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Epstein-Barr: A Virtual Look At A Vexing Virus
Researchers have created a computer model called Pathogen Simulation to study the sometimes deadly Epstein-Barr virus, which infects greater than 90 percent of the world's population. Researchers hope to determine why some infected patients fall ill while others show no symptoms. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:06:38 GMT)
Wondering who you are? New site wants to tell you
A new Web site called GeneTree.com wants to help answer the question "Who am I?" by combining DNA data with information-sharing technology popularized by News Corp's MySpace.com and Google Inc's YouTube. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:51:44 GMT)
Dr Francis Wray
Francis Wray has over 30 years experience in scientific consultancy and computing. During this period he has had a significant involvement in the industrial deployment of leading-edge computer technology, parallel processing in particular. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:11:25 GMT)
FPGAs – greener, faster computing?
The move towards greener computing, which uses less power; the emergence of a range of disruptive technologies, which support this move; and developments in the market for high-performance embedded systems have once again brought field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) into focus. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:11:35 GMT)
Web sites offer DNA testing
NEW YORK -- Two services launching just a week apart tap a growing interest in DNA testing to help people find their ancestors and learn more about their lives. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:14:15 GMT)
Family ties are just click away
The Sorenson family of companies today launched a Web site that can help make the term "long-lost relative" obsolete. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:32:10 GMT)
Merck, others invest $10M in Tucson biotech firm HTG
A local biotech firm has received a $10 million round of venture-capital funding from investors, including pharmaceutical giant Merck and a Tucson venture fund, to expand its diagnostic product research. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:09:32 GMT)
Utah firm: DNA may have key to your roots
A Utah-based company debuting today aims to capitalize on an ongoing effort to map the genetic characteristics of people around the world, including those in some of its most remote villages. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:37:34 GMT)
First genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders completed
Washington, October 23 (ANI): The Autism Consortium, a group of leading universities and medical centres in the Boston area, has announced the completion of first genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through its Autism Gene Discovery Project, and has released the reference data set to a database that scientists researching into the condition can use. The genome scan was conducted ... (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:52:08 GMT)
Asuragen Enters Oncology Collaboration with Merck to Develop Pharmacogenomic Tests
AUSTIN, Texas----Asuragen Pharmacogenomic Services, a division of Asuragen, Inc. , has entered into a research collaboration with Merck & Co., Inc. to develop a biomarker and pharmacogenomic test for cancer clinical trials. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT)
New genetic and phenotypic data involved in autism released to researchers worldwide
The Autism Consortium, a group of researchers, clinicians and families dedicated to radically accelerating research and enhancing clinical care for autism, announced today that it has completed the first genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through its Autism Gene Discovery Project and has released the reference data set to a database that autism researchers around the world can use. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:03:43 GMT)
GeneGo Licenses MetaCore Data Analysis Suite to AVEO Pharmaceuticals
GeneGo, Inc., a leading provider of software and databases for systems biology, today announced that they have licensed their MetaCore Data Mining Suite to AVEO Pharmaceuticals. The latest version, MetaCore 4.5, includes novel GeneGo disease enrichment and functional ontology. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
LabCorp Teams with New Jersey Firm for Genomics Effort
BURLINGTON — Laboratory Corporation of America is teaming with a New Jersey company in a program that could lead to advances in personalized medicine based on genomics. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:11:18 GMT)
Web sites offer DNA testing
Two services launching just a week apart tap a growing interest in DNA testing to help people find their ancestors and learn more about their lives. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:16:13 GMT)
AnaSpec Introduces Anti-Keratin-18 & 19 Antibodies AnaSpec Inc. Posted on: 22 Oct 07
AnaSpec has introduced two new catalog antibodies: Anti-Keratin-18 and Anti-Keratin-19. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:27:15 GMT)
Virtual Study Of Epstein-Barr
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine in collaboration with the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech have created a computer program called Pathogen Simulation (PathSim) to study the progression of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in humans. [click link for full article] (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:16:08 GMT)
Researchers talk to local doctors about medical study
KANNAPOLIS—A groundbreaking medical study will generate so much data that the N.C. Research Campus needs information giants like Microsoft, IBM and Google to help decipher it all, the study's author says. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:29:31 GMT)
Matritech to Report Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results on October 30, 2007
NEWTON, Mass.----Matritech announced today that it will release its third quarter 2007 earnings results before market opening on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Saul Ewing LLP Adds Six New Members to Its Life Sciences and Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Groups
BALTIMORE----Saul Ewing LLP is pleased to announce the recent additions of six new members to its Life Sciences and Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Groups. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
UAlbany to dedicate new conference center named for Massrys
The state University at Albany is dedicating what it's calling the Massry Conference Center, named after Morris and Esther Massry who donated $500,000 to the school's cancer research center. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:05:06 GMT)
Data On Genes Involved In Autism Released To Researchers Worldwide By The Autism Consortium
