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Does Environment Influence Genes? Researcher Gives Hard Thoughts On Soft Inheritance (Science Daily)
Eric Richards, Ph.D., professor of biology at Washington University in St. Louis, writing in the May issue of Nature Reviews Genetics, analyzes recent and past research in epigenetics and the history of evolution and proposes that epigenetics should be considered a form of soft inheritance, citing examples in both the plant and mammalian kingdoms.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Bacteria Roll Out Carpet Of Goo That Converts Deadly Heavy Metal Into Less Threatening Nano-spheres (Science Daily)
Shewanella oneidensis is a microbe that can convert soluble uranium, a groundwater-contamination threat at nuclear waste sites, to solid uraninite that sticks to soil, preventing contamination from reaching streams. Now, scientists have discovered unaninite particles and the bacterial enzymes responsible for that chemical conversion enmeshed together in a carpet of slime outside the cell,
(Aug 8, 2006)
Lions Capital Manages $7,500,000 Financing of Sirius Genomics (T-Net British Columbia)
Vancouver, BC, August 8, 2006--(T-Net)--Lions Capital Corp, manager of BC Advantage Funds (FundSERV: BCA100) and Lions Liquidity Investment Fund I Limited Partnership, announced the closing of $7,550,000 of financing for Sirius Genomics.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Med BioGene Receives Renewed Ethics Board Approval From Vancouver Coastal Health Authority; Expects to Release (T-Net British Columbia)
Vancouver, BC, August 8, 2006--(T-Net)--Med BioGene (TSX Venture: MBI) is pleased to announce that it has received renewed ethics board approval from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Med BioGene Reports Promising Pre-Clinical Results of its Diagnostic Lymphoma DNA Bioarray (T-Net British Columbia)
Vancouver, BC, August 8, 2006--(T-Net)--Med BioGene (TSX Venture: MBI) announced the results of its pre-clinical studies involving its Diagnostic Lymphoma Bioarray.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Progeniq Launches Universal Version of Accelerated Bioinformatics Data Processing Solutions for Mac OS X (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Progeniq today announced a Universal version of its third generation BioBoost bioinformatics data processing accelerator for Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger".
(Aug 8, 2006)
Progeniq BioBoost v3.0 for Intel Macs (MacNN)
Progeniq today announced a Universal version of its third-generation BioBoost v3.0 bioinformatics data processing accelerator for Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger". BioBoost can leverage the new Intel-based Macs to make commonly used bioinformatics applications,...
(Aug 8, 2006)
BC Advantage Funds invest in Sirius Genomics Inc. (CanadaIT.com)
Vancouver (August 1, 2006) - Lions Capital Corp, manager of BC Advantage Funds (VCC) Ltd. (FundSERV: BCA100) and Lions Liquidity Investment Fund I Limited Partnership, is pleased to announce today the closing of $7,550,000 of financing for Sirius Genomics Inc. The financing is comprised of a $6,300,000 Class A share financing and a concurrent Secondary Offering of common shares of $1,250,000.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Stratagene Reports Second Quarter Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LA JOLLA, Calif.----Aug. 8, 2006--Stratagene Corporation , a developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialized life science research and diagnostic products, today released financial results for the second quarter of 2006 ended June 30, 2006.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Bio-IT Briefs (Bio-IT World)
August 08, 2006 | Thermo Electron Corp . has implemented its Nautilus LIMS at the UK Biobank to track, store, manage and report on the biological data of 500,000 people as part of one of the largest medical research projects ever conducted.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Bio-IT Briefs (Bio-IT World)
August 03, 2006 | Octagon Research Solutions has signed an agreement with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals , a division of Wyeth, to begin using ViewPoint, Octagon’s Enterprise Submission Process Management Solution, for managing complex, cross-functional processes in support of regulatory submissions.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Bioinformatics Data Processing Tool Goes Universal (The Mac Observer)
Progeniq on Tuesday introduced a Universal Binary version of BioBoost, its bioinformatics data processing accelerator for Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger". The software provides hardware processing for the most computationally intensive applications. By utilizing Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology, the processor is able to 'rewire'
(Aug 8, 2006)
Progeniq Launches Universal Version of Accelerated Bioinformatics Data Processing Solutions for Mac OS X (SYS-CON Media)
Progeniq today announced a Universal version of its third generation BioBoost bioinformatics data processing accelerator for Mac OS X version 10.4 'Tiger'. BioBoost can now harness the power of Intel-based Macs to make commonly used bioinformatics applications, such as Pairwise and Multiple Sequence Alignment, up to 10x-50x faster than a typical processor.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Aviva Systems Biology Launches ChIP-GLAS Service for the Simultaneous Detection of 20,000 Human Promoters From a Single (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Due to strong customer demand, Aviva Systems Biology announced the launch of a custom service for their novel ChIP-GLAS system. ChIP-GLAS is a very sensitive method for genome-wide detection of promoters and enhancers that interact with proteins or carry modifications, such as methylation, that affect gene expression.
