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Genomics Study Provides Insight Into The Evolution Of Unique Human Traits, Including Endurance Running
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. [click link for full article] (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:11:06 GMT)
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. Completes Acquisition of SMi
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. today confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of Systems Medicine, Inc. , a privately held oncology company, in a stock for stock merger valued at $20 million. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:29:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Acquires Rights to Patent for Multi-Dimensional Database Compression Technology
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that Acacia Patent Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has acquired rights to a patent relating to multi-dimensional database compression technology. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:38:19 GMT)
MMRF, MMRC Launch Multiple Myeloma Genomics Portal
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC) today announced the launch of the MMRC Multiple Myeloma Genomics Portal, the world's only myeloma-specific repository of genomic data. The MMRC Multiple Myeloma Genomics Portal provides the scientific community with open access to high-resolution genomic data from the MMRC Multiple Myeloma Genomics ... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Hygiene Monitoring System targets food industry.
Designed to assess both cleanliness and sanitation in facilities, Lumitester®PD-10N/LuciPac(TM)W utilizes enzymatic recycling technology to enable detection of AMP and ATP. System sees residual biological materials other methods can miss when cleaning chemicals interfere with sample detection. In addition to food market, hygiene monitoring is conducted in personal care, beverage, and ... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:11:55 GMT)
Biomarker Discovery Simplified with Innovative Technology from Sigma-Aldrich
Sigma-Aldrich is pleased to announce its new ProteoPrep®20 LC Column that will simplify biomarker discovery by removing more biological "noise". With this innovative tool, proteomic researchers will be able to delve deeper into the plasma proteome and save significant time with less fractions to assess in the analysis phase. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:15:00 GMT)
Taming the Anthrax Threat
University of Michigan scientists have produced the first detailed profile of the wily anthrax microbe as it invades the body. They uncovered numerous active genes that can be targeted in new drugs, ones without the big drawbacks of drugs currently available if another anthrax attack occurs. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:16:03 GMT)
Mitrionics Names HPC Industry Veteran Mike Calise as Executive Vice President and U.S. General Manager
Mitrionics(TM) Inc., developer of the Mitrion(TM) Software Acceleration Platform and the Mitrion Virtual Processor, today named Mike Calise as executive vice president and head of its U.S. operation. Mr. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:58:00 GMT)
U-M researchers find family of 'on switches' that cause prostate cancer
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered how genes turn on the switch that leads to prostate cancer. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:10:33 GMT)
LI-COR Biosciences and Aloka Co. Ltd. to Conclude Distribution Agreement
LI-COR Biosciences and Aloka Co. Ltd. announce the conclusion of their distribution agreement for LI-COR Biotechnology Products effective August 31, 2007. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:30:00 GMT)
Dr. Lubert Stryer Awarded 2006 National Medal of Science
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced that the Chairman of its Scientific Advisory Board, Lubert Stryer, M.D., was presented with the 2006 National Medal of Science from President George W. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics and Ben Gurion University to Develop Microrna-Based Therapeutic Applications for Key Infectious ...
SHEVA, Israel and NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, August 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rosetta Genomics , a leading RNAi company, announced today it has signed a collaboration agreement with Ben Gurion University, through B.G Negev Technologies, focusing on the development of microRNA-based therapeutic applications for several key viruses including the Epstein-Barr virus and Herpes Simplex Viruses . (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results; $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2007. Revenues for the second quarter were $322 million, an increase of 13 percent over the $285 million for 2006, excluding the impact of discontinued operations. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:03:00 GMT)
deCODE genetics Announces Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
deCODE genetics today announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. A conference call to discuss the quarter's results and recent operating highlights will be webcast live tomorrow, Thursday, August 2, at 8:00am Eastern Time/12 noon GMT/1pm British Summer Time . (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:05:00 GMT)
Gene Fusions Trigger Cancer Growth
Researchers have discovered how genes turn on the switch that leads to prostate cancer. The team discovered that pieces of two chromosomes can trade places with each other and cause two genes to fuse together. The fused genes then override the "off" switch that keeps cells from growing uncontrollably, causing prostate cancer to develop. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:05:50 GMT)
Cost-effective method for gene silencing is featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y. (Wed., Aug. 1, 2007) – Nearly a decade ago, now-Nobel laureates Craig Mello and Andrew Fire discovered that they could insert short RNA molecules into worms and shut down specific genes. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:21:53 GMT)
TGen finds genetic links to Lou Gehrig's disease
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute in Phoenix have discovered 10 genes connected to Lou Gehrig's disease. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:22:11 GMT)
Researchers find family of 'on switches' that cause prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered how genes turn on the switch that leads to prostate cancer. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:54:31 GMT)
Symposium on Nutrition, Genes and Health
The Second International Bruce Ames Symposium on Nutritional Genomics will be held at UC Davis, Oct. 12-14, 2007. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:11:37 GMT)