The Autism Consortium, a group of researchers, clinicians and families dedicated to radically accelerating research and enhancing clinical care for autism, has announced that it has completed the first genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through its Autism Gene Discovery Project and has released the reference data set to a database that autism researchers around the world can use. ... (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:16:08 GMT)
High Throughput Genomics Raises $10M in First Tranche of Series C Round
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:43:02 GMT)
First autism genome scan is completed
A U.S. group of scientists has completed and released the first genome scan for autism spectrum disorders for use by researchers around the world. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:12:08 GMT)
Top 10 Venture Capital Deals
Enterprise IT companies were conspicuously absent from the list of the 10 largest venture capital deals struck during the third quarter, as the growing market for alternative energy and other "clean tech" companies piqued investors' attention. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT)
First genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders completed
Washington, October 23 : The Autism Consortium, a group of leading universities and medical centres in the Boston area, has announced the completion of first genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through its Autism Gene Discovery Project, and has released the reference data set to a database that scientists researching into the condition can use. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:11:24 GMT)
Top 10 Venture Capital Deals
Enterprise IT companies were absent from the top 10 list of venture capital deals in the third quarter. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:51:57 GMT)
Program gives virtual view of Epstein-Barr
U.S. scientists have created a computer program that provides researchers with a virtual look at the progression of the Epstein-Barr virus. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:57:02 GMT)
Program gives virtual view of Epstein-Barr
U.S. scientists have created a computer program that provides researchers with a virtual look at the progression of the Epstein-Barr virus. Tufts University School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Vir... (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:07:40 GMT)
Web sites offer DNA testing
Two services launching just a week apart tap a growing interest in DNA testing to help people find their ancestors and learn more about their lives. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:07:41 GMT)
Massry Conference Center dedicated
The state University at Albany dedicated the Massry Conference Center, named after Morris and Esther Massry who donated $500,000 to the school's cancer research center. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:05:10 GMT)
Celera Completes Acquisition of Atria Genetics, Inc.
ALAMEDA, Calif.----Celera , an Applera Corporation business, today announced it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Atria Genetics, Inc. for approximately $33 million in cash. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:30:00 GMT)
Illumina Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2007
Illumina, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2007. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:33:14 GMT)
Program teaches students collaboration
A government-funded program aims to prepare a new generation of U.S. biologists and mathematicians to be capable of interdisciplinary collaboration. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:56:46 GMT)
New facility at UAlbany's cancer center
Cancer research continues to flourish at UAlbany. A new conference center has been unveiled at the GenNYSis Center for Excellence in Cancer Genomics in Rensselaer. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:15:37 GMT)
Data On Genes Involved In Autism Released To Researchers
The Autism Consortium, a group of researchers, clinicians and families dedicated to accelerating research and enhancing clinical care for autism, recently announced that it has completed the first genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders through its Autism Gene Discovery Project and released the reference data set to a database that autism researchers around the world can use. The scan was ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:06:58 GMT)
Head in the clouds
'Cloud computing' is being pitched as a new nirvana for scientists drowning in data. But can it deliver? Eric Hand investigates. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:19:38 GMT)
Current Issue:
Twenty-six adults were assigned either to a sleep deprivation treatment for 35 hours or to a normal sleep treatment, in a study performed at UC Berkeley and recently published in Current Biology. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:52:27 GMT)
Celera Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
ALAMEDA, Calif.----Celera Group , an Applera Corporation business, today reported revenues of $16.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $10.2 million in the prior year quarter. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems Enters New Era of Life-Science Research With Launch of Next-Generation DNA Sequencing Platform
SAN DIEGO----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, today entered a new era of life-science research by announcing the worldwide commercial availability of the SOLiD™ System, the company's highly anticipated next-generation DNA sequencing platform. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:05:00 GMT)
GeneTree sprouts genealogy branches
James Lee Sorenson oversees a social-networking genealogy Web site, tapping into what he calls the most viral network today--the family. Ask James Lee Sorenson where he's from and you're apt to get more than a simple, "from Utah." Sorenson, vice chairman of Sorenson Companies, which makes the... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:05:59 GMT)
GeneTree sprouts genealogy branches
James Lee Sorenson oversees a social-networking genealogy Web site, tapping into what he calls the most viral network today--the family. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:06:12 GMT)
DNA Analysis - Past, Present, and Future: Applied Biosystems Marks Next Phase of Genetic Discovery
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----When the molecular structure of DNA was discovered more than 50 years ago, few could have imagined the ultimate impact of this discovery on life sciences. With the completion of the international Human Genome Project and other large-scale DNA sequencing efforts, scientists today have a wealth of information available for important applications that are already directly ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:10:00 GMT)
DNA Analysis - Past, Present, and Future: Applied Biosystems Marks Next Phase of Genetic Discovery
When the molecular structure of DNA was discovered more than 50 years ago, few could have imagined the ultimate impact of this discovery on life sciences. With the completion of the international Human Genome Project and other large-scale DNA sequencing efforts, scientists today have a wealth of information available for important applications that are already directly impacting human health, ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:44:26 GMT)