(Aug 8, 2006)
Progeniq Launches Universal Version of Accelerated Bioinformatics Data Processing Solutions for Mac OS X (RedNova)
WWDC06, SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Progeniq today announced a Universal version of its third generation BioBoost bioinformatics data processing accelerator for Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger".
(Aug 8, 2006)
High performance computer for bioinformatics in Zimbabwe (New Zimbabwe)
BIOINFORMATICS is one critical area that surely needs the attention of developing countries if any meaningful and permanent solution is to be nurtured and realised in as far as accessibility and reduction of bulk drug prices and job creation is concerned.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Stratagene Reports Second Quarter Results; Company Takes $7.9 Million Litigation Charge and Updates 2006 Financial (RedNova)
Company Enters New Agreement With Major Pharmac
(Aug 9, 2006)
Indo-US subgroup on BT suggests single window regulatory clearance (PharmaBiz)
The third meeting of Indian sub-group under the Indo-US Joint Industry-Working Group on Biotechnology has suggested that the Government should facilitate single window clearance for import of biological materials, SCOMET items, fast approval of Clinical Trial protocol, etc.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Bio-IT Briefs (Bio-IT World)
August 09, 2006 | Progeniq announced a universal version of its third-generation BioBoost bioinformatics data processing accelerator for Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger". BioBoost accelerators provide hardware processing for the most computationally intensive applications.
(Aug 9, 2006)
EcoArray Announces New Technology For Environmental Testing (Medical News Today)
EcoArray, Inc. announced todaythe release of its 22,000-gene microarray in Fathead minnows designed forresearch and use in environmental toxicology. The array is availableimmediately. It is manufactured by Agilent Technologies using its customoligonucleotide microarray platform. [click link for full article]
(Aug 9, 2006)
Aviva Systems Biology Launches ChIP-GLAS Service For The Simultaneous Detection Of 20,000 Human Promoters From A Single (Medical News Today)
Due to strong customer demand, AvivaSystems Biology ( http://www.avivasysbio.com ) announced the launch of a customservice for their novel ChIP-GLAS system. [click link for full article]
(Aug 9, 2006)
Possible Solution To Groundwater-contamination Threat At Nuclear Waste Sites (Medical News Today)
Since the discovery a little more than a decade ago of bacteria that chemically modify and neutralize toxic metals without apparent harm to themselves, scientists have wondered how on earth these microbes do it. [click link for full article]
(Aug 9, 2006)
Illumina Announces Certified Service Provider Program for Genetic Analysis Services and Names First Participating (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN DIEGO----Aug. 9, 2006--Illumina, Inc. announced today that it has introduced the Illumina CSPro Program, a new offering under which organizations with Illumina systems can become certified in order to provide a range of genetic analysis services to the research community using Illumina technologies.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Applied Biosystems Selected by U.S. Department of Defense to Lead Development of Next-Generation Instrument System to (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
Scientific Advancements to Increase Targeted Results and Reduce Complexity of Testing for Pathogens
(Aug 9, 2006)
Applied Biosystems Selected by U.S. Department of Defense to Lead Development of Next-Generation Instrument System to (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Aug. 9, 2006--Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded the company a $24.5 million contract to accelerate the development of a prototype instrument system that is intended to improve the way infectious diseases are identified for epidemiological and biosecurity purposes.
