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Bioinformatics News Oct 2006

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Metabolomics Platform Analyzes Biomarkers Associated With Male Infertility
Molecular Biometrics, a privately held metabolomics company, today presented results of a pilot study investigating the use of metabolomic profiling to assess male infertility at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine's 62nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:05:00 GMT)

Genomic Tests Unreliable Tool For Identifying Ovarian Cancer, Report Says
Genomic tests that are used to detect and help determine treatment for ovarian cancer are unreliable tools for identifying the disease, according to a new-evidence report released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control and National Office of Public Health Genomics, CQ HealthBeat reports (Blinkhorn, CQ HealthBeat, 10/18). [click link (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:09:32 GMT)

Increased Emphasis on Genetic Technologies for Biomarker Discovery and Drug Development Boosts Demand for qRT-PCR
The emerging field of differential mRNA expression analysis using qRT-PCR technologies has given new hope to the search for biomarkers and drug development efforts. The combination of fast analyses with newer multiplexing-capable qRT-PCR instruments has greatly increased the efficiency of the qRT-PCR approach, and it provides users with an invaluable source of data useful for research and (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:20:43 GMT)

D-Wave Systems Inc.: Enterprise Software Expert Joins Quantum Computer Developer
D-Wave Systems Inc., The Quantum Computing Company(TM) has appointed Silicon Valley enterprise software executive Jonathan Silverman as Director of Product Marketing. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:40:00 GMT)

Exclusive Interview with David de Graaf, Pfizer’s First Director of Systems Biology
October 23, 2006 | David de Graaf joined Pfizer in March 2005 to spearhead efforts to understand and judiciously spread systems biology (SB) throughout the world’s largest pharmaceutical company. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:00:39 GMT)

There WILL Be a Quiz: Weekly Markets Recap
The Dow is in marvelous mode. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:26:57 GMT)

NCI Licenses Agilent's Bioinformatics Platforms
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:56:39 GMT)

Additional Reading
Haga SB, Ginsburg GS (2006). Prescribing BiDil: is it black and white? J Am Coll Cardiol 48:12-14. Haga SB (2006). Policy implications of defining race and more by genome profiling. Genomics, Society and Policy 2:57-71. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:37:49 GMT)

Further European investment in genomics
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced continued funding, from 2007 to 2012, for its three research centres, CESAGen, EGENIS and INNOGEN, that, along with the ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum, make up the ESRC Genomics Network. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:29:44 GMT)

D-Wave Systems Inc.: Enterprise Software Expert Joins Quantum Computer Developer
D-Wave Systems Inc., The Quantum Computing Company(TM) has appointed Silicon Valley enterprise software executive Jonathan Silverman as Director of Product Marketing. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:36:10 GMT)

Luminex Corporation Announces Market Release of Pneumococcal Assay
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luminex Corporation ( Nachrichten ), a leading multiplex solution developer, today announced the market release of its pneumococcal assay, developed by the Luminex Bioscience Group (LBG). Luminex created the LBG in 2005 as a response to market demand for multiplexed solutions in emerging bio-assay applications. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:15:00 GMT)

New Zealand Science Running Hot at Conference
Some of the hottest issues in New Zealand science will be under the microscope at the inaugural Running Hot: Science in New Zealand conference in November. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:11:25 GMT)

Luminex Corporation Announces Market Release of Pneumococcal Assay
Luminex Corporation , a leading multiplex solution developer, today announced the market release of its pneumococcal assay, developed by the Luminex Bioscience Group (LBG). Luminex created the LBG in 2005 as a response to market demand for multiplexed solutions in emerging bio-assay applications. The LBG's goal is to identify key assay development opportunities and provide effective solutions to (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:35:16 GMT)

'Can't-do' culture stymies investment
ICT experts have deplored Australia's risk-averse approach to funding ideas, writes Nick Miller. - (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:58:11 GMT)

New defense against terror: fish
Somewhere in New York State (we can't say where), a computer is monitoring every move of eight bluegill fish in a tank. The moment a few start to cough (yes, fish cough) the computer sends an alert and takes water samples. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:45:53 GMT)

TriMark Publications Announces Release of Its Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Markets Report
NEW YORK (PRWEB) October 24, 2006 -- TriMark Publications (http: (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMT)

TriMark Publications Announces Release of Its Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Markets Report
TriMark Publications (http://www.trimarkpublications.com), a global leader in the biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences publishing, announces the release of its Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Markets report. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/U3F1YS1aZXRhLUhhbGYtUHJvZi1JbnNlLVplcm8= (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:37:01 GMT)

Bio-IT Briefs
October 24, 2006 | Researchers have successfully sequenced the DNA of 15 mouse strains most commonly used in biomedical research. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:59:41 GMT)

A Cytosolic Arabidopsis D-Xylulose Kinase Catalyzes the Phosphorylation of 1-Deoxy-D-Xylulose into a Precursor of the
By Hemmerlin, Andra; Tritsch, Denis; Hartmann, Michael; Pacaud, Karine; Et al Plants are able to integrate exogenous 1-deoxy-D-xylulose (DX) into the 2C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate pathway, implicated in the biosynthesis of plastidial isoprenoids. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:20:19 GMT)

