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GNI Forms Alliance with BIOBASE (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Detection And Diagnosis Of Muscular Dystrophy Advanced By New Genetic Test (Medical News Today)
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]
(Jul 3, 2007)
In Web 3.0, no humans required (CNN Money)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Pop-Up Advertisement Technology to FreeRealTime.com, Inc. (FinanzNachrichten)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Pop-Up Advertisement Technology to FreeRealTime.com, Inc. (Broadcast Newsroom)
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STRICTLY COMMERCIAL (San Francisco Chronicle)
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...
(Jul 3, 2007)
Acacia Technologies Expands Management Team (Broadcast Newsroom)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
EntreMetrix Launches Nutritional Genomics Portfolio Investment with K-9 Genetics (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
IRVINE, Calif.----EntreMetrix, Inc. today announced the launch of a new portfolio investment within the ultra-premium dog food and treats industry.
(Jul 3, 2007)
New Rice Course in Philippines Attracts Young Scientists (Newswise)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Yale Leaders in $6 Million International Effort to Fight Hypertension (Yale University)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Davis, California July 3, 2007 The success of wheat as a food crop can be traced through thousands of years of genetic ... (SeedQuest)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Rosetta Genomics to Webcast Presentation at CE Unterberg, Towbin Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
NimbleGen researcher lands NIH grant (BizJournals)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Thalassemia patients given a better chance (The Nation)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
BP's Biotech Bet (Forbes)
The energy giant has become the biggest investor in some of the most out-there genetics research.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Thallion sells 80% of Caprion (CanadaIT.com)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Fat Kills Cancer: Turning Stem Cells Taken From Fat Tissue Into Personalized, Cancer-targeted Therapeutics (Science Daily)
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 ...
(Jul 3, 2007)
UQ students set for future high-tech jobs (University of Queensland)
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.
(Jul 3, 2007)
Sheriff: River Baby Deaths 'Cold-Blooded Murder' (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
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
(Jul 3, 2007)
2 of 3 babies dumped in river linked as 'murder' (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
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 ...
(Jul 4, 2007)
Purdue, IU receive grants for life science projects (Journal and Courier)
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.
(Jul 4, 2007)
Fat Kills Cancer: Turning Stem Cells From Fat Tissue Into Personalized, Cancer-Targeted Therapeutics (Medical News Today)
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]
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IT Vendors And Healthcare Providers Should Avoid Becoming Over-Reliant On Genetic Profiling (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Wireless Based Disease Management" to their offering.
(Jul 4, 2007)
Fascinating New Book Explores the Relationship Between Nutrition and Human Evolution (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Molecular Nutrition: Nutrition and the Evolution of Humankind to their offering.
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Thalassemia patients given a better chance (The Nation)
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.
(Jul 4, 2007)
Countdown to a synthetic lifeform (New Scientist)
As the first genome "transplant" is performed, scientists say it is only a matter of time before a truly artificial lifeform is created
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Researchers identify genetic mutation that may alter tumor cell proliferation (EurekAlert!)
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.
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TGen, Lilly scientists' discovery of gene mutation could be cancer breakthrough (BizJournals)
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.
(Jul 4, 2007)
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation That May Alter Tumor Cell Proliferation (Science Daily)
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 ...
(Jul 4, 2007)
AB&C adds KFDunn to its healthcare offerings (The Delaware Business Ledger)
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.
(Jul 5, 2007)
Cutting-edge bioinformatics software programs (News-Medical-Net)
Large-scale undertakings such as the Human Genome Project have produced massive amounts of data.
(Jul 5, 2007)
Psychiatric Genomics Center Established At Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (Science Daily)
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.
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New Spin-off Offers Enterprise Solution To Open Source Statistical Software (Science Daily)
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.
(Jul 5, 2007)
Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers In The Post-Genomic Era (DrugDiscoveryOnline)
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
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CLC bio enters agreement for additional financing from Danish investors (PharmaBiz)
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.
(Jul 5, 2007)
Basha High teacher reaches for cutting edge (The Arizona Republic)
In the sprawling complex of high-tech labs, researchers diligently tamper with DNA. Others apply precise computer programs to reconfigure the tiny, complicated strands.
(Jul 5, 2007)
Genomics group seeking more funding from Maricopa County (KVOA Tucson)
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...
(Jul 5, 2007)
CLC bio joins the RNA revolution (Press Release Network)
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. ...
(Jul 5, 2007)
CLC bio Funds Further Acceleration of Bioinformatics Product Development (Press Release Network)
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]
(Jul 5, 2007)
CLC bio's solutions fully compatible with Windows Vista and upcoming Mac OS X Leopard (Press Release Network)
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]
(Jul 5, 2007)
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation That May Alter Patients' Response to Cancer Therapeutics (The San Francisco Examiner)
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.
(Jul 5, 2007)
Recurring Mutation Found In Breast, Colorectal And Ovarian Cancers That May Alter Tumor Cell Proliferation (Medical News Today)
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]
(Jul 5, 2007)
Open Source Statistical Software Receives Biomedical Infusion (LinuxElectrons)
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.
(Jul 5, 2007)
SuperGen Reports Dosing of First Patient in Phase I Trial of Novel Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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 .
(Jul 5, 2007)
Rosetta Genomics and Weizmann Institute Scientists Identify Role of microRNA in Cancer Suppression (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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 .
(Jul 5, 2007)
Nasscom to roll out IT services competence test (Business Standard India)
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.
(Jul 5, 2007)
Genetic mutation that makes common cancers resistant to drugs identified (New Kerala)
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.
(Jul 5, 2007)
Genomics group seeks more county funds (The Arizona Republic)
Maricopa County could give another $5 million to the International Genomics Consortium to help fund research.
(Jul 5, 2007)
More National Security Pages (Heritage Foundation)
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.
(Jul 5, 2007)
For science aspirants an option lies in instrumentation (Indian Express via Yahoo! India News)
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 ...
(Jul 5, 2007)
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