(Aug 9, 2006)
BioMicro Systems, Inc. Announces CEO Changes (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BioMicro® Systems, Inc. announced today that, effective immediately, Michael Feldman, Ph.D., has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company. Michael will be focused on improving operations and growing the sales of the MAUI® Hybridization System and associated products by addressing growth markets in life science discovery and diagnostics in the US, Europe and Asia.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Agilent Technologies Partners With Proteome Systems for Glycomics Applications, Software Development (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SYDNEY, Australia & PALO ALTO, Calif.----Aug. 9, 2006--Proteome Systems Ltd. , the globally recognized discovery, diagnostics and drug development company, and Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the expansion of their cooperative marketing agreement to develop new workflow solutions for the discovery of diagnostic markers and drug targets by glycomics analysis.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Protein Chromatography in Transition (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
A new report from Biocompare, Inc., "2006 Protein Chromatography Report," based on a survey of over 300 researchers, presents that researchers are primarily using affinity, gel filtration/size exclusion, and ion-exchange chromatography for analytical and preparative protein separation. Bacterial recombinant protein expression systems are the most popular in use, likely due to their ease of use
(Aug 9, 2006)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Schedules Second Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc.,(TSX-V: SLX), a Canadian pharmaceutical developer and marketer of high quality, cost-effective products for select health care markets, today announced that it plans to release its 2006 second quarter financial results prior to the opening of the stock market on Thursday, August 10, 2006.
(Aug 9, 2006)
@EU project highlights role of Mesenchymal stem cells in healthcare (PharmiWeb)
International experts have collaborated on one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of reviews focusing on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
(Aug 9, 2006)
Drug stocks climb, Onyx slides on weak earnings (Market Watch)
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Drug stocks climbed into positive territory early Wednesday as Onyx Pharmaceuticals slid on a weakened second-quarter earnings report.
(Aug 9, 2006)
SDI's RapidChek(R) SELECT(TM) Salmonella Product Approved by AOAC (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEWARK, Del.----Aug. 9, 2006--Strategic Diagnostics Inc. , a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for a broad range of food, water, agricultural, industrial, environmental and scientific applications, today announced that its new RapidChek® SELECT Salmonella product has earned Performance Tested Certification from the AOAC Research Institute for use in raw meat, raw
(Aug 9, 2006)
TriMark Publications Announces Release of Its Clinical Chemistry Analyzers Report (PR Web)
TriMark Publications (http://www.trimarkpublications.com), a global leader in the biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences publishing, announces the release of its Clinical Chemistry Analyzers report. (PRWEB Aug 9, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/SW5zZS1GYWx1LUNvdXAtTWFnbi1JbnNlLVplcm8=
(Aug 9, 2006)
TriMark Publications Announces Release of Its Clinical Chemistry Analyzers Report (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 9, 2006 -- TriMark Publications (http:
(Aug 9, 2006)
Landscapes And Human Behavior (Science Daily)
Social scientists and biophysical ecologists are finding that environmental surroundings may play a significant role in human social interaction, serving either as a social lubricant as in the first case, or as a barrier.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Of Mac & Tux (Manila Bulletin)
As promised, this year's Apple WorldWide Developer Conference keynote provided a glimpse of what new features are expected to be included in Leopard. To start the presentation, a brief critique of Vista was given by Apple VP of software engineering, Bertrand Serlet.
(Aug 9, 2006)
New flood-tolerant rice offers relief for world's poorest farmers (EurekAlert!)
