Bioinformatics News Nov 2007: bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, microarray, etc.

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This Book Explains The Basics Of Molecular Modelling In A Competent Yet Easily Understandable Way
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Molecular Modelling: Basic Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition" to their offering. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:34:00 GMT)

Molecular Therapeutics 21st Century Medicine is a Comprehensive Accessible and Engaging Guide to the Rapidly ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Molecular Therapeutics: 21st Century Medicine" to their offering. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:20:00 GMT)

Academic Scoreboard
Valley Elementary Students will participate in "Celebrating the Arts Week" to kick off the PTA Reflections Arts Contest. Kindergarten: Special visual art class with Ms. Olson. 1st grade: Performances by Circus Minimus Puppetry and storyteller Shirl (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:20:53 GMT)

Nestlé Research Center Joins Dutch Microbial Genomics Consortium
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Partnership to advance gene research
Due in part to an aging population and increasing incidence of kidney failure, experts predict the need for kidney transplants will double in the next 10 years. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:38:55 GMT)

Nestle teams up with genomics super-league
11/23/2007 - Nestlé Research Center has joined a team of top companies and science institutes which will let it take advantage of new discoveries made in the field of genomics. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:13:28 GMT)

Forestry faculty most productive
HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science department (SFRES) has the most productive forestry faculty in the country, according to a recently-released report. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:33:50 GMT)

Mathematica's maker plans to add jobs
CHAMPAIGN – Wolfram Research plans to add as many as 75 jobs in the next few months – and in areas that may seem uncharacteristic for the maker of Mathematica software. "We're bringing in people who are in academic disciplines not normally associated with a computational software ... company," said Marcus Wynne, Wolfram's public relations manager. "We'll be actively recruiting disciplines ... (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:51:52 GMT)

TGen And NAU Awarded Federal Grant To Develop Biowarfare Disease Diagnostic
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have been awarded a highly competitive five-year $4.5 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop new diagnostics and analytical tools for an important biodefense disease called melioidosis or Whitmore's Disease. The illness was part of the biowarfare arsenal for both the U.S. ... (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:02:42 GMT)

Barking Up Right Tree? NCSU Researcher to Study Dog Genome for Clues to Lymphoma in Humans
Editor’s note: This article is part of WRAL Local Tech Wire’s efforts to highlight research at universities across the Carolinas and Georgia. RALEIGH - They've fetched our slippers and provided us with companionship and unconditional love for generations, but those aren't the only benefits that dogs provide. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:55:56 GMT)

'Open source' urged for TB drug design effort
[NEW DELHI] One of India's top genetics researchers has called for a global, collaborative effort to design a new tuberculosis (TB) drug using an 'open source' approach. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:16:58 GMT)

Master decoder sees Earth's future in a petri dish
J. Craig Venter thinks genome design will make it possible to create green jet fuel, gasoline -- just about any chemical. It's either that or go back to cave dwelling. J. Craig Venter, the founder of Celera Genomics, has spent much of the last decade decoding the world. After the federal government spent nearly that long working on the human genome, Venter plunged into the race with a new ... (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:50:22 GMT)

Karnataka biotech park to be commissioned early 2008, IBAB and CHG to be shifted
Karnataka's much awaited Biotech Park 'Bangalore Helix' is expected to be commissioned in early 2008. The total investment for the first phase of the project is placed at Rs 11.2 crore. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:42:03 GMT)

Cell Therapeutics' cancer drug shows anti-tumour activity in phase I trial
Systems Medicine, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cell Therapeutics, Inc. announced that its cancer drug candidate showed anti tumour activity in an early stage study. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:42:14 GMT)

Facebook disables prohibited porn ads
Facebook said Friday it has disabled pornographic ads that were placed on profiles created by users of the popular social-networking site this week. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:14:43 GMT)

VIP calls for technological cooperation with other states
Iran - VIP - Modern Tech First Vice President Parviz Davoudi said here Saturday that Iran is ready to cooperate with other countries in the field of modern technologies. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:03:48 GMT)

Scientists uncover microRNA role in sight loss
Washington: A collaborative research has uncovered a role for microRNA in retinal disease. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:48:43 GMT)

