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Australia's Gene Technology Ministerial Council (GTMC) - Joint Communique 27 October 2006 (SeedQuest)
State, Territory and Australian Government representatives responsible for gene technology met in Brisbane today for a meeting of the Gene Technology Ministerial Council (GTMC).
(Nov 1, 2006)
Alpha Innotech Reports Improved Financial Results for Third Quarter (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.----Alpha Innotech Corp. , a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, today reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2006.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Upcounty councilman running for a second term (Gazette.Net)
Michael J. Knapp wanted to be an Army engineer, but no slots were available for him so he became an officer in an infantry unit. Democrat Knapp still keeps low to the ground working on transportation.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Now, pay shopping, credit card bills via mobile (rediff.com)
PayMate is here with a mobile payment solution, which offers convenience and flexibility of making payments by simply sending an SMS.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Profs study bee genome (The Battalion)
Chris Elsik, an assistant professor in animal genetics, and Spencer Johnston, a professor of entomology, have been working for almost four years to create a database containing the entire genome of the honeybee.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Presentations and Projects Plentiful at Gelato ICE: Itanium® Conference & Expo Singapore (PR Web)
Over 100 scientists, developers, and engineers from more than 30 companies and institutions convened from all around the globe for the October 2006 Gelato ICE: Itanium® Conference & Expo held in Singapore. The event was organized by the Gelato Federation (http://www.gelato.org), an international user community dedicated to advancing Linux® on the Intel® Itanium® architecture. The
(Nov 1, 2006)
Stanford asked to join cancer genome effort (Stanford Report)
In a nod to Stanford's expertise in high-throughput genomics, the School of Medicine has been designated as one of seven schools nationwide to become a Cancer Genome Characterization Center.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Acclaimed geneticists head to UM (Sun-Sentinel)
In another step toward making South Florida a world-class center for biomedical research, an acclaimed genetics research team is headed to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to begin turning gene discoveries into new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancers and heart disease.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Stratagene Responds to Damages Awarded in Invitrogen Lawsuit (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LA JOLLA, Calif.----Stratagene Corporation , a developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialized life science research and diagnostic products, announced today that the federal judge overseeing Invitrogen Corporation vs.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Presentations and Projects Plentiful at Gelato ICE: Itanium® Conference & Expo Singapore (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
URBANA, IL (PRWEB) November 1, 2006 -- Over 100 scientists, developers, and engineers from more than 30 companies and institutions convened from all around the globe for the October 2006 Gelato ICE:
(Nov 1, 2006)
Beckman Coulter Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results (FinanzNachrichten)
FULLERTON, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beckman Coulter, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Total revenues of $631 million, up 6.4% from third quarter 2005, exceeded the company's outlook.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Galapagos announces natural compounds collaboration with LEO Pharma (SYS-CON Media)
Mechelen, Belgium and Ballerup, Denmark; 1 November 2006 - Galapagos NV (Euronext & LSE: GLPG) announces a first collaboration with privately-held LEO Pharma, a leader in dermatology treatments and critical care.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Avalon Pharmaceuticals Names Todd R. Golub, M.D. As Chairman and Member of Its Scientific Advisory Board (RedNova)
GERMANTOWN, Md., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avalon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq and NYSE ArcaEx: AVRX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics, today announced the appointment of Todd R.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Nallatech adds Compurep to Channel Partner Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
GLASGOW, United Kingdom & BALTIMORE----Nallatech, the leader in high performance FPGA-based computing solutions, today announced that Compurep has joined its Channel Partner Program.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Nallatech adds Compurep to Channel Partner Program (wallstreet:online AG)
Nallatech, the leader in high performance FPGA-based computing solutions, today announced that Compurep
(Nov 1, 2006)
DNAPrint Genomics Partner, Biofrontera A.G., Commences Trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. today announced that Biofrontera A.G., in which the Company now holds an approximate 10% stake, commenced the co-listing of its common stock yesterday under the symbol B8F on the Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse (Frankfurt Stock Exchange), finishing the trading day at EUR 15.19 (approximately $19.29 US).
(Nov 1, 2006)
'Dachshund' Gene Reverts Cancer Genes To Normal, Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis (Science Daily)
Scientists have shown that the activity of a gene that commandeers other cancer-causing genes, returning them to normal, can predict the prognosis of an individual with breast cancer. They looked at cancer cells from more than 2,000 breast cancer patients and found that this commandeering or "organizing" ability is increasingly lost in cancer cells and associated with the progression of disease.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Institute for OneWorld Health awarded $46 million grant to combat diarrheal disease (EurekAlert!)
