Bioinformatics News Jul 2006: bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, microarray, etc.

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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Opens Office in Salt Lake City; Adds Key Talent to Its Biotech/Pharma Group
CHICAGO, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., announces the opening of a Salt Lake City office, coinciding with the hiring of two former Holland & Hart IP attorneys, Christopher L. Wight and Ryan L. Marshall. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:41:51 GMT)

Structure Determined For p53 Tumor Suppressor Protein As Bound To DNA For Anti-cancer Activity
More than half of human cancers involve mutations in the p53 tumor-suppressor gene, specifically in its DNA-binding core domain, pointing to this region of the p53 protein as being pivotal to its anti-cancer activity. Clearly, a detailed view of the p53 protein in direct contact with DNA could provide important insights into preventing and treating an array of human cancers. Now, a new study by (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:21:04 GMT)

Affymetrix to Introduce 1 Million-SNP Product in Early 2007 and Single 500K Array Before End of 2006; Affymetrix and
Affymetrix Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) announced today that it plans to introduce a 1 million-SNP product by the first quarter of 2007 and that the U.S. list price of its current two-chip 500K SNP genotyping set will be reduced to $250, effective immediately. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:11:19 GMT)

Rockville-Based Celera Genomics Discovers Genetic Target for Alzheimer's
By Karen Buckelew Celera Genomics has discovered a new genetic target for the diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease. The Rockville company has been working on the project for four years, both on its own and with partners including pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. Inc. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:07:25 GMT)

Rapid Identification Of Cancer Targets: New Strategy
In a step toward personalized medicine, Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator Brian J. Druker and colleagues have developed a new technique to identify previously unknown genetic mutations that can trigger cancerous growth. [click link for full article] (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:03:50 GMT)

Galapagos and Cellzome in kinase drug discovery collaboration
Mechelen, Belgium and Boston, U.S.; 19 July 2006 - Galapagos NV (Euronext & LSE: GLPG), an integrated drug discovery company, and Cellzome Inc. have announced that they are collaborating in kinase drug discovery. Under the terms of the agreement, Galapagos' service division BioFocus DPI gives Cellzome access to its SoftFocus® kinase libraries and provides biological screening and chemistry (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:09:00 GMT)

Ciphergen Reports Biomarkers Of Alzheimer's Disease
CiphergenBiosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CIPH) announced today results of a multi-sitestudy aimed at discovering and validating biomarkers for Alzheimer'sdisease. For biomarker discovery, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples wereanalyzed from 65 Alzheimer's disease patients and 44 controls. [click link for full article] (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 07:04:29 GMT)

Nuvelo Appoints H. Ward Wolff as Chief Financial Officer and Jill M. Pergande as Vice President, Human Resources
Nuvelo, Inc. today announced the appointment of H. Ward Wolff as senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer and Jill M. Pergande as vice president, human resources. Both join Nuvelo as members of the senior management team. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:30:00 GMT)

Nuvelo Appoints H. Ward Wolff as Chief Financial Officer and Jill M. Pergande as Vice President, Human Resources
SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nuvelo, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. today announced the appointment of H. Ward Wolff as senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer (CFO) and Jill M. Pergande as vice president, human resources. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:41:10 GMT)

Wednesday, July 19th Stock Trading Alert
eLocity's stocks to watch for today are -- DC Brands International, Inc., eTelcharge.com, Inc., DNAPrint Genomics, Inc., Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC.BB: LFLT). (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:10:00 GMT)

Take a Sneak Peek into Major End-Use Biotechnology Industries and Take Note Of Select Trends In Genomics, Biochips,
DUBLIN, Ireland----July 19, 2006--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Biotechnology - Global Outlook 2006 to their offering. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:50:00 GMT)

A Wealth of Genetics Technology Under One Roof
By Core, Jim Genomics research is a rapidly evolving field that requires expensive and sophisticated equipment. The USDA Mid South Area Genomics Laboratory (MSAGL) was formed in 2000 to meet the geneticsequencing needs of 14 research locations in a 5-state region. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:07:55 GMT)

Osmogenetics: Aristotle to Arabidopsis
By Maggio, Albino; Zhu, Jian-Kang; Hasegawa, Pa (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:12:45 GMT)

GenoMed Briefs Employers on How to Save 25% of Healthcare Costs
GenoMed , a Next Generation Disease Management company that uses medical genomics to keep people healthier, will explain today how it can save healthcare costs by avoiding hospitalization for employees with high blood pressure, diabetes, and emphysema. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:30:00 GMT)

Digital Waves targets BFIS with HPC
BANGALORE: Technology Infrastructure solutions provider Digital Waves today announced the launch of HPC (High Performance Computing) solutions in India. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:54:42 GMT)

Wednesday, July 19th Stock Trading Alert
DCBrands International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: DCBI), eTelcharge.com, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLC), DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG), Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc.(OTCBB: LFLT). (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:40:33 GMT)

Affymetrix Shares Slide After Price Cut
Shares of genetic analysis technology company Affymetrix Inc. slipped Wednesday following the company's move to reduce prices of a product used to test drug candidates. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:46:17 GMT)