Study: double mastectomies on the rise
Double mastectomies increased by 150 percent in a recent five-year period among women who had developed a tumor on only one side, researchers have found in a study that points toward an alarming trend. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:13:56 GMT)
DNA Analysis - Past, Present, and Future: Applied Biosystems Marks Next Phase of Genetic Discovery
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----When the molecular structure of DNA was discovered more than 50 years ago, few could have imagined the ultimate impact of this discovery on life sciences. With the completion of the international Human Genome Project and other large-scale DNA sequencing efforts, scientists today have a wealth of information available for important applications that are already directly ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:23:00 GMT)
QuantRx Biomedical to Present at the Acumen BioFin Rodman & Renshaw 9th Annual Healthcare Conference
QuantRx® Biomedical Corporation, a broad-based diagnostics company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative diagnostic products based on its patented technology platforms for the worldwide healthcare industry, announced today that it is scheduled to present at the Acumen BioFin Rodman & Renshaw 9th Annual Healthcare Conference on November 7, 2007 at 2:40 PM EST. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:34:00 GMT)
UK Conference: Genomics And Society
'Genomics and Society: Today's Answers, Tomorrow's Questions' -- taking place in London on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 October 2007 -- brings together policymakers, researchers and natural scientists with what is becoming the world's largest concentration of social scientific research in the field of genomics -- the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Genomics Network (EGN). [click link ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:16:55 GMT)
Applied Biosystems Swings to 1Q Profit
Applied Biosystems Group, the life-sciences research equipment arm of Applera Corp., said Wednesday it swung to a fiscal first-quarter profit versus a year-ago period weighed by a hefty charge. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:17:34 GMT)
DNA Analysis - Past, Present, and Future: Applied Biosystems Marks Next Phase of Genetic Discovery
When the molecular structure of DNA was discovered more than 50 years ago, few could have imagined the ultimate impact of this discovery on life sciences. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:20:36 GMT)
Applied Biosystems Expects 2008 Growth
Applied Biosystems Group, the life-sciences research equipment arm of Applera Corp., said Wednesday it expects adjusted earnings-per-share growth in fiscal 2008. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:28:56 GMT)
Program teaches students collaboration
A government-funded program aims to prepare a new generation of U.S. biologists and mathematicians to be capable of interdisciplinary collaboration. The Colorado State University undergraduate research program, funded by a $900,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, provides scholarships and stipends to support students and faculty in multiple academic department research. The Flexible ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:42:22 GMT)
Gene Logic trims losses
Gene Logic Inc. cut its losses in the third quarter, a week after the company said it is selling its genomics business and vastly repositioning its business. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:43:26 GMT)
Program gives virtual view of Epstein-Barr
U.S. scientists have created a computer program that provides researchers with a virtual look at the progression of the Epstein-Barr virus. Tufts University School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech, created the Pathogen Simulation, or PathSim, to study the progression of Epstein-Barr virus in humans. Led by Tufts Professor David ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:59:11 GMT)
Gene Codes Corporation Announces Version 4.8 of Sequencher Software for DNA Sequence Assembly & Analysis
Gene Codes Corporation, a leading bioinformatics software developer, announced the immediate availability of the next version of Sequencher, its award-winning Deoxyribonucleic acid sequence assembly and analysis program. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:04:00 GMT)
Expression Analysis Selected to Provide Illumina Genotyping Services for the Serious Adverse Events Consortium
DURHAM, N.C.----Expression Analysis, a leading global provider of genomic services for clinical trials, announced today that the Company will serve as the exclusive phase one whole-genome genotyping laboratory for the Serious Adverse Events Consortium . (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:18:00 GMT)
Stanford/Packard Researchers Find Disease Genes Hidden in Discarded Data
Previously hidden obesity-related genes have been uncovered from old experiments by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Children ' s Hospital. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:32:57 GMT)
BioInformatics LLC Publishes Study of Preferred Cell Biology Brands
ARLINGTON, Va.----BioInformatics, LLC, a leading market research and consulting firm to the life science industry, today released its latest research report: "Brand Positioning: Cell Biology Kits & Reagents." (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:34:00 GMT)
Stanford/Packard researchers find disease genes hidden in discarded data
Previously hidden obesity-related genes have been uncovered from old experiments by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The finding suggests that useful information about many medical disorders may be languishing in mountains of discarded data. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:50:54 GMT)
Affymetrix Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc., today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2007. The Company reported total revenue for the third quarter of $95.0 million, as compared to total revenue of $84.7 million in the third quarter of 2006. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
CombiMatrix Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results
MUKILTEO, Wash., Oct. 24, 2007 -- CombiMatrix Corporation today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2007. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT)
Affymetrix Files Second Wave of Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Illumina in United States and Europe
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced that it has filed additional patent infringement lawsuits against Illumina Inc. in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, in the U.K. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:15:00 GMT)
Inverness Medical Innovations Files Initial Registration Statement in connection with its Proposed Acquisition of ...
