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Applied Biosystems Reports Fiscal 2007 Fourth Quarter Results and Fiscal 2007 Results
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems Group , an Applera Corporation business, today reported net revenues of $557.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, an increase of approximately 7% over the prior year quarter of $523.1 million. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Protein Discovery, Inc. Signs Eight International Distributors for PPS Silent(TM) Surfactant
Protein Discovery has selected eight international distributors for PPS Silent Surfactant, the company's reagent product for mass spectrometry membrane protein sample preparation. PPS Silent Surfactant will be represented and sold by ProteoMass Australia Pty Ltd, American Health and Medical Supply International Corp., Professional Biotech PVT. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Selects Affymetrix SNP Array 6.0 for Series of Whole-genome Association Studies ...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. announced today that the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will use the Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP Array 6.0 for a series of whole-genome association studies. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Cyntellect Completes $15.1 Million Series D Private Financing
Cyntellect, Inc. announced today that it has completed a private financing transaction providing the company $15.1 million in venture financing. Under the transaction the investors may also choose to commit an additional investment of up to $8.3 million. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Call for EU to launch major project to map out all our proteins
Biologists still have no clear idea how many active genes there are coding for proteins in humans and other organisms, even though for some species the genomes have been completely sequenced. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:51:55 GMT)
Proteomics: First Genome Sequencing, Now Protein Mapping
Biologists still have no clear idea how many active genes there are coding for proteins in humans and other organisms, even though for some species the genomes have been completely sequenced. The field of proteomics aims to discover all the proteins produced by a given organism. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:03:44 GMT)
Novel Approach For Rapid Identification And Development Of Malaria Vaccines
Malaria is the world’s most frequent parasitic disease, affecting more than 100 countries in the tropical zones, mostly in Africa, and 40% of the world population, with more than a million deaths per year. The development of a vaccine constitutes a major scientific and health challenge. Recent research has established a novel approach for the rapid discovery and development of vaccine candidates. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:04:25 GMT)
Young Pakistanis at UVM Absorb Lessons About Vermont
During the month of July, 20 Fulbright scholars from Pakistan are studying at the University of Vermont before returning to complete degrees in electrical engineering, journalism and bioinformatics. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:31:30 GMT)
COXEN Algorithm Matches Tumor To Treatment And Is Time And Cost Effective
Cancer patients don't have time to waste. Many go through several different treatments, however, to find one that is more effective against their particular type of tumor.Thus, an algorithm that could help rapidly sort molecular information about a patient's particular tumor and could help match this information to the right drug treatment would be a breakthrough of enormous value. [click link ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:11:20 GMT)
B Tech, M Tech In Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Food Technology Courses In Pipeline
Jammu, July 25: The Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University is opening an Engineering College at its campus in Rajouri from the ensuing session. In the first phase, the college shall offer B Tech in Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, and Computer Sciences and Engineering Continued ..... More (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:02:01 GMT)
Affymetrix Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc., today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2007. The Company reported total revenue for the second quarter of $88.3 million, as compared to total revenue of $80.1 million in the second quarter of 2006. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
Affymetrix Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
Affymetrix Inc., ( Nachrichten ) (Nasdaq:AFFX) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2007. The Company reported total revenue for the second quarter of $88.3 million, as compared to total revenue of $80.1 million in the second quarter of 2006. Product and product related revenue was $81.2 million, product sales to Perlegen Sciences, Inc. were $4.4 million and royalties ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:06:31 GMT)
Luminex Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
Luminex Corporation today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:29:00 GMT)
Technology News
THE FUTURE is a crowded graveyard, full of dead possibilities. Each headstone marks a timeline that never happened, and there's something genuinely mournful about them. I get misty-eyed looking at century-old drawings of the zeppelin-crammed skyline over "tomorrow's cities." (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:31:17 GMT)
Luminex Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
Consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2007 was $17.5 million compared with $13.3 million in the second quarter of 2006. Consolidated net loss for the second quarter of 2007 was $3.2 million, or $0.09 per share, as compared with net income of $271,000, or $0.01 per share, for the comparable period of 2006. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:37:45 GMT)
Air pollution link to clogged arteries
Should we be watching our exposure to airborne pollution as well as our cholesterol levels? Research now indicates that air pollution has a role to play in atherosclerosis (artery hardening), which can contribute to heart attacks or strokes. Findings published in the open access journal, Genome Biology, show how the fats that clog arteries work together with air pollution particles, triggering ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:10:12 GMT)
Novel Approach For Rapid Identification And Development Of Malaria Vaccines
Malaria is the world's most frequent parasitic disease, affecting more than 100 countries in the tropical zones, mostly in Africa, and 40% of the world population, with more than a million deaths per year. As a consequence countries affected by malaria also tend to be economically disadvantaged. The development of a vaccine constitutes a major scientific and health challenge. [click link for full ... (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:11:15 GMT)
Seattle-based company seeks TGen affiliate
TGen affiliate will expand operations in Scottsdale after being acquired by a Seattle biotech company. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:56:22 GMT)
“Green” Lab is Shaping Up at MDI Bio Lab
BAR HARBOR — A year into construction, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory’s new 15,000-square-foot laboratory for year-round investigators is on target to be finished by June 2008. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:10:32 GMT)
Tiny victory for BYU chemists
BYU chemists have figured out how to drill 10,000 tiny wells that will hold protein antibodies in an inch-square silicon chip a process that puts within reach the possibility of testing for many diseases at the same time, with less chance of outside contamination. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:18:18 GMT)
Study Led by Cincinnati Children's Finds Gene Expression Pattern That Could Provide Path to Improved Diagnosis and ...
A consortium of researchers headed by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has discovered a gene expression pattern that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock -- still a serious public health problem despite today's potent antibiotics and pediatric intensive care units. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Strategic Diagnostics to Report Second Quarter Results on August 2, 2007
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for a broad range of food, water, agricultural, environmental and life science applications, expects to release its second quarter results at approximately 4 p.m. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:16:00 GMT)
Safeguard Scientifics Appoints Robert J. Rosenthal, Ph.D. to Board of Directors
WAYNE, Pa.----Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. , a holding company that builds value in growth-stage technology and life sciences companies, today announced that it appointed Robert J. Rosenthal, Ph.D., age 50, to its board of directors. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Females more prone to brain damage from alcohol abuse
PORTLAND, Ore. - Alcoholism has traditionally been considered a male disease because there are many more alcoholic males than females. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:11:06 GMT)
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Tools Used to Derive New Type of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell that Shares Key Features of ...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Using a variety of Agilent Technologies genomics tools, researchers at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke , National Institutes of Health , and the University of Oxford, U.K., have achieved a major milestone in solving some of the perplexing differences between embryonic stem cells of humans and mice, according to a paper published in the current ... (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Tools Used to Derive New Type of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell that Shares Key Features of ...
Using a variety of Agilent Technologies ( Nachrichten ) (NYSE:A) genomics tools, researchers at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the University of Oxford, U.K., have achieved a major milestone in solving some of the perplexing differences between embryonic stem (ES) cells of humans and mice, according to a paper ... (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:08:28 GMT)
Gene expression pattern could lead to improved treatment of pediatric septic shock
CINCINNATI – A consortium of researchers headed by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has discovered a gene expression pattern that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock – still a serious public health problem despite today’s potent antibiotics and pediatric intensive care units. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:22:57 GMT)
Gene Expression Pattern Could Lead To Improved Treatment Of Pediatric Septic Shock
Scientists have discovered a gene expression pattern that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock -- still a serious public health problem despite today's potent antibiotics and pediatric intensive care units. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:04:47 GMT)
Gene Expression May Lead to Improved Treatment of Pediatric Septic Shock
A consortium of researchers headed by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has discovered a gene expression pattern that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:15:23 GMT)
