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Diagnostic Test Detects Harmful Biofilms
An innovative diagnostic test iden- tifies the presence of biofilms in patients that resist treatment. One application is to test for hospital-acquired infections. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:40:22 GMT)
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An international grid of more than 41,000 computers is offering new hope in the search for treatments for the deadly avian influenza virus. The Enabling Grids for E-science (EGEE) network links ordinary computers in 50 countries to form a single giant supercomputer with more than five million gigabytes of disk and tape storage. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:13:41 GMT)
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USDA announces funding for bee health, protection
WASHINGTON - USDA announced that $4 million will be available in fiscal year 2008 for a four-year Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) to research ways to improve the health and protection of honeybees, which are facing serious threats that have the potential to heavily impact the nation's food supply. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:46:27 GMT)
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New Insights Into The Evolution Of The Human Genome
Researchers have created the first evolutionary history of the duplications in the human genome that are partly responsible for both disease and recent genetic innovations. This work marks a significant step toward a better understanding of what genomic changes paved the way for modern humans, when these duplications occurred and what the associated costs are - in terms of susceptibility to ... (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:08:18 GMT)
Which came first, the chicken genome or the egg genome?
Which came first, the chicken genome or the egg genome? Researchers have answered a similarly vexing (and far more relevant) genomic question: Which of the thousands of long stretches of repeated DNA in the human genome came first? And which are the duplicates? (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:24:19 GMT)
Amaxa-Promega Partnership to Enable Simplified Monitoring of Cell Signaling Events in Stem Cells, Cancer Cells and ...
COLOGNE, Germany & MADISON, Wis.----Amaxa and Promega today announced an agreement to develop applications that will provide cell biologists broader access to monitor cell signaling events in difficult-to-transfect cells, including stem cells, cancer cells and primary cells. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:44:00 GMT)
For honey bee queens, multiple mating makes a difference
The success of the “reign” of a honey bee queen appears to be determined to a large degree by the number of times she mates with drone bees. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:42:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Sets Third Quarter Earnings Release Date for Tuesday, October 30, 2007
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, will announce its third quarter 2007 earnings on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, after markets close. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:13:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Sets Third Quarter Earnings Release Date for Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Invitrogen Corporation ( Nachrichten ) (Nasdaq:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, will announce its third quarter 2007 earnings on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, after markets close. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:32:19 GMT)
For Honey Bee Queens, Multiple Mating Makes Her Attractive To Workers
The success of the "reign" of a honey bee queen appears to be determined to a large degree by the number of times she mates with drone bees. A honey bee queen mates early in her life, researchers explained, but usually with multiple partners, the drones of another bee colony. The number of partners appears to be a key factor in making the queen attractive to the worker bees of a colony -- the ... (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:09:23 GMT)
Excellence with impact – Research Councils UK reveals the value of research to the UK
The Research Councils are generating considerable economic benefits for the UK, a new report published today by Research Councils UK has revealed. It also outlines a range of plans to further boost this impact on the UK’s economy and society. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:25:01 GMT)
Tassie devils are fighting for survival
Loss of genetic diversity is causing the rapid spread of deadly facial tumours among Tasmanian devils, leaving the animals with no immune response to fight the disease, new research reveals. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:34:28 GMT)
Genes that increase rheumatoid arthritis risk found
Researchers in the United States and Sweden have identified a genetic region associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic and debilitating inflammatory disease of the joints that affects an estimated 2.1 million Americans. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:43:13 GMT)
Researchers report most complete list so far of the proteins present in the cerebral cortex
Researchers report in the October 2007 issue of Molecular & Cellular Proteomics the most complete list so far of the proteins present in the cerebral cortex – the outermost layer of the brain that plays a central role in memory, language, cognition, and consciousness. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:59:20 GMT)
Fungus genome yielding answers to protect grains, people and animals
Why a pathogen is a pathogen may be answered as scientists study the recently mapped genetic makeup of a fungus that spawns the worst cereal grains disease known and also can produce toxins potentially fatal to people and livestock. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:13:10 GMT)
Improving diagnosis of cancer by detecting protein-sugar structures
Researchers report in the October 2007 issue of Molecular & Cellular Proteomics that they have developed a new way of detecting the abnormal presence of complexes of sugars and proteins in the blood of cancer patients, thus providing a new tool for cancer diagnosis. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:29:14 GMT)
Proteins found that could be used to improve diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Researchers report in the October 2007 issue of Molecular & Cellular Proteomics that they have identified proteins that could be used to improve the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:43:00 GMT)
Amarillo Biosciences Issues Clinical Trials Update
Amarillo Biosciences, Inc. (ABI) (OTCBB:AMAR) today announced the following developments: (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT)