Alpha Innotech Adds Independent Directors to Board, Including Former CEO of Molecular Devices
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.----Alpha Innotech Corp. , a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, announced that two life sciences industry veterans have been added to their Board of Directors. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:40:00 GMT)
New target for 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. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:39:35 GMT)
Neighbor clustering better identifies functionally related genes on the bacterial chromosome
The moment a bacterial pathogen makes contact with its host, its goal is simple: to infect. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:09:44 GMT)
Taming The Anthrax Threat
Scientists have developed the first complete picture of how anthrax-causing bacteria survive and grow inside immune cells during the first moments of infection, the key stage at which the disease can be halted. They have also identified gene candidates to pursue for more effective drugs. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:03:34 GMT)
Doggie DNA
Did you ever wonder what breeds make up that mutt you fell in love with and took home from the SPCA? DNA can now target a dog's genetic make up. A California-based company, Metamorphix, MMI Genomics, can test the DNA of canines, up to 38 breeds. We decided to put it to the test. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:11:35 GMT)
Asuragen Launches Powerful New microRNA Analysis Tool
AUSTIN, Texas----Asuragen, Inc., a molecular biology service provider and oncology molecular diagnostic company, announced today the launch of its new high-content microRNA service. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT)
Multiple Sclerosis 'Risk' Genes Discovered, UK
A large-scale study of the human genome has uncovered new genetic variations associated with multiple sclerosis (MS).Led by an international consortium of clinical scientists and genomics experts, it is the first comprehensive study to investigate the genetic basis of MS and the researchers claim it provides the most significant genetic advancement in understanding MS for 30 years. [click link ... (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:12:36 GMT)
Illumina Introduces the Infinium(R) HumanHap550-Duo BeadChip
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. today announced the introduction of the Infinium HumanHap550-Duo BeadChip, the Company's fourth multi-sample DNA Analysis solution for genome-wide association studies. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems to Webcast Interview at Leerink Swann Roundtable Conference on August 9
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems Group , an Applera Corporation business, announced today that it will participate in the Leerink Swann Roundtable Conference on Emerging Products and Applications of Life Science Tools on Thursday, August 9. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. Provides Results from 60 Patient Blinded Validation Study of BC-SeraPro(TM)
HOUSTON----Power3 Medical Products, Inc. , a leading proteomics company specializing in the development and commercialization of early detection diagnostic tests for breast cancer and neurodegenerative disease, has concluded a 60 patient blinded validation study of its BC-SeraPro early detection blood serum breast cancer test. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:30:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a global leader in the field of microRNA and RNAi, reported today its consolidated financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007, and business highlights. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:30:00 GMT)
Systems Medicine acquisition completes: Cell Therapeutics
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) has completed the acquisition of Systems Medicine, Inc. (SMi), a privately held oncology company, in a stock for stock merger valued at $20 million. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:34:02 GMT)
Gene Fusion Subtypes in Prostate Carcinoma Have Clinical Implications
Building on an earlier study that used Oncomine to identify ETS-fusion proteins in prostate cancer , Tomlins et al. today report the identification of four additional classes of ETS rearrangements in prostate cancer, each of which activates ETV1 by a different genetic mechanism . (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Kerala's biotech institute transferred to central government
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 2 (IANS) The Thiruvananthapuram-based Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), the only institution of its kind in the country, will now be run by the central government, the union cabinet decided Thursday. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:43:29 GMT)
Top inventor is strategic hire for UB
The renowned inventor of the tiny batteries that have helped make implantable cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators and other medical devices a life-saving reality for millions of patients has accepted a faculty position in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:05:54 GMT)
UB scientist discovers novel iron-copper alliance
Iron is the workhorse of trace minerals. An essential component of red blood cells, disruption of iron levels in the body will result in a myriad of serious conditions, and life cannot be sustained without it. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:06:15 GMT)
Some solvents found to alter chemical bonds
New UB 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. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:06:46 GMT)
BioSolveIT and Molecular Networks Announce Collaboration for Joint Marketing on the North American Market
ST. AUGUSTIN & ERLANGEN, Germany----BioSolveIT GmbH and Molecular Networks GmbH today announced that they are intensifying their collaboration and marketing activities on the US-American and Canadian market. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:07:00 GMT)
Kerala's biotech institute transferred to central government (Lead)
New Delhi/The Thiruvananthapuram-based Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), the only institution of its kind in the country, will now be run by the central government, the union cabinet decided Thursday. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:24:53 GMT)
BIOKE and Fluidigm Announce Benelux Distributorship for BioMark System for Real-Time PCR and Genotyping