Termite guts may yield novel enzymes for better bio-fuel production: Study
Washington: Termites -- notorious for their voracious appetite for wood, rendering houses to dust and causing billions of dollars in damage per year -- may provide the biochemical means to a greener bio-fuel future. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:55:20 GMT)

Sunday, November 25, 2007
Outstanding past, bright future This past week the University celebrated its Foundation Day. On November 22, 1769, Grand Master Pinto issued the decree transforming the legacy of... (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:39:31 GMT)

Women need to show more computer drive
Think Geek. Bet you're not picturing a woman. For all the progress women have made in traditionally male-dominated fields, they remain a small and shrinking minority in computer sciences, a discipline that has come to dominate so much of modern life. (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:51:45 GMT)

Tests set on cancer drug developed here
Tests of a promising anti-cancer drug developed in Buffalo begin Monday on patients in a trial considered to be a milestone for the region’s small but growing biotechnology industry. (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:42:50 GMT)

Anti-cancer drug developed here to begin human testing
Tests of a promising anti-cancer drug developed in Buffalo begin Monday on patients in a trial considered to be a milestone for the region’s small but growing biotechnology industry. (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:45:30 GMT)

Can computers understand us?
In mid-November, the De La Salle University–Manila Advanced Research Institute for Informatics, Computing and Networking conducted a symposium on “Cutting Edge Researches in Digital Signal Processing.” (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:40:13 GMT)

Mutant mice could provide genetic clues on human sight loss
Mutant mice could provide genetic clues to understanding incurable human sight loss resulting from retinal degeneration. (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:46:05 GMT)

Termite Guts Yield Enzymes for Better Biofuel
WALNUT CREEK, CA--Termites -- notorious for their voracious appetite for wood, rendering houses to dust and causing billions of dollars in damage per year -- may provide the biochemical means to a greener biofuel future. The bellies of these tiny beasts actually harbor a gold mine of microbes that have now been tapped as a rich source of enzymes for improving the conversion of wood or waste ... (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:08:37 GMT)

Rite Aid Stores in West Selling a Paternity Test Kit
Sorenson Genomics has started selling a paternity test kit through Rite Aid, apparently the first time a DNA test is has been sold through a major pharmacy chain. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:25:59 GMT)

Surgeon General urges people to know their family health history
Everyone knows Thursday was Thanksgiving. But how many people know it also was National Family History Day? The surgeon General declared Thanksgiving a dual occasion in 2004 in an effort to encourage families to discuss their health histories. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:38:03 GMT)

Paternity tests available at some U.S. drugstores
A company called Sorenson Genomics has started selling a paternity test kit through Rite Aid stores, and Sciona sells a $269 service that provides dietary advice based on genetic analysis through another drugstore chain. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:29:46 GMT)

Sorenson Genomics to Bring the First-Ever Retail DNA Test to Market
SALT LAKE CITY----Sorenson Genomics, a leading global provider of DNA-related testing services, announced today that the Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit is now available at Rite Aid stores in California, Washington and Oregon. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:01:00 GMT)

NCI Researchers Identify Novel Mechanism for Spread of Sarcoma Tumors
A team of researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), using a mouse model, have uncovered a novel protein interaction that promotes the spread of cancer cells (a process known as metastasis) in a class of tumors collectively called sarcomas. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:28:22 GMT)

Protein to help cut cardiovascular disease
26/11/2007 - Friesland Foods will be developing protein fractions aimed at preventing risk factors for obesity-related cardiovascular diseases as part of a team made up of businesses and academics in Holland. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:46:53 GMT)

New Edition of 'Mitochondria' Brings Readers Completely Up to Date on the Latest Developments in the Field
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets has announced the addition of Mitochondria, 2nd Edition to their offering. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:25:00 GMT)

New Edition of 'Mitochondria' Brings Readers Completely Up to Date on the Latest Developments in the Field
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Mitochondria, 2nd Edition to their offering. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:25:00 GMT)

