last week praised members of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee for supporting legislation that would restore Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant eligibility to small biotech companies that are majority backed by private investment.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Sequenom Selects Tata Consultancy Services to Develop Next Generation Framework for Life Science Software Applications (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Sequenom, Inc. , a leading provider of genetic analysis solutions for epigenetic analysis, fine mapping, and molecular medicine, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Tata Consultancy Services , a leading global technology services and consulting company, to develop software solutions that will support Sequenom's next generation of software tools and enable the delivery of
(Jul 31, 2006)
Clinton to host Biotech Partnership Day (WCAX 3)
BUFFALO, N.Y. Senator Hillary Clinton will be in Buffalo today to host a New York Biotech Partnership Day at the Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics.
(Jul 31, 2006)
GenoMed's First Horse Recovers Quickly from Presumed West Nile Virus Encephalitis (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
GenoMed , a Next Generation Disease Management company that uses genomics to solve diseases in as many species as possible, today announced that the first horse in its expanded trial for West Nile virus encephalitis recovered completely within 24 hours after starting GenoMed's treatment.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Healtheuniverse Announces Strategic Expansion Plans in Singapore (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Healtheuniverse Inc., a diversified biotechnology development firm specializing in the development and commercialization of patented biopharmaceutical and biomedical products announced today that it is completing its infrastructure development in Singapore with operations expected to begin in September 2006. Corporate headquarters for Asian operations and the research development laboratories
(Jul 31, 2006)
For straight-shootin' tech talk, NPR has got the Gunn you want (Inside Bay Area)
EVERYBODY LOVES technology and bio-technology when they use it. Whether it is a high-definition television, wireless Internet service or a new drug to fight off an ailment, it's all cool to them.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Clinton to host Biotech Partnership Day (WCAX 3)
BUFFALO, N.Y. Senator Hillary Clinton will be in Buffalo today to host a New York Biotech Partnership Day at the Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics.
(Jul 31, 2006)
DNAPrint Pharmaceuticals Completes the Development of an Analytical Method That Will Be Used for the Development of (RedNova)
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) today ann
(Jul 31, 2006)
Monday July 31, 2006 (The New Zealand Herald)
The Government's largest science company, AgResearch, says a new research arm it is setting up to focus on food will become its biggest.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Healtheuniverse Announces Strategic Expansion Plans in Singapore (SYS-CON Media)
Healtheuniverse Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HLUN), adiversified biotechnology development firm specializing in the developmentand commercialization of patented biopharmaceutical and biomedical productsannounced today that it is completing its infrastructure development inSingapore with operations expected to begin in September 2006. Corporateheadquarters for Asian operations and the research development
(Jul 31, 2006)
Affymetrix Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----July 31, 2006--Affymetrix, Inc., today reported its operating results for the second quarter of 2006. On a GAAP basis the Company reported net loss of approximately $10.1 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2006, as compared to net income of $7.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2005.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Affymetrix shares slump after swinging to loss (Market Watch)
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Affymetrix Inc. shares slumped almost 9% in late trade Monday after the maker of genomics tools reported lower revenues and said it swung to a loss in the second quarter, hurt by a spike in costs.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Affymetrix reports option irregularities, swings to $10.1M Q2 loss (Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal)
Affymetrix Inc. said Monday it swung to a loss in the second quarter of about $10.1 million, or 15 cents a share, and reported that an internal review showed some dating problems on its stock option documentation.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Penn Researchers Find Role For MicroRNAs In Angiogenesis (Science Daily)
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have identified how molecules of microRNA are responsible for the growth of blood vessels in a model for human colon cancer. The findings, which appear in the online version of Nature Genetics, suggest that these microRNAs might also be a good target for future therapeutics designed to slow the growth of cancer cells.
(Jul 31, 2006)
Different Genes May Cause Autism In Boys And Girls (Science Daily)
Different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than in girls, as well as the early onset form of the development disorder and the regression type of autism, according to a new study. It also provides new evidence that multiple genes contribute to autism.
(Jul 31, 2006)
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