UP ITTC gears up for 4th Y4IT
The University of the Philippines Information Technology Training Center (UP ITTC), UP System IT Foundation (UP SITF), and Virtual Center for Technology Innovation in Information Technology (VCTI- IT), in cooperation with the Philippine Society of IT Educators (PSITE), Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP), and VCTI-IT Student Volunteer Corps, present this yearâ€™s Philippine Youth Congress (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:35:16 GMT)

Sloning BioTechnology GmbH Launches With The Production Of Synthetic Genes Using Slonomics Technology
Sloning Biotechnology announces its market entry. As of July, the company produces synthetic genes using the novel Slonomics technology (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:52:44 GMT)

DNAPrint and Harvard Team Up on 'Super EPO'
DNAPrint Genomics has entered into a sponsored research agreement with the Harvard Medical School for research on a new, more potent and longer-acting form of the anemia drug erythropoietin. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:10:29 GMT)

How students can enjoy e-books
How much the world has changed in the past 25 years. There is high speed global connectivity and a tremendous explosion of scientific and technical knowledge. It is an exciting age for the students of science, engineering and medicine. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 20:57:13 GMT)

DNAPrint and Harvard team up on 'Super EPO'
DNAPrint Genomics has entered into a sponsored research agreement with the Harvard Medical School for research on a new, more potent and longer-acting form of the anemia drug erythropoietin. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 01:08:33 GMT)

New Role For Breast Cancer Susceptibility Gene Identified By Study
]A recently discovered facet of the breast cancer susceptibility gene BRCA1 reveals a mechanism linking mutation of BRCA1 to formation of large blood vessels needed to support cancer progression. The findings demonstrate that, in addition to an impaired DNA damage response associated with cancer initiation, mutation of BRCA1 is also linked to manipulation of the tumor microenvironment. [click (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 04:03:08 GMT)

Illumina and ReaMetrix to Collaborate on Molecular Diagnostics and Market Development
SAN DIEGO & SAN CARLOS, Calif.----July 20, 2006--Illumina, Inc. and ReaMetrix, Inc. announced today the formation of a diagnostic collaboration under which the companies plan to co-develop molecular diagnostic panels for a range of disease areas. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT)

DNAPrint Pharmaceutical Completes Sterility Testing on Anemia Drug Cell Lines for Clinical Development
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. today announced that sterility tests of specific cell lines for producing PT-401, the lead drug in the Company's product pipeline, have been completed satisfactorily, a significant step in developing material for preclinical and clinical trials. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

GeneGo and Elsevier MDL Collaborate to Provide Seamless Access to Compound Databases, Patents, Literature and Pathways
ST. JOSEPH, Mich., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- GeneGo, Inc., a leading provider of software and databases for systems biology and pathway analysis and Elsevier MDL, a leading provider of scientific content, informatics framework and workflow applications for pharmaceutical research, announced the collaboration. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:12:03 GMT)

DNAPrint Pharmaceutical Completes Sterility Testing on Anemia Drug Cell Lines for Clinical Development
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) todayannounced that sterility tests of specific cell lines for producing PT-401,the lead drug in the Company's product pipeline, have been completedsatisfactorily, a significant step in developing material for preclinicaland clinical trials. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 15:27:27 GMT)

GeneGo and Elsevier MDL Collaborate to Provide Seamless Access to Compound Databases, Patents, Literature and Pathways
GeneGo, Inc., a leading provider of software and databases for systems biology and pathway analysis and Elsevier MDL, a leading provider of scientific content, informatics framework and workflow applications for pharmaceutical research, announced the collaboration. The latest version of GeneGo's data mining platform MetaCore 4.0 will be seamlessly integrated with the MDL(R) suite of databases via (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:27:40 GMT)

FDA Statement on Institute of Medicine's Report on Preventing Medication Errors
FDA statement that it believes the Institute of Medicine report provides a much needed perspective on the frequency, severity and preventable nature of medication errors and that many of the recommendations outlined in the report are supported by medication error prevention, patient education and label comprehension efforts already underway at FDA. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:04:00 GMT)

Burnham Institute for Medical Research & UC San Diego Establish Joint Center for Molecular Modeling
(La Jolla, CA, July 20, 2006) A team of researchers, led by Dr. Adam Godzik at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, is designing tools to accelerate the interpretation, and potential use of, information gleaned from the human genome project. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:50:32 GMT)

IBM Researchers Wield Grid Power In Cancer Battle
IBM is wielding the power of its World Community Grid in the fight against cancer. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:55:00 GMT)

IBM Researchers Wield Grid Power In Cancer Battle
IBM is wielding the power of its World Community Grid in the fight against cancer. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 19:06:47 GMT)

Acacia Research Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----July 20, 2006--Acacia Research Corporation today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Acacia Research Corporation comprises two operating groups, the Acacia Technologies group and the CombiMatrix group. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:00:00 GMT)

Affymetrix to Host Conference Call on July 31, 2006 to Announce Second Quarter 2006 Results
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----July 20, 2006--Affymetrix, Inc. today announced that it will release results for the second quarter 2006 after close of the stock market on Monday, July 31, 2006. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:00:00 GMT)