Microsoft Research, SIB, University of Geneva Start Bioinformatics Collaboration
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Ames, Iowa November 26, 2007 Thomas Lübberstedt has been named the new director for the Raymond F. Baker Center for ...
Lübberstedt joined the agronomy faculty as the Kenneth J. Frey Endowed Chair on Sept. 1. He succeeds Kendall Lamkey as center director, who served from 2002-2007. Lübberstedt’s appointment as center director will be for five years. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:46:53 GMT)

VaBIO Presents Unique Opportunity for Life Sciences Community in Blacksburg
RICHMOND, Va.----The Virginia Biotechnology Association , the state-wide trade organization for the bioscience industry, is hosting Blacksburg's bioscience elite at "Biotech After Hours", a networking reception, on December 6, 2007 at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:30:00 GMT)

Grant targets valley fever as number of cases rise
As Arizona experiences a surge in valley fever cases, Phoenix scientists received $300,000 to study the genome of the fungus that causes the respiratory illness. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:32:41 GMT)

Doggy DNA
Americans spend an estimated 40 billion dollars a year on their pets. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:00:53 GMT)

Here Comes Pond Scum Power
Algae biodiesel isn't practical yet, but startups and giants are enthusiastically exploring the possibilities (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:01:54 GMT)

Leading banking stocks move in opposite directions
During today’s session the local bourse closed pretty flat as the Malta Stock Exchange index lost 0.02% only at 4844.94 points. Leading banking stocks finished in opposite directions, whereas Go p.l.c. traded flat. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:06:48 GMT)

Scientists Re-Examine Soy Bean Diversity
Scientists have now challenged the widely held assumption that two "genetic bottlenecks" have drastically reduced genetic variability in soybean varieties grown in farmers' fields. The first bottleneck was said to be plant breeders' tendency to use only a few parent soybeans from Asia, called "landraces," to build the genetic base of U.S. soybean in the 1930s and 1940s. The second bottleneck was ... (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:03:38 GMT)

Sorenson Genomics DNA tests hits stores
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Sorenson Genomics, a provider of DNA testing services, said Monday its Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit is now available at Rite Aid stores. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:46:23 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-11-26 21:57 GMT: Sorenson Genomics DNA tests hits stores
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Sorenson Genomics, a provider of DNA testing services, said Monday its Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit is now available at Rite Aid stores. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:24:26 GMT)

Sorenson Genomics DNA Tests Hits Stores
Sorenson Genomics, a provider of DNA testing services, said Monday its Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit is now available at Rite Aid stores in three states. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:34:56 GMT)

Gene study supports single main migration across Bering Strait
Did a relatively small number of people from Siberia who trekked across a Bering Strait land bridge some 12,000 years ago give rise to the native peoples of North and South America? (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:37:31 GMT)

Gene Study Supports Single Main Migration Across Bering Strait
A new analysis of genetic variation among more than two dozen native populations bolsters the theory that the ancestors of modern native peoples across the Americas came via a northwest land bridge some 12,000 years ago. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:02:37 GMT)

Paternity testing kit gets trial run in stores
Paternity testing could be coming to a corner drugstore near you. Sorenson Genomics is test-marketing a do-it-yourself DNA kit with drugstores on the West Coast and in the Midwest, said Doug Fogg, Sorenson's chief operating officer. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:59:33 GMT)

Universities in hot pursuit of research talent
When the University of Maryland's medical school wanted to raise its profile in the burgeoning field of genomics, officials recruited one of the world's leading experts - and her 60-member team. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:39:53 GMT)

A Comprehensive Analysis Of The IFA Industry In UK For 2007
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets has announced the addition of "UK IFAs 2007" to their offering. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT)

Business Development Associate
Abcam is a rapidly growing business, specialising in the production and sale of antibodies and related products. We are a web-based business, with offices in Cambridge, UK, Cambridge, USA and Tokyo, Japan. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:23:13 GMT)