41,000 PCs seek bird flu cure
An international grid of more than 41,000 computers is offering new hope in the search for treatments for the deadly avian influenza virus. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:56:54 GMT)
Study gives new insights into the evolution of the human genome
London, Oct 9 (ANI): Researchers have shed more light on the evolution of the human genome, by answering a difficult as well as relevant genomic question: Which of the thousands of long stretches of repeated DNA in the human genome came first, and which are the duplicates? The new study, from an interdisciplinary team led by biologist Evan Eichler from the University of Washington School of ... (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 05:33:59 GMT)
Utah celebrates its Italians
From Christopher Columbus to Mario Capecchi, Utah's Italian Americans had a lot to celebrate Monday. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:41:30 GMT)
Biomax Informatics AG Licenses the BioRS Integration and Retrieval System to Boehringer Ingelheim
MARTINSRIED, Germany----Biomax Informatics AG announced today that Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH & Co. KG has licensed the BioRS Integration and Retrieval System. Boehringer Ingelheim plans to use the BioRS system as a data integration platform providing unified access to public and proprietary data sources in its global pharmaceutical R&D environment. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:20:00 GMT)
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Endowment offers study abroad scholarshipsThe University's Arch Foundation established a scholarship for students studying abroad. The scholarship honors University President Michael F. Adams and his wife Mary. The $100,000 endowment will enable students to participate in study abroad programs. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:10:34 GMT)
Ingenuity Systems Launches New Metabolomics Solution Within IPA
Ingenuity Systems, the leading provider of information solutions to help life science researchers generate insights from biological and chemical information, today introduced IPA-Metabolomics, a complete solution within Ingenuity Pathways Analysis to help researchers understand metabolomics data in the context of dynamic signaling and metabolic pathways. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
For honey bee queens, multiple mating makes a difference
The success of the “reign” of a honey bee queen appears to be determined to a large degree by the number of times she mates with drone bees. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:09:18 GMT)
Better understanding of what genomic changes paved the way for modern humans
Researchers have answered a similarly vexing (and far more relevant) genomic question: Which of the thousands of long stretches of repeated DNA in the human genome came first? (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:58:00 GMT)
Sorenson Genomics Announces Merger of Its Identigene and GeneTree DNA Testing Business Units
SALT LAKE CITY & HOUSTON----Sorenson Genomics, a leading global provider of DNA-related testing services, today announced the merger of two of its leading business units: Identigene and GeneTree. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:15:00 GMT)
DNAPrint(R) Genomics and Bioserve Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Clinical Patient Samples Tagged With Genetic ...
DNAPrint® Genomics, Inc. today announced the formation of a strategic alliance with BioServe to provide biomedical researchers with clinical DNA samples that for the first time will include genetic ancestry data for each sample. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:30:00 GMT)
Institute for Systems Biology Completes Purchase of Cyntellect LEAP(TM) System
Cyntellect, Inc., a privately-held biotechnology company, today announced that the Institute for Systems Biology has completed the purchase and installation of Cyntellect's Laser- Enabled Analysis and Processing system in its Seattle, Washington facility. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Studying Fungus Genome To Protect Grains, People And Animals
Why a pathogen is a pathogen may be answered as scientists study the recently mapped genetic makeup of a fungus that spawns the worst cereal grains disease known and also can produce toxins potentially fatal to people and livestock.The fungus, which is especially destructive to wheat and barley, has resulted in an estimated $10 billion in damage to U.S. crops over the past 10 years. [click link ... (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:12:46 GMT)
Amarillo Biosciences Issues Clinical Trials Update
In Turkey, enrollment is 86% complete in a Phase 2 study of Beh ç et ' s disease. In the United States, four new clinical sites have been opened to enroll patients in a Phase 2 clinical trial of oral warts. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:21:03 GMT)
Conveyor suits automatic/manual microplate processing.
Designed for handling Microplates, tip boxes, and deep well carriers in range of laboratory-based automation applications, Q-Stack Quickdraw® Conveyor System delivers flexible conveyed product solution with bidirectional operation, removable stack towers with 400 mm of Microplate storage in each, and sensors to detect when stacks are full and/or empty. It features dual stack or destacking ... (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:58:46 GMT)
Affymetrix Scientists Awarded $10.2 Million Grant from NHGRI for Four-year Follow-up ENCODE Study
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced that a team from Affymetrix Laboratories has been awarded a $10.2 million scale-up grant over the next four years from the National Human Genome Research Institute , as part of the expanded ENCyclopedia Of DNA Elements project. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:30:00 GMT)
UMR leaders aim to catch, lead bioinformatics wave
The field of bioinformatics gained its growing prominence during efforts in the 1990s to map the human genome. As the amount of biological information has ex (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:13:39 GMT)
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Advances in robotics, genomics, implanted devices and imaging are among the top innovations to watch in medical technology in 2008, according to a panel of researchers. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:27:59 GMT)
Sorenson Genomics to Merge Identigene, GeneTree Arms Into Single Unit
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Computerized biology provides foundation for new UMR campus
At a Mayo Clinic research facility, Andrew Norgan uses computers to study one of the deadliest viral scourges of our times. He has programmed clusters of com (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:13:05 GMT)
Which Came First, The Chicken Genome Or The Egg Genome?