Matritech, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (Amex: MZT) announced that, in connection with the proposed acquisition by Inverness Medical Innovations, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (Amex: IMA) of substantially all of Matritech ' s assets, Inverness yesterday filed an initial Registration Statement on Form S-4 that includes a preliminary proxy statement for a special meeting of the Matritech stockholders. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:04:19 GMT)
Advance Media Registration For Pacific Rim Summit On Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy Now Available Online
Advance media registration is now available for the Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy. The Summit will take place Nov. [click link for full article] (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:15:29 GMT)
BioInformatics LLC Publishes Study of Preferred Cell Biology Brands: Findings Discussed in Webinars
BioInformatics, LLC, a leading market research and consulting firm to the life science industry, today released its latest research report: "Brand Positioning: Cell Biology Kits & Reagents." The report is the first in a series of six focused on brand positioning in various life science product categories. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:43:39 GMT)
Luminex Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
Luminex Corporation today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:47:00 GMT)
Faculty, students honored at ceremony
Last Saturday, students and faculty members were recognized at Honors Convocation held in the Armory from 10–11:30 am. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:04:38 GMT)
QF appoints head of new research division
Staff Reporter QATAR Foundation (QF) yesterday announced the appointment of Abdelali Haoudi as vice-president for research. He will head the new research division, which has been established to provide a strategic approach to the extensive research activities being undertaken by QF’s institutions. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:05:08 GMT)
Obesity Genes Found Hidden In Discarded Data
Previously hidden obesity-related genes have been uncovered from old experiments. This finding suggests that useful information about many medical disorders may be languishing in mountains of discarded data. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:07:59 GMT)
Public not so sure 'personalized medicine'
Ordinary people worry about the extra, and often burdensome, responsibilities which could come with scientists’ promises of ‘personalised medicine’, according to evidence to be presented at a major two-day showcase of groundbreaking social science research into the whole field of genomics, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:31:22 GMT)
Frost & Sullivan Award Recognizes Agendia BV's Pioneering MammaPrint(R) in the Biomarker-based Breast Cancer ...
The 2007 Frost & Sullivan European Product Innovation Award in the field of biomarker-based breast cancer diagnostics is presented to Netherlands-based Agendia BV, for its new method of translating a breast cancer prognosis microarray signature into a high-throughput diagnostic test called MammaPrint(R). (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT)
Illumina Named as Defendant in Patent Infringement Suits
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. released the following statement by Jay Flatley, its Chief Executive Officer, in response to new patent infringement suits filed yesterday by Affymetrix in Delaware, the United Kingdom and Germany. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT)
UA researchers seek markers for diabetes
Adult-onset diabetes is a growing health threat, particularly among American Indians and Mexican-Americans who are hit hard by the debilitating disease - one that can cause cardiovascular disease, blindness and death. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:10:10 GMT)
Many medical disorders may be languishing in mountains of discarded gene data
Previously hidden obesity-related genes have been uncovered from old experiments by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:02:15 GMT)
MedNetics Wants To Corral 'Wild West' of Medical Databases
DURHAM — "The ugly truth is that no matter how good our bio defense efforts are, no matter how good we are at responding to a bioterrorist attack, it can be so insidious you don't know it's happening." (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:10:57 GMT)
Websites offer DNA testing
NEW YORK - Two services launching just a week apart tap a growing interest in DNA testing to help people find their ancestors and learn more about their lives. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:28:40 GMT)
He Figured Out Y, but Not 'So What?'