LabCorp names new chief operating officer
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings has named Don Hardison as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 4. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:22:00 GMT)
Scientists find potential schistosoma drug target
[BEIJING] Chinese scientists have identified a group of proteins that may help the schistosomiasis parasite survive host attacks. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:25:11 GMT)
Amber Waves Of Green
Grass, weeds and trees could make the juice to power your car if these companies can crack the cellulose code. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:33:50 GMT)
Gene therapy using adeno-associated virus linked to liver cancer in mice
July 26, 2007 -- Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found further evidence linking a method used to deliver gene therapy in humans with the development of liver tumors in mice. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:23:03 GMT)
Call for EU to launch major project to map out all our proteins
Biologists still have no clear idea how many active genes there are coding for proteins in humans and other organisms, even though for some species the genomes have been completely sequenced. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:24:37 GMT)
Gene pattern linked to child septic shock
A U.S. study has discovered a gene expression pattern that might lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:40:17 GMT)
U.S. health info technology lags
Dr. David Agus runs a hospital laboratory with the technological sophistication to find tiny markers in human blood that may one day tell doctors which treatment will best cure a patient's cancer, but he has hit a low-tech speed bump. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:57:25 GMT)
U.S. health info technology lags
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dr. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:57:25 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics Announces Conference Call and Webcast of Second Quarter Financial Results
Rosetta Genomics , today announced it will release second quarter financial results on August 2, 2007, before the U.S. markets open. Rosetta Genomics will host a conference call with a simultaneous webcast to discuss these results at 8:30 a.m. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
Acacia Research Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Acacia Research Corporation comprises two operating groups, the Acacia Technologies group and the CombiMatrix group. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
More fish oil, less vegetable oil, better for your health
Bethesda, Md. – Scientists have provided new evidence that using more fish oil than vegetable oil in the diet decreases the formation of chemicals called prostanoids, which, when produced in excess, increase inflammation in various tissues and organs. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:08:01 GMT)
Amber Waves Of Green
Grass, weeds and trees could make the juice to power your car if these companies can crack the cellulose code. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:30:05 GMT)
Air pollution has a role to play in atherosclerosis
Should we be watching our exposure to airborne pollution as well as our cholesterol levels? (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:39:14 GMT)
Affymetrix Advances
New products and services should help it regain market share. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:39:29 GMT)
Mercury Computer Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Revenues of $59.5 Million and $223.7 Million, ...
Fourth Quarter GAAP Losses per Share of $0.92Fourth Quarter Non-GAAP Losses per Share of $0.02Fiscal Year 2007 GAAP Losses per Share of $1.78Fiscal Year 2007 Non-GAAP Losses per Share of $0.29Major Re... (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:53:26 GMT)
More Fish Oil, Less Vegetable Oil, Better for Your Health
Scientists have provided new evidence that using more fish oil than vegetable oil in the diet decreases the formation of chemicals called prostanoids, which, when produced in excess, increase inflammation in various tissues and organs. The results may help in designing new anti-inflammatory drugs with fewer side effects than the ones currently available. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:15:23 GMT)
U.S. health info technology lags
American healthcare system is largely paper-based, but privacy concerns, high costs and doctor reluctance mean that may not change anytime soon. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:00:33 GMT)
Scientists find potential schistosoma drug target
[BEIJING] Chinese scientists have identified a group of proteins that may help the schistosomiasis parasite survive host attacks. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:10:11 GMT)
More Fish Oil, Less Vegetable Oil, Better For Your Health
Scientists have provided new evidence that using more fish oil than vegetable oil in the diet decreases the formation of chemicals called prostanoids, which, when produced in excess, increase inflammation in various tissues and organs. The results, by William L. [click link for full article] (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:11:25 GMT)
Surprising New Species Of Light-harvesting Bacterium Discovered In Yellowstone
In the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, researchers have discovered a novel chlorophyll-producing bacterium that transforms light into chemical energy. The researchers also discovered that the new genus and species belongs to a new phylum, Acidobacteria -- only the third time in the past 100 years that a new bacterial phylum has been added to the list of those with chlorophyll-producing ... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:03:54 GMT)