Hormonal and Stress Induction of the Gene Encoding Common Bean Acetyl-Coenzyme A Carboxylase1[W]
By Figueroa-Balderas, Rosa Elia; Garca-Ponce, B (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:24:57 GMT)

IMMUTANS Does Not Act As a Stress-Induced Safety Valve in the Protection of the Photosynthetic Apparatus of Arabidopsis
By Rosso, Dominic; Ivanov, Alexander G; Fu, Aig (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:25:08 GMT)

Interaction Between Nitric Oxide and Ethylene in the Induction of Alternative Oxidase in Ozone-Treated Tobacco
By Ederli, Luisa; Morettini, Roberta; Borgogni, Andrea; Wasternack, Claus; Et al The higher plant mitochondrial electron transport chain contains, in addition to the cytochrome chain, an alternative pathway that terminates with a single homodimeric protein, the alternative oxidase (AOX). (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:25:20 GMT)

Area researchers eye $10M genomics prize
A Gainesville team of scientists and researchers is among three so far that are competing for the $10 million Archon X-Prize in Genomics, which will recognize the first team to sequence 100 patient genomes in 10 days for a cost of less than $10,000 each. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:09:18 GMT)

A biotech park soon
The state government has decided to wrap up work on the first phase of the biotechnology park in nine months' time. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:23:03 GMT)

Wyeth Extends Agreement with Affymetrix to 15 Years
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. announced today that Wyeth has signed another agreement with Affymetrix to use GeneChip® microarray technology for three more years, further extending the relationship that began in 1994. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

NextBio's Scientific Advisory Board Brings Together Thought-leaders from Systems Biology, Genomics and Bioinformatics
CUPERTINO, Calif.----NextBio, whose innovative knowledge-based discovery platform introduces a new paradigm in the management and interpretation of biological and clinical information, today announced the founding members of its Scientific Advisory Board : Dr. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

GeneGo Launches Two Novel Pathway Editing Products, MapEditor and MetaLink
GeneGo, Inc., a leading provider of software and databases for systems biology, today announced the launch of two new products, MapEditor and MetaLink. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Matritech Files Compliance Plan with AMEX
NEWTON, Mass.----Matritech , a leading marketer and developer of protein-based diagnostic products for the early detection of cancer, today announced that it has filed a plan with the American Stock Exchange outlining the actions it proposes to take to bring it into compliance no later than March 21, 2008 with AMEX's continued listing standards. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Unraveling the Listeria Genome
If knowledge is power, researchers are gaining the upper hand over Listeria monocytogenes , a pathogen that causes listeriosis. Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service ( ARS ) Eastern Regional Research Center ( ERRC ) in Wyndmoor, Pa., and The Institute for Genomic Research in Rockville, Md., have sequenced the genomes of four L. monocytogenes strains, representing three serotypes—an (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:22:37 GMT)

Partner Day at Oracle OpenWorld
Oracle announced Tuesday at its OpenWorld conference that it has agreed to acquire MetaSolv Software, a provider of service fulfillment operations support systems, for $219.2 million. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:35:29 GMT)

Genome Technology
issue, profiling young investigators - all nominated by some of today's leading Principal Investigators. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:56:19 GMT)

HistoRx Announces First Installations of New Quantitative in Situ Biomarker Analysis Platform
HistoRx, Inc. announced today the installation of its PM-2000 image analyzer platform instrument at Brigham and Women's Hospital , Mayo Clinic, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, and University of Wisconsin- Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pathology. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:15:00 GMT)

Genomics: New Genomic Tests Guide Choice Of Chemotherapy In Cancer Patients
Scientists at Duke University's Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy have developed a panel of genomic tests that analyzes the unique molecular traits of a cancerous tumor and determines which chemotherapy will most aggressively attack that patient's cancer (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:16:37 GMT)

NextBio's Scientific Advisory Board Brings Together Thought-Leaders From Systems Biology, Genomics And Bioinformatics
NextBio, whose innovative knowledge-based discovery platform introduces a new paradigm in the management and interpretation of biological and clinical information, today announced the founding members of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:16:47 GMT)

New Research Shows Natural Resistant Starch Increases Metabolic Biomarkers for Satiety and Reduces Abdominal Fat
New research presented at the 2006 Annual Meeting of NAASO, The Obesity Society, yesterday showed that fermentation of natural resistant starch derived from corn is an important and previously under-estimated mechanism in weight management with more impact on cellular metabolism and fat deposition than the other mechanisms of dietary fiber. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:50:00 GMT)

Affymetrix, Wyeth Extend Testing Pact
Affymetrix Inc., a maker of high density microbiology tests, said Tuesday that drug maker Wyeth extended an agreement to use the company's genetic tests to discover new drugs. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:18:43 GMT)

Affymetrix, Wyeth extend testing pact
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The company said Wyeth signed on to extend their agreement for three years, out to 15 years. Wyeth has used Affymetrix\'s tests for drug discovery since 1994. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:25:20 GMT)