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & LEIDEN, Netherlands----Fluidigm Corporation and BIOKE have announced an agreement in which BIOKE is appointed as exclusive distributor for the BioMark System for real-time PCR and genotyping in the Benelux. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:15:00 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Presentation at Leerink Swann Life Sciences Tools Conference
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix, Inc. today announced that Doug Farrell, Vice President of Investor Relations, will provide a company overview at the Leerink Swann Emerging Products and Applications of Life Sciences Tools Roundtable Conference on August 9, 2007 in New York City, NY. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics Posts Higher R&D Costs, Widened Loss in Q2; Inks Co-Development Pact with Ben Gurion University
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Lumera Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results and Updates on Product Development Progress
BOTHELL, Wash.----Lumera Corporation , a leader in the emerging field of nanotechnology, today reported financial results for the second quarter 2007 and released information regarding its current product development progress. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
BioMicro To Distribute Kreatech's Microarray Labeling Technology in North America
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Strategic Diagnostics Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - today announced that revenues for the second quarter of 2007 increased 19.2% to $6.7 million, compared to $5.6 million for the same period in 2006. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:01:00 GMT)
Discovery of new protein could provide new understanding of male fertility
Bethesda, Md. – Scientists have discovered a new enzyme involved in the degradation of proteins inside cells, a process that helps eliminate or recycle proteins that are no longer needed. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:07:59 GMT)
New Protein Could Provide Insight into Male Fertility
Scientists have discovered a new enzyme involved in the degradation of proteins inside cells, a process that helps eliminate or recycle proteins that are no longer needed. The new enzyme is very highly expressed in the testis, which could provide a new understanding of male fertility. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:15:23 GMT)
Researchers Hope To Neutralize Molecular 'Bodyguard' That Helps Hodgkin Cells Survive
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. [click link for full article] (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:11:05 GMT)
Wayne State Announces $2.4 Million Research Enhancement Program
DETROIT - Wayne State University has awarded nearly $2.4 million in investments in four programs, including seed grants for interdisciplinary research in Computational Biology - part of WSU's efforts to develop an institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award proposal for the National Institutes of Health. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:18:26 GMT)
International conference on milk genomics and human health set
The program for the 4th International Symposium on Milk Genomics & Human Health has been released. The event is slated for Nov. 7-9 at the COPIA Center for Wine, Food & the Arts in Napa , Calif. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:15:24 GMT)
Gene Fusion Subtypes In Prostate Carcinoma Have Clinical Implications
Building on an earlier study that used Oncomine(TM) to identify ETS-fusion proteins in prostate cancer (Science, Oct 28 2005), Tomlins et al. today report the identification of four additional classes of ETS rearrangements in prostate cancer, each of which activates ETV1 by a different genetic mechanism (Nature, Aug 2 2007). Tomlins et al. [click link for full article] (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:14:09 GMT)
Cost-Effective Method For Gene Silencing Is Featured In Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Nearly a decade ago, now-Nobel laureates Craig Mello and Andrew Fire discovered that they could insert short RNA molecules into worms and shut down specific genes. Today, scientists routinely use this powerful method, termed RNA interference, to study the functions of specific genes in mammalian systems. [click link for full article] (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:11:27 GMT)
Lupus Foundation of America Announces 2007 Gina Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Recipients
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), the nation's leading nonprofit health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus, is proud to announce the winners of this year's Gina Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship. The LFA has awarded the five summer fellowships as part of the LFA's ongoing efforts to stimulate increased research on lupus. [click link for full article] (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:13:06 GMT)
SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) have released the single largest number ever of DNA sequences for Brassica napus (Canola) and related species. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:55:15 GMT)
TGen, Texas A&M get $1M research grant
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Thursday announced the award of a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to fund a project designed to shed light on the regulation of cellular processes at a genomic level. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:21:57 GMT)
New Protein Could Provide Insight Into Male Fertility
Scientists have discovered a new enzyme involved in the degradation of proteins inside cells, a process that helps eliminate or recycle proteins that are no longer needed. [click link for full article] (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:11:06 GMT)
Tuberculosis Research Centr gets ICER
Chennai, August 4: An International Centre for Excellence in Research (ICER) was inaugurated today at the Tuberculosis Research Centre here. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:51:26 GMT)
Comprehensive Scan Of The Human Genome Reveals New Clues On ALS
A University of California, Irvine neurologist is part of a national group of scientists who have identified the active genes in sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a discovery that provides expanded opportunities for developing therapies to treat this chronic, incurable disease. [click link for full article] (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:11:05 GMT)
Science gurus, at your service
Businesses in need of a scientist may be able to get help from the New Hampshire Innovation Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. The center is soliciting proposals for research collaborations between state industries and academic institutions. The deadline is Sept. 14. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:09:33 GMT)