UMC to begin offering biology degree this fall
This fall, the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) will be introducing a biology degree program. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:27:02 GMT)
Women more susceptible to brain damage from alcohol abuse
Washington, July 27 (ANI): Women are more prone to brain damage caused by alcohol abuse than men, a new study has found. The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by Kristine Wiren at Oregon Health and Science University and the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. As part of the study researchers conducted experiments on mice to see the neuro-toxic effects of alcohol ... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:31:11 GMT)
AnaSpec Introduces Fourteen New Catalog Peptides AnaSpec Inc. Posted on: 25 Jul 07
Today AnaSpec, one of the world’s largest providers of custom and catalog peptides, introduced fourteen (14) new peptides for drug discovery research. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:45:57 GMT)
Gene Logic Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
GAITHERSBURG, Md.----Gene Logic Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
27 July 2007
Dr. Ferid Murad who received a Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine and who is currently a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology and Director of the Brown Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School will be among the plenary keynote presenters at GTCbio’s 3rd Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit on November 28-30 in San ... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:01:09 GMT)
AnaSpec Introduces Acetylated and Methylated Lysines AnaSpec Inc. Posted on: 26 Jul 07
AnaSpec has introduced acetylated, mono-methylated, di-methylated and tri-methylated Lysine for the synthesis of histone peptides. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:01:19 GMT)
Bar Harbor: Bio lab gets $1M grant
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory recently was given $1 million in a matching challenge grant, lab officials said Thursday. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:15:16 GMT)
Cell Therapeutics to acquire Systems Medicine for $20 mn
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) has entered into an agreement to acquire Systems Medicine, Inc. (SMi), a privately held oncology company, in a stock for stock merger valued at $20 million. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:34:16 GMT)
Agilent Technologies Tools Used To Derive New Type Of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell That Shares Key Features Of Human ...
Using a variety of Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) genomics tools, researchers at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the University of Oxford, U.K., have achieved a major milestone in solving some of the perplexing differences between embryonic stem (ES) cells of humans and mice (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:34:49 GMT)
U.S. Health IT Lags
The United States lags Denmark, the Netherlands and some other industrialized nations when it comes to moving medical records into the digital age. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:37:03 GMT)
Gene Logic cuts loss
Gene Logic Inc. shaved down its second-quarter loss this year, attributing the drop to cost savings from shrinking its genomics division. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:36:55 GMT)
CLC bio accelerates Sean Eddy's HMMER algorithm with innovative technology
At the 15th Annual International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) & 6th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB), this week in Vienna, CLC bio released an accelerated version of Sean Eddy's popular HMMER software suite for protein sequence analysis. [Wired by: PressReleaseNetwork.com] (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:00:16 GMT)
Women more susceptible to brain damage from alcohol abuse
Washington, July 27 : Women are more prone to brain damage caused by alcohol abuse than men, a new study has found. The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by Kristine Wiren at Oregon Health & Science University and the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:44:18 GMT)
The Nothing-To-Do Solution: UtahValleyFun.com
UtahValleyFun.com, a free Web site that brings news about dances, parties, concerts and date ideas, among many other things, has gained popularity among students. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:51:14 GMT)
Gene Logic Now 'Investigating Possibility' of Selling Genomics Arm; Q2 Revenue Falls and Loss Narrows
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:59:22 GMT)
Air Pollution Link To Clogged Arteries
Should we be watching our exposure to airborne pollution as well as our cholesterol levels? Research now indicates that air pollution has a role to play in atherosclerosis (artery hardening), which can contribute to heart attacks or strokes. [click link for full article] (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:11:06 GMT)
A selected list of ongoing lecture series at Duke
The Nasher Museum of Art opens its galleries the first Thursday evening of each month and invites the public to sip wine and meet with artists and local luminaries. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:45:05 GMT)
UMC to begin offering biology degree this fall
This fall, the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) will be introducing a biology degree program. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 05:29:21 GMT)
Gene Expression May Lead To Improved Treatment Of Pediatric Septic Shock