Researchers have answered a similarly vexing (and far more relevant) genomic question: Which of the thousands of long stretches of repeated DNA in the human genome came first? And which are the duplicates (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:20:13 GMT)
Genomic technologies to identify toxic chemicals should be developed
WASHINGTON -- A new report from the National Research Council recommends that government agencies enhance their efforts to incorporate genomic data into risk assessments of chemicals and medicines, and calls for a concerted effort to fully develop these methods' potential to protect public health. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:29:38 GMT)
Influenza: Insights into cell specificity of human vs. avian viruses
Rotterdam, The Netherlands — Researchers have identified which sites and cell types within the respiratory tract are targeted by human versus avian influenza viruses, providing valuable insights into the pathogenesis of these divergent diseases. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:30:01 GMT)
Ingenuity Systems Launches New Metabolomics Solution Within IPA
Ingenuity Systems, a provider of information solutions to help life science researchers generate insights from biological and chemical information, today introduced IPA-Metabolomics, a complete solution within Ingenuity Pathways Analysis to help researchers understand metabolomics data in the context of dynamic signaling and metabolic pathways (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:35:15 GMT)
Sigma-Aldrich Launches An Addition To Its Line Of Proteomics Standards
Sigma-Aldrich proudly announces the launch of the new Proteomics Dynamic Range Standard (UPS2). We believe this is one of the most complex protein standards commercially available and that proteomics researchers now have a tool spanning a dynamic range to harmonize their research. The standard enables researchers to verify, challenge and troubleshoot their proteomics strategy as well as compare ... (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:49:59 GMT)
SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
From a global viewpoint, a number of challenges need to be met for sustainable rice production: (i) increasingly severe occurrence of insects and diseases and indiscriminate pesticide applications; (ii) high pressure for yield increase and overuse of fertilizers; (iii) water shortage and increasingly frequent occurrence of drought; and (iv) extensive cultivation in marginal lands. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:19:11 GMT)
Grant Supports Study of Abnormal Ring-Shaped Chromosomes
When chromosomes, which are normally bar-shaped, instead bend into a ring before birth, they may disrupt normal development and cause a multitude of problems. Genetics experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will be investigating one such disorder, supported by a $126,000 grant from the Ring Chromosome 20 Foundation. (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:25:34 GMT)
Influenza: Insights Into Cell Specificity Of Human Vs. Avian Viruses
Researchers have identified which sites and cell types within the respiratory tract are targeted by human vs. avian influenza viruses, providing valuable insights into the pathogenesis of these divergent diseases. Differences in cellular expression of target molecules correspond to host specificity of influenza viruses. They also define which organs or tissues are infected within the host. For ... (Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:06:49 GMT)
3,000 UK Families Opt for a Solution to Autism During National Autism Awareness Week
Most discussion about Autism spotlights the problem and potential causes. Last week 3,000 UK families opted to focus on a solution. The Autism Treatment Center of America attracted thousands of hopeful parents and caregivers in a standing-room-only national lecture tour during National Autism Awareness Week. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT)
Senate hearing looks at university spending
The University submitted a written statement describing its methods for financial aid spending from its endowment to the Senate finance committee yesterday. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:59:12 GMT)
Leslie Errington Named Regional Sales Manager for Lab Manager Magazine®
Vicon Publishing, Inc. announced that Leslie Errington has joined the sales team for Lab Manager Magazine® as Regional Sales Manager. Leslie is based in California and will be covering California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, and Colorado. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Leslie Errington Named Regional Sales Manager for Lab Manager Magazine®
Vicon Publishing, Inc. announced that Leslie Errington has joined the sales team for Lab Manager Magazine® as Regional Sales Manager. Leslie is based in California and will be covering California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, and Colorado. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.ph (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:22:50 GMT)
County gets aerospace, biomedical zones
Snohomish County wants to be known as the center of the state when it comes to aerospace and biomedical-devices centers, and recent designations... (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:27:35 GMT)
In Tomorrow's Paper
DNA is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used by cells in the development and functioning of all known life. A gene is a sequence of DNA that determines a particular hereditary function or characteristic. Within cells, genes are bundled into structures called chromosomes. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:44:56 GMT)
Scientists craft tool to explore secrets of vision
Physicists from the University of California-Santa Cruz have built a tool that studies how the eye processes the busy world around it, transforming the chaos of incoming light into elegantly moving images. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:45:19 GMT)
MIT To Establish An Integrative Research Institute To Develop New Paradigms In Cancer Research
MIT announced a $100 million gift from Koch Industries executive and MIT alumnus David H. Koch that will usher in new paradigms in highly integrative cancer research. The gift will bring together MIT scientists and engineers under one roof to develop new and powerful ways to detect, diagnose, treat, and manage this often deadly disease. The David H. [click link for full article] (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:16:08 GMT)
Physicists' tool may help restore sight
Physicists from UC Santa Cruz have built a tool that studies how the eye processes the busy world around it, transforming the chaos of incoming light into elegantly moving images. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:34:04 GMT)
The X PRIZE Foundation Announces First International Competitor for Genome Sequencing Prize
The $10 million Archon X PRIZE for Genomics, the largest medical prize in history, has gone international. Today the X PRIZE Foundation announced that base4 innovation, a United Kingdom company, has been approved as a competitor. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
DNAPrint Genomics to Present at Valuerich Small-Cap Financial Expo
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. today announced that Chief Executive Officer and President Richard Gabriel will present an overview of the Company to analysts at the ValueRich Small-Cap Financial Expo on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 at 1:35 p.m. eastern time. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:30:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems Offers Commentary About Discovery of Increased Genetic Variation in Human Genome
SAN DIEGO----This month in PLoS Biology , researchers published results from the sequencing of the first human diploid genome; all the DNA from both sets of chromosomes. This landmark sequencing study has shed light on how scientists will carry out future analyses of human genomes. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:30:00 GMT)
Biolog and HSC-Rangel College of Pharmacy Receive $1 Million NIH Phase II STTR Grant to Develop Phenotype ...