(SAN FRANCISCO, CA & CAIRO, EGYPT) – November 1, 2006 -- The Institute for OneWorld Health (iOWH) announced today that it has been awarded a grant of $46 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand its unique research on new treatments to complement traditional approaches for fighting diarrhea.
(Nov 1, 2006)
U Miami to Open Human Genomics Institute in '07; Has Hired Heads of Duke's Genetics Center to Run It (GenomeWeb News)
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(Nov 1, 2006)
Subduing Salmonella - Several Strategies Seem Promising (CattleNetwork.com)
Illness caused by Salmonella isn’t usually fatal, but it can be very unpleasant. This intestinal pathogen, usually transmitted by raw or undercooked foods, can cause fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
(Nov 1, 2006)
CUBRC, UB Bioinformatics win federal grant (BizJournals)
Added funding is on the way to CUBRC and the University at Buffalo's Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
(Nov 1, 2006)
DNAPrint Genomics Partner, Biofrontera A.G., Commences Trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (RedNova)
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) today ann
(Nov 1, 2006)
Single molecule extends fat mice lives by reversing gene pathways associated with disease in obese (EurekAlert!)
Boston, MA--Researchers have used a single compound to increase the lifespan of obese mice, and found that the drug reversed nearly all of the changes in gene expression patterns found in mice on high calorie diets--some of which are associated with diabetes, heart disease, and other significant diseases related to obesity.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Single Molecule Makes Obese Mice Healthy (Newswise)
Researchers have used a single compound to increase the lifespan of obese mice, and found that the drug reversed nearly all of the changes in gene expression patterns found in mice on high calorie diets--some of which are associated with diabetes, heart disease, and other significant diseases related to obesity. The research is the first time that the small molecule resveratrol has been shown to
(Nov 1, 2006)
Invitrogen Wins U.S. District Court Decision Against Stratagene (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation, a leading life science company providing innovative technologies to support disease research, today announced a favorable decision in its patent infringement lawsuit against Stratagene, Inc.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Patent Partner Peg Brivanlou Joins King & Spalding's Intellectual Property Practice (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, announced today that Margaret B. "Peg" Brivanlou, a patent attorney with significant experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields, has joined the firm as partner in its intellectual property practice group. Brivanlou is the sixth new partner to join King & Spalding's IP group in the past two months and the second new partner to join
(Nov 1, 2006)
DNAPrint Genomics Partner, Biofrontera A.G., Commences Trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SYS-CON Media)
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) todayannounced that Biofrontera A.G., in which the Company now holds anapproximate 10% stake, commenced the co-listing of its common stockyesterday under the symbol B8F on the Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse(Frankfurt Stock Exchange), finishing the trading day at EUR 15.19(approximately $19.29 US).
(Nov 1, 2006)
Single Molecule Makes Obese Mice Healthy (PhysOrg)
Researchers have used a single compound to increase the lifespan of obese mice, and found that the drug reversed nearly all of the changes in gene expression patterns found in mice on high calorie diets—some of which are associated with diabetes, heart disease, and other significant diseases related to obesity. The research, led by investigators at Harvard Medical School and the National
(Nov 1, 2006)
EAST BAY BIZ BUZZ: Lycos, Ask.com become partners (Contra Costa Times)
Oakland-based Ask.com and Lycos Inc., a leading web portal, announced a multiyear agreement whereby Ask.com will be the search and sponsored listings provider for the Lycos Network, including Lycos.com, Hotbot.com, Tripod.com and Angelfire.com.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Nanogen Reports 2006 Third Quarter Financial Results (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Nanogen, Inc. , developer of advanced diagnostic products, today reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Biosite Incorporated Reports New Option Grants Under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Biosite® Incorporated , today announced that, in accordance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350, 45 non-officer employees were granted inducement stock options covering an aggregate of 69,900 shares of common stock.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Illumina to Present at the 7th Annual Cowen and Company Global Health Care Conference (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. announced today that Jay Flatley, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present an overview of the Company's commercial and product development activity at the upcoming Cowen & Company Global Health Care Conference in London, England.
(Nov 1, 2006)
Alpha Innotech Ranked in Top 100 of Fastest Growing Companies in North America in Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.----Alpha Innotech Corp. , a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, today announced that it ranked Number 92 on Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.