Elan Pharmaceuticals Joins GeneGo's MetaTox Consortium
GeneGo, Inc., the leading provider of databases, software and services in systems biology, announced today that Elan Pharmaceuticals has joined the MetaTox Consortium. The Consortium, led by Dr. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Theory Of Single Main Migration Across Bering Strait Supported By Gene Study
Did a relatively small number of people from Siberia who trekked across a Bering Strait land bridge some 12,000 years ago give rise to the native peoples of North and South America?Or did the ancestors of today's native peoples come from other parts of Asia or Polynesia, arriving multiple times a [click link for full article] (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:19:43 GMT)

Researchers outline structure of largest nonvirus particle ever crystallized
Researchers at UCLA's California NanoSystems Institute, the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have modeled the structure of the largest cellular particle ever crystallized, suggesting ways to engineer the particles for drug delivery. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:51:19 GMT)

Power3 Medical Blood Serum Diagnostic Test Featured in Popular Science Magazine
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, was featured in the December issue of Popular Science, the world's largest science and technology magazine. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:45:00 GMT)

Luminex Announces Development Collaboration and License Agreement with Major Healthcare and Research Organization
AUSTIN, Texas & ROCHESTER, Minn.----Luminex Corporation , the world leader in multiplexed solutions, and Mayo Clinic today announced that they have signed a development licensing agreement that enables Mayo to provide genetic and other testing services to patients using Luminex's xMAP® technology. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

Luminex Announces Development Collaboration and License Agreement with Major Healthcare and Research Organization
Luminex Corporation ( Nachrichten ) (Nasdaq: LMNX), the world leader in multiplexed solutions, and Mayo Clinic today announced that they have signed a development licensing agreement that enables Mayo to provide genetic and other testing services to patients using Luminex ' s xMAP ® technology. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:22:33 GMT)

Accelerated Computing Platform interfaces with Intel FSB.
Enabled by 65 nm Virtex(TM)-5 platform FPGA and Intel® QuickAssist Technology, Xilinx® Accelerated Computing Platform M1 licensing package supports implementations capable of full 1066 MHz FSB performance. It is available to system integrators for developing solutions that accelerate performance of Intel processor-based server platforms. Pin-compatible to Intel Socket 604 Xeon processor, ... (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:32:26 GMT)

Structure Of Largest Nonvirus Particle Ever Crystallized Modeled
Researchers have modeled the structure of the largest cellular structure ever crystallized, suggesting ways to engineer the particles for drug delivery. The research study focuses on new engineered nanomaterial vaults for use as a drug-therapy vehicle. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:03:17 GMT)

Study Supports Single Main Migration Across Bering Strait
A new analysis of genetic variation among more than two dozen native populations bolsters the theory that the ancestors of modern native peoples across the Americas came via a northwest land bridge some 12,000 years ago. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:27:47 GMT)

Harvard Institute of Proteomics to Integrate NextGen's Software with Clone Database
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Paternity Test Kits Being Sold At Local Stores
People looking to prove paternity can now buy DNA test kits at most Rite Aid stores in San Diego and throughout the west. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:28:12 GMT)

UC Davis researchers discover novel pathway to increased inflammation in diabetes patients
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- Researchers at UC Davis Health System have discovered a novel pathway that results in increased inflammation of blood vessels in patients with type 1 diabetes. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:37:21 GMT)

New genetic evidence supports theory migration from Siberia gave rise to native peoples of North and South America
Did a relatively small number of people from Siberia who trekked across a Bering Strait land bridge some 12,000 years ago give rise to the native peoples of North and South America? (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:00:55 GMT)

Experts worry about impact of home paternity tests
It sits on the shelf not far from pregnancy tests, but some say the bargain basement price tag of the new DNA test could come at an enormous emotional cost. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:49:54 GMT)

New Book Defines Promising Young Field Of Adult Neurogenesis
Studies of the birth and incorporation of neurons into the brains of mature animals-a process known as adult neurogenesis-promise intriguing insights into the mechanisms of normal brain function and into the causes of depression and other psychiatric disorders. A new book from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press helps to define the relatively this relatively young field. [click link for full ... (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:04:23 GMT)

UC Davis Researchers Discover Novel Pathway To Increased Inflammation In Diabetes Patients
Researchers at UC Davis Health System have discovered a novel pathway that results in increased inflammation of blood vessels in patients with type 1 diabetes. Their findings suggest that, with good diabetes control, this inflammation may be reduced, possibly resulting in a reduction of cardiovascular disease as well. [click link for full article] (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:03:43 GMT)