UK's ESRC Renews Funding for Three Research Programs on Social Aspects of Genomics
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HistoRx Announces First Installations of New Quantitative in Situ Biomarker Analysis Platform
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- HistoRx, Inc. announced today the installation of its PM-2000(TM) image analyzer platform instrument at Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard Medical School), Mayo Clinic, H. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:09:31 GMT)

Affymetrix, Wyeth extend technology agreement
Affymetrix Inc. said Tuesday it has extended a technology agreement with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. for another three years. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:08:27 GMT)

Affymetrix: Wyeth Extends Agreement With Affymetrix To 15 Years
Affymetrix Inc. announced today that Wyeth has signed another agreement with Affymetrix to use GeneChip microarray technology for three more years, further extending the relationship that began in 1994 (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:16:39 GMT)

Affymetrix 500K Array Used To Identify Memory Gene
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) announced 19 Oct. 2006 that researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) in Phoenix, Arizona have used the Affymetrix 500K Array to discover a gene--called Kibra--associated with memory performance in humans. [click link for full article] (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:08:22 GMT)

New study emphasizes the importance of metabolomics to the advent of personalized medicine
International experts have collaborated on a comprehensive collection of reviews focusing on the emerging interface between metabolomics and pharmacogenomics. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:14:17 GMT)

High Tech Detectives Screen Thousands Of Genes, Proteins To Solve Puzzle Of Lung Disease
Recent advances in computer and imaging technology allow the scanning of tens of thousands of genes and proteins in little more than a blink of an eye. This high speed technology has already produced advances in the understanding of disease, including lung disease, and the already blistering pace is picking up. [click link for full article] (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:07:56 GMT)

Ecotoxicology and Emerging Pollutants to be Discussed At SETAC's 27th Annual Meeting
The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry will host its 27th annual meeting in Montreal, where 2,500 scientists from 34 various countries will present research and attend symposiums and discussions on global sustainability, environmental toxicology, and emerging pollutants. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:16:16 GMT)

Research Team Identifies Human 'memory Gene'
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) announced on 19 Oct 2006 the discovery of a gene that plays a significant role in memory performance in humans. The findings, reported by TGen and research colleagues at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, Banner Alzheimer's Institute, and Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, appear in the October 20 issue of Science. [click link for (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:07:48 GMT)

Oct. 22 to 29 ; Niagara County Events
Following is Niagara Sunday's weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:08:53 GMT)

Innovative Profile Of Enzyme That Aids Tumor Growth Offers Potential New Treatments For Ovarian, Breast Cancers
"Using a combination of enzyme activity and metabolite profiling, we determined that this protein-whose function was previously unknown-serves as a key regulator of a lipid signaling network that contributes to cancer," said Benjamin F. Cravatt, a Scripps Research professor and a member of its Skaggs Institute for Chemical Biology who led the study. [click link for full article] (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:07:57 GMT)

Cellzome Announces Further Extension of Molecular Pathway Collaboration
Cellzome Inc. announced today that its research collaboration with Novartis has been extended until 30 June 2008. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:25:00 GMT)

Thermo Electron Posts 3Q Profit Dip
Thermo Electron Corp., a maker of electronic measurement equipment, laboratory gear and other scientific instruments, said Wednesday that third-quarter earnings fell 18 percent from a year-ago period boosted by discontinued operations, but adjusted profit beat estimates and the company raised guidance for the full year. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:56:55 GMT)

Celera Genomics Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
ROCKVILLE, Md.----Celera Genomics Group , an Applera Corporation business, today reported a net loss of $7.1 million, or $0.09 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 ended September 30, 2006, compared to a net loss of $16.7 million, or $0.23 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

Applied Biosystems Reports Fiscal 2007 First Quarter Results
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems Group , an Applera Corporation business, today reported net revenues of $476.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, a 15% increase over the prior year quarter revenues of $415.5 million. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

Thermo Electron Posts 3Q Profit Dip
(AP) WALTHAM, Mass. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:10:11 GMT)

Thermo Electron posts 3Q profit dip
Net income dipped to $48.8 million, or 30 cents per share, from $57.7 million, or 35 cents per share, a year ago. The latest quarter includes 3 cents per share of stock option expense compared with last year\'s gain of 10 cents from discontinued operations. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:10:20 GMT)

Celera Genomics Q1 loss per share 9 cents vs loss 23 cents; beats expectations
The company said it expects to post a full-year net loss of 28-35 mln usd, boosted by continued growth in demand for diagnostic products and potential revenue from technology licences and collaborations. newsdesk@afxnews.com har COPYRIGHT Copyright AFX News Limited 2006. All rights reserved. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:24:11 GMT)

Proteomics: Challenges and Emerging Technologies
Dr Robin Wait (Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, London, UK) chaired this highly informative event held on Sept 29 th 2006 at Imperial College London by The Life Science communications company Euroscicon . Professor David O’Connor started the proceedings (Centre for Proteomic Research, UK) and described some new methods that are being developed to capture more of the proteome. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:46:23 GMT)

