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Invitrogen Introduces Disposable Stem Cell Passaging Tool (FinanzNachrichten)
Invitrogen, a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, has launched a new disposable device to simplify manual passaging, the process of dividing human embryonic stem cell (hESC) colonies.
(Aug 9, 2007)
Taming The Anthrax Threat (Space War)
by Staff Writers Ann Arbor MI (SPX) Aug 10, 2007 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. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School have developed the first complete picture of how anthrax-causing ...
(Aug 10, 2007)
Abbott Receives Supplemental FDA Approval For Its Best-in-Class In Sensitivity RealTime HIV-1 Viral Load Test (Medical News Today)
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) 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 (0. [click link for full ...
(Aug 10, 2007)
Almac Diagnostics Announces Pioneering Genetic Research On Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Using Breast Cancer DSA ... (Medical News Today)
Almac Diagnostics has announced a major study analysing ductal carcinoma in situ tissue samples using its novel Breast Cancer DSA™ microarray. DSA™ research tools focus on the transcriptome of an individual disease, in this case breast cancer, and contain significant additional data, relevant to the disease of interest that is not available on other generic microarrays. [click link for full ...
(Aug 10, 2007)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology to LEGO (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
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 non-exclusive license covering a patent that applies to credit card fraud protection technology with LEGO Brand Retail, Inc.
(Aug 10, 2007)
UofL will use grant to improve health in state (Louisville Courier-Journal)
The University of Louisville hopes to use a major federal grant to improve health in a state beset by problems with cancer, obesity, diabetes and heart and lung ailments.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Great Plains-The Camelina Company and INEOS Enterprises Join Forces in Major North American Biofuels Partnership (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
AgPR - Great Plains - The Camelina Company announces it has entered into a strategic partnership with chemicals major INEOS Enterprises for the purpose of producing camelina, an exciting new non-food oilseed crop whose oil is used in alternative fuels.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology to LEGO (Broadcast Newsroom)
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,
(Aug 10, 2007)
Rosetta Genomics Announces Initiation of Expansion of US Operations to Facilitate Expected Product Launches in 2008 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a global leader in microRNA and RNAi, announced today it has initiated the expansion of its US operations with the relocation of Amir Avniel, Chief Executive Officer, from the company's headquarters in Rehovot, Israel, to New York.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Company Profile for Illumina, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
----Illumina is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of next-generation life-science tools and integrated systems for the analysis of genetic variation and biological function.
(Aug 10, 2007)
New Textbook Illuminates the Close Links Between Evolutionary and Molecular Biology (Newswise)
In an innovative approach to the subject of evolutionary biology, a new book, Evolution, combines the contemporary fields of genetics and molecular biology with traditional evolutionary theories to provide an elegant, cohesive view of biology.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Foolish Book Review: "The Black Swan" (The Motley Fool)
What you don't know can really hurt you.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Plague found in Doney Park fleas, prairie dogs (Arizona Daily Sun)
Plague carried by fleas and prairie dogs has surfaced in a Doney Park neighborhood, prompting flea eradication and notification to residents.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Medical Related News From The American Chemical Society (Medical News Today)
Bright future for new drug delivery system intended to minimize side effects Journal of the American Chemical SocietyIn an advance toward the long-sought ability to deliver medication directly to diseased tissue, while minimizing side effects and damage to healthy parts of the body, scientists are reporting development of a new dosing system that is controlled by light. [click link for full ...
(Aug 10, 2007)
August 10, 2007 (Etobicoke Guardian)
Etobicoke native and third-year University of Western Ontario student Christopher Johansen isn't soaking up many rays this summer.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Readying to Deploy Dx Products, Rosetta Genomics' CEO Moves to US (GenomeWeb News)
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(Aug 10, 2007)
Scientists show that mitochondrial DNA variants are linked to risk factors for type 2 diabetes (EurekAlert!)
Monday, August 13, 2007 – Today, researchers report for the first time that genetic variants in mitochondria—energy-producing structures harboring DNA that are inherited only from the mother—are directly linked to metabolic markers for type 2 diabetes.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Mitochondrial DNA Variants Are Directly Linked to Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes (Newswise)
Researchers report for the first time that genetic variants in mitochondria--energy-producing structures harboring DNA that are inherited only from the mother--are directly linked to metabolic markers for type 2 diabetes. The study, which highlights the role of mitochondrial genome variation in the pathogenesis of common diseases, is published online in Genome Research.