(Nov 1, 2006)
DNA Profiling Study Identifies Three New Lung Tumor Subtypes (Medical News Today)
A new study has identified three subtypes of non-small-cell lung cancer tumors, a finding that may provide valuable clinical information about patient survival in early- or late-stage disease, how likely the cancer is to spread and whether the tumor will prove resistant to chemotherapy. [click link for full article]
(Nov 2, 2006)
transADVANcis Launches the Website Assessment Customized Service, Oriented to Life Science and Nano Industries (PR Web)
"transADVANcis, Lda launches the website assessment customized service, specially oriented to Life Science and Nanotechnology industries and related organizations." (PRWeb Nov 2, 2006)
(Nov 2, 2006)
Business briefs (The Herald-Tribune)
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TECHWORKING (Washington Post)
LCG Systems plans to hire about five people in the next month and a half. Howard Stern, vice president of business development, talked with The Post's Judith Mbuya.
(Nov 2, 2006)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Multi-Dimensional Bar Code Technology to LG Electronics (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation announced today that VData, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into a license with LG Electronics, Inc. covering a portfolio of patents that apply to certain multi-dimensional bar code systems.
(Nov 2, 2006)
Urban Sprawl Not Cause Of Human Sprawl: Study (Science Daily)
As health-spending on obesity-related illnesses continues to rise in the United States, many suggest that urban planning geared towards active and healthy living could be an important tool to curb obesity. But does urban sprawl really cause human sprawl? Not according to research conducted at the University of Toronto, the London School of Economics and Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Spain.
(Nov 2, 2006)
Faulty Gene Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk (Science Daily)
Missing sections of a gene, which programs the manufacture of a chemical to alert the body to DNA damage, almost doubles the risk of prostate cancer, reveals research published ahead of print in the Journal of Medical Genetics.
(Nov 2, 2006)
Two-component Lantibiotic With Therapeutic Potential Discovered By Scientists (Medical News Today)
The discovery and preparation of a naturally occurring antibiotic could open the door to new therapeutic drugs for treating nasty infections.The rapid spread of drug-resistant bacterial strains poses a persistent threat to human health, and requires new sources of antibiotics to treat infections. [click link for full article]
(Nov 2, 2006)
EAST BAY BIZ BUZZ: Lycos, Ask.com form agreement (Contra Costa Times)
Oakland-based Ask.com and Lycos Inc., a leading Web portal, announced a multiyear agreement whereby Ask.com will be the search and sponsored listings provider for the Lycos Network, including Lycos.com, Hotbot.com, Tripod.com and Angelfire.com.
(Nov 2, 2006)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Multi-Dimensional Bar Code Technology to LG Electronics (Broadcast Newsroom)
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,
(Nov 2, 2006)
Genetic Technologies For Biomarker Discovery And Drug Development Boosts Demand For qRT-PCR Products (DrugDiscoveryOnline)
Increased emphasis on genetic technologies for biomarker discovery and drug development boosts demand for qRT-PCR products
(Nov 2, 2006)
Reynolds counters Davis' charges (The Buffalo News)
Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds' congressional campaign Wednesday linked an advocacy group's accusations of lofty travel expenses by a top aide in his office to a paid staffer in Jack Davis' campaign.
(Nov 2, 2006)
Red Wine Molecule Extends Lifespan Of Fat Mice Lives By Reversing Obesity-Related Gene Pathways (Science Daily)
Researchers have used a single compound to increase the lifespan of obese mice, and found that the drug reversed nearly all of the changes in gene expression patterns found in mice on high calorie diets -- some of which are associated with diabetes, heart disease and other significant diseases related to obesity. The research is the first time that the small molecule resveratrol has been shown to
(Nov 2, 2006)
Physicists Observe New Property Of Matter (Science Daily)
Physicists at UC San Diego have for the first time observed the spontaneous production of coherence within "excitons," the bound pairs of electrons and holes that enable semiconductors to function as novel electronic devices.
(Nov 2, 2006)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Schedules Third Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc.,(OTC.BB: SLXCF)("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 third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2006 prior to the opening of the stock market on Thursday, November 9, 2006.
(Nov 2, 2006)
Computer Scientists Track Prediction Markets In Run-up To US Elections (Science Daily)
As voters prepare for the polls Nov. 7, computer scientists at the University of Chicago and Yahoo! Research are calling attention to the uncanny track record that an Irish securities trading market has for accurately predicting the outcome of US elections.
(Nov 2, 2006)
New Research Delivers an Up-To-The-Minute Assessment of the State Of Proteomics and Its Applications in Drug and (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Proteomics: Current State and Future Directions to their offering.
(Nov 2, 2006)
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