A LIFE DECODED My Genome: My Life By J. Craig Venter Viking. 390 pp. $25.95 We already know some things about J. Craig Venter: for example, that the self-styled renegade biologist and genome sequencer has little patience for governmental or academic bureaucracy. There are also the biological deta... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:57:41 GMT)
Illumina Introduces Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Profiling Using Highly Acclaimed Infinium(R) Assay
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. today introduced a 12-sample Infinium DNA Methylation BeadChip for use in epigenetic research. With this new high-density solution, researchers can assay approximately 27,000 CpG sites per sample, covering more than 14,000 well-annotated genes with single CpG resolution. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
The Portland Group Announces PGI Release 7.1 of Its Optimizing Compilers for Multi-core 64-bit Processors
The Portland Group®, a wholly-owned subsidiary of STMicroelectronics , today announced the general availability of Release 7.1 of its suite of Fortran, C and C++ compilers and development tools. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Nonlinear Dynamics Expands Distribution Operation in the Asia Pacific Region
Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd, the company meeting the analysis challenges in proteomics, biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics has expanded its presence in Asia Pacific through the appointment of a new Distributor Manager and by extending its distributor network. This announcement follows a successful week at the HUPO World Congress in Seoul, Korea where Nonlinear presented their software ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:07:00 GMT)
Nonlinear Dynamics Expands Distribution Operation in the Asia Pacific Region
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England----Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd, the company meeting the analysis challenges in proteomics, biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics has expanded its presence in Asia Pacific through the appointment of a new Distributor Manager and by extending its distributor network. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:07:00 GMT)
Strategic Diagnostics to Report Third Quarter Results on November 1, 2007
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for a broad range of food, water, agricultural, environmental and life science applications, expects to release its third quarter results at approximately 4 p.m. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Strategic Diagnostics Announces Progress in Advancing Clinical Biomarker Discovery
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - today announced progress in collaborating with the Kleberg Center for Molecular Markers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:15:00 GMT)
Obesity Related Genes Found Hidden In Discarded Data
Previously hidden obesity-related genes have been uncovered from old experiments by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The finding suggests that useful information about many medical disorders may be languishing in mountains of discarded data. [click link for full article] (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:17:49 GMT)
CEM Introduces New Protein Testing System at Worldwide Food Expo
MATTHEWS, N.C.----CEM Corporation, a leading global provider of innovative microwave laboratory instrumentation, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Sprint™ Rapid Protein Analyzer at the Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago, Illinois today. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
QuantRx Biomedical Corporation Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Immunoassay ...
QuantRx Biomedical Corporation, a broad-based diagnostic company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative diagnostic products, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted the Company 510(k) clearance on its Follicle Stimulating Hormone lateral flow immunoassay test for the detection of FSH at 10ng/ml. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:44:00 GMT)
Software provides DNA copy number analysis.
With NEXUS CGH v2.0, users can simultaneously perform platform-independent and cross-platform analysis of multiple array-based DNA copy number data sets. Program supports large-scale array experiments involving thousands of samples, including high-density multi-million probe SNP as well as 2-color CGH arrays. Researchers can identify potential regions of significant copy number changes in ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:32:54 GMT)
Watson, DNA Discoverer, Retires After Race Remark (Update2)
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- James Watson, winner of the Nobel Prize as co-discoverer of DNA's molecular structure, said he plans to retire immediately as chancellor of New York's Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory amid a controversy over racial remarks. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:12:51 GMT)
Plexera Invited to Demonstrate its ProteomicProcessor(TM) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
BOTHELL, Wash.----Plexera Bioscience LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lumera Corporation , announced today that it has been invited to demonstrate its ProteomicProcessor™ Biosensor at the 2007 Proteomics course at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
Stanford/Packard Researchers Find Disease Genes Hidden In Discarded Data
Previously hidden obesity-related genes have been uncovered from old experiments by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:21:44 GMT)
New study uncovers secrets behind butterfly wing patterns
The genes that make a fruit fly's eyes red also produce red wing patterns in the Heliconius butterfly found in South and Central America, finds a new study by a UC Irvine entomologist. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:20:53 GMT)
Science Editor
Forget gene therapy. How about a whole new genome? That's the feat achieved by scientists from the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, Md, and reported in the June 29, 2007 issue of Science The researchers transplanted the entire genome of one bacterium into another. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:24:28 GMT)
BioInformatics LLC Publishes Study of Preferred Gene Expression Analysis Brands
ARLINGTON, Va.----BioInformatics, LLC, a leading market research and consulting firm to the life sciences industry, today released its latest research report: "Brand Positioning: Gene Expression Analysis Products." (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:42:00 GMT)
Secrets Behind Butterfly Wing Patterns Uncovered
The genes that make a fruit fly's eyes red also produce red wing patterns in the Heliconius butterfly found in South and Central America, finds entomologists. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:08:36 GMT)
Public Not So Sure About 'Personalized Medicine'
Ordinary people worry about the extra, and often burdensome, responsibilities which could come with scientists' promises of 'personalized medicine,' according to new evidence. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:10:40 GMT)
Scientists Using Maps Of Genes for Therapies Are Wary of Profiling
Research is enabling medical treatments targeted to an individual's unique DNA, but scientists are struggling to use genetic maps without reviving misconceptions about the significance, for example, of skin color. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:32:31 GMT)
'Superbug' not new, but danger remains
A drug-resistant staph infection that has affected schools from coast to coast - and has been blamed for the deaths of at least three young people - is nothing new. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:19:16 GMT)
Preclinical Studies Show Potential Progress Toward Identifying Specific Tumor Types With Higher Likelihood of ...
