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Changing one germ to another?
WASHINGTON - Talk about identity theft: Scientists changed one species of bacteria into another by performing a complete gene swap. It's a step in the quest to one day create artificial organisms, part of a bigger project to custom-design microbes that could produce cleaner fuels. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:22:03 GMT)
Training America's mathematicians
If there are 30 people in a room, the odds are 2 to 1 that two of them will have the same birthday. It's an amusing parlor trick, but there's some serious math behind it. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:18:31 GMT)
Thalassemia patients given a better chance
The development is still in its early stages but it could be complete in three years. Stem-cell therapy involves obtaining processed tissue from animal embryos, foetuses, or organs that are injected into a patient. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:03:48 GMT)
Translating form into function
In the last 40 years, scientists have perfected ways to determine the knot-like structure of enzymes, but they’ve been stumped trying to translate the structure into an understanding of function – what the enzyme actually does in the body. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:06:55 GMT)
deCODE Discovers a Variation in the Sequence of the Genome Conferring Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
A paper published today in the journal Nature describes the discovery by scientists at deCODE genetics , in collaboration with academic colleagues in Iceland, the United States, Sweden and China, of two common single-letter variations in the genome conferring risk of atrial fibrillation . (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:08:00 GMT)
Structure-based activity prediction for an enzyme of unknown function
With many genomes sequenced, a pressing challenge in biology is predicting the function of the proteins that the genes encode. When proteins are unrelated to others of known activity, bioinformatics inference for function becomes problematic. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:08:06 GMT)
Doing nature one better: Expanding the genetic code in living mammalian cells
La Jolla, CA — Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have developed a novel strategy to expand the natural repertoire of 20 amino acids in mammalian cells, including neurons, and successfully inserted tailor-made amino acids into proteins in these cells. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:10:12 GMT)
New method for reading DNA sheds light on basis of cell identity
As a fertilized egg develops into a full grown adult, mammalian cells make many crucial decisions — closing doors of opportunity as they adopt careers as liver cells, skin cells, or neurons. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:10:22 GMT)
Scientia Advisors Will be a Panelist at the Mass Medic - On the Subject of Point of Care Diagnostics & Tech
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian, will be a panelist at the Mass Medic - on the subject of Point of Care Diagnostics & Technology – September 12, 2007 [PR.com - June 30, 2007] (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:15:11 GMT)
Scientia Advisors Will Speak at the Enabling Point of Care Diagnostics Meeting Held by CHI
Harry Glorikian, will be a speaker at Enabling Point of Care Diagnostics meeting held by CHI, Washington, DC - on Point of Care Diagnostics & Technology: The State of the Industry [PR.com - June 30, 2007] (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:15:22 GMT)
deCODE Discovers a Variation in the Sequence of the Genome Conferring Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A paper published today in the journal Nature describes the discovery by scientists at deCODE genetics ( Nachrichten ), in collaboration with academic colleagues in Iceland, the United States, Sweden and China, of two common single-letter variations in the genome (SNPs) conferring risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is the most common cardiac ... (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:20:33 GMT)
New Method for Reading DNA Sheds Light on Basis of Cell Identity
By using a new kind of genomic technology, a new study unveils a special code -- not within DNA, but within the so-called "chromatin" proteins surrounding it -- that could unlock the mysterious developmental choices made by mammalian cells, allowing them to assume roles as diverse as liver cells and neurons. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:24:36 GMT)
Doing Nature One Better: Expanding the Genetic Code in Living Mammalian Cells
Researchers have developed a novel strategy to expand the natural repertoire of 20 amino acids in mammalian cells, including neurons, and successfully inserted tailor-made amino acids into proteins in these cells. In a powerful demonstration of the method's versatility, they then used unnatural amino acids to determine the operating mechanism of the "molecular gates" that regulate the movement of ... (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:24:49 GMT)
Doing nature one better: Expanding the genetic code in living mammalian cells
Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have developed a novel strategy to expand the natural repertoire of 20 amino acids in mammalian cells, including neurons, and successfully inserted tailor-made amino acids into proteins in these cells. In a powerful demonstration of the method`s versatility, they then used unnatural amino acids to determine the operating mechanism of the ... (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:04:08 GMT)
Translating form into function
In the last 40 years, scientists have perfected ways to determine the knot-like structure of enzymes, but they`ve been stumped trying to translate the structure into an understanding of function - what the enzyme actually does in the body. This puzzle has hindered drug discovery, since many of the most successful drugs work by blocking enzyme action. Now, in an expedited article in Nature, ... (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:04:28 GMT)
Goal for DNA research? World peace
Utah's richest man can't sit still for a TV program or a movie because he gets lost in the most simple plot. Yet, ideas gush from James LeVoy Sorenson like music from a savant. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:04:37 GMT)
Molecular & Cellular Proteomics News
Proteins' role in coronary heart disease Scientists provided the first large-scale identification of the proteins involved in coronary heart disease. The information will help to better understand the progression of the disease, improve diagnosis, and detect early pathological signs more efficiently. [click link for full article] (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:04:21 GMT)
Current Issue:
As of June 26, UC Davis researchers are partners in a new $125 million federal bioenergy research center, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:44:41 GMT)
Hughes institute funds 'real-life' science projects in N.E.
Scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole won a $725,225 grant to develop a nationwide program to educate high school students and teachers about biotechnology. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:05:38 GMT)
Chemical giant offshoots establish local start-ups
Barry L. Marrs was director of life-sciences research at DuPont in 1994. Two years ago, he founded Athena Biotechnologies, which "scares" plants into secreting chemicals for potential new drugs and agriculture products. The company leases space from DuPont - which is also a customer. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:03:34 GMT)
Prof Samir K Brahmachari, Dr MRS Rao jointly win bio-medical research award
New Delhi, July 2 (ANI): Prof. Samir K Brahmachari and Dr. MRS Rao will be jointly awarded the Dr B R Ambedkar Centenary Award for the year 2005 for their outstanding contribution in the field of bio-medical research. The award carries a cash prize of rupees one lakh. Besides, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has selected 31 biomedical scientists from across the country to be ... (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:35:45 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Enters into License Agreement with .
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that its Disc Link Corporation subsidiary, which is part of its Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into a license agreement with Kofax Image Products, Inc. covering patents relating to portable storage devices with links. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:00:56 GMT)
Illumina Commences Shipment of the Human1M BeadChip
The Industrys First Single-Chip DNA Analysis Solution to Contain More Than One Million SNPs SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) announced today that it began shipment of the new Human1M DNA Analysis BeadChip last week, a solution that contains more than one million single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on a single chip. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:16:08 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Credit Card Fraud Protectio.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that Financial Systems Innovation LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into a non-exclusive license covering a patent that applies to credit card fraud protection technology with Sears Holdings Management ... (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:16:20 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Pop-up Advertisement Tech.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) 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 release and license Agreement with JBS Sports, Inc. dba Rivals.com, covering a portfolio of patents that apply to Pop-Up Advertising. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:16:30 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Enters into License Agreement with .
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that its Disc Link Corporation subsidiary, which is part of its Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into a license agreement with Nuance Communications, Inc. covering patents relating to portable storage devices with links. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:16:41 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Enters into License Agreement with .
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that its Disc Link Corporation subsidiary, which is part of its Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into a license agreement with Palo Alto Software, Inc. covering patents relating to portable storage devices with links. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:16:50 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology to Sears
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Tycoon succeeds in 'genome transplant'
US genomics pioneer Craig Venter has turned one species of bacterium into another – another step towards his goal of creating a synthetic life-form (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 11:56:37 GMT)
Invitrogen to Host Annual Investor Day Thursday, August 16, 2007
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation announced that it will be hosting its 2007 Annual Investor Day conference on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at its Molecular Probes facility in Eugene, Oregon. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Goal for DNA research? World peace
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah's richest man can't sit still for a TV program or a movie because he gets lost in the most simple plot. Yet, ideas gush from James LeVoy Sorenson like music from a savant. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:22:00 GMT)
Genetic Association Information Network Selects Affymetrix SNP Array 6.0 for Latest Series of Studies
Affymetrix Inc. ( Nachrichten ) (Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced that the Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN) will use the recently launched Genome-Wide Human SNP Array 6.0 for a series of studies designed to identify the genetic causes of common, complex diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:23:33 GMT)
'Junk' DNA makes compulsive reading
A mammoth investigation of human DNA finds it generates far more RNA than thought - so what is the excess for? (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:10:59 GMT)
Angry reception greets patent for synthetic life
Controversial tycoon Craig Venter raises a storm of protest by applying for a patent on a minimal genome which could be used to create life (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:11:11 GMT)
Scientists Discover Role Of Enzyme In DNA Repair
Scientists from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and Integrative Bioinformatics Inc. have made an important discovery about the role of an enzyme called ataxia telangiectasia mutated protein (ATM) in the body's ability to repair damaged DNA. NIAMS and NCI are part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). [click ... (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:58:40 GMT)
SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
The European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘ Plants for the Future ’ launched its Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) on 25 June 2007 at the European Parliament. This is yet another milestone on the road to putting plant sciences back on the agenda in Europe and its Member States. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:39:39 GMT)
Cantor Fitzgerald initiates coverage of Rosetta Genomics
The investment house gives the micro-RNA drug company a "buy" rating and price target of $15. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:52:05 GMT)
Thalassemia patients given a better chance
The development is still in its early stages but it could be complete in three years. Stem-cell therapy involves obtaining processed tissue from animal embryos, foetuses, or organs that are injected into a patient. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:56:36 GMT)
Dog owners eager to dig into Fido's pedigree
Every morning, white postal bins stuffed with envelopes show up at MMI Genomics in Davis, Calif., posing the question asked by just about anyone who has ever marveled at a magnificent mutt. What kind of dog is that, anyway? The answer lies on tiny bristles full of dog slobber, and hopefully skin cells, collected by owners who have gently brushed the insides of their dogs' cheeks. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:44:30 GMT)