Leukemia Gene Normally Has Mammary Gland Function
A gene that is critical for normal mammary gland function during nursing helps trigger a highly lethal group of leukemias when it undergoes a mutation that fuses it to another gene, according to investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:06:16 GMT)

Neandertal Genome To Be Deciphered
Researchers in Germany and the United States have announced an ambitious plan to complete a first draft of the Neandertal genome within the next two years. As a trial, the collaborators have already sequenced approximately one million base pairs of nuclear Neandertal DNA from a 38,000-year-old Croatian fossil. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:06:44 GMT)

DNAPrint Pharmaceutical Completes Sterility Testing on Anemia Drug Cell Lines for Clinical Development
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) today announced that sterility tests of specific cell lines for producing PT-401, the lead drug in the Company's product pipeline, have been completed satisfactorily, a significant step in developing material for preclinical and clinical trials. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:08:56 GMT)

Leukemia Stem Cells In A Model Of Human Leukemia Isolated By Scientists
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital Boston and their colleagues have isolated rare cancer stem cells that cause leukemia in a mouse model of the human disease. The leukemia stem cells isolated proved to be surprisingly different from normal blood stem cells -- a finding that may be good news for developing a drug that selectively targets them. [click link for full (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:03:00 GMT)

Molecular Devices Reports Record Revenues and Earnings for Second Quarter of 2006
Molecular Devices Corporation today announced record revenues and earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:11:27 GMT)

High BMI doesn't always spell obesity, Jackson Laboratory researchers show
For years doctors have used the body mass index (BMI), a ratio of height and weight, to characterize the clinical weight status of their patients. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:14:09 GMT)

Whether in mice or men, all cells age the same, Stanford study finds
Stanford, Calif. - We can dye gray hair, lift sagging skin or boost lost hearing, but no visit to the day spa would be able to hide a newly discovered genetic marker for the toll that time takes on our cells. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:14:18 GMT)

ASU embarking on genetic road in cancer fight
Arizona State University is shifting its strategy in cancer research, turning to genetics and leaving behind its well-known focus on developing drugs from natural products. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:34:41 GMT)

Nonlinear Dynamics' SameSpots Approach Becomes Fastest Selling 2D Software
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England----July 21, 2006--Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd, a leading global provider of bioinformatics solutions, today announced that the uptake of the new SameSpots approach for 2D image analysis has made it Nonlinear's fastest ever selling 2D analysis software. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:44:00 GMT)

Prodesse, Inc. and Invitrogen Collaborate on First Molecular Diagnostic LUX(TM) Products
WAUKESHA, Wis. & CARLSBAD, Calif.----July 21, 2006--Prodesse, Inc., a Wisconsin-based global leader in Multiplex PCR, and Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for disease research and drug discovery, today announced the signing of a license agreement for the first diagnostic assays with Invitrogen's LUX technology. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

NASA Chooses Sequencing Software from CLC bio for Exobiological Research
The Exobiology Branch of the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, has chosen bioinformatics software from CLC bio for analyzing sequencing data which revolves around hypersaline microbial mat systems that are found worldwide in exotic locations such as Baja, Mexico, and Solar Lake, Egypt, to name a few. [Wired by: PressReleaseNetwork.com] (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:12:31 GMT)

Whether In Mice Or Men, All Cells Age The Same, Stanford Study Finds
In a study to be published in the July 21 issue of Public Library of Science-Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine researchers report finding a group of genes that are consistently less active in older animals across a variety of species. The activity of these genes proved to be a consistent indicator of how far a cell had progressed toward its eventual demise. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:36:34 GMT)

Hugin Ad Hoc Announcement According to Section 15 WpHG: Capital Increase: Epigenomics AG: Epigenomics AG Decides
Epigenomics' Management Board decided with the approval of the Supervisory Board on July 20, 2006, to increase the signed capital of the company by making partial use of its authorized capital against contribution in kind in the form of 304,791 novel non par value bearer shares issued to Affymetrix, Inc. , Santa Clara, USA. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:55:27 GMT)

Invitrogen Adds Genetix ClonePixFL Technology to Process Development Services
Genetix Group plc and Invitrogen Corporation announced today an agreement which allows Invitrogen to utilize the Genetix ClonePixFL technology in process development services offered through PD-Direct. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:28:00 GMT)

Learn About the Fundamentals of Biotechnology, As Well As Most Recent Advances within the Sector
DUBLIN, Ireland----July 21, 2006--Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Biotechnology: A Guide to Business and Workplace Development" to their offering. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:37:00 GMT)

Advocates demand funding for pain treatment
Shawn Spriggs went through a slew of doctors and medicines before he found relief from the waves of muscular pain that shot through his body from muscular dystrophy. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:00:24 GMT)

Potential Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells Found -- Cells May Underlie Tumor Recurrence And Resistance
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have identified potential ovarian cancer stem cells, which may be behind the difficulty of treating these tumors with standard chemotherapy. Understanding more about the stem-like characteristics of these cells could lead to new approaches to treating ovarian cancer, which kills more than 16,000 U.S. women annually and is their fifth most common cause of (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:06:34 GMT)