Caprion Pharmaceuticals Announces Expansion of Biomarker Discovery Collaboration with Vertex Pharmaceuticals
MONTREAL----Caprion Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Applied BioMedicine group today announced an expansion of a previously established biomarker research collaboration with Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Free Training on Genomic Resources During American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2006
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) October 25, 2006 -- OpenHelix will be presenting four free tutorials on the most popular and powerful publicly accessible, web-based genomics resources during American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2006 in Chicago, November 12-14. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-25 12:32 GMT: Celera Genomics Q1 loss per share 9 cents vs loss 23 cents; beats expectations
LONDON (AFX) - Celera Genomics Group, a unit of Applera Corp, narrowed its pretax loss to 9 cents per share in the first quarter from 23 cents a year ago, beating a first call forecast for a loss of 11 cents. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:00:57 GMT)

MetriGenix Changes Name to Xceed Molecular, Focuses on Translating Novel Biomarker-Based Tests from Research into
MetriGenix Corp., a pioneer in the development of cost-effective, easy-to-use gene-expression analysis systems, announced today that it has changed its name to Xceed Molecular. The name change comes as the company transitions from development stage to a nimble, customer-focused business, with innovative products and services designed to translate biomarker-based tests from research into routine (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:31:00 GMT)

Wireless technology seen helpful when firms lose electric power
NIAGARA FALLS - A Clarence communications company owner said he could have helped businesses and municipalities who struggled without power because of the October Surprise snowstorm earlier this month. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:01:34 GMT)

Metabolomic Profiling Accurately Selects Viable Embryos for In Vitro Fertilization
Molecular Biometrics, a privately held metabolomics company, presented results of two clinical studies investigating the use of metabolomic profiling to assess embryo viability, a key step in the treatment of infertility by in vitro fertilization, at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine's 62nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:35:00 GMT)

Applied Biosystems swings to loss
The company lost $58.7 million, or 32 cents per share during its 2007 first fiscal quarter, versus profit of $43.1 million, or 21 cents per share, a year ago. The charge dealt with the acquisition of Agencourt Personal Genomics. Excluding that charge, the company earned 29 cents per share. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:39:14 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-25 14:48 GMT: Applied Biosystems swings to Q1 loss on Agencourt acquisition charges
LONDON (AFX) - Applera Corp's Applied Biosystems Group swung to a first-quarter net loss on one-off charges relating to its Agencourt Personal Genomics acquisition. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:16:30 GMT)

CVAC Systems Expands Scientific Advisory Board, and Initiates Investigations into Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, and
TEMECULA, Calif.----CVAC Systems, Inc. announced today that it has formed a scientific advisory board to investigate the strengths and limitations of the cyclic variations in altitude conditioning process in the management and treatment of diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:35:00 GMT)

A First for Rhode Island Firefighters - Bladder Cancer Screening is Underway in Five Communities with the NMP22(R)
NEWTON, Mass.----In a first for Rhode Island, firefighters in Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, and Jamestown are being offered free screening for bladder cancer in a voluntary program paid for and sponsored by their local state representatives. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:00:00 GMT)

Research helps cut Salmonella contamination
10/25/2006 - Government researchers are helping to dramatically reduce Salmonella on pig farms, part of a bid by the US agriculture department to prevent the pathogen from showing up at processing plants. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:04:44 GMT)

Map Helps Explain Alternative Splicing in the Brain
Combining data from years of laboratory work with the power of bioinformatics, researchers have created a map that helps explain how the brain generates the assortment of specialized proteins it needs to process information. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:03:02 GMT)

Scientists identify 36 genes, 100 neuropeptides in honey bee brains
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- From humans to honey bees, neuropeptides control brain activity and, hence, our behaviors. Understanding the roles these peptides play in the life of a honey bee will assist researchers in understanding the roles they play in their human counterparts. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:20:36 GMT)

Metabolomic Profiling Accurately Selects Viable Embryos for In Vitro Fertilization
Molecular Biometrics, aprivately held metabolomics company, presented results of two clinicalstudies investigating the use of metabolomic profiling to assess embryoviability, a key step in the treatment of infertility by in vitrofertilization (IVF), at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine's62nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:36:04 GMT)

HFI-1 gene has key role in both oxygen sensing, heat shock pathway
University of Oregon researchers have found an unexpected regulatory link between cellular responses to hypoxia and heat shock. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:04:40 GMT)

A First for Rhode Island Firefighters - Bladder Cancer Screening is Underway in Five Communities With the NMP22(R)
In a first for Rhode Island, firefighters in Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, and Jamestown are being offered free screening for bladder cancer in a voluntary program paid for and sponsored by their local state representatives. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:13:28 GMT)

Affymetrix Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix, Inc., today reported its operating results for the third quarter of 2006. On a GAAP basis the Company reported net loss of approximately $14.2 million or $0.21 per diluted share, including restructuring charges of $10.0 million or $0.15 per diluted share and stock-based compensation expense of $3.6 million or $0.05 per diluted share, in the third quarter of (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:00:00 GMT)

Luminex Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results
Luminex Corporation today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:01:00 GMT)