A gene that enables rice to survive complete submergence has been identified by a team of researchers at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines and at the University of California's Davis and Riverside campuses. The discovery allows for development of new rice varieties that can withstand flooding, thus overcoming one of agriculture's oldest challenges and offering relief to
(Aug 9, 2006)
USDA And DOE Award $5.7 Million for Bioenergy Fuels Research (Logistics Management)
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday jointly awarded nine grants totaling $5.7 million for biobased fuels research that will accelerate the development of alternative fuel resources.
(Aug 9, 2006)
The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Invests $100,000 in RedPath Integrated Pathology for Achieving Improved (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse , the private/public partnership putting the region's life sciences industry on a fast track for growth, today announced that PLSG has invested $100,000 in RedPath Integrated Pathology, Inc.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Schedules Second Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call (SYS-CON Media)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc., (OTCBB: SLXCF)(TSX VENTURE: SLX) ('Stellar'), a Canadian pharmaceutical developer and marketer of high quality, cost-effective products for select health care markets, today announced that it plans to release its 2006 second quarter financial results prior to the opening of the stock market on Thursday, August 10, 2006. Management will conduct a conference call that
(Aug 9, 2006)
Human Embryonic Stem Cells Display A Unique Pattern Of Chemical Modification To DNA (Medical News Today)
Scientists from the Burnham Institute for Medical Research (BIMR) and Illumina Inc., in collaboration with stem cell researchers around the world, have found that the DNA of human embryonic stem cells is chemically modified in a characteristic, predictable pattern. This pattern distinguishes human embryonic stem cells from normal adult cells and cell lines, including cancer cells. [click link for
(Aug 9, 2006)
Rice Gene Found to Help Crops Survive Extended Paddy Flooding (Bloomberg.com)
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- A gene found in hardy forms of rice grown in India and Sri Lanka can be inserted into more delicate rice plants to help them survive longer during floods, scientists say.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Applied Biosystems to Webcast Investor Meeting (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Aug. 9, 2006--Applied Biosystems Group , an Applera Corporation business, will webcast a meeting with investors on August 15, 2006. The meeting, which will be held at Applied Biosystems' offices in Framingham, Massachusetts, is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Fisher HealthCare to Distribute Nanogen Real-Time PCR Products to Clinical Laboratories (FinanzNachrichten)
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nanogen, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. , developer of advanced diagnostic products, announced today that Fisher HealthCare, Inc., a unit of Fisher Scientific International Inc. , will become the exclusive distributor of Nanogen's MGB Alert(TM) real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products in the United States.
(Aug 9, 2006)
USDA and DOE Fund Genomics Projects for Bioenergy Fuels Research (Grainnet.com)
Washington, DC -- Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman and Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns August 9 announced that the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy (DOE) have jointly awarded nine grants totaling $5.7 million for biobased fuels research that will accelerate the development of alternative fuel resources.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Computer Visualization Puts Cars Back on Buffalo's Main Street (PhysOrg)
The visualization capabilities of the Center for Computational Research at the University at Buffalo is providing city residents with a multi-faceted, interactive, real-time visualization of what activity on Main Street in downtown Buffalo would be like if vehicular traffic returns after an absence of more than 20 years.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Nanogen Reports 2006 Second Quarter Financial Results (Boursorama)
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nanogen, Inc. , developer of advanced diagnostic products, today reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Different gene-expression predictors of breast cancer agree, UNC study shows (EurekAlert!)
(Embargoed) Chapel Hill -- Breast cancer researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified a number of activity patterns in the genes of individual tumors that make them biologically different from others.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Lions Capital Manages $7,500,000 Financing of Sirius Genomics (CanadaIT.com)
Vancouver, BC, August 8, 2006--(T-Net)--Lions Capital Corp, manager of BC Advantage Funds (FundSERV: BCA100) and Lions Liquidity Investment Fund I Limited Partnership, announced the closing of $7,550,000 of financing for Sirius Genomics.
(Aug 9, 2006)
Affymetrix to restate financials back to 1997 (Market Watch)
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) --- Affymetrix Inc. late Wednesday said it will restate financial results dating to 1997 after an internal review into its stock option granting practices.
(Aug 9, 2006)
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