HAYWARD, Calif.----Biolog, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a two-year Phase II STTR Grant for $1 million from the National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences for the expansion of its Phenotype MicroArray technology to allow detailed phenotypic testing of important fastidious bacterial pathogens. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:55:00 GMT)
DermTech Appoints BioStatistical Pioneer, John Quackenbush, Ph.D., as a Member of the Company's Scientific Advisory ...
DermTech International, Inc., a biotechnology company developing skin sampling technologies for the early detection of melanoma and other diseases, today appointed John Quackenbush, Ph.D. to the company's Scientific Advisory Board. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Monsanto Sees Record Sales in Fiscal Year 2007; Seeds and Traits Business Contributes to Strong Fourth Quarter and ...
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Study Of Misshapen Chromosomes With Links To Epilepsy, Mental Retardation Supported By Grant
When chromosomes, which are normally bar-shaped, instead bend into a ring before birth, they may disrupt normal development and cause a multitude of problems. Genetics experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will be investigating one such disorder, supported by a $126,000 grant from the Ring Chromosome 20 Foundation. [click link for full article] (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:18:09 GMT)
Affymetrix to Host Conference Call on October 24, 2007 to Announce Third Quarter 2007 Results
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix, Inc. today announced that it will release results for the third quarter 2007 after close of the stock market on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Arcadia Biosciences and Australian Research Organizations Enter Research and Commercial License Agreement for ...
DAVIS, Calif. & ADELAIDE, SA, Australia & CANBERRA, ACT, Australia----Arcadia Biosciences Inc., an innovative U.S.-based plant technology company, and two Australian research organizations, the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation through the Food Futures Flagship, today announced that they have signed a three-way ... (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
BioInformatics, LLC Launches Life Science Market Research Webinar Series
ARLINGTON, Va.----BioInformatics, LLC, a leading provider of market research and consulting services to the life sciences industry, today announced a series of upcoming webinars to provide insight to life science suppliers across a wide spectrum of marketing challenges and market research needs. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Davis, California, Adelaide, South Australia and Caberra, ACT, Australia October 10, 2007
Arcadia Biosciences Inc. , an innovative U.S.-based plant technology company, and two Australian research organizations, the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) through the Food Futures Flagship, today announced that they have signed a three-way agreement to develop and commercialize wheat and barley ... (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:01:45 GMT)
SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
Fourth Fourth Fiscal Fiscal ($ in millions) Quarter Quarter Year Year 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net Sales by Segment Corn seed and traits $364 $212 $2,807 $1,793 Soybean seed and traits 33 27 901 960 Cotton seed and traits 58 52 319 376 Vegetable and fruit seed 168 155 612 569 All other crops seeds and traits 119 85 325 280 TOTAL Seeds and Genomics $742 $531 $4,964 $3,978 Roundup and other ... (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:01:50 GMT)
UK Sequencing Startup Becomes First International Competitor for Archon X Prize for Genomics
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BioInformatics, LLC Launches Life Science Market Research Webinar Series
BioInformatics, LLC, a leading provider of market research and consulting services to the life sciences industry, today announced a series of upcoming webinars to provide insight to life science suppliers across a wide spectrum of marketing challenges and market research needs. The webinars are complimentary but require pre-registration to participate. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback ... (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:43:42 GMT)
Luminex Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release Scheduled for October 24, 2007
Luminex Corporation today announced that it expects to report third quarter results on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
Development Required Of Genomic Technologies To Identify Toxic Chemicals
A new report from the National Research Council recommends that government agencies enhance their efforts to incorporate genomic data into risk assessments of chemicals and medicines, and calls for a concerted effort to fully develop these methods' potential to protect public health. [click link for full article] (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:16:39 GMT)
NIH awards $18M in local genome research funds
Three New England research institutions have garnered $18 million in human genome research grants from the National Institutes of Health. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:18:10 GMT)
Metabolomic Profiling to Identify Embryos With Highest Reproductive Potential the Subject of Increased Attention at ...
