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Scottish Genomics Lab to Use GenoLogics' Geneus, Proteus Software
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:01:23 GMT)
Students Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday Away from Home and Family
For Amanda VanValkenburg, a Thanksgiving away from home was the perfect opportunity to take a road trip. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:41:58 GMT)
Stem Cells: Advance Helps Explain Stem Cell Behavior
Biochemists at Oregon State University have developed a new method to identify the "DNA-binding transcription factors" that help steer stem cells into forming the wide variety of cells that ultimately make up all the organs and parts of a living vertebrate animal (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:03:03 GMT)
Sharing some, Keeping most: The Blue Cross for-profit conversion
Leticia Carranza, who was putting her son in a car seat for infants even though he had outgrown it, got a larger seat worth $40 for free. Jeff Walker, a UW-Madison scientist, got nearly $1 million to buy mass spectrometers to study proteins. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:45:15 GMT)
DNAPrint Announces German Business Partner's First Human Study of Product to Prevent Migraines
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) todayannounced that its German business partner, Biofrontera AG, in which theCompany owns an approximate 10% stake, has received authorization to beginits first human study of its BF-1 drug, which is intended to preventmigraine headaches. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:13:41 GMT)
GenoMed's Fourth Horse Recovering From Presumed West Nile Virus Encephalitis
GenoMed (Pink Sheets:GMED), a Next Generation Disease Management company that uses genomics to solve diseases in humans and animals, today announced that the fourth horse in its expanded trial for West Nile virus encephalitis is recovering nicely one week after starting GenoMed's treatment. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:23:36 GMT)
DNAPrint Announces German Business Partner's First Human Study of Product to Prevent Migraines
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (OTCBB: DNAG) today announced that its German business partner, Biofrontera AG, in which the Company owns an approximate 10% stake, has received authorization to begin its first human study of its BF-1 drug, which is intended to prevent migraine headaches. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:28:13 GMT)
Stellar Cast of Faculty Joins UCR's College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – UC Riverside's College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences has recruited a stellar cast of faculty members for 2006-07. Their expertise covers a variety of exciting subjects, including stem cells, systems biology, nanostructures, earthquakes, and the malaria parasite. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:43:18 GMT)
CXR Biosciences Ltd. Licenses The Rosetta Resolver Gene Expression Data Analysis System From Rosetta Biosoftware
Rosetta Biosoftware announced today that CXR Biosciences Ltd. licensed the Rosetta Resolver system to investigate mechanisms of drug toxicity (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:17:46 GMT)
New Technique for Rapid Analysis of Key Breast Milk Component
A new technique that enables rapid, detailed analysis of a group of bioactive molecules in breast milk has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and Agilent Technologies. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:29:55 GMT)
Applied Imaging Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Genetix
Applied Imaging Corporation , a leading supplier of automated imaging and image analysis systems, today announced that stockholders have approved the Company's acquisition by Genetix Group plc. , the United Kingdom-based cell biology, proteomics, and genomics health technology group. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:15:00 GMT)
Kalam, Hu Jintao speak of parallel rise of China, India
NEW DELHI: : The "parallel rise" of India and China and the potential contribution of both countries to global stability and peace were the main themes in the speeches made by President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and President Hu Jintao of China at the ... (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:14:38 GMT)
Applied Imaging stockholders OK $25.8M sale
Applied Imaging Corp. said Tuesday its stockholders approved the company's acquisition by Genetix Group plc for $25.8 million, about $7.5 million more than the original offer. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:16:15 GMT)
Advance Helps Explain Stem Cell Behavior
Biochemists at Oregon State University have developed a new method to identify the "DNA-binding transcription factors" that help steer stem cells into forming the wide variety of cells that ultimately make up all the organs and parts of a living vertebrate animal. The research is an important step towards understanding stem cell behavior and how cellular development is controlled. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 23:40:42 GMT)
Applied Imaging Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Genetix
Applied Imaging Corporation ('Applied Imaging' or 'the Company') (BULLETIN BOARD: AICX) , a leading supplier of automated imaging and image analysis systems, today announced that stockholders have approved the Company's acquisition by Genetix Group plc. ('Genetix') (AIM: GTX), the United Kingdom-based cell biology, proteomics, and genomics health technology group. The all-cash transaction is (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 02:26:10 GMT)
Meeting On Frontiers In Painful Bladder Syndrome, Interstitial Cystitis - Report On The NIDDK International Frontiers
UroToday.com - The recently concluded NIDDK meeting on Frontiers in Painful Bladder Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis was extremely successful and well-received. It was chaired by Deborah Erickson, Professor of Urology at the University of Kentucky. Many interesting "state of the art" presentations and research posters were presented, covering both basic science and clinical topics. [click link (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:12:57 GMT)
Patterns on tropical marine mollusc shell mirror gene expression patterns