A consortium of researchers headed by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has discovered a gene expression pattern that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock still a serious public health problem despite today's potent antibiotics and pediatric intensive care units. [click link for full article] (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:12:27 GMT)
Some Solvents Can Alter Chemical Bonds Between Molecules
New University at Buffalo research demonstrates that some solvents can significantly enhance certain acid-base interactions and strengthen the bonding interaction between two molecules when one is electron-deficient and one is electron-rich. [click link for full article] (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:11:05 GMT)
UMC to begin offering biology degree this fall
This fall, the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) will be introducing a biology degree program. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:27:55 GMT)
Brief look at the $20.7 billion budget
MEDICAID RELIEF AND LAND TRANSFER TAX (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:42:14 GMT)
Women more prone to brain damage from alcohol abuse than men
Alcoholism has traditionally been considered a male disease because there are many more alcoholic males than females. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:54:14 GMT)
After a decades-long search, scientists identify new genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis
A pair of large-scale genetic studies supported by the National Institutes of Health has revealed two genes that influence the risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS) – data sought since the discovery of the only other known MS susceptibility gene decades ago. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:08:21 GMT)
Risk genes for multiple sclerosis uncovered
BOSTON, Mass. (July 29, 2007)—A large-scale genomic study has uncovered new genetic variations associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), findings that suggest a possible link between MS and other autoimmune diseases. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:10:12 GMT)
Risk Genes for Multiple Sclerosis Uncovered
Using a whole-genome association scan, an international consortium of scientists has found genetic variations in multiple sclerosis patients, findings that suggest a possible link between MS and other autoimmune diseases. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:28:22 GMT)
Second Gene That Increases MS Risk Found
SUNDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- In the most significant genetic breakthrough in multiple sclerosis research in three decades, scientists say they have unearthed a gene that can increase the risk of developing the autoimmune disease by 30 percent. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:01:17 GMT)
Multiple Sclerosis Gene Uncovered After 30-year Search
For the first time in more than three decades, a multi-center team of researchers has uncovered a gene linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) that could pave the way for future research and treatment options. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:15:43 GMT)
Risk genes for multiple sclerosis uncovered
A large-scale genomic study has uncovered new genetic variations associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), findings that suggest a possible link between MS and other autoimmune diseases. The study, led by an international consortium of clinical scientists and genomics experts, is the first comprehensive study investigating the genetic basis of MS. Findings appear in the July 29 online edition of ... (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:24:11 GMT)
Gene expression pattern could lead to improved treatment of pediatric septic shock
A consortium of researchers headed by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has discovered a gene expression pattern that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock , still a serious public health problem despite today's potent antibiotics and pediatric intensive care units. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:09:46 GMT)
News Summary
PRINCESS ANNE — An investigation into dry wells popping up in Somerset County has revealed that a prison in the county is using far more water than it is supposed to. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:38:25 GMT)
Genomic research to investigate rare children's di
The therapeutic effects of existing pharmaceutical drugs on a rare disease affecting one in 2000 children is under investigation by Victoria medical researchers using a new, specialised microscope. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:23:15 GMT)
Major Proteomics Initiative Project A Hope For The Future
Biologists still have no clear idea how many active genes there are coding for proteins in humans and other organisms, even though for some species the genomes have been completely sequenced. This is because many of the genes and their protein products have only been predicted by computer algorithms that are at this time imperfect. [click link for full article] (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:11:05 GMT)
Owners take more dogged approach to learn about pets
Calgary was all set to have a family with Joshua, but when her puppies arrived, they looked nothing like their intended father. After DNA testing, it was revealed that Calgary had snuck away from her watchful owner in Morongo Valley. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:24:41 GMT)
UMC to begin offering biology degree this fall
This fall, the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) will be introducing a biology degree program. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 05:27:44 GMT)
Do obese avoid college?