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. and Systems Medicine, LLC , a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTI, announced new preclinical data from several of its drug candidates during the 19th annual AACR-NCI-EORTC Symposium. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:30:00 GMT)
Preclinical Studies Show Potential Progress Toward Identifying Specific Tumor Types With Higher Likelihood of ...
Oct 25, 2007 6:30 PM (4 hrs ago) From Cell Therapeutics, Inc., Distributed by Press Release (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:25:01 GMT)
Bellevue teacher's blend of science honored
Thursday's science lesson in Paula Fraser's fifth-grade class at Stevenson Elementary involved testing human enzymes. But the question Fraser... (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:19:37 GMT)
CEM Introduces New Protein Testing System At Worldwide Food Expo
CEM Corporation , a leading global provider of innovative microwave laboratory instrumentation, announced the introduction of the Sprint Rapid Protein Analyzer at the Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago, Illinois recently. Sprint uses iTAG protein tagging technology to yield accurate test results in two minutes (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:46:29 GMT)
HP Drives Customer Adoption of Open Source and Linux in the Data Center
Customers MD Anderson and Partners HealthCare invest in new solutions for drug discovery PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug 6, 2007 HP today announced new tools and programs to help customers take further advantage of open source and Linux in their data centers. Announced at LinuxWorld 2007, the offerings include the "open sourcing" of the HP-developed Parallel Compositing Library visualization software, ... (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:52:55 GMT)
CombiMatrix to Present At the Fall Life Sciences Conference in New York
MUKILTEO, Wash., Oct. 26, 2007 -- CombiMatrix Corporation announced today that it has been invited to present at Friedland Investment Events' Life Sciences Conference in New York. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Diabetes Drug To Be Developed By EpiVax With JDRF Program Funding
EpiVax, Inc, a leader in the field of computational immunology, has announced that it has received funding from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the world's largest charitable funder of Type 1 diabetes research, to develop "Epi-13," a novel therapeutic for the prevention and treatmen [click link for full article] (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:16:19 GMT)
'Personalized Medicine' Leaves The Public Confused
Ordinary people worry about the extra, and often burdensome, responsibilities which could come with scientists' promises of 'personalised medicine', according to evidence being presented at a major two-day showcase of groundbreaking social science research into the whole field of genomics, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). [click link for full article] (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:16:48 GMT)
Waiting & Watching Celera Group
We would like to see evidence of the company\'s ability to successfully integrate and leverage the commercial operations. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:24:43 GMT)
BioInformatics, LLC Publishes Study of Preferred Brands in Genomic Analysis
ARLINGTON, Va.----BioInformatics, LLC, a leading market research and consulting firm to the life sciences industry, today released its latest research report: "Brand Positioning: Genomic Analysis Instrumentation." (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:26:00 GMT)
The race for biofuels driving alternative sources of biomass
When will biofuels be at all local fuel pumps and from where will they come? (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:29:58 GMT)
Duke in the News: Oct. 26, 2007
SCIENTISTS USING MAPS OF GENES FOR THERAPIES ARE WARY OF PROFILING Wall Street Journal, Oct. 26 -- It’s important to find the underlying causes of disease without considering race or ethnicity, according to David Goldstein of Duke's Center for Population Genomics & Pharmacogenetics. ... (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:36:33 GMT)
Clinical Data to Sell Dutch Unit
Biotechnology company Clinical Data Inc. said Friday it is selling its Dutch diagnostic business to France's ELITech Group for $15 million in cash to focus on its core business. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:40:02 GMT)
A new venture
Rep. Jason Altmire, the freshman Democrat from McCandless, landed on the front page of the New York Times' business section on Thursday, with the paper of record detailing concerns over his Small Business Expansion Act of 2007. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:00:32 GMT)
A new venture
Rep. Jason Altmire, the freshman Democrat from McCandless, landed on the front page of the New York Times' business section on Thursday, with the paper of record detailing concerns over his Small Business Expansion Act of 2007. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:00:42 GMT)
Investigator reveals sexual assault suspicion
NEW BOSTON — An investigator with the Attorney General's Office testified Friday that she became suspicious of a possible sexual assault of a victim when she learned the victim's body was found without underwear. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:07:53 GMT)
Clinical Data plans to sell Dutch diagnostics unit
Biotechnology company Clinical Data Inc. said it is selling its Dutch diagnostics business to France's ELITech Group for $15 million to focus on its core business. Newton-based Clinical Data said it will hold about $4.5 million in cash from Vital Scientific BV, netting $19.5 million on the transaction. Clinical Data said the $4.5 million was from cash on the company's ... (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:10:15 GMT)
EU Boffins Decode Proteins With Medicine Potential
An EU-funded research team, working with scientists at Stanford University in the US and the European synchrotron radiation facility in Grenoble, is the first to determine the structure of a specific membrane protein, known as "recombinant G protein-coupled receptor". (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:33:05 GMT)
Texas College Continues Growth
TEXAS COLLEGE SUCCESS: Texas College President Dr. Billy C. Hawkins speaks during a homecoming event Thursday evening. Hawkins updated alumni on the continued success of Texas College at a luncheon Friday in Tyler. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:15:10 GMT)
Bigelow scientist explores new frontiers
The families of David and Lynda McClellan first came to New England in 1620 on the Mayflower and lived here for over 200 years. David is descended from William Brewster, while Lynda is a descendant of Miles Standish. Their families migrated west in the 1840s and 1850s and now, they have come home. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:54:14 GMT)
Who's your doggy's daddy?