(Aug 10, 2007)
Biggest. Corn harvest. Ever. (Salon.com)
But Monsanto says we can do much, much better. So how exactly will the company repeal the laws of corn physics?
(Aug 10, 2007)
Indian science conquers new frontiers (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Sixty years after independence, Indian science has taken giant strides in virtually every arena - from space vehicles to vaccines. Starting out 60 years ago as a poor country with a history of famines and underdevelopment, India today stands poised as the surprise powerhouse of cutting-edge science and technology.
(Aug 11, 2007)
Indian science conquers new frontiers (India at 60) (Calcutta News)
Sixty years after independence, Indian science has taken giant strides in virtually every arena - from space vehicles to vaccines.
(Aug 11, 2007)
Genetic Variation Helps To Understand Predisposition To Schizophrenia (Medical News Today)
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. [click link for full article]
(Aug 11, 2007)
Midwest Messenger (Midwest Messenger)
Bigfork, Mont. - Great Plains has entered into a strategic partnership with chemicals major INEOS Enterprises for the purpose of producing camelina, a non-food oilseed crop whose oil is used in alternative fuels.
(Aug 11, 2007)
Indian science conquers new frontiers (New Kerala)
New Delhi, Aug 11: Sixty years after independence, Indian science has taken giant strides in virtually every arena - from space vehicles to vaccines.
(Aug 11, 2007)
Genetic Research On Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Announced By Almac Diagnostics (Medical News Today)
Almac Diagnostics has announced a major study analysing ductal carcinoma in situ tissue samples using its novel Breast Cancer DSA® microarray. DSA® research tools focus on the transcriptome of an individual disease, in this case breast cancer, and contain significant additional data, relevant to the disease of interest that is not available on other generic microarrays. [click link for full ...
(Aug 11, 2007)
Ken Heebner Buys Mastercard Incorporated Class A, Research In Motion Ltd., McDermott International Inc., Sells Goldman ... (Guru Focus)
Ken Heebner of the CGM Funds likes to focus on big economic trends, and buys the strongest companies in the industries he thinks that will go strong. He is getting out of financial stocks, as we have observed. These are his buys and sells during the 3-months ended 06/30/2007.
(Aug 12, 2007)
Scientists Show That Mitochondrial DNA Variants Are Directly Linked To Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes (Medical News Today)
Researchers have reported for the first time that genetic variants in mitochondria-energy-producing structures harboring DNA that are inherited only from the mother-are directly linked to metabolic markers for type 2 diabetes. The study, which highlights the role of mitochondrial genome variation in the pathogenesis of common diseases, is published online in Genome Research (http://www.genome. ...
(Aug 12, 2007)
Why UVa will spend $20 million on 6 professors (The Daily Progress)
In five labs at the University of Virginia, Joe C. Campbell’s research team is developing more efficient ways to transfer data over fiber optic networks, advancing night vision technology and building a better bioterrorism detector.
(Aug 12, 2007)
Methodist researcher at forefront of bioinformatics revolution (Houston Chronicle)
As candidates for medical pioneers go, Stephen Wong may seem an odd choice. An engineer, he never attended medical school. But he's among those at the forefront of a new wave in medicine dubbed "bioinformatics," which seeks to capitalize on the increasing power of computers.
(Aug 12, 2007)
Rosetta Genomics to expand US operations (Globes Online)
CE Unterberg Towbin: Consolidation in the US is a positive move. We reiterate our “Buy” rating.
(Aug 12, 2007)
Money laundering cleanup weighs on Discount Bank NY (Globes Online)
The bank's profit margin was low in the second quarter, with a net profit of $4.9 million.
(Aug 12, 2007)
Neuregulin 1 gene linked to schizophrenia (News-Medical-Net)
Scientists have provided new insight into how a gene is related to schizophrenia.
(Aug 12, 2007)
Almac Diagnostics announces major study analysing ductal carcinoma in situ tissue samples (News-Medical-Net)
Today Almac Diagnostics announced a major study analysing ductal carcinoma in situ tissue samples using its novel Breast Cancer DSA microarray.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Williamson looks to build opportunities at VisEn (BizJournals)
Jerry Williamson has come a long way since his days of carrying a sales bag into doctors' offices, peddling blood tests for the U.S. diagnostics unit of Switzerland's Roche Holdings AG.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Purdue in State Fair spotlight (Journal and Courier)
Purdue Day at the State Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Indianapolis. It will feature a number of exhibits and events throughout the fairgrounds.