Expression Analysis Hires Senior Director of Quality Systems
DURHAM, N.C.----Expression Analysis, Inc., a leading global provider of genomic services for clinical trials, including Affymetrix GeneChip® , Illumina BeadArray®, Luminex xMAP® and Applied Biosystems' TaqMan® technologies, has hired C. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:22:00 GMT)
Bioinformatics-related methods are featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Cold Spring Harbor, NY – Large-scale undertakings such as the Human Genome Project have produced massive amounts of data. To make sense of it all, powerful mathematical and statistical algorithms were developed, resulting in the interdisciplinary field called “bioinformatics.” (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:40:12 GMT)
Buzz builds for Bioscience High
At the new Bioscience High in Phoenix, which opens in August, students will tap data into laptop computers and splice DNA in labs that would rival what you'd see at colleges and research facilities. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:32:00 GMT)
How to enter biotech studies
Tips for getting ready for biotechnology. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:32:10 GMT)
Bioscience High is open to all kids
Starting June 21, incoming freshman, regardless of where they live, can apply to attend the new Bioscience High School in Phoenix. Until now, enrollment was limited to students who live within the Phoenix Union High School district students. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:34:51 GMT)
GNI Forms Alliance with BIOBASE
GNI Ltd, a leading biopharmaceutical company in Asia, today announced that it has formed a technology and business alliance with BIOBASE GmbH, a leading content provider of biological databases, knowledge tools and software for the life science industry. GNI and BIOBASE will further develop and market Cell Illustrator 3.0, a biological illustration and biopathway modeling software tool. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:48:00 GMT)
Scientists claim cure for food allergy
NEW DELHI: Those suffering from food allergy might soon be able to safely dig into the sumptuous tiger prawn that earlier made their face bloat up and their throat itch or even cherish a pack of crunchy honey dipped peanut by the lake that till now caused skin rashes and stomach cramps. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:31:58 GMT)
At 16, triple-degree Washington grad a big man on campus
Andrew Hsu has not yet been on a date or taken his driving test. But he does have three degrees: in neurobiology, biochemistry and chemistry. Last month, just weeks after his 16th birthday, Andrew became the second-youngest person to graduate from the University of Washington and the youngest with a triple degree. ... (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:02:02 GMT)
Doing Nature One Better: Expanding The Genetic Code In Living Mammalian Cells
Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have developed a novel strategy to expand the natural repertoire of 20 amino acids in mammalian cells, including neurons, and successfully inserted tailor-made amino acids into proteins in these cells. In a powerful demonstration of the method's versatility, they then used unnatural amino acids to determine the operating mechanism of the ... (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:07:47 GMT)
Fat kills cancer
Researchers in Slovakia have been able to derive mesenchymal stem cells from human adipose, or fat, tissue and engineer them into “suicide genes” that seek out and destroy tumors like tiny homing missiles. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:08:00 GMT)
Drug Discovery Research Takes a Leap Forward With Increasing Adoption of Electronic Lab Notebooks
The European electronic lab notebooks (ELN) market is the scene of much change today as the technology continues to develop rapidly and become more refined with each passing day. Surpassing the capabilities of traditional bound laboratory notebooks, ELNs provide a sophisticated communications platform that enables researchers to share experiment-related information seamlessly, and even improve or ... (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:33:17 GMT)
GNI Forms Alliance with BIOBASE
TOKYO----GNI Ltd, a leading biopharmaceutical company in Asia, today announced that it has formed a technology and business alliance with BIOBASE GmbH, a leading content provider of biological databases, knowledge tools and software for the life science industry. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:48:00 GMT)
Detection And Diagnosis Of Muscular Dystrophy Advanced By New Genetic Test
A new genetic test targeting the most common types of muscular dystrophy--those caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene--is far quicker with greater accuracy and sensitivity than existing tests. It can be used to confirm clinical diagnoses, to test female family members who may be carriers, and to perform prenatal testing. [click link for full article] (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:04:22 GMT)
In Web 3.0, no humans required
After taking one of the first Internet companies -- EarthWeb -- public in 1998, Nova Spivack joined some friends at a weedy airstrip deep inside the new Russia for a trip into Earth's stratosphere. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:04:20 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Pop-Up Advertisement Technology to FreeRealTime.com, Inc.
Acacia Research Corporation ( Nachrichten ) (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) 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 FreeRealTime.com, Inc., covering a portfolio of patents that apply to Pop-Up Advertising. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:08:10 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Pop-Up Advertisement Technology to FreeRealTime.com, Inc.
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STRICTLY COMMERCIAL
Fox Plaza office floors are sold In an unusual transaction, Broadreach Capital Partners of Palo Alto has purchased the first 12 floors of the 29-story Fox Plaza in San Francisco for $42.7 million. The floor space involved in the deal totaled 216,600... (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:52:12 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Expands Management Team
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that Jonathan Taub has joined its Acacia Technologies group as Vice President. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:23:19 GMT)
EntreMetrix Launches Nutritional Genomics Portfolio Investment with K-9 Genetics
IRVINE, Calif.----EntreMetrix, Inc. today announced the launch of a new portfolio investment within the ultra-premium dog food and treats industry. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
New Rice Course in Philippines Attracts Young Scientists
To encourage young scientists to consider careers helping developing nations, a new three-week course, Rice: Research to Production, co-taught by CU's Susan McCouch, was launched in the Philippines in May. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:26:27 GMT)
Yale Leaders in $6 Million International Effort to Fight Hypertension
Leading researchers in Switzerland, France, Mexico, and at Yale School of Medicine, are pooling efforts under a five-year, $6 million grant from the Leducq Foundation to pinpoint the kidney's role in high blood pressure. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:35:08 GMT)
Davis, California July 3, 2007 The success of wheat as a food crop can be traced through thousands of years of genetic ...