Tests can help pet owners find their dog's heritage. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:09:26 GMT)
Aussie's life choices put Houston on genome map
The son of an Australian farmer, Richard Gibbs never lacked wonderment about the natural world. But he wasn't sure where his curiosity might lead. Even as a graduate student in genetics, he seriously considered chucking what seemed a promising future in science for a motorcycle business and a take-life-as-it-comes philosophy. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 05:55:53 GMT)
Ariz.'s choice: Lead or follow
The Valley's economy is expected to push through the current real-estate downturn the same way it always has: growth.{s} Photos from Arizona's economic history{b} Read more about Arizona's economic future (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:51:17 GMT)
Ariz.'s choice: Lead or follow
The Valley's economy is expected to push through the current real-estate downturn the same way it always has: growth.{s} Photos from Arizona's economic history{b} Read more about Arizona's economic future (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:08:28 GMT)
New Imaging Technique Ensures Rapid Profiling Of Autoantibodies In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Using a new imaging technique, a fast and accurate profile of autoantibodies present in the blood serum of rheumatic patients can be made. This profile can give valuable information about the progress of the disease. A unique feature of this so-called Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) technique is that it directly tests on blood serum, without complex preprocessing. [click link for full article] (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:19:39 GMT)
'Mistrust' of personalised medicine
Members of the public seriously mistrust promises of a "golden age" of personalised medicine, a study has revealed. They fear genetic breakthroughs that target the individual will create unwanted worries and responsibilities, burden families and relatives, and lead to stigmatisation. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:25:35 GMT)
Should we all be testing our DNA?
The merits of private DNA testing, which analyses users' susceptibility to a range of common illnesses. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:58:41 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. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:46:23 GMT)
Subbaratnam Muthukrishnan And Barbara Valent From K-State Named AAAS Fellows
Kansas State University faculty Subbaratnam Muthukrishnan, university distinguished professor of biochemistry, and Barbara Valent, university distinguished professor of plant pathology, have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. [click link for full article] (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:15:28 GMT)
IT majors explore business in science
Joining the bandwagon of IT majors such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant and IBM, Satyam Computer Services is all set to explore the life sciences business. Betting big on this segment, the company will soon be entering biotechnology field in a big way to offer services in the form of bioinformatics which would ideally help in drug discovery processes and in core manufacturing as well. Besides, ... (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:38:19 GMT)
IT majors explore business in science
Joining the bandwagon of IT majors such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant and IBM, Satyam Computer Services is all set to explore the life sciences business. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:38:54 GMT)
Public not so sure about 'personalized medicine'
Ordinary people worry about the extra, and often burdensome, responsibilities which could come with scientists' promises of 'personalised medicine', according to evidence to be presented at a major two-day showcase of groundbreaking social science research into the whole field of genomics, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:02:50 GMT)
New imaging technique ensures rapid profiling of autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis
Using a new imaging technique, a fast and accurate profile of autoantibodies present in the blood serum of rheumatic patients can be made. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:03:32 GMT)
IT majors explore business in science
Joining the bandwagon of IT majors such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant and IBM, Satyam Computer Services is all set to explore the life sciences business. Betting big on this segment, the company will soon be entering biotechnology field in a big way to offer services in the form of bioinformatics which would ideally help in drug discovery processes and in core manufacturing as well. Besides, ... (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:07:32 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 NIST. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:07:41 GMT)
Biomoda and CRCCC sign agreement for clinical services
The Clinical Research Center of Cape Cod has agreed to collect and provide lung sputum samples necessary for Biomodas commercialization program of its non-invasive sputum assay for the early detection of lung cancer. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:03:14 GMT)
Breast cancer detection product going to market in Middle East
A revolutionary blood test for breast cancer developed by a Houston biotech company will soon get its first widespread commercial use in 12 Middle Eastern countries. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:20:15 GMT)
Charting family tree via DNA
Genetic test kits offered on Web sites offer valuable tool for genealogy enthusiasts Two services that launched this month tap a growing interest in DNA testing to help people find their ancestors and learn more about their lives. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:53:14 GMT)
CEM Introduces New Protein Testing System At Worldwide Food Expo