Scientists have identified a group of genes that control the formation of shapes and colour patterns on the shell of the tropical marine mollusc referred to as ‘abalone`. A study published today in the open access journal BMC Biology reveals that the shape and colour patterns on the shell of the mollusc mirror the localised expression of specific genes in the mantle, a layer of skin situated just (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:24:29 GMT)
Test Strips For The Rapid Detection Of Cocaine
Yi Lu and his team at the University of Illinois in Urbana has laid the foundation for a new generation of rapid diagnostic tests that are as easy to handle as a pregnancy test: just dunk them in the sample and see if a colored band appears. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:10:42 GMT)
Our Responsibility
By Sandler, Martin P; McEwan, Alexander J Molecular medicine defines the rule of genomics and proteomics in personalizing health care delivery and improving outcomes tor patients. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:10:45 GMT)
Applied Biosystems to Webcast Presentation at Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems Group , an Applera Corporation business, will webcast its presentation at the Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference on Thursday, November 30, 2006. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance observes inhibitors bound to enzymes
A team of researchers led by Professor Paul Malthouse, principal investigator with the Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology and UCD Conway Institute, uses state-of-the-art NMR equipment to study a range of biological processes. Insights gained could help in the design of drugs for an array of medical conditions. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:54:20 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Presentation at Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix, Inc. today announced it will webcast its presentation from the Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference in New York City. Greg Schiffman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of Affymetrix and outline future growth opportunities at 3:00 p.m. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:00:00 GMT)
Genetic Variation: We're More Different than We Thought
New research shows that at least 10 percent of genes in the human population can vary in the number of copies of DNA sequences they contain--a finding that alters current thinking that the DNA of any two humans is 99.9 percent similar in content and identity. This discovery of the extent of genetic variation is expected to change the way scientists think about genetic diseases and human evolution. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:17:30 GMT)
New technology used to construct the first map of structural variation in the human genome
Thurs., Nov. 23, 2006 -- Beyond the simple stream of one-letter characters in the human genome sequence lies a complex, higher-order code. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:31:28 GMT)
Genetic variation: We're more different than we thought
New research shows that at least 10 percent of genes in the human population can vary in the number of copies of DNA sequences they contain--a finding that alters current thinking that the DNA of any two humans is 99.9 percent similar in content and identity. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:40:32 GMT)
UK's BBSRC Earmarks Cash for Bioinformatics Resources, Systems Bio Tools
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Multi-Copy DNA More Common Than Thought
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22 (HealthDay News) -- It appears that many more genes than once thought have multiple copies of themselves, called "copy-number variants" -- some of which may contain disease-causing mutations, researchers report. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:03:43 GMT)
NZ's Brightest Sparks Tackle The Burning Issues
Many of New Zealand’s hottest younger scientists will gather in Christchurch next week to discuss some of the biggest issues facing science in this country. (Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:29:29 GMT)
Our genes make us more different than we earlier believed
Washington, Nov 23 : A new research has found that at least 10 percent of genes in the human population could vary in the number of copies of DNA sequences they contained. (Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:58:26 GMT)
Our genes make us more different than we earlier believed
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): A new research has found that at least 10 percent of genes in the human population could vary in the number of copies of DNA sequences they contained. The finding, researchers say could alter current thinking that the DNA of any two humans was 99.9 percent similar in content and identity. Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) international research scholar, Stephen W. (Thu, 23 Nov 2006 06:31:35 GMT)
Gene Expression Profiling Not Quite Perfected In Predicting Lung Cancer Prognosis
While there have been significant advances in the use of gene expression profiling to assess a cancer prognosis, a Mayo Clinic review and analysis of existing lung cancer studies shows that this technology has not yet surpassed the accuracy of conventional methods used to assess survival in lung cancer patients. [click link for full article] (Thu, 23 Nov 2006 10:07:56 GMT)
Stanford offering distance learning
Some of Stanford University's most diligent students are never in class — or even in the same time zone. (Thu, 23 Nov 2006 10:44:21 GMT)
Families Urged to Talk Turkey About Health
By Alison Damast, The Stamford Advocate, Conn. Nov. 23--Dr. Henry Yoon is often startled when his younger patients reveal to him they are unfamiliar with their family's medical history. (Thu, 23 Nov 2006 16:14:38 GMT)
'Nymph Of The Sea' Reveals Remarkable Brood
Geologists from the United Kingdom and the United States have made an unusual discovery from over 425 million years ago ... hard boiled eggs! The scientists discovered the mother complete with her brood of some 20 eggs and 2 possible juveniles inside, together with other details of her soft part anatomy including legs and eyes. (Thu, 23 Nov 2006 17:26:23 GMT)
Twenty-One UCR Faculty Receive AAAS Fellowships
This year’s Fellows include the Chancellor and the Dean of Engineering at UCR. (Thu, 23 Nov 2006 19:13:19 GMT)
Do These Genes Make Me Look Fat?