HFI-1 Gene Has Key Role in Both Oxygen Sensing, Heat Shock Pathway
University of Oregon researchers have found an unexpected regulatory link between cellular responses to hypoxia and heat shock. Central to the discovery is a gene known as Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 (HIF-1) that is critical for both normal and pathological changes, making it a potential target for both health promotion and cancer therapies. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:19:23 GMT)

Affymetrix swings to loss; but revenue beats forecasts
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Affymetrix Inc. shares surged more than 10% late Wednesday after the genomics toolmaker swung to a third-quarter loss on higher costs but posted revenue that outpaced Wall Street's average forecast. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:45:39 GMT)

Alcoholism May Cause Decreased Density Of Neurons In The Orbitofrontal Cortex
The orbitofrontal cortex may play an important role in risky decision making, impulsive behaviors, and disturbances in reward processing that tend to accompany addiction. Researchers examine if functional alterations in the ORB may be linked to suicide among alcoholics. Alcoholism appears to cause a decrease in the overall density of neurons in the ORB, but this does not appear to be related to (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:08:06 GMT)

Professor Analyzes Nuclear Receptors In Bee Genome
Susan Fahrbach, a Wake Forest University biologist, is among the more than 170 researchers who helped decode the honey bee genome. She contributed to the article on the bee genome sequence that appears in the October 26 issue of Nature. Her piece of the puzzle -- analyzing the nuclear hormone receptors found in the bee genome -- also appears in the current issue of Insect Molecular Biology. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:08:18 GMT)

Events
Who should attend? European Drug Discovery for the Small and Medium Enterprise is part of our Network Partners Series, the first for 2006. The event will delve into the growth and opportunity for the SME within the European drug discovery market. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:01:24 GMT)

Wyeth extends agreement with Affymetrix
Wyeth has signed another agreement with Affymetrix to use GeneChip microarray technology for three more years, further extending the relationship that began in 1994. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:30:50 GMT)

UA scientists to investigate effect microorganisms have on Kartchner Caverns like none before
SIERRA VISTA — So what does a microorganism do for a living? That will be the subject of an expert team from the University of Arizona, as its members investigate the ittiest-bittiest living things in Kartchner Caverns. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:43:45 GMT)

Wisdom Of The Fishes
New High-Tech Defense Against Terrorism: A Tank Full Of Coughing Bluegills Somewhere in New York State (we can't say where), a computer is monitoring every move of eight bluegill fish in a tank. The moment a few start to cough (yes, fish cough) the computer sends an alert and takes water samples. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:34:56 GMT)

A walk in the i.park
Yesterday was a day for former Perkin-Elmer employees to reminisce about the past and ruminate about the future of the complex on the Norwalk-Wilton town line where some of them worked for four decades. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:29:45 GMT)

An RNA map predicting Nova-dependent splicing regulation
Nova proteins are a neuron-specific alternative splicing factors. We have combined bioinformatics, biochemistry and genetics to derive an RNA map describing the rules by which Nova proteins regulate alternative splicing. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:34:31 GMT)

Secrets Revealed In Sequencing Of Honey Bee Genome
What do fruit flies, mosquitoes, silk moths and honey bees have in common? First, they are all insects. Second, they have all had their genomes sequenced, a feat that will make it much easier to discern both similarities and differences. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:42:24 GMT)

Scientists Identify 36 Genes, 100 Neuropeptides In Honey Bee Brains
From humans to honey bees, neuropeptides control brain activity and, hence, our behaviors. Understanding the roles these peptides play in the life of a honey bee will assist researchers in understanding the roles they play in their human counterparts. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:43:11 GMT)

Honey Bee Genome: Social Insect Creates Buzz For Agricultural, Biomedical Research
A research consortium, supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have announced the publication of a high-quality draft genome sequence of the western honey bee, finding that its genome is more similar to humans than any insect sequenced thus far. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:47:22 GMT)

Events
Never has there been such an exciting period in the field of veterinary vaccinology: How will modern genomics contribute to vaccine development? Will breeding for resistance overtake the need for vaccines? Is basic immunology moving too fast for technology transfer to keep up? (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:21:16 GMT)

REMINDER - Biosite to Conduct Third Quarter Results Conference Call
Biosite Incorporated announces the following webcast: (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:45:00 GMT)

Software supports DNA sequence analysis.
Providing DNA sequence analysis tools, Sequencher v4.7 is designed for life sciences researchers and forensic scientists working with mtDNA. Variance Table allows editing of data within table cells, with those changes automatically updated to samples sequence and chromatograms to facilitate identification of SNPs and heterozygotes. Program also offers GenBank feature handling, HTML help, ability (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:59:01 GMT)

Two national diabetes-related initiatives coordinated by MCG bioinformatics expert
A national effort to develop animal models to study the devastating complications of diabetes is being coordinated by a Medical College of Georgia bioinformatics expert. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:08:25 GMT)

ABI to Help Create Proteomics Research Facility in Germany
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:16:13 GMT)