Molecular Biometrics, a privately held metabolomics company, today announced that researchers will make 3 podium and 2 poster presentations detailing human clinical studies using the company's lead product candidate, ViaTest(TM)-E, at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine in Washington, DC, October 13 - 17, 2007. ViaTest-E is a non-invasive, point-of-care ... (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:30:00 GMT)
Promega Releases Next Generation Maxwell(R) 16 System for Automated Purification
MADISON, Wis.----Promega Corporation announces availability of the second generation of its fully integrated Personal Automation System with a new look and new capabilities. The latest model handles a new low elution volume format for smaller sample sizes in addition to the standard elution volume capability. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:39:00 GMT)
Japan's Yokohama City University Selects Cray Supercomputer for Bioinformatics Research
Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. today announced the selection of a Cray XT4 system by Japan's Yokohama City University. The Cray XT4 supercomputer will be housed at the University's Division of Structural Bioinformatics to aid two of Japan's most prominent academic researchers in their efforts to expand on the principle of three-dimensional structures and functions of biomolecules, ... (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:46:00 GMT)
UB shifting workers to expand nursing
The University at Buffalo said Wednesday it will move several of its key fund-raising offices and their 50 employees into the Jacobs Executive Development Center in downtown Buffalo. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:04:45 GMT)
UNC awarded $5.6M for genomics ethics center
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will receive $5.6 million in grants over the next five years to establish a center that will examine the ethical, legal and social implications of genome research. (Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:57:16 GMT)
Focus on Biomarker Technology Platforms for Cancer Diagnoses and Therapies
LYON, France----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide medical industry is now available to its catalogue. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:01:00 GMT)
VIA Pharma's pharmacogenomic study to get Genome Quebec fund
VIA Pharmaceuticals a biotechnology company focused on the development of compounds for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, has announced funding of a research initiative for a pharmacogenomics sub-study in its VIA-2291 Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) trial. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:57:00 GMT)
Gassy Bugs
Start-up uses microorganisms to chew up oil and coal, and burp out natural gas. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:18:42 GMT)
Invitrogen and HUPO Announce New Standard for Mass Spectrometry
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, in collaboration with the Human Proteome Organization , an international scientific organization that promotes proteomics, announced the launch of the HUPO Gold Mass Spectrometry Protein Standard sampling program. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Invitrogen and HUPO Announce New Standard for Mass Spectrometry
Invitrogen Corporation ( Nachrichten ) (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, in collaboration with the Human Proteome Organization (HUPO), an international scientific organization that promotes proteomics, announced the launch of the HUPO Gold Mass Spectrometry (MS) Protein Standard sampling program. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:21:43 GMT)
Genome Institute Picks UNC for $5.6M Genomics Study Center
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will receive $5.6 million in federal funding to launch a new center for genomics-related research. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:55:57 GMT)
Duke Researchers Receive $6.5M Grant for Genomics Research
Durham — Greg Crawford, an assistant professor at Duke University’s Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy, and other researchers at Duke have been awarded a $6.5 million federal grant for human genome research. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:10:57 GMT)
Expanded vision for Wende Hall
The university plans to move several of its key fundraising offices and their 50 employees into the Jacobs Executive Development Center (JEDC) and its adjoining carriage house at 672 Delaware Ave. as the university continues to increase its presence in downtown Buffalo. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:58:38 GMT)
Last Day to Register for the 2007 Charlotte Biotechnology Conference at www.CharlotteBiotechnology.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C.----The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the Charlotte Research Institute and the North Carolina Research Campus have announced the 6th Annual Charlotte Biotechnology Conference taking place at the Barnhardt Student Activities Center on October 12, 2007 on the campus of UNC Charlotte. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:01:00 GMT)
South African scientists sequence deadly tuberculosis genome
South African scientists announced a major breakthrough on Thursday in the fight against a highly deadly strain of drug resistant tuberculosis, sequencing the genome in a week. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:03:36 GMT)
Surveying the Genetic Landscape of Breast and Colon Cancers
Landscape of a typical colorectal cancer. The large peaks indicate the gene mountains, small peaks indicate the hills. The dots correspond to genes that were mutated in the particular cancer (called Mx38) illustrated. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:13:10 GMT)
Japanese university buys Cray supercomputer
Cray Inc. said that Yokohama City University in Japan is buying one of its XT4 supercomputers for an undisclosed price. (CRAY) (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:21:24 GMT)