Campus research hits budget jackpot
North Carolina has long been generous in its financial support of universities, and this year is no different. But another thing stands out in the new state budget: big bucks for research. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:44:25 GMT)
Taming The Anthrax Threat
In the American government's biodefense efforts, the potential for terrorists to cause a deadly anthrax outbreak remains a significant concern, six years after the letter attacks that shook the nation shortly after 9/11. [click link for full article] (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 08:13:16 GMT)
N.C. budget boosts science sector
North Carolina has long been generous in its financial support of universities, and this year is no different. But another thing stands out in the new state budget approved by the legislature: big bucks for research. The centerpiece is a cancer research fund at UNC Chapel Hill: $25 million in the coming year, growing to $50 million a year starting in 2009. UNC leaders call it a spectacular gift ... (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:05:48 GMT)
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JERUSALEM: Israel has proposed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to boost burgeoning economic and bilateral ties. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:27:07 GMT)
N.C. budget boosts science sector
North Carolina has long been generous in its financial support of universities, and this year is no different. But another thing stands out in the new state budget approved by the legislature: big bucks for research. The centerpiece is a cancer research fund at UNC Chapel Hill: $25 million in the coming year, growing to $50 million a year starting in 2009. UNC leaders call it a spectacular gift ... (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:33:55 GMT)
Israel proposes FTA with India, to open second trade office
Israel has proposed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to boost burgeoning economic and bilateral ties. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:54:28 GMT)
Gene fusion subtypes in prostate carcinoma have clinical implications
Building on an earlier study that used Oncomine to identify ETS-fusion proteins in prostate cancer (Science, Oct 28 2005), Tomlins et al. report the identification of four additional classes of ETS rearrangements in prostate cancer, each of which activates ETV1 by a different genetic mechanism (Nature, Aug 2 2007). (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:39:24 GMT)
New diagnostic tool to detect infection-causing bacteria
Infection-causing bacteria can't hide from researchers at Northern Arizona University, who recently helped develop the first diagnostic tool to detect them. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:39:45 GMT)
Possible anthrax drug targets
In the American government's biodefense efforts, the potential for terrorists to cause a deadly anthrax outbreak remains a significant concern, six years after the letter attacks that shook the nation shortly after 9/11. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:09:37 GMT)
DEWS scouts for Indian pharma, biotech investments in Western Switzerland
The Development Economic Western Switzerland (DEWS), a well established Euro-Hub in Western Switzerland, is now scouting for Indian pharma and biotech companies to open up operations there and have a pan-European base, to cater to their global operations. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:34:44 GMT)
Purdue peps up State Fair with president, parade, exhibits Aug. 15
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 15 will feature the university's new president, France A. Córdova, along with a pep rally, a parade, the Boilermaker Special, exhibits and demonstrations. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:22:47 GMT)
Aging Well: Preventing and controlling high blood pressure
There are several things that you can do to keep your blood pressure healthy. These actions should become part of your regular lifestyle. You should discuss with your health care provider the best ways for you to address these issues. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:57:10 GMT)
Program Set for International Symposium on Milk Genomics & Human Health
The program for the 4th International Symposium on Milk Genomics & Human Health, slated for November 7-9, 2007 in Napa, California, has been set. The event will gather international experts in nutrion, genomics, bioinformatics and milk to address the status of milk-specific genomic research. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Program Set for International Symposium on Milk Genomics & Human Health
The program for the 4th International Symposium on Milk Genomics & Human Health, slated for November 7-9, 2007 in Napa, California, has been set. The event will gather international experts in nutrion, genomics, bioinformatics and milk to address the status of milk-specific genomic research. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:13:58 GMT)
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JERUSALEM: Israel is mulling opening a second trade office in India and signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Delhi to consolidate and give a further push to the burgeoning bilateral ties. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:27:29 GMT)
Illumina to Participate in the Leerink Swann & Company Roundtable Conference
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. announced today that Jay Flatley, President and Chief Executive Officer will participate in a discussion about the Company's commercial and product development activity at the Leerink Swann & Company Emerging Products and Applications of Life Science Tools Roundtable Conference in New York on Thursday, August 9, 2007. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
HP Drives Customer Adoption of Open Source and Linux in the Data Center
SAN FRANCISCO----HP today announced new tools and programs to help customers take further advantage of open source and Linux in their data centers. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:45:00 GMT)
Nanogen to Host Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast on August 8, 2007
SAN DIEGO----Nanogen, Inc. , developer of advanced diagnostic products, will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern to discuss 2007 second quarter financial results. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
HP Offers Open-Source Code
LinuxWorld announcements support data management, Linux on grid. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Abraxis BioScience Acquires from the Buck Institute Exclusive Worldwide Intellectual Property Rights for Technologies ...