Advocates Demand Funding for Pain Treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) - Shawn Spriggs went through a slew of doctors and medicines before he found relief from the waves of muscular pain that shot through his body from muscular dystrophy. A doctor who specialized in pain management dipped into her own pocket to buy him two $530 boxes of morphine lollipops made for cancer patients. Spriggs died of respiratory and heart failure in March, a 65-pound (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:14:39 GMT)

Yale Researchers Find New Molecular Target For Obesity
Mice bred without the enzyme MKP-1 are resistant to weight gain despite consuming high fat foods and eating more than control mice, according to a research study published online in Cell Metabolism. (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 04:36:35 GMT)

Software solution speeds gene decoding
A new process for rapidly identifying how plant and animal genes respond to different environmental conditions has been designed by scientists at Fribourg University. (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:33:42 GMT)

Diagenic Asa Presents Breakthrough Data On Development Of The First Early Blood Test For Alzheimer's Disease At ICAD
DiaGenic ASA today announced that it has achieved important milestones in the development of a diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease. New scientific data based on gene expression analysis confirms that the development of a simple blood-based test for diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a realistic possibility in the near future, thereby enabling earlier therapeutic intervention. [click link (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:02:58 GMT)

Researchers Find Gene Mutation That Leads To 'Broken Hearts'
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a group of fruit fly gene mutations responsible for "broken hearts" in the embryonic stages of development, a discovery that could help identify genes that cause human heart defects. (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 16:06:24 GMT)

High Body Mass Index Doesn't Always Spell Obesity, Researchers Show
A study in mice by scientists at The Jackson Laboratory suggests that the body mass index or BMI is not always a good indicator of how much body fat an individual has. (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 16:06:34 GMT)

All Cells Age The Same, Whether In Mice Or Men Stanford Study Finds
We can dye gray hair, lift sagging skin or boost lost hearing, but no visit to the day spa would be able to hide a newly discovered genetic marker for the toll that time takes on our cells. "We've found something that is at the core of aging," said Stuart Kim, PhD, professor of developmental biology and of genetics at the Stanford University School of Medicine. [click link for full article] (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 18:03:07 GMT)

Advocates demand more funding for pain research
July 22, 2006 - AMA is asking for more funding for chronic pain research and the creation of six pain research centers around the country. (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 21:08:41 GMT)

Latest Sequencing Targets: Gibbon Genome Sequence To Be Added To Primate Tree
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today announced several new sequencing targets including the Northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys), setting the stage for completing a quest to sequence the genome of at least one non-human primate genome from each of the major positions along the evolutionary primate tree and (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:06:26 GMT)

Atomic-resolution Structure Of A Ribozyme Yields Insights Into RNA Catalysis And The Origins Of Life
Scientists have obtained a near-atomic resolution image of the three-dimensional shape of the hammerhead ribozyme. The results show a ribozyme structure in which the atoms are uniquely arranged and poised for catalysis in the context of an intricately twisted and folded segment of RNA. (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:06:34 GMT)

Early Fetal Gender Test Demands Rapid Ethical Policymaking
This alert highlights the research published this week in a special issue of Prenatal Diagnosis entitled, Fetal Sexing: Global Perspectives on Practices, Ethics and Policy. The special issue arose out of a workshop organized as part of the SAFE network of excellence. [click link for full article] (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 03:03:07 GMT)

Advocates demand funding, focus on pain as its own disease
WASHINGTON -- Shawn Spriggs went through a slew of doctors and medicines before he found relief from the waves of muscular pain that shot through his body from muscular dystrophy. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 05:51:27 GMT)

Invitrogen Adds Genetix ClonePixFL Technology To Process Development Services
Genetix Groupplc (LSE: GTX) and Invitrogen Corporation (Nasdaq:IVGN) announced today anagreement which allows Invitrogen to utilize the Genetix ClonePixFLtechnology in process development services offered through PD-Direct(TM). [click link for full article] (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:03:49 GMT)

ChondroGene's Dr. Daniel H. Farkas Chairs And Opens American Association Of Clinical Chemistry Annual Meeting
ChondroGene Limited (TSXVenture: CDG) announced today that Dr. Daniel H. Farkas, PhD, HCLD, willofficially open the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Association ofClinical Chemistry (AACC) being held in Chicago from July 23 to 27. Dr. [click link for full article] (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:05:19 GMT)

Brazil to boost African farmers
African nations are set to benefit from Brazilian expertise in tropical agriculture thanks to an agreement between Brazil and Ghana. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 14:13:57 GMT)

NASA Spaceline 7 July 2006 Current Space Life Science Awareness
Summers RL, Martin DS, Meck JV, Coleman TG. Computer systems analysis of spaceflight induced changes in left ventricular mass. Comput Biol Med. 2006 Jun 27; [Epub ahead of print] (HSR&T PI: J.V. Meck) Note: Shuttle results. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:28:02 GMT)