UM center seeks diseases' origins
A new Miami Institute for Human Genomics, which will search for genetic origins of common diseases such as autism and Alzheimer's, opened its doors Tuesday to great expectations. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:35:12 GMT)

SLIM Search Launches Academic Pricing Program
Addressing mounting interest within the academic community for its innovative genomic search technology, SLIM Search, Inc. today announces its Academic Pricing Program. The new Academic Pricing Program enables universities and academic institutions to purchase the SLIM Search solution at an 87% discount over commercial pricing. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:05:00 GMT)

Campus shines at summit
KANNAPOLIS—When David H. Murdock announced he was building a $1.5 billion research campus , many people worried about the impact on research parks already under way at several North Carolina universities. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:21:04 GMT)

VeriChip Corporation to Unveil Plans for Self-Contained Implantable RFID Glucose-Sensing Microchip at Grand Hyatt in ...
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.----VeriChip Corporation , a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, and its project partners Digital Angel Corporation and Receptors LLC announced today they will host an event for the medical, diabetic and investment communities on December 4th in New York to unveil details, including plans to build a prototype self-contained implantable ... (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:30:00 GMT)

VeriChip Corporation to Unveil Plans for Self-Contained Implantable RFID Glucose-Sensing Microchip at Grand Hyatt in ...
VeriChip Corporation ( Nachrichten ) ("VeriChip") (NASDAQ:CHIP), a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, and its project partners Digital Angel Corporation ("Digital Angel") (AMEX:DOC) and Receptors LLC announced today they will host an event for the medical, diabetic and investment communities on December 4th in New York to unveil details, including plans to build a ... (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:42:45 GMT)

Plexera to Present at Major Antibody Conference
BOTHELL, Wash.----Plexera Biosciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lumera Corporation , announced today it will be presenting at IBC's 18th Annual International Antibody Engineering Conference. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:06:00 GMT)

Monuments and instruments
The architecture of the buildings in which researchers work can have a crucial effect on the fruits of their labour, Emma Marris finds. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:16:33 GMT)

Novel Physiological States Identified for Malaria Parasite
In a groundbreaking study published November 28 in the advance online edition of Nature, an international research team has for the first time measured which of the malaria parasite's genes are turned on or off during actual infection in humans, not in cell cultures, unearthing surprising behaviors and opening a window on the most critical aspects of parasite biology. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:27:47 GMT)

Study of malaria parasite in patient blood finds distinct physiological states
The malaria parasite has been studied for decades, but surprisingly, little is known about how it behaves in humans to cause disease. In a groundbreaking study published November 28 in the advance online edition of Nature, an international research team has for the first time measured which of the parasite's genes are turned on or off during actual infection in humans, not in cell cultures, ... (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:36:30 GMT)

Scientists Using Social Media to Inform Lab Purchasing Decisions
Life scientists are highly engaged users of a variety of social media, according to preliminary results of a worldwide study of more than 1,500 scientists released today by BioInformatics, LLC, a leading provider of market research services. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:22:00 GMT)

TriMark Publications Announces TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 in Boston on March 31st
TriMark Publications, a global leader in the biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences publishing, announces the TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 entitled: “Personalized Medicine through Genomic Analysis and Molecular Diagnostics.” (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:24:00 GMT)

University of Miami Opens Genomics Center
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Phoenix S&T Announces Availability of the SureSpray(TM) AutoNano System for Robust and High-Throughput Protein and ...
ELKTON, Md.----Phoenix S&T, Inc., a leader in the development of high-performance micromolded plastic devices for analytical analysis, today announces the availability of the automated SureSpray™ AutoNano System for faster, more robust and cost-effective nanoLC and direct-infusion mass spectrometry analysis of proteins and metabolites. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:35:00 GMT)

Technology News
A COMPANY called 23andme.com launched last week and got wads of media attention for being the first user-friendly website devoted to home genomics tests and analysis. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:12:23 GMT)