LOS ANGELES----Abraxis BioScience, Inc. , an integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, today announced an agreement with the Buck Institute for Age Research that provides Abraxis with the exclusive worldwide intellectual property rights for technologies designed to generate novel therapeutics and identify new drug discovery targets. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Rosetta sees first product launches in 2008
The company will collaborate with Ben Gurion University for the development of microRNA-based therapeutic applications. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:15:24 GMT)
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. Completes Acquisition of SMi
SEATTLE, July 31 -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (Nasdaq and MTAX: CTIC) today confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of Systems Medicine, Inc. (SMi), a privately held oncology company, in a stock for stock merger valued at $20 million. SMi stockholders could also receive a maximum of $15 million in additional consideration upon the achievement of certain regulatory milestones. The ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:52:32 GMT)
InforSense GenSense Achieves GeneChip-Compatible(TM) Status With the Affymetrix GeneChip(R) Microarray Platform
InforSense Ltd., the leading provider of embedded enterprise intelligence, today announced that it has joined the Affymetrix GeneChip-compatible Applications Program, and that its InforSense GenSense solution, has achieved GeneChip-compatible(TM) status with the Affymetrix GeneChip® microarray platform. In addition, Affymetrix has become a member of InforSense's Open Workflow Partner Network ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
First Diagnostic Tool Designed To Detect Bacteria
Infection-causing bacteria can't hide from researchers at Northern Arizona University, who recently helped develop the first diagnostic tool to detect them. [click link for full article] (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:11:12 GMT)
BioTrove, Inc. CEO Albert Luderer to Present at Leerink Swann Life Science Tools Roundtable as Invited Speaker
WOBURN, Mass.----BioTrove, Inc. today announced that its president and CEO, Albert Luderer, Ph.D., will participate in the Leerink Swann & Company Emerging Products and Applications of Life Science Tools Roundtable Conference, New York City, on August 9. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:30:00 GMT)
A New Era in Environmental Chemical Testing: ToxCast Phase I Chemicals Announced
Washington, DC - Riding the wave of the future, EPA's ToxCast program looks to revolutionize the agency's chemical toxicity evaluation procedures (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:18:45 GMT)
Developing A 'Toolkit' For Personalized Medicine
Scientists are proposing a plan for building a "toolkit" for personalized medicine -- that long-anticipated era in which physicians customize efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases to match the unique genetic characteristics of each individual patient. Researchers point out that cancer therapy already is moving toward individualized treatments selected according to tumor cell type and ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:03:54 GMT)
Health Discovery Corporation Announces Allowance of New U.S. Patent and Issuance of a European Patent Covering Fractal ...
SAVANNAH, Ga.----Health Discovery Corporation announced today that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application entitled "Method for the Manipulation, Storage, Modeling, Visualization and Quantification of Datasets." (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:37:00 GMT)
ASBMB Taps Eight Scientists and One Politician for Top Awards
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has announced the recipients of its annual awards competition. Eight scientists and one politician were singled out for their outstanding achievements and contributions to science. The awards will officially be presented at the Experimental Biology 2008 meeting, April 5-9, in San Diego, Calif. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:16:53 GMT)
Scientists Discover The Dynamics Of Transcription In Living Mammalian Cells
Transcription -- the transfer of DNA's genetic information through the synthesis of complementary molecules of messenger RNA -- forms the basis of all cellular activities. Yet little is known about the dynamics of the process -- how efficient it is or how long it takes. Now, researchers have measured the stages of transcription in real time. Their unexpected findings have fundamentally changed ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:05:37 GMT)
Promega Designs New Luciferase Reporter Assay for Drug Screening
MADISON, Wis.----Promega Corporation offers the new ONE-Glo Luciferase Assay Reagent, based on a completely novel luciferin analogue, that exhibits improved reproducibility with fewer false positives while generating an extended bright light signal. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT)
Why the world's drug industry is moving East
The centre of gravity of the global pharmaceutical industry is shifting. Not only is Asia set to be the largest pharmaceutical market in the world, but many Asian territories will be powerhouses of the industry. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:07:08 GMT)
Researchers to Develop New Drugs to Fight Bioterrorism
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop new drugs to combat agents of bioterrorism. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:15:33 GMT)
QIAGEN Reports Strong Second Quarter 2007 Results
* 19% Revenue Growth, 15% Constant Currency and 11% Organic Growth (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
MU sees growth in science, technology
Every year there are more and more American students receiving post-secondary education. Between 1995 and fall 2004, there was a 20 percent increase in the number of students enrolled in U.S. colleges, according to the U.S. Department of Education. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:33:04 GMT)
Luminex Corporation to Present at Leerink Swann Conference
Luminex Corporation today announced that management will present at the Leerink Swann/MEDACorp Roundtable Conference to be held on Thursday, August 9, 2007, in New York City. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:17:00 GMT)
Digilab BioVisioN Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certificate
HANNOVER, Germany----Digilab BioVisioN GmbH today announced it has received ISO 9001:2000 certification by the TUV Rheinland. The certification comprises Digilab BioVisioN's business of offering research collaborations and services. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:37:00 GMT)