In this review article of the molecular genetics and genomics of wheat, the authors paint the picture of how gene mutations and the presence of multiple chromosomes -- a characteristic known as "polyploidy" -- enabled modern wheat to overcome several genetic bottlenecks that occurred during wheat domestication and subsequent evolution. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:54:31 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics to Webcast Presentation at CE Unterberg, Towbin Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference
Rosetta Genomics Ltd , a leading microRNA company, announced today that J. Michael French, Rosetta Genomics President, will present at CE Unterberg, Towbin Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference on Tuesday, July 10, at 11:00 am EST at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:31:00 GMT)
NimbleGen researcher lands NIH grant
Thomas Albert, a researcher with Madison biotechnology firm NimbleGen Systems Inc., has been awarded a two-year, $415,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support further research on technologies for exploring the genomic underpinnings of cancer, NimbleGen said Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:50:22 GMT)
Thalassemia patients given a better chance
The development is still in its early stages but it could be complete in three years. Stem-cell therapy involves obtaining processed tissue from animal embryos, foetuses, or organs that are injected into a patient. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:05:36 GMT)
BP's Biotech Bet
The energy giant has become the biggest investor in some of the most out-there genetics research. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:14:09 GMT)
Thallion sells 80% of Caprion
MONTREAL - Thallion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX: TLN), formed by a merger three months ago, is splitting itself up, selling most of its Caprion Proteomics unit to a U.S. private equity firm, while retaining a 20 per cent stake. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:53:21 GMT)
Fat Kills Cancer: Turning Stem Cells Taken From Fat Tissue Into Personalized, Cancer-targeted Therapeutics
Researchers in Slovakia have been able to derive mesenchymal stem cells from human adipose, or fat, tissue and engineer them into "suicide genes" that seek out and destroy tumors like tiny homing missiles. This gene therapy approach is a novel way to attack small tumor metastases that evade current detection techniques and treatments, the researchers conclude in the July 1 issue of Cancer ... (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:06:26 GMT)
UQ students set for future high-tech jobs
The University of Queensland is responding to changes and dramatic growth in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry by modernising its IT degrees and introducing new engineering specialisations from 2008. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:09:06 GMT)
Sheriff: River Baby Deaths 'Cold-Blooded Murder'
Authorities released new findings in the DNA of three babies whose bodies were found in or near the Mississippi River between 1999 and 2007. Video: Heather Brown Reports More Crime News (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:30:00 GMT)
2 of 3 babies dumped in river linked as 'murder'
RED WING, MINN. - The mystery surrounding the deaths of three infants found in the Mississippi River near Red Wing over the past eight years turned even more horrifying Tuesday when authorities said that two of the babies were probably born to the same mother. Culled from DNA tests that link the first two babies found, and known to authorities since 2004, that information brought a new sense of ... (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:35:34 GMT)
Purdue, IU receive grants for life science projects
Ten research teams from Purdue and Indiana universities each are receiving $50,000 to continue working on projects that cover a variety of life sciences initiatives. (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:13:07 GMT)
Fat Kills Cancer: Turning Stem Cells From Fat Tissue Into Personalized, Cancer-Targeted Therapeutics
Researchers in Slovakia have been able to derive mesenchymal stem cells from human adipose, or fat, tissue and engineer them into "suicide genes" that seek out and destroy tumors like tiny homing missiles. [click link for full article] (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:05:12 GMT)
IT Vendors And Healthcare Providers Should Avoid Becoming Over-Reliant On Genetic Profiling
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Wireless Based Disease Management" to their offering. (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:33:00 GMT)
Fascinating New Book Explores the Relationship Between Nutrition and Human Evolution
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Molecular Nutrition: Nutrition and the Evolution of Humankind to their offering. (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Thalassemia patients given a better chance
The development is still in its early stages but it could be complete in three years. Stem-cell therapy involves obtaining processed tissue from animal embryos, foetuses, or organs that are injected into a patient. (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:49:39 GMT)
Countdown to a synthetic lifeform
As the first genome "transplant" is performed, scientists say it is only a matter of time before a truly artificial lifeform is created (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:04:21 GMT)
Researchers identify genetic mutation that may alter tumor cell proliferation
Indianapolis, July 4, 2007 -- Researchers from Eli Lilly & Company and the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) today announced finding a novel recurring mutation of the gene AKT1 in breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers. (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:10:22 GMT)
TGen, Lilly scientists' discovery of gene mutation could be cancer breakthrough
Researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute and Eli Lilly & Co. have discovered what bioscience experts say may be a major breakthrough in cancer treatment. (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:37:19 GMT)
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation That May Alter Tumor Cell Proliferation
Researchers from Eli Lilly & Company and the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute today announced finding a novel recurring mutation of the gene AKT1 in breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers. The altered form of AKT1 appears to cause tumor cell proliferation and may play a role in making cells resistant to certain types of therapies. The findings are reported in an advance ... (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:07:47 GMT)
AB&C adds KFDunn to its healthcare offerings