Genome scientist garners acclaim
Leroy Hood, a UW affiliate professor of genome sciences, immunology and bioengineering, was inducted to the National Academy of Engineering last month. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:56:42 GMT)

Top 12 Areas for Innovation through 2025: Personalized Medicine
The first in a series of 12 briefs that shed light on the top areas for technology innovation. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Mouse Model Provides A Molecular Map For Aging
Researchers at the National Institute of Aging and Stanford University have used gene arrays to identify genes whose activity changes with age in 16 different mouse tissues. The study, published November 30 in PLoS Genetics, uses a newly available database called AGEMAP to document the process of aging in mice at the molecular level. [click link for full article] (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:20:53 GMT)

LitInspector: Quick And Easy Retrieval Of Pathways, Genes, Gene Functions, Gene-Gene Interactions And More
Genomatix Software GmbH of Munich, Germany and its US branch Genomatix Software, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI (USA) has announced the release of LitInspector.LitInspector can be accessed without limits and free of charge by the scientific community world wide. All that is required is registration for a free evaluation account for the Genomatix Portal from http://www.genomatix. [click link for full ... (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:03:33 GMT)

ChemGenex Announces Shareholder Approval to Demerge Verva Pharmaceuticals
ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals Limited ( Nachrichten ) (ASX:CXS) and (NASDAQ:CXSP) today announced that at the company ' s Annual General Meeting yesterday it received shareholder approval for the demerger of its metabolic diseases business, Autogen Research Limited, which is to be renamed Verva Pharmaceuticals Limited. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:16:58 GMT)

Gene Express Announces Scientific Advisory Board
Gene Express, Inc. today announced that it has appointed the first two members of its Scientific Advisory Board to include Dr. David Sidransky, M.D. and Michael N. Liebman, Ph.D. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:30:00 GMT)

Malaria Parasite In Patient Blood Reveals Distinct Physiological States
The malaria parasite has been studied for decades, but surprisingly, little is known about how it behaves in humans to cause disease. [click link for full article] (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:04:53 GMT)

Mapping a Storage Classification Strategy
For the last 15 years, scientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), a not-for-profit genomics research organization, have been doing pioneering work sequencing the DNA of hundreds of organisms and exploring the world's oceans to discover new organisms and their millions of genes and proteins. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:10:37 GMT)

Toxin From Coral-reef Bacteria Could Become Next-generation Cancer Drug
Researchers have acquired a new molecular tool that could help them transform a toxin from coral-reef bacteria into a next-generation cancer drug. They uncovered new functions for an ancient, well-known family of proteins found in many organisms, from microbes to humans. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:04:48 GMT)

Global Market for Biochips Expected to Reach $3.8 Million by 2013 According to BCC Research Report
WELLESLEY, Mass.----According to a new technical market research report, Biochip Markets: Microarrays and Lab-on-a-Chip from BCC Research , the world market for biochip products will be worth some 1,937.9 million in 2007, a figure that is expected to increase to $2115.6 million in 2008 and $3,840.7 million in 2013, a compound annual growth rate of 12.7%. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:50:00 GMT)

New developments in biomarkers for epithelial ovarian cancer
AMSTERDAM, November 29th 2007 – With the genomic revolution radical improvement has been made in methods of detection of ovarian cancer. This is of the utmost importance, since the chances of successful treatment are strongly enhanced with early detection. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:34:17 GMT)

DGAP-Adhoc: MWG-BIOTECH AG: MWG (USA) Inc. wird verkauft und dekonsolidiert
Veröffentlichung einer Ad-hoc-Mitteilung nach § 15 WpHG, übermittelt durch die DGAP - ein Unternehmen der EquityStory AG. Für den Inhalt der Mitteilung ist der Emittent verantwortlich. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:55:22 GMT)

CLC bio helps increase productivity with new integrable database solution
CLC bio, the world's leading bioinformatics solution provider, today announced the release of CLC Bioinformatics Database. This powerful and versatile database solution enables research organizations, from small university departments and clinical labs to large biotech and pharmaceutical companies, to maximize their potential, through increased productivity. An increase in productivity will help ... (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:29:41 GMT)