New drugs to combat bioterrorism
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop new drugs to combat agents of bioterrorism. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:39:29 GMT)
Americans See 100 MPG Cars as Biggest Fix for Global Warming
Americans see the development of 100 mile-per-gallon cars as one of the most powerful ideas for combating global warming and reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil, according to survey results released today. When asked to choose among six options to address climate change and global warming, 22 percent of all Americans surveyed chose the development of a super-efficient 100 mpg vehicle, while ... (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:55:00 GMT)
Santa Rosa-Based ZAP Announces Intent to Compete in Multimillion Dollar Competition for 100 MPGe Vehicles
Electric car pioneer ZAP today announced its official intent to compete in the multimillion dollar Automotive X Prize Competition, designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles to help break our addiction to oil and stem the effects of climate change. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:30:00 GMT)
South Africa: University Plan Threatens Endangered Fynbos
The University of the Western Cape has been given permission to build a new Life Science Center on a piece of property containing critically endangered indigenous vegetation, against the recommendation of conservation authorities and to the dismay of several fynbos botanists. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:08:22 GMT)
Entrepreneurship bug bites students
Academic institutes give practical business lessons to help its pupils undertake a journey into the material world. At the end of an 18-month programme at the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bangalore, 25 per cent of the students opted to start their own companies. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:42:37 GMT)
Digilab Biovision Clears ISO Certification for Proteomics and Peptidomics Services
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Archemix and SomaLogic Expand Strategic Alliance
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & BOULDER, Colo.----Archemix Corp. and SomaLogic, Inc. announced today an expansion of their alliance focused on the use and development of aptamers for therapeutic, diagnostic, and other applications. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems to Webcast Investor Meeting
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems Group , an Applera Corporation business, will webcast a meeting with investors on August 14, 2007. The meeting, which will be held at Applied Biosystems' offices in Framingham, Massachusetts, is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:30 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:05:00 GMT)
Do You Believe in UB?
University Officials are counting on a word of mouth campaign to increase support for the University's growth plan. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:11:47 GMT)
BioTek Instruments plans to set up manufacturing facility in India
The US based BioTek Instruments, a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of microplate instrumentation and software, as part of its global expansion plan commenced operations in India. The company will also set up a manufacturing facility India soon. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:34:42 GMT)
Drug production, disease management and digital world revolutionized by Stanford inventions
The Office of Technology Licensing helps transfer Stanford inventions from the laboratory to the public. Since its inception as a pilot program in 1968, the office has generated more than $1 billion in royalties and has grown from a staff of two to 29 in order to accommodate the growing number of inventions produced by Stanford scientists. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:53:49 GMT)
UA gets new tool with $925K award
A new, $925,000 scientific research instrument will boost the University of Arizona's position as a world leader in mass spectrometry. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:11:54 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Enters into License Agreement with Avid
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation 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 Avid Technology, Inc. covering patents relating to portable storage devices with links. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
PREMIER Biosoft Releases Version 5 of AlleleID with MLPA support. Premier Biosoft International Posted on: 08 Aug 07
Palo Alto, California--April 15, 2007, PREMIER Biosoft International today announced the world wide release of version 5 of AlleleID, the only tool available for designing diagnostic assays for both real time PCR and microarrays. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:01:18 GMT)
Research center offering technology grant
DURHAM — The New Hampshire Innovation Research Center is soliciting proposals for research collaborations between New Hampshire industries and academic institutions. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:15:27 GMT)
Summit Corporation plc
Oxford, UK, 8 August 2007 – Summit Corporation plc (AIM: SUMM), a leading UK biotechnology company, announces that, for the first time, data generated by its zebrafish technology platform about the safety and toxicity of potential drug candidates has formed part of a successful submission to the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”). This submission has permitted ... (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:15:59 GMT)
Title: Potential for Early Disease Detection Promotes European Personalised Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Market Growth
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the new Frost & Sullivan "European Personalised Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Markets" to their offering. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:17:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Enters into License Agreement with Avid
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:38:25 GMT)
Simpson rallies Believers to boost UB
When University at Buffalo President John B. Simpson speaks to the community about his vision for a bigger, better UB, he inevitably gets one question: How can we help? (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:17:42 GMT)
Simpson rallies Believers to boost UB
When University at Buffalo President John B. Simpson speaks to the community about his vision for a bigger, better UB, he inevitably gets one question: How can we help? (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:54:03 GMT)
Software facilitates protein sequence analysis.