Japanese university buys Cray supercomputer
Cray Inc. said that Yokohama City University in Japan is buying one of its XT4 supercomputers for an undisclosed price. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:44:56 GMT)
SD University Will Use $600K NSF Grant to Create Integrative Genomics Scholarship
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Story ideas from the Journal of Lipid Research
Dayan B. Goodenowe and colleagues have shown that people with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions exhibit decreased blood levels of an important brain chemical called ethanolamine plasmalogen, even at the very early stages of the disease. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:14:55 GMT)
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Early On
Scientists have shown that people with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions exhibit decreased blood levels of an important brain chemical called ethanolamine plasmalogen, even at the very early stages of the disease. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:25:58 GMT)
Improving Assessment of Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Chinese
Scientists report that the concentration of a compound called apolipoprotein B in the blood is better at predicting whether Chinese have coronary heart disease - in which fatty deposits clog arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart - than other substances such as blood cholesterol levels. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:26:04 GMT)
Slowing Down the Development of Heart Disease
Scientists have shown that a protein that is present in the blood may accelerate the development of atherosclerosis. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:26:14 GMT)
Potential Health Benefits of Fish Oil in Baby Formula
Scientists report that adding typically found in fish oil to baby formula may help infants better regulate their blood sugar and make more proteins in their muscle cells. These results may help make better decisions when dealing with pre-term birth, low birth weight, and feeding of infants in intensive care. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:26:24 GMT)
Former Maple Scholar and recent GC grad discovers pobable mutant gene
Sarah Thiessen may very well have done it. She's just awaiting confirmation. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:36:54 GMT)
Genome Guru Wants to Map 10,000 Human Genomes in 10 Years
J. Craig Venter Institute scientists say they'll map 10,000 human genomes in a decade. But who will be the lucky -- or unlucky -- study subjects? (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:18:17 GMT)
Flavonoids Govern Cell Processes, Enhance Health
For the first time, scientists proved that plant substances such as those found in red wine, soy, or green tea can accelerate or retard vital processes in cells. These molecules bind to the protein actin which is implicated in cell movement and cell division. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:06:38 GMT)
Scientists map out first Asian genome
Scientists have successfully completed the first sequence map of the diploid genome of an Asian individual. The sequence was worked out by a group of scientists in Shenzhen and is now on display at the Ninth Annual China Hi-Tech Fair in ... (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:37:00 GMT)
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
'Late Night with Roy' is today Parks plan ready for public review Grant will fund genomics center (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 05:24:31 GMT)
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Early On
Dayan B. Goodenowe and colleagues report in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research that people with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions exhibit decreased blood levels of an important brain chemical called ethanolamine plasmalogen, even at the very early stages of the disease. [click link for full article] (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:16:49 GMT)
Improving Assessment Of Coronary Heart Disease Risk In Chinese
Scientists report in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research that the concentration of a compound called apolipoprotein B in the blood is better at predicting whether Chinese have coronary heart disease in which fatty deposits clog arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart than other substances such as blood cholesterol levels. [click link for full article] (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:16:59 GMT)
Slowing Down The Development Of Heart Disease
Scientists report in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research that a protein called transthyretin (TTR) that is present in the blood may accelerate the development of atherosclerosis a potentially fatal heart disease in which the arteries are progressively narrowed and hardened over time, reducing blood flow to the heart. [click link for full article] (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:17:09 GMT)
Study Finds Key To Lower Drug Development Costs Is Biopharmaceutical Infrastructure
Improvements to the technology infrastructure for researching and developing new biopharmaceuticals would be expected to save the industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually, according to a new economic study* sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). [click link for full article] (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:16:38 GMT)
Microsoft Research and Indian Institute of Science to Collaborate to Advance Computing and Scientific Research
Microsoft Research today announced a sponsored research and collaboration agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, India, to accelerate the scientific discovery process by increasing computational power in scientific and engineering research. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:27:30 GMT)
Applied Biosystems Group and Celera Group First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results and Conference Call Scheduled ...