GeneThera Orders Multiple State of the Art Robotic PCR Analysis Machines for Use in Their Mad Cow Testing Laboratories
GeneThera, Inc. today announced that the Company has purchased three Tecan Freedom EVO 200 systems for installation in the Company's Italian, Mexican and Colorado laboratory facilities. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:36:49 GMT)

Affymetrix shares jump on quarterly results
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Shares of Affymetrix Inc. jumped nearly 15% Thursday after the genomics toolmaker swung to a third-quarter loss on higher costs but posted revenue that outpaced Wall Street's average forecast. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:04:54 GMT)

Affymetrix Up on 3Q Results, Upgrade
Shares of Affymetrix Inc. surged Thursday after the maker of genetic analysis systems and technology posted third-quarter results slightly above Wall Street estimates and one analyst issued an upgrade. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:09:05 GMT)

Strategic Diagnostics to Report Third Quarter Results on November 2, 2006
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for a broad range of food, water, agricultural, industrial, environmental and scientific applications, expects to release its third quarter results at approximately 4 p.m. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:11:00 GMT)

A Walk in the I.Park
By Richard Lee, The Stamford Advocate, Conn. Oct. 26--Yesterday was a day for former Perkin-Elmer employees to reminisce about the past and ruminate about the future of the complex on the Norwalk-Wilton town line where some of them worked for four decades. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:18:40 GMT)

Acacia Research Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation today reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Acacia Research Corporation comprises two operating groups, the Acacia Technologies group and the CombiMatrix group. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:00:00 GMT)

Invitrogen Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Revenues for the third quarter were $311 million, an increase of 7% over the $290 million reported for the third quarter of 2005. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:05:00 GMT)

Biosite(R) Incorporated Announces Results for the Third Quarter of 2006
Biosite® Incorporated today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2006 and discussed preliminary guidance for the fourth quarter of 2006 and preliminary revenue guidance for 2007. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:13:00 GMT)

Molecular Devices Reports Revenues and Earnings for Third Quarter of 2006
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Molecular Devices Corporation ( Nachrichten ) today announced revenues and earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:20:13 GMT)

MD Biosciences and Medisyn Technologies Announce Agreement to Discover Novel Therapeutics for Inflammatory and
MD Biosciences andMedisyn Technologies announced today a discovery collaboration for thedevelopment of small molecules targeting inflammatory and neurologicaldiseases. The collaboration is based on the discovery technology platformsavailable at each company and will serve to develop pre-clinicallyvalidated lead compounds within joint and airway inflammations as well asMultiple Sclerosis, pain (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:26:02 GMT)

Bruker Daltonics to Present at HUPO World Congress 2006 in Long Beach
BILLERICA, Mass.----Bruker Daltonics announces that it will present a luncheon symposium on October 31st with the theme "Sample Enrichment and Separation for Protein Biomarker Discovery with ESI and MALDI tandem mass spectrometry", at the Human Proteome Organisation's World Congress 2006 in Long Beach, California. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:02:00 GMT)

Mouse DNA To Aid Biomedical Research
Researchers announced today that they have successfully resequenced the DNA of 15 mouse strains most commonly used in biomedical research. More than 8.3 million single nucleotide polymorphisms were discovered among the genomes of the 15 mouse strains and the data are now publicly available. These new data will help researchers better understand complex genetic traits, such as why some individuals (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:05:17 GMT)

Caprion expands biomarker discovery pact with Vertex
Caprion Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Applied BioMedicine group announced an expansion of a previously established biomarker research collaboration with Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. The initial collaboration with Vertex was announced in March 2006. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:52:24 GMT)

Archives
Hey really annoying girl sitting at the table beside mine in Lenior: Go three minutes in a conversation without saying the word "like." It would make lunch much more enjoyable for the rest of us.. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:16:56 GMT)

CVAC Systems Expands Scientific Advisory Board, and Initiates Investigations into Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, and
CVAC Systems, Inc. announced today that it has formed a scientific advisory board to investigate the strengths and limitations of the cyclic variations in altitude conditioning (CVAC) process in the management and treatment of diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U2luZy1QaWdnLUhhbGYtU2luZy1NYWduLVplcm8= (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:20:42 GMT)

Alzheimer's Consortium takes off in Arizona; Tucson part of it
Can the sum of the parts be greater than the whole? It has created a national powerhouse by combining a stellar brain bank, well-known positron-emission tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging programs, internationally known genomics researchers and physicians who treat hundreds of Alzheimer's patients. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:28:42 GMT)

Acacia Technologies to Present at Three Financial Conferences
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation announced today that its Acacia Technologies Group, a leader in technology licensing, will present at the following financial conferences: November 1, 2006 Susquehanna Emerging Trends Conference in New York City. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT)

Acacia Technologies Licenses Interstitial Internet Advertising Technology to OpenTable
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation announced today that InternetAd Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into a license agreement with OpenTable, Inc., covering a patent that applies to interstitial Internet advertising. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:01:00 GMT)

A walk in the i.park
Yesterday was a day for former Perkin-Elmer employees to reminisce about the past and ruminate about the future of the complex on the Norwalk-Wilton town line where some of them worked for four decades. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:41:47 GMT)