Using SIMD technology, CLC Bioinformatics Cell parallelizes and accelerates bioinformatics algorithms on Intel and AMD processor powered computers as well as computer clusters. Program is optimized for Smith-Waterman searches, ClustalW alignments, and HMMER protein sequence analysis. Operating on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, software works with graphical interface through commercial workbenches ... (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:32:54 GMT)
SEQUENCING GENOMES Almost as a Matter of Course
The Internet might provide a usefully, albeit simplistic, analogy for the amazing technical advances happening at Washington University’s Genome Sequencing Center. Dial-up was amazing as you were introduced to the ever growing net. DSL was boggling as more and more information arrived even faster. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:46:06 GMT)
MISSOURI’S JOB GROWTH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSES IN NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
At a time when the State of Missouri continues to add jobs, its economic development effort is being recognized nationally. The Summer 2007 issue of Southern Business and Development magazine gives Missouri and Gov. Matt Blunt high marks for job growth and economic development in its ranking the Top 100 corporate and industrial job and investment announcements in the South in 2006. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:47:16 GMT)
Renowned Cancer Drug Researcher Chris Takimoto, M.D., Ph.D., Joins South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics
SAN ANTONIO----Chris H. M. Takimoto, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized leader in the development of new anti-cancer drugs, has been named director of pharmacology at South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics . (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:39:00 GMT)
Archemix inks a pair of aptamer deals
Cambridge biotech Archemix Corp. reports it has signed a deal with California's Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. to gain access to Isis technology related to oligonucleotide-based treatments. Archemix has also signed a separate deal with a Colorado developer for use of its proteomics systems. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:07:25 GMT)
Purdue peps up State Fair with president, parade, exhibits Aug. 15
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 15 will feature the university's new president, France A. Córdova, along with a pep rally, a parade, the Boilermaker Special, exhibits and demonstrations. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:06:08 GMT)
Almac Diagnostics announces pioneering genetic research on ductal carcinoma in situ
CRAIGAVON, NORTHERN IRELAND, 8 Aug 2007 – Today Almac Diagnostics announced a major study analysing ductal carcinoma in situ tissue samples using its novel Breast Cancer DSA™ microarray. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:22:58 GMT)
DNA Tests Can Tell You Fido's Makeup
Dr. Debbye Turner says a company is offering kits that determine which breeds are in your dog's genes. At the moment, 38 types can be pinpointed, but that'll be expanding soon to at least 115. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:30:04 GMT)
Understanding Transcription Of DNA Using Living Mammalian Cells
Transcription -- the transfer of DNA's genetic information through the synthesis of complementary molecules of messenger RNA -- forms the basis of all cellular activities. Yet little is known about the dynamics of the process -- how efficient it is or how long it takes. [click link for full article] (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:11:18 GMT)
Ending reliance on anti-biotics researcher’s goal
SFU researcher and Coquitlam mom Fiona Brinkman is the 2007 recipient of the Fisher Award from the Canadian Society of Microbiologists. She lives in Harbour Chines with her family, including her husband Ryan, also a researcher, and Ewan, left, now 4, and Elise, aged 13 months. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:15:59 GMT)
Nanogen Reports 2007 Second Quarter Financial Results
SAN DIEGO----Nanogen, Inc. , developer of advanced diagnostic products, today reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
Applera Retains Morgan Stanley to Explore Potential Corporate Restructuring
NORWALK, Conn.----The Board of Directors of Applera Corporation announced two initiatives today related to its Applied Biosystems Group and Celera Group . (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:00:00 GMT)
County renews support for genomic group
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors agreed Wednesday to provide a second installment of $5 million in economic development funds to the International Genomics Consortium. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:05:43 GMT)
County oks $5 million to gene researchers
County approves $5 million for gene research group. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:56:22 GMT)
Board extends genomic program funding
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors agreed Wednesday to provide a second installment of $5 million in economic development funds to the International Genomics Consortium. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:51:07 GMT)
Shall I compare thee (code) to a summer's day?