NORWALK, Conn.----Applera Corporation announced today that it will issue fiscal 2008 first quarter financial results for its Applied Biosystems Group and Celera Group on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
News From The Journal Of Lipid Research
Articles to be published in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research (Vol. 48, No. 11): Preventing Alzheimer's disease early on Dayan B. Goodenowe and colleagues have shown that people with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions exhibit decreased blood levels of an important brain chemical called ethanolamine plasmalogen, even at the very early stages of the disease. [click ... (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:16:38 GMT)
Clouds of controversy
The past week was made up of unusually clear skies and warm days, though rain clouds found their way to northern Indiana nonetheless. But depending on whom you ask, the rain cloud stickers that popped up around campus could be an act of vandalism or an expression of art. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:20:49 GMT)
in the box
If everything looks ok, type in the verificatin work below and submit. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:22:41 GMT)
CLC bio solves bioinformatics data management challenges with release of database solution
CLC bio, the world's leading bioinformatics solution provider, today announced a November release of CLC Bioinformatics Database. This powerful and versatile database solution - currently in beta-testing - enables users of CLC bio's DNA, RNA, and protein sequence analysis software to store and work on their sequence data in a central, shared, and secure relational database. [Wired by: ... (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:21:32 GMT)
This New Report Provides an In-Depth Discussion of the Application of Biomarkers in Developing Novel Targeted Cancer ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Biomarker Technology Platforms for Cancer Diagnoses and Therapies to their offering. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:45:00 GMT)
CLC Bioinformatics Database update in works
CLC bio today announced a forthcoming November release of CLC Bioinformatics Database that will enable users of CLC bio's DNA, RNA, and protein sequence analysis software to store and work on sequence data in a secure and shared central relational database. The software aims to raise the bar for what users can expect from a database system, and the... (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:21:04 GMT)
Duke in the News: Oct. 12, 2007
DUKE RESEARCHERS RECEIVE $6.5M GRANT FOR GENOMICS RESEARCH WRAL.com, Oct. 11 -- Greg Crawford, an assistant professor at Duke’s Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy, and other researchers at Duke have been awarded a $6.5 million federal grant for human genome research. ... (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:36:32 GMT)
Thallion Announces 2007 Third Quarter Results
Thallion Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced its operational and financial results for the 2007 third quarter which ended on August 31, 2007. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:07:00 GMT)
Thallion Announces 2007 Third Quarter Results
MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- - Thallion Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced its operational and financial results for the 2007 third quarter which ended on August 31, 2007. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:07:31 GMT)
Shifty Talk: Probing the process of word evolution
Here's an evolutionary talking point: Two new studies quantify parts of the mechanism by which frequently used words change slowly over many millennia whereas rarely used words more rapidly take on new forms. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:33:09 GMT)
Week in review
Spamtown Belle has strong 2nd season After its second season in the waters of downtown Austin, the Spamtown Belle enjoyed another good season and is expected to return next year. The blue-and-yellow paddlewheeler attracted more than 1,000 passenge (Sat, 13 Oct 2007 05:13:26 GMT)
Sorenson Genomics merges business units
Sorenson Genomics, based in Salt Lake City, said Tuesday it has merged its business units: Identigene and GeneTree. (Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:44:20 GMT)
Beijing researchers sequence first Asian genome
London, October 13 (ANI): The Beijing Genomics Institute has announced that its scientists have sequenced the diploid genome of a Han Chinese individual, the first case of genome sequencing in Asia. The announcement attains significance as Han Chinese represent 92 per cent of China's population, and are the largest ethnic group in the world. "Everyone will get their own genome ... (Sat, 13 Oct 2007 09:12:57 GMT)
Chinese map out first Asian genome
LONDON: The Beijing Genomics Institute has announced that its scientists have sequenced the diploid genome of a Han Chinese individual, the first case of genome sequencing in Asia. (Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:13:25 GMT)
$2.2M awarded for gene research
UAlbany biologist will lead study of genome processes in humans (Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:01:30 GMT)
New method of selecting DNA for resequencing accelerates discovery of subtle DNA variations
A new technology developed by scientists at Emory University will allow researchers to more easily discover subtle and overlooked genetic variations that may have serious consequences for health and disease. (Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:14:55 GMT)
New method of selecting DNA for resequencing accelerates discovery of subtle DNA variations
A new technology developed by scientists at Emory University will allow researchers to more easily discover subtle and overlooked genetic variations that may have serious consequences for health and disease. Called Microarray-based Genomic Selection (MGS), the research protocol allows scientists to extract and enrich specific large-sized DNA regions, then compare genetic variation among ... (Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:36:04 GMT)
New Method Of Selecting DNA For Resequencing Accelerates Discovery Of Subtle DNA Variations
A new technology will allow researchers to more easily discover subtle and overlooked genetic variations that may have serious consequences for health and disease. Called Microarray-based Genomic Selection, the research protocol allows scientists to extract and enrich specific large-sized DNA regions, then compare genetic variation among individuals using DNA resequencing methods. (Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:07:18 GMT)
Compound called apolipoprotein B in blood better at predicting coronary heart disease in Chinese people
Scientists report in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research that the concentration of a compound called apolipoprotein B in the blood is better at predicting whether Chinese have coronary heart disease – in which fatty deposits clog arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart – than other substances such as blood cholesterol levels. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:47:14 GMT)
Genome update defines landscape of breast and colon cancers