Big Step For Gentris: Genomics Firm Submits Tests For FDA Approval
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Startup Gentris, which is focused on genomics research and the potential of individualized medicine, has taken a major step forward in the attempt to commercialize its technology. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:11:33 GMT)

Acacia Technologies Licenses Interstitial Internet Advertising Technology to OpenTable
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:24:36 GMT)

Ciphergen Stockholders Approve Sale of Life Science Research Business to Bio-Rad Laboratories
Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. today announced that is has received stockholder approval to sell its proprietary proteomics instrument business to Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. . Bio-Rad will purchase this business for approximately $20 million in cash. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

CVAC Systems Expands Scientific Advisory Board, and Initiates Investigations into Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, and
Temecula, CA (PRWEB) October 27, 2006 -- CVAC Systems, Inc. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Get Valuable Insights into Biopharma Deal Making with New Report
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of PartneringReview 2006: Biopharma Deal Making Volume 6 - Deals and Alliances By Industry Sector to their offering. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:01:00 GMT)

Changes to ICSI Board of Trustees and Officers
The International Computer Science Institute (ICSI)'s Board of Trustees met on October 13th, and voted on changes to Board membership and corporate officers. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:25:52 GMT)

Jerry Feldman honored at ICSI Research Review
The International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) hosted its annual Research Review and a book signing party honoring Professor Jerry Feldman's new book From Molecule to Metaphor on October 13th. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:25:55 GMT)

Metabolomic Profiling Accutately Selects Viable Embryos For In Vitro Fertilization
Molecular Biometrics, a privately held metabolomics company, presented results of two clinical studies investigating the use of metabolomic profiling to assess embryo viability, a key step in the treatment of infertility by in vitro fertilization (IVF), at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine's 62nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:39:58 GMT)

RESEARCHERS PROBE LISTERIA CODE
UNITED STATES: USDA researchers are working to map the genome of the food-borne to develop more effective control strategies. ARS scientists have sequenced the genomes of four L. monocytogenes strains, representing three serotypes—an important step towards developing a management strategy for this deadly bacterium. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:13:41 GMT)

Ciphergen Shareholders OK Bio-Rad Sale
Biotechnology company Ciphergen Biosystems Inc. said Friday it received stockholder approval to sell its proprietary proteomics instrument business to Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. for roughly $20 million in cash and an equity investment of $3 million. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:17:05 GMT)

State of the University Address
It’s a crisp autumn morning and, as I walk into Day Hall, the first people I meet are the students preparing to greet and lead tours of our campus for prospective students and their families. These students are also the last Cornellians I meet on my way out of Day Hall every evening. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:18:39 GMT)

Ciphergen shareholders OK Bio-Rad sale
Under terms of the deal which was first announced in August, Hercules, Calif.-based Bio-Rad will manufacture, sell and market the surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization technology to the life sciences market for proteomics applications that include biomarker discovery, characterization and validation. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:24:31 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-27 16:05 GMT: AFX NEWS BRIEFING: Mergers and acquisitions highlights to 15:50 BST
2006-10-27 15:43:55 Tenet Health to sell Alvarado Hospital (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:22:44 GMT)

Ciphergen stockholders OK sale of unit to Bio-Rad
Ciphergen Biosystems Inc. said Friday its stockholders approved the sale of its proteomics instrument business to Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:43:01 GMT)

daytaOhio Grand Opening to Feature Technology Demos, A 'Deal-Making' Conference to Kick Off Project Development
DAYTON, Ohio----daytaOhio, a non-profit corporation that supports a consortium of organizations working to solve the complexities of large-scale data management issues, will swing open its doors today during the dedication of the Krishan and Vicky Joshi Research Center at Wright State University. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:55:00 GMT)

Further Investment For Genomics Announced
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) announced on 23 Oct continued funding, from 2007 to 2012, for its three research centres, CESAGen, EGENIS and INNOGEN, that, along with the ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum, make up the ESRC Genomics Network. [click link for full article] (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:11:05 GMT)

Stockholders OK sale of Ciphergen to Bio-Rad
Ciphergen Biosystems Inc. said Friday it received stockholder approval to sell its proteomics instrument business to Bio-Rad Laboratories for about $20 million. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:43:35 GMT)

Stockholders OK sale of Ciphergen to Bio-Rad
Ciphergen Biosystems Inc. said Friday it received stockholder approval to sell its proteomics instrument business to Bio-Rad Laboratories for about $20 million. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:43:35 GMT)

Digital Microscopy: Workflow Enabler
October 26, 2006 | Nikon recently held its annual reception in New York City to announce the winners of its Small World Photomicrography contest. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:48:04 GMT)

UI biologist receives $2 million NSF grant
A University of Iowa biologist and faculty member of the Roy J. Carver Center for Comparative Genomics will use a two-year, $1,973,449 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to research how early plant cells developed the ability to make use of sunlight through photosynthesis. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:21:51 GMT)

Acacia Technologies Licenses Multi-Dimensional Bar Code Technology to ConAgra Foods
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:24:43 GMT)