NASA Chooses Sequencing Software from CLC bio for Exobiological Research
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NASA Spaceline 7 July 2006 Current Space Life Science Awareness
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Gene Variant Increases Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes; But Healthy Lifestyle Changes Reduce Genetic Risk
Researchers have confirmed that a gene variant confers susceptibility to type 2 diabetes in participants of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large clinical trial in adults at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The finding, published in the July 20, 2006, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, follows the discovery by deCode Genetics that a variant in a gene called (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:06:34 GMT)

Bioinformatics Application Channel
Gates Foundation’s HIV Grant Catapults Rosetta Protein-Folding Software Into Vaccine Design While the majority of the awards support wetlab-based research, one of the collaborative teams, led by Leo Stamatatos of the Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, was awarded $19.4 million to apply the Rosetta software package to the problem of HIV vaccine design. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 23:36:00 GMT)

Microarray Application Channel
Illumina Puts Affy in Crosshairs As Q2 Revenue Surges Amid Strengthening Genotyping Market The company predicts continued growth in the sector as more academic researchers begin performing high-content SNP genotyping studies and pharmas become more comfortable using the technology in clinical research. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 23:36:10 GMT)

Proteomics Application Channel
HUPO, Invitrogen to Create Protein Standards As Sigma-Aldrich Prepares to Launch ABRF Standard Their standards will join other efforts in the field to create standardized mixtures of proteins or peptides for benchmarking proteomics platforms, a dynamic that underscores the need among scientists to test the capabilities of their platforms before comparing their data. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 23:36:20 GMT)

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UMMS Will Help BioMachines Create Proteomics Division
Welcome to the New Home of GenomeWeb! GenomeWeb Daily News subscribers who have not yet registered and logged in to the new website should do so now. Begin by entering your email address in the space below. Then click . (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 23:44:32 GMT)

Slowing Alzheimer's disease by keeping mind and body active
Muenster, Germany -- Researchers have uncovered the pathways behind the protection offered by environmental stimulation in Alzheimer's disease, further confirming that enhanced mental and physical activity slows neurological decline. The paper by Ambrée et al., (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:16:15 GMT)

Where dreams are free to soar
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP -- Sibusiso Mthembu thinks becoming a doctor may be within his reach, thanks to the Inspiring Young Lives Foundation. He is one of seven South African scholars who won a two-week trip to tour various workplaces in the United States through an essay contest. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:18:13 GMT)

Opportunities for structured doctoral research
With the establishment of 34 new Research Training Groups, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) continues to promote structured doctoral programmes. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:53:58 GMT)

Kreatech Biotechnology BV Launches the First Complete kit for Whole Genome Amplification and Labeling for arrayCGH
Kreatech Biotechnology BV announces the launch of the "Genome-pULSe, arrayCGH Whole Genome Amplification and Labeling Kit" the latest addition to their product portfolio for arrayCGH analysis. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:33:00 GMT)

Active mind and body slows Alzheimer's progression
Researchers have uncovered the pathways behind the protection offered by environmental stimulation in Alzheimer's disease, further confirming that enhanced mental and physical activity slows neurological decline. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:33:21 GMT)

Magellan Names Michael E. Woehler, PhD to the Board of Directors
Magellan Biosciences, Inc., an emerging leader in the clinical-diagnostics and biomedical-research markets, announced that Michael E. Woehler, PhD, has been elected to the company's board of directors. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT)

Dr. Shelly Gunn Joins CombiMatrix Molecular Diagnostics
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----July 24, 2006--Acacia Research Corporation announced today that Dr. Shelly Gunn, M.D., Ph.D., has joined CombiMatrix Molecular Diagnostics as its Medical Director. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT)

UA says Prop. 301 a boon to research, creativity
In the first five years of a voter-approved education tax, University of Arizona officials say the $112 million cash infusion has strengthened and transformed vital research like optics and bioscience and has made possible crucial technological improvements campuswide. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:16:51 GMT)

First complete kit for whole genome amplification and labeling
Kreatech Biotechnology BV has announced the launch of the "Genome-pULSe, arrayCGH Whole Genome Amplification and Labeling Kit" the latest addition to their product portfolio for arrayCGH analysis. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:18:58 GMT)

DNAPrint Genomics' Ancestry e-Symposium Now Available for Streaming or Download
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. today announced that its Ancestry e-Symposium, which drew more than 800 participants, including genealogy professionals, members of the public and other interested parties, is now available for streaming or download from an archived Webcast. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

JPT Peptide Technologies and Mount Sinai School of Medicine Announce Collaboration on Discovery of Novel Peptide-Based
Berlin, Germany, July 24, 2006 - JPT Peptide Technologies GmbH (JPT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jerini AG (FSE: JI4), and Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM) announced today their collaboration on the discovery of B-cell epitopes, aimed at accelerating the development of vaccines and personalized diagnostics in the field of food allergies. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:41:56 GMT)

American Cancer Society Journal Article Reports Screening High Risk Populations for Bladder Cancer is Cost Effective
NEWTON, Mass.----July 24, 2006--An article published in an early online view of the American Cancer Society's journal Cancer reports that screening for bladder cancer in high risk populations can save lives and reduce overall medical expenses. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