One year after completing the first large-scale report sequencing breast and colon cancer genes, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists have studied the vast majority of protein-coding genes which now suggest a landscape dominated by genes that each are mutated in relatively few cancers. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:47:25 GMT)
Biopharmaceutical infrastructure key to lower drug development costs
Improvements to the technology infrastructure for researching and developing new biopharmaceuticals would be expected to save the industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually, according to a new economic study sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:48:04 GMT)
Peripheral ehanolamine plasmalogen deficiency - likely factor in Alzheimer's and dementia
Dayan B. Goodenowe and colleagues report in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research that people with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions exhibit decreased blood levels of an important brain chemical called ethanolamine plasmalogen, even at the very early stages of the disease. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:33:10 GMT)
Potential health benefits of fish oil in baby formula
Scientists report in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research that adding long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids - typically found in fish oil - to baby formula may help infants better regulate their blood sugar and make more proteins in their muscle cells. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:33:14 GMT)
Transthyretin protein may accelerate atherosclerosis
Scientists report in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research that a protein called transthyretin (TTR) that is present in the blood may accelerate the development of atherosclerosis - a potentially fatal heart disease in which the arteries are progressively narrowed and hardened over time, reducing blood flow to the heart. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:47:14 GMT)
A Genetic Test for Diabetes Risk
New tests that detect genes for common diseases are reaching the consumer market. But will they help make people healthier? (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:09:09 GMT)
Primera closes $2.4M, gears up for next round
After launching its first diagnostic product in September, a Mansfield startup is tapping previous investors to help fund operations until it closes a larger round of financing in the coming months, said a member of the firm's board of directors. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:12:28 GMT)
Genetics may define diets of the future
Deep in each person's genetic code may lie the answers to which medicines can help them, which environmental toxins can kill them, and even which foods they should eat to live well. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:09:57 GMT)
Research center opens today at UA-ASU medical campus
A joint UA-ASU research building at the biomedical campus in downtown Phoenix is set for a grand opening today. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:23:03 GMT)
Talks suspended for new downtown hospital
University of Arizona and Banner Health still have not reached terms for a new downtown hospital even though the two sides hoped to complete negotiations this summer. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:08:06 GMT)
New Initiative To Create Seamless Network Of Genetic Information Launched
A new international consortium aimed at linking together the world's databases of mouse genetics -- the field of research which saw the Nobel Prize for Medicine awarded to Mario R. Capecchi, Martin J. Evans and Oliver Smithies -- has bee launched. [click link for full article] (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:16:29 GMT)
New Resequencing Technology Accelerates Discovery Of Subtle DNA Variations
A new technology developed by scientists at Emory University will allow researchers to more easily discover subtle and overlooked genetic variations that may have serious consequences for health and disease. [click link for full article] (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:18:29 GMT)
Illumina Announces Multi-Million Dollar Agreement with the University of Virginia and the National Institute of ...
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to process more than 6,500 samples for researchers of the Type 1 Diabetes Genetics Consortium via its FastTrack Genotyping Services. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Illumina Announces Multi-Million Dollar Agreement with the University of Virginia and the National Institute of ...
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to process more than 6,500 samples for researchers of the Type 1 Diabetes Genetics Consortium via its FastTrack Genotyping Services. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. Launches BC-SeraPro, the First Proteomics-Based Blood Serum Diagnostic Test for Breast ...
HOUSTON----Power3 Medical Products, Inc. , has signed its first distribution agreement to provide BC-SeraPro™, its breast cancer blood serum diagnostic test, in twelve Middle Eastern countries before the end of 2007. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:30:00 GMT)
Pharsight Expands Global Consulting Services Teams
Pharsight Corporation , a leading provider of software, strategic consulting, and regulatory services for optimizing clinical drug development, today announced the expansion of its scientific consulting services practices with three new hires. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:30:00 GMT)
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. Launches BC-SeraPro, the First Proteomics-Based Blood Serum Diagnostic Test for Breast ...
HOUSTON----Power3 Medical Products, Inc. , has signed its first distribution agreement to provide BC-SeraPro, its breast cancer blood serum diagnostic test, in twelve Middle Eastern countries before the end of 2007. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:30:00 GMT)
Empire Genomics and Reprogenetics Join Forces to Improve Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
Empire Genomics, developing high throughput technologies that enable genome-wide analyses, and Reprogenetics, a genetics laboratory specializing in Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis , announce data supporting a new technique to significantly improve the identification of genetic and chromosomal abnormalities from just a single or small group of embryonic cell. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Gene Logic Agrees to Sell Genomics Assets
GAITHERSBURG, Md.----Gene Logic Inc. announced today that it had signed an agreement to sell its Genomics assets to Ocimum Biosolutions Ltd., a global life sciences R&D enabling company. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
New Forensic Toxicology Application from Applied Biosystems/MDS SCIEX Improves Accuracy of Screening for Drugs of Abuse
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, and its joint venture partner, Sciex, a division of MDS Inc.'s Analytical Technologies business, , today introduced a new, automated toxicology testing application designed to better identify drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, heroin and date rape drugs for forensic investigations. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
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