Aloysius Butler & Clark ( http://www.a-b-c.com (AB&C)), healthcare marketing and KFDunnhave merged to form KFDunn Life Sciences, a division of AB&C. Kathleen F. Dunn will serve as the president of the new division. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:04:21 GMT)
Cutting-edge bioinformatics software programs
Large-scale undertakings such as the Human Genome Project have produced massive amounts of data. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:04:24 GMT)
Psychiatric Genomics Center Established At Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has received one of the largest gifts in its history from Theodore and Vada Stanley to establish the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Genomics on its Long Island campus. The goal of the center is to unambiguously diagnose patients with psychiatric disorders based on their DNA sequence in 10 years time. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:06:26 GMT)
New Spin-off Offers Enterprise Solution To Open Source Statistical Software
Random Technologies, the newest start-up company to emerge from the University of Rochester Medical Center, launched its new statistical analysis software package at an international conference of drug industry professionals this week. The package is based on the open source software system "R" -- the most widely used statistical computing and graphics system in biomedical research. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:07:07 GMT)
Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers In The Post-Genomic Era
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets has announced the addition of Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era to their offering. Post Genomics Drug Discovery and Research explores and discusses some of the most important topics in post-genomics life and biopharmaceutical sciences (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:56:06 GMT)
CLC bio enters agreement for additional financing from Danish investors
CLC bio, the world's leading bio informatics solution provider, has entered an agreement, which ensures a significant amount of additional financing from local Danish private investors. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:34:07 GMT)
Basha High teacher reaches for cutting edge
In the sprawling complex of high-tech labs, researchers diligently tamper with DNA. Others apply precise computer programs to reconfigure the tiny, complicated strands. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:36:19 GMT)
Genomics group seeking more funding from Maricopa County
PHOENIX -- The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will decide next month whether to give the International Genomics Consortium $1 million annually over the next five years to help... (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:28:10 GMT)
CLC bio joins the RNA revolution
CLC bio has just released major updates to their popular family of bioinformatics software workbenches, expanding the family with the brand new CLC RNA Workbench. The newcomer in CLC bio's workbench family focuses on RNA secondary structure prediction, using state-of-the-art free energy minimization algorithms, and is the first to offer an integrated and professional solution for RNA research. ... (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:07:16 GMT)
CLC bio Funds Further Acceleration of Bioinformatics Product Development
Today CLC bio, the world's leading bioinformatics solution provider, announced that the company has entered an agreement, which ensures a significant amount of additional financing from local Danish private investors. [Wired by: PressReleaseNetwork.com] (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:08:03 GMT)
CLC bio's solutions fully compatible with Windows Vista and upcoming Mac OS X Leopard
CLC bio has once again proven their commitment to delivering true cross-platform software and regular updates with new and improved features. With last week's major release of their software workbenches, CLC bio now fully supports Windows Vista, as well as the upcoming Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard", scheduled for release by Apple Inc. in the fall of 2007. [Wired by: PressReleaseNetwork.com] (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:08:15 GMT)
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation That May Alter Patients' Response to Cancer Therapeutics
INDIANAPOLIS ( Map ) - Researchers from Eli Lilly and Company and the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) today announced finding a novel recurring mutation of the gene AKT1 in breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:21:29 GMT)
Recurring Mutation Found In Breast, Colorectal And Ovarian Cancers That May Alter Tumor Cell Proliferation
Researchers from Eli Lilly & Company and the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have announced finding a novel recurring mutation of the gene AKT1 in breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers. The altered form of AKT1 appears to cause tumor cell proliferation and may play a role in making cells resistant to certain types of therapies. [click link for full article] (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:04:14 GMT)
Open Source Statistical Software Receives Biomedical Infusion
Rochester , N.Y. – Random Technologies, the newest start-up company to emerge from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), launched its new statistical analysis software package at an international conference of drug industry professionals last week. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:28:47 GMT)
SuperGen Reports Dosing of First Patient in Phase I Trial of Novel Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
SuperGen, Inc. today announced that collaborators at The Translational Genomics Research Institute and TGen Clinical Research Services at Scottsdale Healthcare in Scottsdale, Arizona, have dosed the first patient in a Phase I clinical trial of MP470, a novel, oral, multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor . (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics and Weizmann Institute Scientists Identify Role of microRNA in Cancer Suppression
Rosetta Genomics Ltd , a leading microRNA company, announced today research published in the journal Molecular Cell by scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science and Rosetta Genomics . (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:31:00 GMT)
Nasscom to roll out IT services competence test
After launching an industry standard assessment and certification programme for non-engineering graduates aspiring to join the BPO industry, the IT industry trade body Nasscom is all set to rollout a similar testing and accreditation offering called NAC-Tech for engineering students. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:39:56 GMT)
Genetic mutation that makes common cancers resistant to drugs identified