'Tis the season, and half the nation's lifestyle reporters will be writing about how to keep from gaining weight from that Thanksgiving blowout and all the holiday parties between now and the end of the year - not to mention our resolutions to lose weight next year. [click link for full article] (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:07:57 GMT)
Dogs May Help Find Genes That Cause Cancer
About half of all Bernese mountain dogs are prone to an unusual blood cancer called malignant histiocytosis. Boxers are four times more likely to get lymphomas than dogs in general, while Pomeranians are 10 times less likely. Cocker spaniels are more likely to get B cell lymphomas, and huskies are more susceptible to T cell lymphomas. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 03:53:53 GMT)
Comprehensive Coverage of Clinical Applications of First- and Next-Generation Molecular Diagnostics
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Molecular Diagnostics: Effective Tools for Disease Management, 3rd Edition" to their offering. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 06:00:00 GMT)
New online tool for family health
The Utah Department of Health has created an online tool to help families discuss and compile data on their health. Learn what kind of information is needed to create a family history document by visiting health.utah.gov/genomics/famil /toolkit.html. You also can call 888-222-2542 for a free kit. The U.S. Surgeon General offers a similar guide, a recently updated web program (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:16:26 GMT)
Health past can change future
One death certificate at a time, the story began to unfold. As Starr Hailey Campbell mapped out her family health history, she began to realize the breast cancer she is battling today may have roots in her kin's DNA, stretching back at least three generations. Her father died of kidney cancer. Her grandfather died of stomach cancer. Her great-grandfather also died of cancer. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:16:36 GMT)
Comprehensive Coverage of Clinical Applications of First- and Next-Generation Molecular Diagnostics
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets has announced the addition of "Molecular Diagnostics: Effective Tools for Disease Management, 3rd Edition" to their offering. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 09:10:51 GMT)
Published References to AnaSpec Products Surpasses 400 AnaSpec, Inc. Posted on: 21 Nov 06
AnaSpec has announced that published references to AnaSpec products have recently surpassed 400. As monitored by HighWire Press, a division of the Stanford University libraries, the number of references to a company in peer-reviewed publications represents a significant measure of the use of a company’s products within the research community. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:06:26 GMT)
Stanford's grad courses cast wide web
Some of Stanford University's most diligent students are never in class — or even in the same time zone. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:59:05 GMT)
Breakthrough in genetics sows better wheat seed
A story of wild wheat seeds that began 10,000 years ago with Neolithic hunter-gatherers who harvested them on the shores of the Mediterranean sea is continuing today in California, a tale that underscores the new era of modern genomics. The Stone Age... (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:44:33 GMT)
Should you tell somebody they have a fatal gene?
Breakthroughs in human genetics are posing as many social and moral questions as scientific ones. How do you tell someone they carry a potentially fatal gene? Should you tell them? Should we be able to choose a baby’s characteristics? (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 14:23:06 GMT)
DNAPrint unit gets OK for human study of migraine product
The German partner of DNAPrint Genomics Inc. has the go-ahead to begin its first human study of a drug intended to prevent migraine headaches. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:32:27 GMT)
Quick comeback predicted for ousted Rep. Hayworth
In his years as a Phoenix sportscaster, J.D. Hayworth's booming catchphrase for a home run was "Vapor!" (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:58:33 GMT)
Insight into Bioinformatics Technology Can Be Sought inside the 2006 Global Strategic Business Report on Bioinformatics
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Bioinformatics - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:00:00 GMT)
Study Strengthens Use of Saliva to Diagnose Diseases
A new study published in the December issue of the Journal of Dental Research reveals a new breakthrough in salivary diagnostics, the non- invasive method of using saliva to diagnose oral and systemic conditions, including some cancers. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:37:41 GMT)
Genetic Variation: We're More Different Than We Thought
New research shows that at least 10 percent of genes in the human population can vary in the number of copies of DNA sequences they contain -- a finding that alters current thinking that the DNA of any two humans is 99.9 percent similar in content and identity. This discovery of genetic variation is expected to change the way scientists think about genetic diseases and evolution. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:41:10 GMT)
Zoo Authority of India:
Inauguration of ‘Butterfly Park’ by Union Minister for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, Minister for Forests Chennigappa participate, Bannerghatta Biological Park, 10.30 am. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 20:40:44 GMT)
Toxin Buster: New technique makes cottonseeds edible
Scientists have engineered cotton plants to produce seeds that are missing a poisonous compound that had previously rendered them inedible. With the amount of crop currently planted, such modified cottonseeds could fill the daily protein needs of about 500 million people, the researchers say. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:55:03 GMT)
Kidney Progress: Drug slows cyst growth
An experimental drug called roscovitine may inhibit a degenerative kidney disease that so far has defied cure, a study in mice shows. (Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:55:24 GMT)
Detective Searches Doggedly for Clues to Slaying
By JULIANA BARBASSA Associated Press writer MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. -- At first, all Sgt. Paul Dostie had were handfuls of bones -- fragile, gnawed-on human bones. (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:10:45 GMT)
Maryland Medical Firms Announce Staffing Changes, Awards: November 24, 2006
By Daily Record Staff The Howard County Chamber of Commerce has honored Tai Sophia Institute with the 2006 Large Business of the Year Award. (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 03:12:47 GMT)
Contest encourages learning health data
The Utah Department of Health hopes all Utahns will include talk of family health history in their family gatherings during the holidays. And it's emphasizing the importance of gathering health information with a "Tell Us Your Story!" contest. (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 07:31:05 GMT)