Council hears both sides of argument on Covance
Dueling protests over a drug-testing company's plans to build in Chandler drew an overflow crowd of more than 200 to a City Council meeting Thursday night even though there is nothing for the council to decide on the issue. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 10:11:55 GMT)

Bridge over Ellicott Street?
When it opened two years ago, the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute - with its signature curved, aluminum-painted panels - was hailed as one of Buffalo's most impressive modern buildings to come along in decades. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:06:07 GMT)

Dogs grab attention of science lecture
Saturday Morning Science is going to the dogs. Dennis O’Brien, professor of veterinary medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will give a talk on canine genomics from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:07:18 GMT)

Bruker Daltonics Launches New CLINPROT(TM) Magnetic Beads for Glycoprotein Enrichment
At the HUPO World Congress 2006, Bruker Daltonics today launches its new ClinProt™ MB-LAC LCA (Lectin Affinity Chromatography - Lens Culinaris Agglutinin) glycoprotein kit. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:14:39 GMT)

Bruker Daltonics Launches New CLINPROT(TM) Magnetic Beads for Glycoprotein Enrichment
LONG BEACH, Calif.----At the HUPO World Congress 2006, Bruker Daltonics today launches its new ClinProt MB-LAC LCA glycoprotein kit. This ready-to-use glyco-kit further enhances Bruker Daltonics' separation technology in the field of glycoprotein analysis and clinical proteomics research. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:43:00 GMT)

Bored By Science? No Chance
By WALTER ITSCHEY One of my colleagues said, to my surprise, "How can you write about science - it's so dull and boring." Such a challenge demands response. Three things in science are so intensely interesting to me they make my case completely. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:18:46 GMT)

£20m to help baby boomers grow older gracefully
Researchers launch project to fight health and social problems as a generation heads for 65. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:46:37 GMT)

HFI-1 Gene Has Key Role In Both Oxygen Sensing, Heat Shock Pathway
University of Oregon researchers have found an unexpected regulatory link between cellular responses to hypoxia and heat shock. Central to the discovery is a gene known as Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 (HIF-1) that is critical for both normal and pathological changes, making it a potential target for both health promotion and cancer therapies. [click link for full article] (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 03:11:11 GMT)

Mouse DNA To Aid Biomedical Research
Researchers announced on 25-Oct-2006 that they have successfully resequenced the DNA of 15 mouse strains most commonly used in biomedical research. More than 8.3 million single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were discovered among the genomes of the 15 mouse strains and the data are now publicly available. [click link for full article] (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:11:31 GMT)

Finding Genomic Elements involved in Human Disease with a New Approach
With their new approach, the bioformatics expert and systems biologist Professor Nikolaus Rajewsky from the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch and Dr. Kevin Chen from the Center for Comparative Functional Genomics, New York University, New York (USA) are now able to look more systematically for structures in the human genome which are likely to be deleterious and are the (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:19:41 GMT)

New Strategy For AIDS Vaccination: HIV Exploits Competition Among T-cells
New HIV research shows how competition among the human immune system's T cells allows the virus to escape destruction and eventually develop into full-blown AIDS. The study, slated to appear in Physical Review Letters, employs a computer model of simultaneous virus and immune system evolution. It also suggests a new strategy for vaccinating against the virus -- a strategy that the computer (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:06:32 GMT)

Hive Mentality: Researchers Create Buzz Over Social Behavior Genetics
Though you may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, Arizona State University researchers have found that evolution may have taught old genes new tricks in the development of social behavior in honeybees. The genetic basis of social behavior is being deciphered through the efforts of ASU researchers and their work with the honeybee, Apis mellifera. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:06:46 GMT)

Lehigh Scientist Receives NHGRI Grant To Streamline, Expand Use Of Genome Sequencing
Dmitri V. Vezenov, assistant professor of chemistry at Lehigh University, was recently named recipient of a $905,000, three-year grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). [click link for full article] (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 17:11:23 GMT)

First lady boosts Reynolds
GREECE For the second time in a month, first lady Laura Bush on Saturday traveled to Western New York to implore voters to return Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds and his Republican colleagues to Congress. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:03:18 GMT)

Events
Our 2005 conference firmly established AMT as the leading European event in the microarray field. More than 200 attendees and 17 exhibitors packed the venue to discover the latest developments in this fast moving field. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:06:16 GMT)

Test will diagnose Alzheimer's before onset of symptoms
SCIENTISTS are a step closer to finding a blood test for Alzheimer's disease to diagnose people before they show symptoms. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:29:37 GMT)

Stripping down in Finland
The only thing I knew about Finland before interviewing senior Leslie Epling about her experiences there was that, to Finns, late night host Conan O'Brien is a god amongst mortals there: he is a dead ringer for the Finnish president. Both of them are tall, with a flaming red coif. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 03:26:15 GMT)

Scientists Identify 36 Genes, 100 Neuropeptides In Honey Bee Brains
From humans to honey bees, neuropeptides control brain activity and, hence, our behaviors. Understanding the roles these peptides play in the life of a honey bee will assist researchers in understanding the roles they play in their human counterparts. [click link for full article] (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:11:04 GMT)

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