Washington, July 5 : Researchers from Eli Lilly & Company and the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have identified the genetic mutation that may alter tumour cell proliferation, and make them resistant to certain types of therapies. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:55:22 GMT)
Genomics group seeks more county funds
Maricopa County could give another $5 million to the International Genomics Consortium to help fund research. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:21:09 GMT)
More National Security Pages
Data mining and cognitive computers are two emerging aspects of future computing that show promise for a large number of national security appli cations, from detecting terrorists to making battlefield decisions. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:04:23 GMT)
For science aspirants an option lies in instrumentation
With most of seats in science courses lying vacant in the 'elite' colleges of Delhi University, students still hold a chance to pursue their preferred course. For those willing to look beyond regular science courses, an option lies in instrumentation. A degree in Instrumentation offered by two colleges of Delhi University - Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences and Shaheed Rajguru College of ... (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:14:31 GMT)
Gene mutation affecting cancer treatment found
Researchers from Eli Lilly & Company and the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) announced finding a novel recurring mutation of the gene AKT1 in breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers. (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:34:02 GMT)
SuperGen Reports Dosing Of First Patient In Phase I Trial Of Novel Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
SuperGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUPG) today announced that collaborators at The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and TGen Clinical Research Services (TCRS) at Scottsdale Healthcare in Scottsdale, Arizona, have dosed the first patient in a Phase I clinical trial of MP470, a novel, oral, multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). [click link for full article] (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 07:11:46 GMT)
Yale Leaders In 6 Million Dollars International Effort To Fight Hypertension
Leading researchers in Switzerland, France, Mexico, and at Yale School of Medicine, are pooling efforts under a five-year, 6 million dollars grant from the Leducq Foundation to pinpoint the kidney's role in high blood pressure. [click link for full article] (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:15:57 GMT)
Expanding The Genetic Code In Living Mammalian Cells
Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have developed a novel strategy to expand the natural repertoire of 20 amino acids in mammalian cells, including neurons, and successfully inserted tailor-made amino acids into proteins in these cells. [click link for full article] (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:11:05 GMT)
Waters Redefines Molecular Characterization Science at ASMS 2007
New Innovations Push Limits of Biological and Chemical Molecular Science for Improved Discovery and Qualification MILFORD, Mass., May 31 / - Waters Corporation will highlight new mass spectrometry (MS), proteomics and software innovations focused on characterizing and visualizing molecules at the 55th annual American Society for Mass Spectrometry, June 3-7, in Indianapolis, Ind. Complete ... (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:59:15 GMT)
Newly discovered gene mutation gives insight into cancers
INDIANAPOLIS -- Researchers from Eli Lilly and Co. helped discover a gene mutation that provides insights in fighting breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers, the company said Wednesday. The Indianapolis drug maker and Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute made the finding. (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:36:56 GMT)
Visual Sciences Research Center Receives 3.2M Dollars Award
The Visual Sciences Research Center (VSRC) of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Research Institute of University Hospitals Case Medical Center has been awarded a 3.2 million dollars renewal over 5 years of their Core Grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), one of the government's National Institutes of Health. [click link for full article] (Sat, 07 Jul 2007 08:11:26 GMT)
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ARCADIA - Altadena-based Art Aids Art will present a screening of the new documentary "Bigger than Barbie," featuring the 450 female artists of Monkeybiz Bead Project. (Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:27:24 GMT)
Two Bioinformatics-Related Software Programs Featured In This Month's Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Large-scale undertakings such as the Human Genome Project have produced massive amounts of data. To make sense of it all, powerful mathematical and statistical algorithms were developed, resulting in the interdisciplinary field called 'bioinformatics. [click link for full article] (Sat, 07 Jul 2007 16:11:15 GMT)
Around Pasadena
ARCADIA - Altadena-based Art Aids Art will present a screening of the new documentary "Bigger than Barbie," featuring the 450 female artists of Monkeybiz Bead Project. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:12:34 GMT)
Around Pasadena
ARCADIA - Altadena-based Art Aids Art will present a screening of the new documentary "Bigger than Barbie," featuring the 450 female artists of Monkeybiz Bead Project. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 05:11:43 GMT)
Genetically, sea anemone has human complexity
Scientists studying a starlet sea anemone thought that since it's a simple animal it would have a simple genome. The tiny creature fooled them. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 11:17:17 GMT)
The second wave
You could call IT an inspiration. As the Indian tech industry reaffirmed its $50 billion promise last week, the fledgling biotech sector seems to be getting ready to raise the bar too. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:06:08 GMT)
Mapping Complex Diseases
A computer model of epidemiological data from 1.5 million people illuminates the genetic origins of many common diseases. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:10:36 GMT)
Jefferson oncologists show breast cancers to be more aggressive in African-American women
(PHILADELPHIA) A study of more than 2,200 women at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson in Philadelphia shows that African American women have more advanced breast cancer at the time of diagnosis than Caucasian women. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:37:57 GMT)
Size and positioning of floral anthers facilitates pollen collection by bees