DOE JGI sequences, releases genome of symbiotic tree fungus
WALNUT CREEK, CA--The DNA sequence of Laccaria bicolor, a fungus that forms a beneficial symbiosis with trees and inhabits one of the most ecologically and commercially important microbial niches in North American and Eurasian forests, has been determined by the U.S. Department of Energy DOE Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI). The complete Laccaria genome sequence was announced July 23 at the Fifth (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:20:29 GMT)

Luminex Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release Scheduled for July 26, 2006
Luminex Corporation today announced that it expects to report second quarter 2006 results on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:00:00 GMT)

The productivity tiger - time and cost benefits of clinical drug development in India
This white paper was written by Dr. Satish Acharya , for the Life Sciences and Health Care Practice at Deloitte Consulting, Zurich. Pharmaceutical R&D management is braving unprecedented challenges. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:04:27 GMT)

Brazil to boost African farmers
ACCRA, July 24 -- African nations are set to benefit from Brazilian expertise in tropical agriculture thanks to an agreement between Brazil and Ghana. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:55:11 GMT)

DNAPrint Genomics' Ancestry e-Symposium Now Available for Streaming or Download
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) todayannounced that its Ancestry e-Symposium, which drew more than 800participants, including genealogy professionals, members of the public andother interested parties, is now available for streaming or download froman archived Webcast. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:56:51 GMT)

PerkinElmer Signs Agreements with Johns Hopkins University and University of Birmingham (UK) to Support Cancer Research
BOSTON----July 24, 2006--PerkinElmer, Inc. , a global technology leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, announced today two multi-year research collaboration agreements with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, to establish the groundwork for developing cutting-edge tools and technologies for the discovery of biomarkers leading to diagnostics and (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:10:00 GMT)

Computational model simulates AZT metabolism in mitochondria
Blacksburg, Va., – Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech have developed a computational model that allows scientists to better understand the metabolism and toxicity of the HIV/AIDS drug zidovudine (azidothymidine, AZT). (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:28:31 GMT)

DNAPrint Genomics' Ancestry E-Symposium Now Available for Streaming or Download
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) today announced that its Ancestry e-Symposium, which drew more than 800 participants, including genealogy professionals, members of the public and other interested parties, is now available for streaming or download from an archived Webcast. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:52:54 GMT)

Affymetrix Deploys Brooks MEDIC MES Solution At New Manufacturing Facility
Brooks Software, a division of Brooks Automation, Inc., and a leading provider of real-time applications for discrete manufacturing environments, today announced that Affymetrix, Inc., a leader in microarray technology for molecular biology research, has selected Brooks Software's MEDIC MES solution for its new facility located in Singapore (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:53:38 GMT)

PerkinElmer Signs Agreements With Johns Hopkins University And University of Birmingham (UK) To Support Cancer Research
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global technology leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, announced today two multi-year research collaboration agreements with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, to establish the groundwork for developing cutting-edge tools and technologies for the discovery of biomarkers leading to diagnostics and personalized medicine (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:54:28 GMT)

Builder’s dispute takes over UA presentation
Saying they’re “up against a brick wall,” Eastbourne Investments is giving the City of Tucson until the end of the month to approve plans for retail development near Kino Parkway and 36th Street “or we’ll withdraw from the planned area development process and list the property for industrial development.” (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:00:08 GMT)

Syngenta takes an integrated approach to delivering innovative technology
As the largest company in the world fully dedicated to agriculture, Syngenta is continuing to build on an unprecedented, integrated platform of innovative research, breadth of products/offerings and global reach to bring new technology to growers, processors and consumers. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:00:24 GMT)

It's All In The Genes: Landmark Research Shows Genetic Link To Community Makeup And Ecosystem ...
Scientists from two continents have found that the genes of one organism not only control the characteristics of that individual but also dictate the behavior of thousands of other organisms in a community. These genes also influence the evolution of an entire ecosystem. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:07:43 GMT)

Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Foundation Funds New Institute of Hematology and Medical Oncology
The Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Foundation has pledged $8 million to create the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The institute will be dedicated to the efficient translation of laboratory discoveries into novel and more effective treatment strategies for patients with cancer and blood disorders. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:33:47 GMT)

Biosite(R) Incorporated Introduces Triage(R) MeterPro(TM)
Biosite® Incorporated today announced the premiere of its third-generation testing platform, the Triage® MeterPro, at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry 2006 Annual Meeting, to be held in Chicago from July 23 through 27, 2006. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:49:00 GMT)

Regulations still squeezing IVD markets
Worldwide sales of in vitro diagnostic tests are expected to top $44.5 billion within four years, according to a report from independent market research company Kalorama Information (New York City). But even as advances in functional genomics, bioinformatics, miniaturization, and microelectronics continue to fuel growth, and new niche markets for point-of-care test devices open, the market will (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:50:07 GMT)