Beauty that's code deep Book review Beautiful code? Well, we've all seen plenty of ugly code in our time. If we're being honest, we'd probably even admit to have written some dog-ugly code at one time or other (no doubt with every intention to refactor it later so that it's a bit less brutally repulsive). But code that's beautiful? What does that even mean?… (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:16:59 GMT)
DNA-microarray analysis of brain cancer: molecular classification for therapy
Primary brain tumours are among the most lethal of all cancers, largely as a result of their lack of responsiveness to current therapy. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:17:18 GMT)
UNH center seeks technology grant partners
The New Hampshire Innovation Research Center at the University of New Hampshire is soliciting proposals for research collaborations between industries and academic institutions in the state. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:02:50 GMT)
Stem cell institute board wants CSU to detail need for trained lab workers
Aug. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Is there really a shortage of trained lab technicians for California's academic and biotechnology laboratories? Does working in a stem cell lab really require a distinct set of skills? (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:12:14 GMT)
Sigma-Aldrich Launches Glycoprofile Flag-Phosphine and New Azido Labeled Sugars
Sigma-Aldrich is pleased to announce launch of the Glycoprofile FLAG® Phosphine and new azido labeled sugars , enabling highly sensitive and selective characterization of glycan biosynthesis. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:15:00 GMT)
DuPont, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Join Forces to Boost Crop Yields, Meet Global Demand
R&D Collaboration to Bring New Choices, More Options to Global Agriculture WILMINGTON, Del., July 31 / -- (COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y.) 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 ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:41:24 GMT)
Biomarker Analysis Kit eliminates distracting bio-noise.
ProteoPrep® 20 LC Column enables proteomic researchers to reduce extraneous fraction analysis when studying plasma proteomes. Features include removal of 20 abundant proteins from human plasma and serum at 98% efficiency, magnification, concentration of remaining proteins to 20x original composition, accommodation of plasma or serum samples of 100 microliters, immunodepletion of more than 10,000 ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:59:45 GMT)
U of L gets $4.4 million grant from National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $4.4 million grant to the University of Louisville to establish an environmental disease center. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:59:43 GMT)
Drug stocks mixed; Celera, ABI jump on spinout talk
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Drug stocks traded lower Thursday, dragged down by weakness in the broader market, but shares of sibling genomics companies Applied Biosystems Group and Celera Genomics Group gained as they said they're exploring restructuring options. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:00:32 GMT)
New Drugs To Fight Bioterrorism to be developed by UIC Researchers
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop new drugs to combat agents of bioterrorism.The one-year, $880,000 grant will fund the college's new Institute for Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences. [click link for full article] (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:11:05 GMT)
’UB Believers’ announce effort to better WNY’s future
A coalition of business and community leaders has formed a new initiative—UB Believers—dedicated to strengthening the Western New York economy today and for future generations through growing UB by 40 percent between now and the year 2020. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:36:00 GMT)
South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics Gains Highly Respected Cancer Drug Researcher Michael Wick, Ph.D.
SAN ANTONIO----Michael J. Wick, Ph.D., a recognized leader in the research of new anti-cancer drugs, has been named director of preclinical research at South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics . (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:48:00 GMT)
Genetic Variation Helps to Understand Predisposition to Schizophrenia
Scientists have provided new insight into how a gene is related to schizophrenia. In a study to be published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the scientists describe for the first time a genetic variation that causes a gene to be overexpressed in the human brain. These results may provide a new way to design better drugs to treat schizophrenia. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:15:33 GMT)
Abbott Receives Supplemental FDA Approval for its Best-in-Class in Sensitivity RealTime HIV-1 Viral Load Test
Abbott has received a supplemental Premarket Approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its recently introduced RealTime HIV-1 viral load test. The approval allows Abbott to market a number of enhancements to the test, including a new design feature that will give laboratories the flexibility to perform HIV-1 viral load tests with smaller amounts of blood plasma. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:41:00 GMT)
Abbott Receives Supplemental FDA Approval for its Best-in-Class in Sensitivity RealTime HIV-1 Viral Load Test
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott ( Nachrichten ) has received a supplemental Premarket Approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its recently introduced RealTime HIV-1 viral load test. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:51:50 GMT)
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Scientists and research scholars have to dredge a huge volume of scientific literature to arrive at the information they need. Conventional search engines look for words rather than ideas. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:03:45 GMT)
U of Louisville, UC Davis Land $12M in NIEHS Grants for Environmental Genomics and Disease
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Genetic variation helps to understand predisposition to schizophrenia
Bethesda, Md. – Scientists have provided new insight into how a gene is related to schizophrenia. In a study to be published in the August 17 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry , Amanda J. Law, Medical Research Council Fellow and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and Visiting Scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), along with colleagues at ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:37:59 GMT)
Luminex Corporation Completes a Portion of its Purchase Price Allocation
Luminex Corporation today announced in connection with its filing of quarterly report 10-Q, an allocation of a portion of its goodwill balance to intangible assets associated with the purchase price analysis related to the acquisition of Tm Bioscience completed on March 1, 2007. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:01:00 GMT)
BP Headed for Greener Pastures
The company's alternative energy subsidiary could give BP a nice lift. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:24:59 GMT)
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