CLC Bioinformatics releases Database
CLC bio today released CLC Bioinformatics Database, a new data storage application designed to increase the productivity of large and small reserach organizations. For organizations already having an existing relational database in use for sharing DNA, RNA, and protein sequence data, the CLC Bioinformatics Database interface is customizable to stor... (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:53:20 GMT)

Buffalo drug begins human trials
An anticancer drug developed by Kinex Pharmaceuticals of Buffalo and a UB faculty researcher has begun clinical testing with patients. As part of FDA-mandated phase 1 testing, KX2-391 is being administered to a group of patients with advanced cancer who have not responded to other therapies. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:23:45 GMT)

Improving diagnostic tools in psychiatry
A $148,328 grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation will establish a multidisciplinary task force for ontology-based IT support for large-scale field studies in psychiatry at UB. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:24:25 GMT)

Research sheds new light on malaria parasite
Researchers have provided the first evidence that malaria parasite development in the always-changing environment of a human host is strikingly different to how it develops in the more consistent surroundings of a laboratory. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:02:09 GMT)

New Team at Momentum Biofuels Takes Aim at U.S. Dependence on Foreign Energy
HOUSTON----Led by freshly-installed Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President Gregg Enders of Houston, Momentum Biofuels and its new management team have big plans to set a progressive national standard for domestically-produced, renewable, alternative fuels. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:52:00 GMT)

Biological markers of prostate cancer shed light on cancer burden faced by African-American men
ATLANTA -- Researchers based at Tulane University report the discovery of biological markers of prostate cancer which are involved in the growth of tumor cells, shedding light on the genetic basis for the prostate cancer burden faced by African-American men. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:36:45 GMT)

Retain creative approach, Tata tells Advinus team
Company’s drug development centre opened in Bangalore (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:04:24 GMT)

Antiaging skin care: Reversing skin aging by gene blockade
In the December 15th cover story of G&D, a research team led by Dr. Howard Chang (Stanford University School of Medicine) reports that the blockage of a single gene, called NF-êB, can reverse aging in the mammalian skin. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:13:35 GMT)

Australian scientists identify crucial barley gene
Adelaide scientists have identified the major gene responsible for boron toxicity tolerance in barley, allowing breeders to select with 100% accuracy barley varieties that are tolerant to boron. The findings have today been published in the journal, Science. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:36:19 GMT)

Biological markers of prostate cancer shed light on cancer burden faced by African-American men
Researchers based at Tulane University report the discovery of biological markers of prostate cancer which are involved in the growth of tumor cells, shedding light on the genetic basis for the prostate cancer burden faced by African-American men. The research is being presented today at the American Association for Cancer Research conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in ... (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:51:50 GMT)

Africa: Research Sheds New Light On Malaria Parasite
Researchers have provided the first evidence that malaria parasite development in the always-changing environment of a human host is strikingly different to how it develops in the more consistent surroundings of a laboratory. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:26:28 GMT)

Elan Pharmaceuticals Licenses Ariadne's Pathway Studio® with MedScan® Text Mining Module
Ariadne announced today that Elan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has licensed its Pathway Studio software. Elan is a biotechnology company focused on discovery and development of therapies for neurology and autoimmune diseases. They chose Pathway Studio for its advanced text-mining tools and powerful pathway analysis capability. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Advantage Business Media CEO Richard Reiff Named to BtoB's Media Business 'Who's Who in Business Publishing'
Rich Reiff, CEO of Advantage Business Media, a leading information provider to the science, engineering/design, electronics and communications markets, was named to BtoB's Media Business 2007 "Who's Who in Business Publishing." (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Scottsdale man hosts golf event in honor of mother
A Scottsdale resident is continuing a tradition in the memory of his mother this weekend. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:17:25 GMT)

Deficient FDA called a risk to U.S. lives
American lives are at risk because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lacks the funding to keep up with scientific advances, agency advisers say. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:29:11 GMT)

Advinus' new corporate office & development centre inaugurated in Bangalore
Advinus Therapeutics' newly built corporate office and development centre in Bangalore, which was commissioned in February this year, was formally inaugurated by Tata chairman Ratan Tata. The company has invested Rs 200 crore for the new facility. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:32:48 GMT)