(Aug 13, 2007)
New Textbook Illuminates The Close Links Between Evolutionary And Molecular Biology (Medical News Today)
In an innovative approach to the subject of evolutionary biology, a new book, Evolution, combines the contemporary fields of genetics and molecular biology with traditional evolutionary theories to provide an elegant, cohesive view of biology. [click link for full article]
(Aug 13, 2007)
Discovery Of New Protein Overthrows Accepted Ideas About Cellular Cleanup Processes, Could Provide New Understanding Of ... (Medical News Today)
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]
(Aug 13, 2007)
GeneNews secures $2 million for development of prostate biomarkers (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
GeneNews Limited , a company focused on developing simple blood-based biomarker tests for the early detection of diseases and personalized health management, today announced it has signed an agreement with an Asian Biomedical consortium to develop blood-based biomarkers for the detection and management of prostate diseases.
(Aug 13, 2007)
New Newborn Screening Technology Revives Old Controversies (Newswise)
In a paper published in the Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, a U-M pediatrician outlines the controversies surrounding newborn screening, and provides insight into the issues that must be addressed for the continued success of this public health screening program.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Midwest Messenger (Midwest Messenger)
Bigfork, Mont. - Great Plains has entered into a strategic partnership with chemicals major INEOS Enterprises for the purpose of producing camelina, a non-food oilseed crop whose oil is used in alternative fuels.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Gift to Technology Boosts Power for Gene Discovery (Newswise)
Gifts to technology at Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research are ramping up already world-renowned genetic research resources, dramatically accelerating the speed with which scientists can hunt for genes that influence complex human diseases as varied as heart disease, diabetes, brain disorders and cancer.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Circadian Clock Controls Plant Growth Hormone (Science Daily)
The plant growth hormone auxin is controlled by circadian rhythms within the plant, researchers have found. The discovery explains how plants can time their growth to take advantage of resources such as light and water, and suggests that many other processes may be influenced by circadian rhythms.
(Aug 13, 2007)
AT&T Foundation donates $1 million to biomed research group (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research received a $1 million gift from the AT&T Foundation that will allow the research institute's AT&T Genomics Computing Center to double the power and speed of its "computer ranch."
(Aug 13, 2007)
Diverse genetic abnormalities lead to NF-κB activation in multiple myeloma (EurekAlert!)
Two new studies may lead to the development of more effective therapies for individuals with multiple myeloma (MM), a common and incurable blood cell cancer.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Circadian clock controls plant growth hormone (PhysOrg)
The plant growth hormone auxin is controlled by circadian rhythms within the plant, UC Davis researchers have found. The discovery explains how plants can time their growth to take advantage of resources such as light and water, and suggests that many other processes may be influenced by circadian rhythms.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Molecular Mechanisms In Multiple Myeloma Illluminated: Could Lead To More Effective Therapies (Science Daily)
Two new studies may lead to the development of more effective therapies for individuals with multiple myeloma, a common and incurable blood cell cancer. The research provides new insight into the molecular mechanisms that underlie aberrant NF-ºB activity in muliple myeloma tumor cells and underscores the relevance of the signaling pathway as a target for MM therapy.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Ciphergen Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results and Business Progress (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2007 and provided an update on business progress.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Unravelling new complexity in the genome (EurekAlert!)
A major surprise emerging from genome sequencing projects is that humans have a comparable number of protein-coding genes as significantly less complex organisms such as the minute nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans.
(Aug 13, 2007)
Unravelling New Complexity In The Genome (Science Daily)
A major surprise emerging from genome sequencing projects is that humans have a comparable number of protein-coding genes as significantly less complex organisms such as the minute nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans. Clearly something other than gene count is behind the genetic differences between simpler and more complex life forms. Researchers uncover new clues to explain genetic differences ...
(Aug 13, 2007)
Circadian Clock Controls Plant Growth Hormone (UC Davis)
The plant growth hormone auxin is controlled by circadian rhythms within the plant, UC Davis researchers have found.
(Aug 13, 2007)
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