Biosite(R) Incorporated Introduces Triage(R) MeterPro(TM)
SAN DIEGO, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Biosite(R) Incorporated today announced the premiere of its third-generation testing platform, the Triage(R) MeterPro(TM), at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry 2006 Annual Meeting, to be held in Chicago from July 23 through 27, 2006. The Triage MeterPro combines Biosite's rapid, easy-to-use technology with a more convenient user interface. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:09:24 GMT)

Jackson Laboratory Researchers Show High BMI Doesn't Always Spell Obesity
For years doctors have used the body mass index (BMI), a ratio of height and weight, to characterize the clinical weight status of their patients. The lower the number, the presumption goes, the leaner the person, and anyone with a BMI above 30 is characterized as obese and at high risk for the associated complications. [click link for full article] (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:19:26 GMT)

What makes Indians prone to heart attacks?
A team of scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine International will use genetic discovery technology to identify the genes in Indians that make them prone to heart attacks. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:32:07 GMT)

New paradigm will help identify leads for drug discovery
Bethesda, Md., Mon., July 24, 2006 -- A new screening approach can profile compounds in large chemical libraries more accurately and precisely than standard methods, speeding the production of data that can be used to probe biological activities and identify leads for drug discovery, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Chemical Genomics Center, part of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research's (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:08:58 GMT)

LI-COR Biosciences Announces Special $1.75 Million Genomics Education Matching Fund Program for Undergraduate
LI-COR Biosciences is offering 1.75 million dollars in Genomics Education Matching Funds (GEMF) to high schools, colleges and universities. The GEMF program is to be used to acquire LI-COR DNA sequencing systems and software for use by undergraduate students studying molecular biology and related fields. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:41:29 GMT)

Health Experts Discuss Future of Race-Based Medicine
Health experts, researchers and opinion leaders from across the country will meet in Oakland, Calif., Aug. 18-19 for a national conference on genomics, health and race. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:37:27 GMT)

Polyclone ties up with Tataa Biocentre, Sweden to develop cervical cancer diagnostic assays
Polyclone Bioservices, a genomics drug discovery start-up has teamed-up with Tataa Biocentre, Sweden, a global real-time PCR technology major, to develop diagnostic assays for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which causes cervical cancer. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:46:12 GMT)

Archives
The University is beginning to expand its presence in the region by adding buildings and offices in off-campus locals. This will be great for UNC Charlotte and it's the students. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:14:27 GMT)

Joint Center For Molecular Modeling Established By Burnham Institute For Medical Research & UC San Diego
A team of researchers, led by Dr. Adam Godzik at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, is designing tools to accelerate the interpretation, and potential use of, information gleaned from the human genome project. Armed with $2. [click link for full article] (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:03:09 GMT)

Slowing Alzheimer's Disease By Keeping Mind And Body Active
Researchers have uncovered the pathways behind the protection offered by environmental stimulation in Alzheimer's disease, further confirming that enhanced mental and physical activity slows neurological decline. The paper by Ambrée et al., "Reduction of amyloid angiopathy and A² plaque burden after enriched housing in TgCRND8 mice: involvement of multiple pathways," appears in the August issue (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:06:16 GMT)

GNI Affiliate Shanghai Genomics Announces New Collaboration on Drug Discovery Project
TOKYO----July 25, 2006--Shanghai Genomics Inc, the China-based affiliate of GNI and one of China's leading biotech companies, today announced an agreement to collaborate on a drug discovery research project with Centocor, Inc. a U.S. based biopharmaceutical company and world leader in monoclonal antibody production and technology. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:14:00 GMT)

To Prevent Ventilation Lung Injuries, Give the Right Number of "Sighs"
Periodic deep inflation (akin to a sigh) combined with low tidal volume provides the best balance between keeping the lung open and preventing ventilator-induced lung injury, a study of ventilation therapy shows. The study with mice also demonstrates that there is an optimal number of deep inflations. Ventilation therapy is used with patients who cannot breathe on their own. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:20:31 GMT)

Brazil to boost African farmers
African nations are set to benefit from Brazilian expertise in tropical agriculture thanks to an agreement between Brazil and Ghana. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:59:04 GMT)

Ariadne Expands Sales Force in North America and Europe
Ariadne today announced that, as a part of its growth strategy and to enhance it sales and marketing presence for its popular pathway analysis software Pathway Studio®, it has expanded North American and European sales teams with recent hires of David Thorpe (USA), John Clouston (USA) and Leonard Keenan (UK). (PRWEB Jul 25, 2006) (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:12:02 GMT)

Shanghai Genomics, Centocor to collaborate on drug research
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Rich mental and physical environment slows down Alzheimer's
Washington: Enhanced mental and physical activity slows down the progression of Alzheimer's disease, a study published in The American Journal of Pathology has found. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:50:07 GMT)

CombiMatrix to Meet with FDA
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----July 25, 2006--Acacia Research Corporation announced today that its CombiMatrix group has received a letter from the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety of the US Food and Drug Administration . (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT)

Belfer Foundation funds new translational cancer institute
The Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Foundation has pledged $8 million to create the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:03:38 GMT)