Biological Markers Of Prostate Cancer Shed Light On Cancer Burden Faced By African American Men
Researchers based at Tulane University report the discovery of biological markers of prostate cancer which are involved in the growth of tumor cells, shedding light on the genetic basis for the prostate cancer burden faced by African-American men. [click link for full article] (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:05:23 GMT)

Occupational Therapy: A Key To Wellness
At the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) 2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit held this week in Washington, occupational therapists highlighted their profession's contributions to prevention and wellness. American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Vice-President Florence Clark, Ph.D. [click link for full article] (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:05:53 GMT)

CLC Bio Helps Increase Productivity With New Integrable Database Solution
CLC bio, the world's leading bioinformatics solution provider, announced the release of CLC Bioinformatics Database. This powerful and versatile database solution enables research organizations, from small university departments and clinical labs to large biotech and pharmaceutical companies, to maximize their potential, through increased productivity. [click link for full article] (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:04:03 GMT)

Disease Markers Special Edition Focuses On Ovarian Cancer
With the genomic revolution radical improvement has been made in methods of detection of ovarian cancer. This is of the utmost importance, since the chances of successful treatment are strongly enhanced with early detection. [click link for full article] (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:05:03 GMT)

Raven Announces Appointment of Michael Kranda as Chairman of the Board
Raven biotechnologies, inc., a privately held company focused on the development of monoclonal antibody therapeutics for treating cancer, today announced the appointment of Michael Kranda as chairman of the board. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Digital Angel's Manufacturing Partner Raytheon Microelectronics Espana S.A. to Participate in Production Development ...
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn. & DELRAY BEACH, Fla.----Digital Angel Corporation , an advanced technology company in the field of rapid and accurate identification, location tracking and condition monitoring of high-value assets, and VeriChip Corporation , a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today its manufacturing partner, Raytheon Microelectronics Espana S.A. ... (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:30:00 GMT)

Skin patch gives ageing mice a youthful glow
Blocking a single gene temporarily reverses skin ageing in mice, reveals a study – the technique may one day provide a wound treatment for humans (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:31:12 GMT)

Researchers develop powerful tool to study the genetics of inflammation
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Scientists have known which genes are linked to inflammation, but now researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have organized this information to develop a powerful tool to aid investigators in studying the genetics of inflammatory diseases. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:49:46 GMT)

SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
MTT (Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus) on soveltanut käyttöönsä agrobakteerivälitteisen geeninsiirtotekniikan ohralle. Muuntogeeninen ohra on samalla kasvien geeninsiirtotutkimuksen päänavaus MTT:ssä. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:47:17 GMT)

Purity and simplicity drive health and wellness consumers, Mintel
11/30/2007 - Among the trends analyst Mintel has forecast for 2008, tap water, faux genomics and sustainability are most likely to affect the dietary supplement industry. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:43:27 GMT)

New Blood Test to Spot Alzheimer's Before You're Sick
A Texas Biotech company says its developed a blood test that will spot Alzheimer's disease long before a patient gets sick, Popsci.com reports. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:50:09 GMT)

Crucial Barley Gene Identified
Scientists have identified the major gene responsible for boron toxicity tolerance in barley, allowing breeders to select with 100% accuracy barley varieties that are tolerant to boron. Bot1 helps barley plants survive in soils containing high amounts of boron, common to much of Southern Australia, Asia and Africa. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:02:47 GMT)

University Partners With Habitat for Humanity to Bridge Digital Divide
The College of Computing and Informatics is partnering with Habitat to install computers in Habitat homes and train residents in how to use them. The move aims to boost digital literacy and improve education. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:17:57 GMT)

The Next Chinese Outsourcing Wave: Drug Development
The founder of the U.S. arm of ShanghaiBio, a Chinese biopharma research company, is busy helping his company prepare for its initial public offering in the U.S. That should happen next year. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:58:32 GMT)

The Next Chinese Outsourcing Wave: Drug Development
Jason Jin is champing at the bit. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:58:32 GMT)

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