Unlike moths and butterflies that are often brilliantly colored to warn potential predators that they carry toxins, flowers and the fruits they produce have brilliant colors and unusual shapes because they want to attract the attention of pollinators and frugivores who will disperse their pollen and seed, thus guaranteeing the next generation. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:07:59 GMT)
TGen discovers cancer treatment breakthrough
Researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute and Eli Lilly & Co. have discovered what bioscience experts say may be a major breakthrough in cancer treatment. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:10:17 GMT)
Danish Biotech Company Egalet Strengthens Management by Appointing Internationally Experienced CFO
Danish specialty pharmaceutical company Egalet has appointed Mr Bertrand Damour as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Mr Damour has extensive experience in the international financial markets and biotechnology industry and will reinforce Egalet's position in the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation That May Alter Patients' Response To Cancer Therapeutics
Researchers from Eli Lilly & Company and the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) today announced finding a novel recurring mutation of the gene AKT1 in breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers. The altered form of AKT1 appears to cause tumor cell proliferation and may play a role in making cells resistant to certain types of therapies. [click link for full article] (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:11:25 GMT)
Now every dog can have its DNA . . . tested
In the genes: Vernita Gundy's Chihuahua Coco is ferocious enough to scare Robin Tower's Old English sheepdog Bleu as they meet near Rittenhouse Square. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:45:07 GMT)
Research & IdeasAnemone Genome More Similar To Humans’ Than Expected
Sea anemones and human beings have much more in common biologically than outward appearances would suggest, according to research from UC Berkeley scientists published Friday in Science Magazine. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:02:43 GMT)
09 July 2007
Danish specialty pharmaceutical company Egalet has appointed Mr Bertrand Damour as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:00:58 GMT)
DNAPrint(R) Genomics Announces Acceptance of Studies for Publication
DNAPrint® Genomics (OTCBB: DNAG), which holds two patents and has seven patent applications pending related to genetic markers, today announced that two studies performed by Company Founder and Chief Science Officer Tony Frudakis, Ph.D., will be published in peer reviewed scientific journals in the coming months. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:40:00 GMT)
Affymetrix Launches European Cytogenetic Research Initiative
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced the launch of the European Cytogenetic Research Initiative, a collaboration between Affymetrix, the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands, the University of Tuebingen in Germany and the NHS Regional Genetics Laboratory in Birmingham, U.K. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Reduces Drug Discovery Time with SimBiology
NATICK, Mass.----The MathWorks today announced that Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is using SimBiology® to streamline the research and development of therapeutics to treat autoimmune disease and cancer. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Reduces Drug Discovery Time with SimBiology: Pharmaceutical Research Company Uses MathWorks ...
The MathWorks(tm) today announced that Merrimack Pharmaceuticals is using SimBiology(R) to streamline the research and development of therapeutics to treat autoimmune disease and cancer. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.ph (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:16:00 GMT)
Affymetrix Launches European Cytogenetic Research Initiative
Affymetrix Inc. ( Nachrichten ) (Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced the launch of the European Cytogenetic Research Initiative, a collaboration between Affymetrix, the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands, the University of Tuebingen in Germany and the NHS Regional Genetics Laboratory in Birmingham, U.K. The collaborators are using Affymetrix microarray technology to identify the specific ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:25:26 GMT)
Neah Power Announces Fuel Cell Development Executive Promotion
BOTHELL, Wash.----Neah Power Systems, Inc. , a leading developer of fuel cells for military applications, notebook computers and portable electronic devices, announced today that David Wine, former Director of Cell and Stack Development, has been promoted to Vice President of Development. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:30:00 GMT)
Lab-on-Chip and Microfluidics Technologies' Capability to Reduce Costs and Time-to-Market Drive Uptake in Drug ...
The adoption of microfluidics not only provides pharmaceuticals companies multiple benefits such as improved data quality and economized reagent consumption, but also significantly reduces the time and cost of producing large amounts of biological material, which helps drug developing companies to reduce initial expenses of drug development. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Naren Ramakrishnan Recognized by Computerworld
Naren Ramakrishnan, associate professor of computer science at Virginia Tech, has been named as one of Computerworld's "40 innovative IT people to watch, under the age of 40." The award recognizes contributions to the areas of data mining, personalization, and problem solving environments. In particular, he is being recognized for the data mining paradigm called "storytelling." (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:28:22 GMT)
Decoding The Evolution Of Flowers: From Genomes To Petals
Unlike moths and butterflies that are often brilliantly colored to warn potential predators that they carry toxins, flowers and the fruits they produce have brilliant colors and unusual shapes because they want to attract the attention of pollinators and frugivores who will disperse their pollen and seed, thus guaranteeing the next generation. It turns out that the sizes and positioning of the ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:03:44 GMT)
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Licenses Kreatech Technology, Enabling First CGH Microarrays Optimized for FFPE Samples
SANTA CLARA, Calif., & AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands----Agilent Technologies Inc. and Kreatech Biotechnology B.V. announced today that Agilent has licensed novel labeling technology from Kreatech, which will optimize Agilent's array-based comparative genomic hybridization platform for DNA from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
Affymetrix technology to be used in mental retardation research