Celera Receives Approval To CE Mark a New RealTime PCR HCV Genotyping Test
ROCKVILLE, Md.----July 25, 2006--Celera Genomics , an Applera Corporation business, today announced that a highly accurate and sensitive new test used for genotyping of the hepatitis C virus has received approval to CE Mark the RealTime HCV Genotype Assay, which allows it to be marketed in the European Union as a diagnostic product. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

New Computational Model Allows For Better Understanding Of AIDS Drug
Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech have developed a computational model that allows scientists to better understand the metabolism and toxicity of the HIV/AIDS drug zidovudine (azidothymidine, AZT). (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:51:56 GMT)

Methane makers yield to science
German scientists crack the genetic code of an important group of methane-producing microbes found in rice paddies. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:53:11 GMT)

Dr. Lawrence J. Fogel Receives Inaugural IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Technical Field Award
Dr. Lawrence J. Fogel, President of Natural Selection, Inc. in La Jolla, California, became the first recipient of the IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Technical Field Award on July 19. The award was presented at the 2006 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence by IEEE Director Dr. Evangelia Micheli-Tzanakou. The IEEE is the world's largest association of professional engineers, with over 350,000 (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:10:46 GMT)

Business Application Software, Bioinformatics, Worldwide Web Analytics Software and Internet Security Software Are All
DUBLIN, Ireland----July 25, 2006--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Software - Global Outlook 2006 to their offering. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:50:00 GMT)

25 July 2006
BOSTON--July 24, 2006--PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global technology leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, announced today two multi-year research collaboration agreements with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, to establish the groundwork for developing cutting-edge tools and technologies for the discovery of biomarkers leading to diagnostics and (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:59:47 GMT)

Celera Hepatitis C Test Gets European OK
Biopharmaceutical and genetic technology company Celera Genomics Group said Tuesday it received European approval for a new test that maps the genetic structure of the hepatitis C virus. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:51:47 GMT)

When Biology Gets 'Quirky,' Scientists Turn To Math
Ohio State University researchers who are trying to solve a longstanding mystery in chemistry and biology are getting answers from a seemingly unusual source: mathematics. Ultimately, the project could provide a tool for clinical research, because it could explain why cells sometimes react to medicines in unexpected ways. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:21:04 GMT)

'Friend' Protein Keeps Nerve Signals In Check
A neuroscience research team reports the protein tomosyn appears to play a key role in regulating the release of neurotransmitters in the synapse, suggesting a role in learning and memory. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:21:24 GMT)

More Precise Method For Rapidly Screening Chemical Compounds Will Help Identify Leads For Drug ...
A new screening approach can profile compounds in large chemical libraries more accurately and precisely than standard methods, speeding the production of data that can be used to probe biological activities and identify leads for drug discovery, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Chemical Genomics Center, part of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research's Molecular Libraries and Imaging (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:22:04 GMT)

Oxford International's 7th Annual Drug Discovery and Technology Leaders Summit, 13th-15th November 2006, Orlando, USA,
ORLANDO, Fla.----July 25, 2006--Oxford International is proud to announce the 7th Annual Drug Discovery and Technology Leaders Summit being held on 13th - 15th November 2006 at the JW Marriott, Grande Lakes, Orlando, USA. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:00:00 GMT)

Luminex Corporation Receives Research Grant from the Department of the Army
Luminex Corporation , a leading multiplex solution developer, today announced that the Company has received a research grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency , which will be administered through the Department of the Army's U.S. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:02:00 GMT)

Luminex Corporation Receives Research Grant from the Department of the Army
AUSTIN, Texas, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luminex Corporation ( Nachrichten ), a leading multiplex solution developer, today announced that the Company has received a research grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which will be administered through the Department of the Army's U.S. Army Research Office. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:10:53 GMT)

Regulators give boost to two local biotechs
Two area biotech companies, Advancis Pharmaceutical and Celera Genomics, passed through regulatory mileposts, pushing their products into either the American or European markets. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:38:44 GMT)

Regulators give boost to two local biotechs
Two area biotech companies -- Advancis Pharmaceutical and Celera Genomics -- passed through regulatory mileposts, pushing their products into either the American or European markets. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:16:57 GMT)

Shanghai Genomics and Centocor Pen Drug-Discovery Alliance
Welcome to the New Home of GenomeWeb! GenomeWeb Daily News subscribers who have not yet registered and logged in to the new website should do so now. Begin by entering your email address in the space below. Then click . (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:06:40 GMT)

Luminex Corporation Receives Research Grant from the Department of the Army
Luminex Corporation , a leading multiplex solution developer, today announced that the Company has received a research grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which will be administered through the Department of the Army's U.S. Army Research Office. The $300,000 research grant covers a 12- month period and will focus on developing the Company's emerging chip-scale (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:27:53 GMT)

Of Mac and Tux
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. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:47:12 GMT)

PerkinElmer signs two cancer research deals
PerkinElmer has announced two multi-year cancer research collaboration agreements with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Birmingham, UK, to establish the groundwork for developing cutting-edge tools and technologies for the discovery of biomarkers leading to diagnostics and personalized medicine. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:08:25 GMT)

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