Young women who are obese are half as likely to go to college as those who are not, according to research from the University of Texas at Austin. And they're even less likely to go to college if they attend a high school where most girls are slimmer, according to the research, published in the journal Sociology of Education. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:17:19 GMT)
Owners take more dogged approach to learn about pets
Calgary was all set to have a family with Joshua, but when her puppies arrived, they looked nothing like their intended father. After DNA testing, it was revealed that Calgary had snuck away from her watchful owner in Morongo Valley. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:09:41 GMT)
Multiple sclerosis information
New studies show the crippling nerve disease can be caused by at least two genetic defects. Here are some details about MS: (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:14:08 GMT)
Legislation Promotes Healthcare IT Infrastructure and Patient Data Safety Across Europe
Legislation is promoting the development of healthcare IT infrastructure, while supporting efforts to enhance patient data privacy and security across the European healthcare spectrum. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT)
U.S. Department of Defense Awards $2.2 Million to CombiMatrix for Anti-Terrorism and Infectious-Disease Products
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation announced today that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a one-year, $2.2 million contract to CombiMatrix for further development of its microarray technologies for a multipathogen- and chemical-detection system. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Alcohol Abuse More Likely To Cause Brain Damage In Females
Alcoholism has traditionally been considered a male disease because there are many more alcoholic males than females.But a new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center suggests that women are more prone to brain damage from alcohol abuse than men.The study led by Kristine Wiren, Ph.D. [click link for full article] (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:11:32 GMT)
High Throughput Genomics Appoints Jerry Zemaitis VP of Commercial Operations
TUCSON, Ariz.----High Throughput Genomics, Inc., a provider of novel gene expression assay technology and services for the life sciences, academic research, clinical diagnostics and pharmaceutical research industries, today announced the appointment of Jerry Zemaitis, Ph.D. to the position of vice president of commercial operations. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
New Genetic Risk Factors For Multiple Sclerosis Identified -- First In Decades
A pair of large-scale genetic studies supported by the National Institutes of Health has revealed two genes that influence the risk of getting multiple sclerosis -- data sought since the discovery of the only other known MS susceptibility gene decades ago. The findings could shed new light on what causes MS -- a puzzling mix of genes, environment and immunity -- and on potential treatments for at ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:04:14 GMT)
U.S. Way Behind in Health IT
E-health records (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:21:52 GMT)
New Multiple Sclerosis Gene Found
Three new studies show that variations in the IL7R gene, which affects the immune system, are more common in people with multiple sclerosis. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:41:36 GMT)
Life Science Customers Satisfied But Not Always Brand Loyal to Their Lab Suppliers
ARLINGTON, Va.----In general, customer satisfaction levels with leading life science suppliers are relatively high. However, five companies stood out with the highest levels of both satisfaction and brand loyalty -- Eppendorf, Millipore , New England Biolabs, Qiagen , and Sigma-Aldrich . (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:12:00 GMT)
Life Science Customers Satisfied But Not Always Brand Loyal to Their Lab Suppliers
In general, customer satisfaction levels with leading life science suppliers are relatively high. However, five companies stood out with the highest levels of both satisfaction and brand loyalty -- Eppendorf, Millipore (NYSE:MIL), New England Biolabs, Qiagen (NASDAQ:QGEN), and Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ:SIAL). Customers of these top suppliers are both more satisfied and more loyal, indicating that ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:46:22 GMT)
The Best Game in Town
The Best Game in Town (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:11:11 GMT)
Research teams uncover risk genes for multiple sclerosis
Two new large-scale genomic studies have honed in on the main genetic pathway associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), while also uncovering new genetic variations in the disease and suggesting a possible link between MS and other autoimmune diseases. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:22:57 GMT)
Update: AMIA Announces Stanford University as Newest 10x10 Program Partner
The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is pleased to announce the formal partnership of Stanford University with the 10x10 program. Russ Altman, MD, PhD, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, Medicine, and Computer Science, Director of the Biomedical Informatics Training Program and Chair of the Department of Bioengineering, will serve as the director of the Stanford University ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:45:00 GMT)
Genealogical site adds DNA testing product
WASHINGTON -- For less than $200 and a cheek-swiped cotton swab, amateur historians will soon be able to add DNA results to family tree Web sites. The rapidly growing field of online genealogical searches is expanding to genetic testing, courtesy of a new partnership between the Internet's largest family history Web site, Ancestry.com , and Sorenson Genomics, a privately held DNA research firm. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:02:36 GMT)