Affymetrix Inc. is collaborating with universities and laboratories to launch the European Cytogenetic Research Initiative to investigate causes of mental retardation, the company said Monday. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:06:50 GMT)
Venter Takes Step Toward Synthetic Cells
The experiment is part of an explosion in the new field of synthetic biology. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:13:12 GMT)
First Winner of Minority Scholar Award to Begin Clinical Research
Christopher Flowers, MD, the first winner of the ASH-AMFDP, an award designed to help increase the number of underrepresented minority scholars in the field of hematology, begins his research award this month (in July). The award, the result of a partnership between the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and the Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program (AMFDP) of the Robert Wood Johnson ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:22:00 GMT)
Roche in $272m NimbleGen buy
Roche continued its strategy of selective small acquisitions on Tuesday with the $272.5m purchase of NimbleGen Systems, a US genomics research company. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:07:40 GMT)
'Virtual' mouse brains now available online
DURHAM, N.C. -- A multi-institutional consortium including Duke University has created startlingly crisp 3-D microscopic views of tiny mouse brains -- unveiled layer by layer -- by extending the capabilities of conventional magnetic resonance imaging. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:55:12 GMT)
Scientific Computing, Leopard and WWDC Slides
A slide presentation on what's new in Leopard in the context of scientific computing has been linked at MacResearch.org by Alexander Griekspoor, European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:06:21 GMT)
Global community listens to TAU genetic researcher at EU Conference on Hearing Loss
Paris -- Prof. Karen Avraham, chair of the department of human molecular genetics and biochemistry at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine, represented EuroHear, a consortium of 25 European, Israeli and U.K.-based research teams, at the European Union conference “Hearing and Seeing: European Research to Fight Deafness and Blindness,” held at Paris’s College de France on July 2-3, 2007. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:22:57 GMT)
'Virtual' Mouse Brains WIth Extraordinary Detail Available
A multi-institutional consortium including Duke University has created startlingly crisp 3-D microscopic views of tiny mouse brains -- unveiled layer by layer -- by extending the capabilities of conventional magnetic resonance imaging. Using computer-guided statistical methods, the data can be segmented into more than 30 anatomical structures with quantitative volume measurements. These ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:03:24 GMT)
QIAGEN Completes Acquisition of eGene
VENLO, The Netherlands, July 9, 2007 -- QIAGEN N.V. ; , the world's leading provider of sample and assay technologies for research in life sciences, applied testing and molecular diagnostics, today announced that its subsidiary QIAGEN North American Holdings, Inc. has completed its acquisition of eGene, Inc. in a transaction at $0.65 in cash and 0.0416 common shares of QIAGEN stock per share of ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:30:00 GMT)
Breast Cancers Is More Aggressive In African-American Women, Study Shows
A study of more than 2,200 women shows that African-Americans have more advanced breast cancer at the time of diagnosis than Caucasians. African-American women tend to have breast cancer tumor types that are more aggressive and have poorer prognoses. The findings are in line with other recent studies, and provide more evidence of the continuing need for early breast cancer screening for ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:03:24 GMT)
New Angle On Our Multi-Celled Ancestors Provided By Sea Anemone Genome
The first analysis of the genome of the sea anemone shows it to be nearly as complex as the human genome, providing major insights into the common ancestor of not only humans and sea anemones, but of nearly all multi-celled animals. [click link for full article] (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:11:15 GMT)
SUNY RESEARCHERS FUNDED TO FIGHT LEAD POISON
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant of more than $200,000 to researchers at SUNY Oswego to continue their investigation into the effects of low levels of lead on cardiovascular functioning in children and to look into exactly how lead produces those effects. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:40:03 GMT)
NIH-Funded Study Examines Lead's Effects On Children's Cardiovascular Health
OSWEGO, NY - National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant of more than $200,000 to researchers at SUNY Oswego to continue their investigation into the effects of low levels of lead on cardiovascular functioning in children and to look into exactly how lead produces those effects. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:18:02 GMT)
UW professor wins major genetics prize
A university of Washington professor who helped convince the scientific community that it would be worthwhile ...d feasible —... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:07:34 GMT)
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MEXICO CITY - Scientists have mapped the corn genome, which should lead to bumper crops of Mexico’s staple vegetable, Secretary of Agriculture Alberto Cardenas announced on Monday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:24:53 GMT)
Neah Power promotes David Wine to vice president of development
Neah Power Systems has announced the appointment of David Wine as vice president of development. Mr Wine had previously worked for the developer of fuel cells for military applications, notebook computers and personal electronic devices as director of cell and stack development. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:55:52 GMT)
Mexico's National Institute of Genomic Medicine (INMEGEN) Unveils New Illumina Genotyping and Gene Expression Analysis ...
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. today announced the opening of a Genotyping and Gene Expression Analysis Unit at the National Institute of Genomic Medicine in Mexico City. The new unit is part of a 40,000 square foot facility being constructed by INMEGEN and will house a fully-automated Illumina BeadStation. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
XDx Selects Ingenuity Systems IPA 5.0 for Pathways Solution
Ingenuity Systems, the leading provider of solutions to explore, analyze, and interpret scientific literature and data, today announced that XDx, a leading molecular diagnostics company, has licensed Ingenuity's flagship solution IPA 5.0. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
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