Large-Scale Sequencing Centers Funded By NHGRI
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has announced the results of the recent competition for support of its three large-scale sequencing centers, strengthening efforts to use the power of DNA sequencing to unlock the genomic secrets of human diseases. [click link for full article] (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:08:05 GMT)
Advance Helps Explain Stem Cell Behavior
Biochemists at Oregon State University have developed a new method to identify the "DNA-binding transcription factors" that help steer stem cells into forming the wide variety of cells that ultimately make up all the organs and parts of a living vertebrate animal. [click link for full article] (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 13:07:55 GMT)
Mayo, 'U' genomics research moves forward
About 200 scientists are taking the next step in genomics research (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 13:22:57 GMT)
Licensing contact
Available for licensing and commercial development are patent rights that cover a specific and sensitive microarray (TTD -V-1) and multiplex assay for the simultaneous detection and discrimination of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type-1 (HIV-1), which include both RNA and DNA genomes. (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 19:07:52 GMT)
Trailblazing U of M, Mayo Partnership Gets Going
The effort to make Minnesota a leader in biotechnology and genomics research is about to get its permanent home and, backers hope, a fertile ground for scientific breakthrough in the treatment of disease. More Minnesota News More Education News (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 19:55:49 GMT)
Trailblazing U of M, Mayo partnership gets going in Rochester
ROCHESTER, MN (AP) -- The effort to make Minnesota a leader in biotechnology and genomics research is about to get its permanent home and, backers hope, a fertile ground for scientific breakthrough in the treatment of disease. (Sat, 25 Nov 2006 20:23:56 GMT)
GenoMed's Fourth Horse Recovering From Presumed West Nile Virus Encephalitis
GenoMed (OTCPK: GMED), a Next Generation Disease Management company that uses genomics to solve diseases in humans and animals, has announced that the fourth horse in its expanded trial for West Nile virus encephalitis is recovering nicely one week after starting GenoMed's treatment. [click link for full article] (Sun, 26 Nov 2006 01:07:55 GMT)
New agency would bolster biodefense
After two years of delays, Congress is poised to pass biodefense legislation next month that would create a new federal agency to speed development of drugs for an array of infectious diseases that are bioterror threats. (Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:00:07 GMT)
Trailblazing U of M, Mayo partnership gets going in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The effort to make Minnesota a leader in biotechnology and genomics research is about to get its permanent home and, backers hope, a fertile ground for scientific breakthrough in the treatment of disease. (Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:35:54 GMT)
Dogged detective close to victim's identity
At first, all Sgt. Paul Dostie had were handfuls of bones fragile, gnawed-on human bones. There was very little he could tell from the animal-ravaged remains found in a shallow grave in the Inyo National Forest in May 2003. (Sun, 26 Nov 2006 07:53:12 GMT)
Bones lead sergeant on a winding trail
At first, all Sgt. Paul Dostie had were handfuls of bones -- fragile, gnawed-on human bones. There was very little he could tell from the animal-ravaged remains found in a shallow grave in the Inyo National Forest in May 2003. Dostie only knew the victim was a petite woman who wasn't dressed for the rugged Sierra Nevada, judging by her size 5 shoes, lacy blouse and flimsy jacket. (Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:24:20 GMT)
Trailblazing U of M, Mayo partnership gets going in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The effort to make Minnesota a leader in biotechnology and genomics research is about to get its permanent home and, backers hope, a fertile ground for scientific breakthrough in the treatment of disease. (Sun, 26 Nov 2006 13:32:47 GMT)
Girl geeks seek respect
In circus parlance, a "geek" is a sideshow performer who does disgusting things such as bite the heads off live chickens. More commonly these days, a geek is a socially awkward person who is enthusiastic, smart and skillful with computers. (Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:02:55 GMT)
Drug and device firms invest in study of plaque to find trigger for heart attacks
"Figuring out who is going to have plaque rupture would be the Holy Grail of cardiology," a researcher says. (Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:42:44 GMT)
Medical Lab Technology a Viable Option
IT is crucial for students to choose the most appropriate field to study at tertiary level. The mushrooming of public and private institutions has not only provided alternatives for the students but has also caused confusion. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:13:08 GMT)
In Quest to Improve Heart Therapies, Plaque Gets a Fresh Look
Researchers have turned their attention to patients that develop a form of plaque prone to inflammation and rupture. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:33:53 GMT)
Amarillo Biosciences Enters Into License and Supply Agreement With CytoPharm for Low Dose Oral Interferon Use in
Amarillo Biosciences, Inc. (ABI) today announced that it has entered into a License and Supply Agreement with CytoPharm, Inc., a Taipei, Taiwan-based biopharmaceutical company whose parent company is Vita Genomics, Inc., the largest biotech company in Taiwan specializing in pharmacogenomics and specialty Clinical Research Organization. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:05:00 GMT)
UCSD computer scientist wins Young Investigator Award, research on snake venom proteins highlighted
Nuno Bandeira, a computer science and engineering Ph.D. candidate at UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering has won the 2006 Human Proteome Organization's Young Investigator Award for work on snake venom proteins. The award-winning protein analysis technique is expected to aid drug development efforts, help scientists better understand cancer proteins and, perhaps, let scientists dive into (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:06:38 GMT)
St. Ed's aims for best in the West
Increases in enrollment, faculty, fundraising and infrastructure outpacing other Texas private schools. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:13:19 GMT)
Amarillo Biosciences Enters Into License and Supply Agreement With CytoPharm for Low Dose Oral Interferon Use in
Amarillo Biosciences, Inc. (ABI) (OTCBB: AMAR) (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:11:59 GMT)
Abcellute Announces Exclusive Agreement with Japanese Biotech Firm, GeneFrontier Corporation