CEM Corporation , a leading global provider of innovative microwave laboratory instrumentation, announced the introduction of the Sprint Rapid Protein Analyzer at the Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago, Illinois recently. Sprint uses iTAG protein tagging technology to yield accurate test results in two minutes (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:02:15 GMT)
Duax elected fellow of national science group
Dr. William L. Duax, a scientist at the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:36:36 GMT)
ChemGenex Announces Strategic Restructuring of Company to Focus on Late-Stage Cancer Portfolio
MELBOURNE, Australia & MENLO PARK, Calif.----ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced a strategic restructuring of the business that will allow the company to focus its resources on the advancement of its clinical-stage cancer portfolio, particularly its lead product, omacetaxine mepesuccinate which is currently in phase 2/3 clinical trials for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia . (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
NIPER to host annual meet of Indian Pharmacological Society from Nov 1
The conference will bring in a large gathering of pharmacologists and allied drug discovery scientists from all over the country and world to deliberate on the scientific strategies with a view to keep up with the paradigm shift in drug discovery and development occurring in this millennium. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:13:04 GMT)
Power3 Medical Appoints Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, Director of Clinical Research at Sun Health Research Institute to its ...
HOUSTON----Power3 Medical Products, Inc. , a leading proteomics company specializing in the development and commercialization of diagnostic tests for the early detection of breast cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, appointed Dr. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:45:00 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Presentation at JPMorgan SMid Cap Conference
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced that John Batty, executive vice president and CFO, will provide a company overview at the JPMorgan SMid Cap Conference on November 5, 2007 in Boston, MA. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Presentation at JPMorgan SMid Cap Conference
Affymetrix Inc. ( Nachrichten ) (NASDAQ:AFFX) today announced that John Batty, executive vice president and CFO, will provide a company overview at the JPMorgan SMid Cap Conference on November 5, 2007 in Boston, MA. A live webcast of the presentation will take place at 8:00 a.m. ET. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:35:34 GMT)
Team Michael and Talia Wins 2007 Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Award
After a weekend of presentations by the 10 finalists of the Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Award, and voting by the attendees of the 2007 X PRIZE Cup, Team Michael and Talia was named the First Prize winner. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
United States October 29, 2007
When will biofuels be at all local fuel pumps and from where will they come? Researchers have been studying fuels from biomass for years. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:47:11 GMT)
BioInformatics LLC Publishes Study of Preferred Brands in Protein Analysis
ARLINGTON, Va.----BioInformatics, LLC, a leading market research and consulting firm to the life sciences industry, today released its latest research report: "Brand Positioning: Protein Analysis Instrumentation." (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:24:00 GMT)
Agendia BV Appoints Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board
Agendia BV, a world leader in the rapidly evolving field of cancer molecular diagnostics has appointed six members to its Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board. The newly established Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of internationally-recognized scientists with research and clinical expertise. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:35:00 GMT)
Advances in Cancer Research, Funding Stem Cell Research, and More at Annual Cancer Congress
The "War Against Cancer" continues to make progress with the coming together of over 40 global cancer experts leading the discourse on the latest advances in cancer research and development. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT)
The Race For Biofuels Driving Alternative Sources Of Biomass
Researchers have been studying fuels from biomass for years. Now, with growing dependency on foreign oils and an energy-conscious society emerging, biofuels are fast becoming part of a fuel revolution that could reach pumps all across America (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:28:46 GMT)
PGI Compilers and Tools from The Portland Group
PORTLAND, Ore. ( Map ) - PORTLAND , Ore., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Portland Group(R), a wholly-owned subsidiary of STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM ) and leading supplier of compilers for high-performance computing (HPC), today announced the general availability of its PGI(R) Workstation suite of 64-bit high-performance parallel compilers and tools for Intel processor-based Macs ... (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:12:01 GMT)
Quantum Genomics Corp Widens Net With Acquisition Of Eurobiobiz SAS
Quantum Genomics Corp. (QGC), a global biotech company developing new drugs for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, announces today the acquisition of Eurobiobiz SAS, a company specializing in the identification and development of high value-added projects in the field of life sciences and academic research. Financial terms were not disclosed (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:19:56 GMT)
Celera Cutting Back Proteomics Research Staff as Focus Shifts Downstream
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