Genomics study provides insight into the evolution of unique human traits
AURORA, Colo. (Tues., July 31, 2007) – Today, researchers from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, along with colleagues from Stanford University, report the results of a large-scale, genome-wide study to investigate gene copy number differences among ten primate species, including humans. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:08:00 GMT)
Promising treatment target found in Hodgkin lymphoma
BOSTON--Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have identified a protein that prevents the body's immune system from recognizing and attacking Hodgkin lymphoma cells. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:08:31 GMT)
Top Scientist and Prolific Inventor is Strategic Hire for UB
Esther S. Takeuchi, Ph.D., the renowned inventor of the tiny batteries that have helped make implantable cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators and other devices a life-saving reality for millions is leaving her post at Greatbatch, Inc., after 22 years to accept a faculty position at the University at Buffalo. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:28:32 GMT)
St. Jude forges partnerships to boost research efforts
MEMPHIS , Tenn. (AP) - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is partnering with a California children's hospital and university in an effort to strengthen its research capabilities. The alliance between (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:33:10 GMT)
Research is more rewarding
New Delhi, July 30: Elaya Nambi Sundaramoorthy was fishing for proteins in blood to predict heart attacks when smiles broke out in his laboratory: word had spread that research in India would pay more. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:02:15 GMT)
Promising Treatment Target Found In Hodgkin Lymphoma
Scientists have identified a protein that prevents the body's immune system from recognizing and attacking Hodgkin lymphoma cells. Based on this finding, the researchers are now investigating targeted therapies to disable this molecular "bodyguard" and boost a patient's ability to fight the blood cancer. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:04:05 GMT)
Genomics Study Provides Insight Into The Evolution Of Unique Human Traits
Researchers report the results of a large-scale, genome-wide study to investigate gene copy number differences among ten primate species, including humans. In the report, the scientists speculate how unique, lineage-specific gene copy number expansions and contractions in humans may underlie traits such as endurance running, higher cognitive function, and susceptibility genetic disease. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:04:16 GMT)
St. Jude forges partnerships to boost research efforts
Associated Press - July 30, 2007 6:05 PM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is partnering with a California children's hospital and university in an effort to... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:18:20 GMT)
St. Jude Forges Partnerships To Boost Research Efforts
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is partnering with a California children's hospital and university in an effort to strengthen its research capabilities. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:26:30 GMT)
Researchers discovered big breakthrough for Multiple Sclerosis
MIAMI -- Researchers at The University of Miami have discovered a big breakthrough for Multiple Sclerosis. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:32:40 GMT)
Med BioGene Inc.: Dr. Nathan Yoganathan, President and Chief Scientific Officer, Transitions to Senior Advisory Role; ...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Med BioGene Inc. , a biotechnology company developing genetic biomarkers to improve screening, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment decisions for patients suffering from cancer and cardiovascular disease, today announced that Dr. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:41:49 GMT)
Patient data safety in healthcare industry in Europe
Legislation is promoting the development of healthcare IT infrastructure, while supporting efforts to enhance patient data privacy and security across the European healthcare spectrum. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:39:17 GMT)
UMC to begin offering biology degree this fall
This fall, the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) will be introducing a biology degree program. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:28:33 GMT)
DGAP-News: NascaCell Technologies AG english
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Protein that prevents body from attacking cancer cells identified
Washington, July 31 (ANI): Researchers have identified a protein that prevents the body's immune system from recognizing and attacking Hodgkin lymphoma cells. The findings have boosted the investigation of targeted therapies to disable this molecular 'bodyguard' and increase a patient's ability to fight the blood cancer. The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by ... (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:56:25 GMT)
Analytical Results Highlight Efficacy of AnaSpec MOG Peptides AnaSpec Inc. Posted on: 27 Jul 07
Reporting on results gathered from its antibody and assay kit departments, AnaSpec has released data that supports the efficacy of its MOG(35-55) peptide. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:17:20 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology to Oakley
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation 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 release and covenant not to sue covering a patent that applies to credit card fraud protection technology with Oakley, Inc. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
DNAPrint(R) Genomics Reaches Payment Agreement With Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd.