CARDIFF, Wales & TOKYO----Abcellute Ltd and GeneFrontier Corporation announced today that they have signed an Exclusive Agreement for the manufacture, marketing and distribution of Abcellute's preserved hepatocyte products into Japan. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:00:00 GMT)
PASCAL J. GOLDSCHMIDT
Personal: Age 52. Married, has three children. Native of Belgium. Fluent in English, French and Dutch; understands Spanish and Italian. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:24:00 GMT)
Fueling South Florida's biotech boom
Dr. Pascal J. Goldschmidt took charge in April as senior vice president of medical affairs and dean of the University of Miami's Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:24:11 GMT)
Abcellute Announces Exclusive Agreement With Japanese Biotech Firm, GeneFrontier Corporation
Abcellute Ltd (Abcellute) and GeneFrontier Corporation (GeneFrontier) announced today that they have signed an Exclusive Agreement for the manufacture, marketing and distribution of Abcellute's preserved hepatocyte products into Japan. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 09:19:25 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Interstitial Internet Advertising Technology to Best Western
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 settlement and license agreement with Best Western International, Inc., covering patents that apply to interstitial Internet advertising. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:00:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Interstitial Internet Advertising Technology to Best Western
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:24:39 GMT)
Affymetrix 500K Array Used to Generate First Copy Number Variation Map of the Human Genome
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. announced today that scientists working on the International Genome Structural Variation Consortium's Copy Number Variation Project have used the 500K Array to help generate the first comprehensive copy number variation map of the human genome. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT)
Force10 Networks TeraScale E-Series Powers High Performance Network at Radiological Society of North America's Annual
SAN JOSE, Calif.----Force10 Networks®, the pioneer in building and securing high performance networks, today announced that the TeraScale E-Series® family of switch/routers is anchoring the 10 Gigabit Ethernet show network at the Radiological Society of North America 2006 conference this week in Chicago. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:35:00 GMT)
Complete Market Analysis and Revenue Forecast of U.S. Microfluidics/Lab-On-A-Chip Markets
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "U.S. Microfluidics/Lab-on-a-chip Markets" to their offering. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:00:00 GMT)
ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- Nov. 22, 2006
Here is the latest American Chemical Society (ACS) News Service Weekly press package (PressPac) with reports selected from 35 major peer-reviewed journals and Chemical & Engineering News. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:10:37 GMT)
New Technology Used To Construct First Map Of Structural Variation In Human Genome
Scientists have developed powerful new experimental and algorithmic methods to detect copy number variants (CNVs) -- defined as large deletions and duplications of DNA segments. These technologies -- reported in the journal Genome Research -- were used to create the first comprehensive map of CNVs in the human genome. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:10:42 GMT)
'Holy grail' of cardiology draws funds and research
The broadest effort yet to determine the causes of plaque rupture was to be announced Monday by a consortium pledging to invest $30 million over the next four years in an international research program. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:44:55 GMT)
Aussie Gov't Allocates $390M for Genomics Research
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:01:13 GMT)
Affymetrix 500K Array Used to Generate First Copy Number Variation Map of the Human Genome
Affymetrix Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) announced today t (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:19:22 GMT)
Quest for better breast cancer drugs
Breast cancer sufferers could eventually benefit from high-tuned, tailor-made drug treatments that minimise side effects as a result of a joint initiative between computer scientists in Edinburgh and cellular biologists in Japan. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:26:16 GMT)
Quest for better breast cancer drugs
Breast cancer sufferers could eventually benefit from high-tuned, tailor-made drug treatments that minimize side effects as a result of a joint initiative between computer scientists in Edinburgh and cellular biologists in Japan. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:24:29 GMT)
Graduate Student Organization Promotes Interdisciplinary Collaborations
Durham, NC -- Biology graduate student Beth Archie knows a lot about elephants but less so about statistics. So when she needed to quantify social structures in elephants for her dissertation, she turned to statistics graduate student Eric Vance for advice. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:37:40 GMT)
UNC scientists solve mystery of how largest cellular motor protein powers movement
CHAPEL HILL – Scientists now understand how an important protein converts chemical energy to mechanical force, thus powering the process of cell division, thanks to a new structural model by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:57:03 GMT)
NASA Spaceline 10 November 2006 Current Space Life Science Awareness
Tuday EC, Meck JV, Nyhan D, Shoukas AA, Berkowitz DE. Microgravity induced changes in aortic stiffness and its role in orthostatic intolerance. J Appl Physiol. 2006 Nov 2; [Epub ahead of print] (HSR&T PIs: J.V. Meck, A.A. Shoukas) Note: Includes both Shuttle flight results and hindlimb unloading ground results. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:37:08 GMT)
Wheat Gene May Boost Foods' Nutrient Content
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, the US Department of Agriculture and the University of Haifa in Israel have cloned a gene from wild wheat that increases the protein, zinc and iron content in the grain, potentially offering a solution to nutritional deficiencies affecting hundreds of millions of children around the world. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:11:18 GMT)
New Gene Clue on Obesity
One in 10 people has a gene variant pattern linked to obesity, a new study shows, but researchers say it is too soon to blame genes for obesity. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:27:02 GMT)
Genetic Variation: We're More Different Than We Thought
New research shows that at least 10 percent of genes in the human population can vary in the number of copies of DNA sequences they contain--a finding that alters current thinking that the DNA of any two humans is 99.9 percent similar in content and identity.This discovery of the extent of genetic variation, by Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) international research scholar Stephen W. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 22:07:57 GMT)