DNAPrint® Genomics today announced that it has reached a payment agreement with Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. whereby approximately $6 million in notes and incentive debentures may be paid in full by the issuance of stock and warrants in connection with a proposed spin-off of DNAPrint's wholly owned subsidiary, DNAPrint® Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
GeneGo Inc. Licenses MetaCore Technology to Philips
GeneGo, Inc., the leading systems biology tools company, announced today that Philips Research, one of the world's largest industrial research institutes, has licensed its MetaCore technology. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Matritech Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
NEWTON, Mass.----Matritech , a leading marketer and developer of protein-based diagnostic products for the early detection of cancer, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology to Oakley
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:23:23 GMT)
Governor Taps Thompson Hine Partner for Venture Capital Board
CLEVELAND----Tom Zych, a partner at Thompson Hine LLP, has been appointed by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland to serve on the board of the Ohio Venture Capital Authority , which oversees the Ohio Venture Capital Fund Program . (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
QuantRx(R) Biomedical Announces Expansion of Fluoropharma Management Team and Scientific Advisory Board
QuantRx® Biomedical Corporation, an emerging leader in the research and development of medical diagnostic platforms and products, today announced that FluoroPharma, its majority owned affiliate, and a company developing breakthrough cardiovascular PET molecular imaging diagnostics, has made several recent additions to its management and scientific leadership team, including Dr. Todd R. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:27:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics is Issued Another Patent Relating to MicroRNAs
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a global leader in the field of microRNA and RNAi, announced that on July 31, 2007, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued Rosetta Genomics U.S. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:30:00 GMT)
Promising treatment target found in Hodgkin lymphoma
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have identified a protein that prevents the body's immune system from recognizing and attacking Hodgkin lymphoma cells. Based on this finding, the researchers are now investigating targeted therapies to disable this molecular "bodyguard" and boost a patient's ability to fight the blood cancer. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:24:02 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics Is Issued Another Patent Relating To MicroRNAs
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd., a global company in the field of microRNA and RNAi, announced that on July 31, 2007, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Rosetta Genomics U.S. Patent No. 7,250,496 (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:19:41 GMT)
Genomics Study Provides Insight Into The Evolution Of Unique Human Traits
Researchers from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, along with colleagues from Stanford University, report the results of a large-scale, genome-wide study to investigate gene copy number differences among ten primate species, including humans (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:20:11 GMT)
Wilmington, Delaware and Cold Spring Harbor, New York July 31, 2007
DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory today announced they have entered into a multi-year research collaboration for crop genetics research on yield enhancement and development of enabling technologies in corn, soybeans and other important agricultural crops. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:24:29 GMT)
Protein that prevents body from attacking cancer cells identified
Washington, July 31 : Researchers have identified a protein that prevents the body's immune system from recognizing and attacking Hodgkin lymphoma cells. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:01:26 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics is Issued Another Patent Relating to MicroRNAs
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a global leader in the field of microRNA and RNAi, announced that on July 31, 2007, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued Rosetta Genomics U.S. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:29:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics is Issued Another Patent Relating to MicroRNAs
REHOVOT, Israel and NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rosetta Genomics, ( Nachrichten ) Ltd. (NASDQ: ROSG), a global leader in the field of microRNA and RNAi, announced that on July 31, 2007, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Rosetta Genomics U.S. Patent No. 7,250,496. The patent, relating to a human microRNA miR-492, is the second composition-of-matter patent ... (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:38:10 GMT)
DNAPrint reaches deal with shareholder in pharma spinoff
DNAPrint Genomics said it has a plan to settle its $6 million debt with Dutchess Private Equities Fund Ltd. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:07:49 GMT)
DuPont, Cold Spring Harbor Lab reach research agreement
DuPont and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory said Tuesday that they have entered into a multi-year research collaboration for crop genetics research. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:00:01 GMT)
Luminex Corporation to Present at Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference
Luminex Corporation today announced that management will present at the Canaccord Adams 27th Annual Global Growth Conference to be held August 7-9, 2007, in Boston. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:49:00 GMT)
New Research Effort To Boost Crop Yields Begun
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and DuPont have announced they have entered into a multiyear research collaboration for crop genetics research on yield enhancement, and development of enabling technologies in corn, soybeans and other important agricultural crops. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:03:24 GMT)
Uncovering The Secrets Of The Deep
The UniProt Consortium has added a new database repository for metagenomic and environmental data to its family of protein sequence databases. Metagenomics is the large-scale genomic analysis of microbes recovered from environmental samples as opposed to laboratory-grown organisms which represent only a small proportion of the microbial world. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:03:44 GMT)
DuPont, Cold Spring Harbor Lab reach research agreement
DuPont and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory said Tuesday that they have entered into a multi-year research collaboration for crop genetics research. The collaboration will focus on yield enhancement and technologies in corn, soybeans and other agricultural crops, the companies said. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:36:20 GMT)
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