Genetics A Key Factor In Premature Infants' Devastating Eye Disease
Genetics play a major role in predisposing infants to retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a disease prevalent in premature infants that disrupts normal blood vessel development of the retina and can lead to blindness, researchers at Yale School of Medicine report in the November issue of Pediatrics. (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 22:10:52 GMT)
Biomarkers for breast cancer
Methods and compositions are provided for the detection of breast cancer based upon the identification of three biomarkers for non-normal breast cells. The biomarkers were identified based upon multiple sampling of reference breast tissue samples from independent (Mon, 27 Nov 2006 22:55:54 GMT)
First Indian Peptide symposium to be held at Hyderabad on Feb 22 &23
The Indian Peptide Society is conducting the first Indian Peptide symposium at Hyderabad on February 22 and 23, 2007. The Society, established in the year 2006 is dedicated to promote studies, research and development in the field of Peptide and allied sciences. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:53:03 GMT)
UQ welcomes $500M research announcement
The University of Queensland commends the Australian Government for the announcement that it will invest $500 million in key national research infrastructure. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:05:08 GMT)
New Technology Used To Construct The First Map Of Structural Variation In The Human Genome
Beyond the simple stream of one-letter characters in the human genome sequence lies a complex, higher-order code. In order to decipher this level of architecture, scientists have developed powerful new experimental and algorithmic methods to detect copy number variants (CNVs)--defined as large deletions and duplications of DNA segments. [click link for full article] (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:07:55 GMT)
The touch, the feel, the taste
Imagine being able to produce a vast protein source to feed 500 million people from something as simple as cottonseeds, said a buoyant Dr. Keerti Rathore. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 06:30:35 GMT)
Dr. S.M. Faruque, Scientist and Head, Molecular Genetics Laboratory of LSD, ICDDR,B received TWAS Award in Brazil
TWAS, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, has announced its 2005 prize winners. The annual TWAS Prizes, awarded in eight fields of scientific research, rank among the highest scientific accolades given to scientists in developing countries. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 06:56:27 GMT)
Optimal Antigen Presentation For Sensitive Immunoassays
Dynal Bead Based Separations (part of the Invitrogen Group), has announced the introduction of a new immunoassay bead for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications - Dynabeads® MyOne™ Immunoassay (Carboxyl). This new bead type has been carefully developed to provide highly precise immobilization of small antigens such as peptides, steroids and hormones to the surface of the beads. [click link for (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:08:05 GMT)
Master Gene Makes Skeletal Progenitor Cells Differentiate Into Cartilage Cells
Skeletal progenitor cells differentiate into cartilage cells when one master gene actually suppresses the action of another, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report that appears online in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:11:39 GMT)
MorphoSys and the Burnham Institute Sign Broad Research Partnership
MorphoSys AG (Frankfurt: MOR; Prime Standard Segment, TecDAX) today announced a broad alliance with the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, California ("Burnham"), covering the use of fully human recombinant research antibodies and commercialization of resulting products. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:15:12 GMT)
Recent Advances In Functional Proteomics Technologies Are Helping Researchers Achieve A Greater Understanding Of The
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Technology Developments in Functional Proteomics " to their offering. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:51:00 GMT)
BioFocus DPI extends ISO certification to Leiden operations
Mechelen, Belgium; 28 November 2006 - Galapagos NV (Euronext & LSE: GLPG) announced today that its service division BioFocus DPI has extended its International Standards Organization's ISO 9001:2000 certification to cover its Target Discovery operations in Leiden. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:42:43 GMT)
MorphoSys and the Burnham Institute Sign Broad Research Partnership
MorphoSys AG (Frankfurt: MOR; PrimeStandard Segment, TecDAX) today announced a broad alliance with the BurnhamInstitute for Medical Research in La Jolla, California ('Burnham'),covering the use of fully human recombinant research antibodies andcommercialization of resulting products. Under the terms of the agreement,the Burnham will receive access to novel HuCAL GOLD-based researchantibodies from (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:42:54 GMT)
Genting to include biomed research centre in its Sentosa IR bid
SINGAPORE : The Genting International-Star Cruises consortium has roped in leading genomics scientist, Dr J Craig Venter, to boost its bid for the Sentosa Integrated Resort (IR). (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:56:10 GMT)
Patent for Biomarker-based Definitive Diagnoses of Alzheimer's Filed by Power3 Medical
HOUSTON----Power3 Medical Products, Inc. , announced today that it has filed for a utility patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a protein biomarker of neurodegenerative disease in human blood serum which, can help achieve earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:44:00 GMT)
Evogene participates in Israeli research consortium focused on improved nutritional qualities for fruits and vegetables
Evogene Ltd. announced today its participation in the BIOTOV MAGNET Israeli research consortium. The Israeli MAGNET program (Generic Pre-Competitive Technologies and Research and Development) finances research consortia to develop enabling technologies in targeted high potential industries. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:47:11 GMT)
Professor Spencer scoops Healthcare Scientist of the Year Award
Professor Kevin Spencer has been presented by Secretary of State for Health, the Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt MP, with the Healthcare Scientist of the Year Award at this year's Chief Scientific Officer's annual conference. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:53:09 GMT)
Affymetrix 500K Array Used To Generate First Copy Number Variation Map Of The Human Genome
Affymetrix Inc. announced today that scientists working on the International Genome Structural Variation Consortium's Copy Number Variation Project have used the 500K Array to help generate the first comprehensive copy number variation (CNV) map of the human genome (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:32:54 GMT)
Agilent Technologies Announces Technique For Rapid Analysis Of Key Breast Milk Component
Agilent Technologies recently announced a technique developed by a team of University of California at Davis (UCD) and Agilent scientists that enables rapid, detailed analysis of the composition of a group of bioactive molecules in breast milk (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:44:00 GMT)
PWRM: Files for a Utility Patent for Protein Biomarker of Neuro Disease
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. (PWRM) announced that it has filed for a utility patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a protein biomarker of neurodegenerative disease in human blood serum which, can help achieve earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:44:32 GMT)
Fueling South Florida's biotech boom
Dr. Pascal J. Goldschmidt took charge in April as senior vice president of medical affairs and dean of the University of Miami's Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:18:23 GMT)
FPGA Acceleration for Bio Apps
November 28, 2006 | Mitrionics , which develops virtual processor and programming software for Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) supercomputing acceleration, announced the Mitrion-C Open Bio Project. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:03:48 GMT)
Venture guru Walker touts 'informatics'
The first of a planned three conferences on informatics hosted by venture capitalist Steve Walker was held Tuesday, an organized effort among government and university laboratories and Maryland's technology industry to highlight research and economic development opportunities in data mining and information assurance. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:26:34 GMT)
Mapping The Boundaries Between Water Currents Using Seismic Reflection
Understanding the nature of the boundaries between water masses is critical to studies of large-scale oceanic circulation and global climate change. Termed finestructure, the detailed dynamics of these boundaries are usually investigated using vertical profiles of temperature and salinity, collected at discrete locations. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:10:57 GMT)
Patterns On Tropical Marine Mollusk Shell Mirror Gene Expression Patterns
Scientists have identified a group of genes that control the formation of shapes and color patterns on the shell of the tropical marine mollusk referred to as "abalone." A study published in the open access journal BMC Biology reveals that the shape and color patterns on the shell of the mollusc mirror the localised expression of specific genes in the mantle, a layer of skin situated just below (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:11:15 GMT)
Dr. S.M. Faruque, Scientist and Head, Molecular Genetics Laboratory of LSD, ICDDR,B received TWAS Award in Brazil
TWAS, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, has announced its 2005 prize winners. The annual TWAS Prizes, awarded in eight fields of scientific research, rank among the highest scientific accolades given to scientists in developing countries. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:37:34 GMT)
Cambridge Healthtech Institute and Pharma DD Magazine Announce New ''Best of Show'' Awards
NEEDHAM, Mass.----Cambridge Healthtech Institute, the leader in conference programming targeting science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical professionals, and the publisher of Pharma DD, today announced a new "Best of Show" Awards to be presented at the 14th International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:26:00 GMT)
Amarillo Biosciences Agrees to Clinical Trials in China
By Andy Obermueller, Amarillo Globe-News, Texas Nov. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:15:16 GMT)
Dr. Elizabeth G. Nabel, Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Receives 2006 Leadership in
BOSTON, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- For her insights into the molecular basis of cardiovascular disease and her leadership in steering those advances into clinical practice on a national scale, Elizabeth G. (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:17:07 GMT)
Revenge of the girl geeks
In circus parlance, a "geek" is a sideshow performer who does disgusting things such as bite the heads off live chickens. More commonly these days, a geek is a socially awkward person who's enthusiastic, smart and skillful with computers. "She's Such a Geek!" (Avalon, $14.95) is a collection of essays by gifted tech women who don't fit the narrow sugar-and-spice stereotype. Some prefer math to (Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:04:41 GMT)
Alpha Innotech Appoints New Vice President of Global Sales
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.----Alpha Innotech Corp. , a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, today announced that Jeff Whitmore has joined the Company as Vice President of Global Sales. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:19:00 GMT)
Fitchburg project is built to last
When Bill Linton decided to build Fitchburg Town Center, the last thing he wanted was a slapdash structure that would be obsolete in a decade or two. Linton, owner of Promega, was inspired by his travels to Europe, where building life spans are much longer than in the U.S. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:52:54 GMT)
Aim of UA buildings' design is to spur research
Two buildings due to open Friday just south of University Medical Center are designed to bring researchers together to accelerate the pace of scientific discoveries. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:33:57 GMT)
Medical center people
Martin Brown, PhD, professor of radiation oncology, has been selected to receive the Henry S. Kaplan Distinguished Science Award from the International Association for Radiation Society. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:48:25 GMT)
BIOMAX INFORMATICS AG Releases Version 5.6 of the BioRS(TM) Integration and Retrieval System
MARTINSRIED, Germany----Biomax Informatics AG, a leading provider of computational and knowledge solutions for the life sciences, announces today the release of the new 5.6 version of the BioRS Integration and Retrieval System for retrieving and using results from biological and biomedical databases. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT)
Monsanto launches new soybean breeding site
29/11/2006 - Biotech giant Monsanto has invested in a new soybean breeding facility designed to develop and test new varieties of the bean, the firm announced this week. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:57:17 GMT)
Dyax Corp. and CSIRO Form Joint Antibody Discovery Collaboration in Oncology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----Dyax Corp. and the Division of Molecular and Health Technologies of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation , Australia's national scientific research agency, announced today that they have entered into a collaboration for the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies to treat cancer. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:30:00 GMT)
With Annual Growth of 31%, Biophotonics Market Zooms to $133 Billion by 2016!
The business of looking at biological functions at the cellular level or even smaller is big. Really big! Known as Biophotonics -- a marriage of photon-based experimental manipulation and advanced optical imaging -- the market is growing at approximately 31% annually with worldwide revenues reaching $11 billion in 2006. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:27:00 GMT)
Pressure BioSciences, Inc. Announces Collaboration with Alfa Wassermann Proteomic Technologies, LLC
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass.----Pressure BioSciences, Inc. today announced that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Alfa Wassermann Proteomic Technologies, LLC to co-develop sample preparation methods to enrich for low abundance proteins and sub-cellular complexes from cells and tissues utilizing PBI's Pressure Cycling Technology and AWPT's AW Promatix 1000. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:41:00 GMT)
Quest For Better Breast Cancer Drugs
Breast cancer sufferers could eventually benefit from high-tuned, tailor-made drug treatments that minimise side effects as a result of a joint initiative between computer scientists in Edinburgh and cellular biologists in Japan. [click link for full article] (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:08:06 GMT)
Dyax Corp. And CSIRO Form Joint Antibody Discovery Collaboration in Oncology
Dyax Corp. (Nasdaq: DYAX) and the Division of M (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:18:08 GMT)
Fitchburg project is built to last
When Bill Linton decided to build Fitchburg Town Center, the last thing he wanted was a slapdash structure that would be obsolete in a decade or two. Linton, owner of Promega, was inspired by his travels to Europe, where building life spans are much longer than in the U.S. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:29:43 GMT)
SHEEP GENOME DECODED
UNITED STATES: Sheep production experts say the map of the genetic makeup of sheep will enable the industry to improve the quality of lamb. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:44:07 GMT)
Bond visits T.S. Hill, touts NASA
It was a rare treat for administrators, teachers and students alike when U.S. Sen. Christopher S. "Kit" Bond visited T.S. Hill Middle School in Dexter Tuesday afternoon. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:21:09 GMT)
Monsanto launches new soybean breeding site
11/29/2006 - Biotech giant Monsanto has invested in a new soybean breeding facility designed to develop and test new varieties of the bean, the firm announced this week. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:22:35 GMT)
Dr. S.M. Faruque, Scientist and Head, Molecular Genetics Laboratory of LSD, ICDDR,B received TWAS Award in Brazil
TWAS, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, has announced its 2005 prize winners. The annual TWAS Prizes, awarded in eight fields of scientific research, rank among the highest scientific accolades given to scientists in developing countries. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:32:39 GMT)
R. Balaji
Park plans The bio-IT park will have three components - facilities for laboratory research, validation facilities and facilities for scaling up the products generated from the laboratories to a commercial scale. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:47:54 GMT)
GenoMed CEO on Marketing Blitz
ST. LOUIS----GenoMed , a Next Generation Disease Management company that uses genomics to solve diseases, announced that its CEO is giving multiple interviews this week and next about the company. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:51:00 GMT)
Officials expect biotech to serve as region's engine
In eight weeks, officials of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center regional office in Charlotte has spoken with business, academic and civic leaders about expanding biotechnology as an economic engine in the Charlotte metro region. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:36:56 GMT)
Genetic Age Symposium: The Era of Personalized Medicine
----Affymetrix Inc. : WHAT: Attend a public symposium focusing on personalized medicine. Distinguished experts from academia, government and industry will be discussing the opportunities and challenges facing scientists, healthcare providers, policy makers and society as a whole. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:00:00 GMT)
BioPartnering North America 'BPN' Fosters Life Science Partnerships
Technology Vision Group LLC (TVG) is pleased to announce that as BioPartnering North America (BPN: http://www.techvision.com/bpn) enters its fifth year, its popularity continues to grow as it attracts top international players from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and financial industries. Following the same format as its successful sister conference BioPartnering Europe (BPE), which was held in (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:26:20 GMT)
Sigma-Aldrich Welcomes Dublin City University to the RNAi Partnership Program
Sigma-Aldrich , a $1.7 billion Life Science and High Technology company and member of The RNAi Consortium (TRC), proudly welcomes Dublin City University to the RNAi Partnership Program. As one of the early members of the RNAi Partnership Program, Dublin City University gains access to cutting-edge products in Sigma-Aldrich's functional genomics portfolio, including MISSION(TM) TRC shRNA libraries (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:12:25 GMT)
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