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FPGA-based solution interfaces to Intel bus (EETimes)
The Xilinx ACP M1 FPGA-based accelerator is pin compatible to an Intel Socket 604 Xeon processor and is targeted for the new Intel Xeon 7300 series processors.
(Nov 14, 2007)
FPGA-based solution interfaces to Intel bus (EETimes)
The Xilinx ACP M1 FPGA-based accelerator is pin compatible to an Intel Socket 604 Xeon processor and is targeted for the new Intel Xeon 7300 series processors.
(Nov 14, 2007)
FPGA-based solution interfaces to Intel bus (EETimes)
The Xilinx ACP M1 FPGA-based accelerator is pin compatible to an Intel Socket 604 Xeon processor and is targeted for the new Intel Xeon 7300 series processors.
(Nov 14, 2007)
Pullback from proteins (Nature)
Genomics company Celera in Rockville, Maryland, has confirmed that it has laid off as many as half of its 50-odd proteomics researchers over the past six months.
(Nov 14, 2007)
Ancient retroviruses spurred evolution of gene regulatory networks in humans and other primates (PhysOrg)
When ancient retroviruses slipped bits of their DNA into the primate genome millions of years ago, they successfully preserved their own genetic legacy. Today an estimated 8 percent of the human genetic code consists of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs)--the DNA remnants from these so-called "selfish parasites."
(Nov 14, 2007)
Clinical Trial Investigators Update Wall Street on Progress and Prospects of Cell Therapeutics, Inc.'s Drug Pipeline (The San Francisco Examiner)
SEATTLE , Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Analysts, fund managers, and investors heard first-hand the progress and prospects of three of Cell Therapeutics, Inc.'s (CTI) (Nasdaq: CTIC and MTAX: CTIC ) oncology drug candidates, as well as information on a drug CTI expects to acquire this year, from an international panel of clinical investigators at a Company-sponsored analyst day entitled "New ...
(Nov 14, 2007)
Next Steps (The Ukiah Daily Journal)
Blood test a new tool for dementia patients Q: Over the past several years, my mother, now 83 years old, has becoming increasingly forgetful -- leaving the oven on, locking herself outside her house, losing her car keys, getting lost near her house and so on.
(Nov 14, 2007)
Alpha Innotech Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.----Alpha Innotech Corp. , a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, today reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2007.
(Nov 14, 2007)
NCCR Launches Youth Education Campaign to Teach Genomics (GenomeWeb News)
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(Nov 14, 2007)
Strategic Diagnostics Adjusts Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Tax Expense (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - today announced that it would make an adjustment to the tax expense as reported in its November 1, 2007 earnings release for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007, increasing the tax expense in both periods by $100,000.
(Nov 14, 2007)
Africa: Continent Warms Up to Biotechnology (AllAfrica.com)
Much of the debate about biotechnology in Africa assumes that African countries are only being asked to accept products developed elsewhere. To the contrary, Freedom to Innovate: Biotechnology in Africa's Development shows that extensive biotechnology research is under way in Africa.
(Nov 14, 2007)
Simple reason helps males evolve more quickly (EurekAlert!)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The observation that males evolve more quickly than females has been around since 19th century biologist Charles Darwin noted the majesty of a peacock’s tail feather in comparison with the plainness of the peahen’s.
(Nov 14, 2007)
Predicting the future in ovarian cancer (EurekAlert!)
Kisspeptin and its receptor GPR54 predict a favourable clinical outcome in women with ovarian carcinoma, and are specific for the clear cell carcinoma subtype, research published this week in the online open access journal, BMC Medicine, reveals.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Rosetta Genomics Announces Initiation Of In Vivo Studies Following Successful Completion Of First Milestone In ... (PharmaceuticalOnline)
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. announced recently the initiation of in vivo studies in its MicroRNA-based liver cancer therapeutic program conducted in collaboration with Isis Pharmaceuticals.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Proxeon and Bruker Daltonik Announce OEM Agreement: Bruker Daltonik to Offer Proxeon's EASY-nLC, a Nanoscale ... (PRWeb)
Proxeon A/S and Bruker Daltonik GmBH today announced that the companies have entered into an OEM agreement. Under the agreement, Bruker Daltonik will sell Proxeon's nanoscale chromatography system, EASY-nLC(TM), together with their well-established range of products for mass spectrometry, beginning initially in the Europe region. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ...
(Nov 15, 2007)
Interactive Library Offers a Look at Cancer, Neurons, Stem Cells (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Web-based Flash interactives, developed by the Research department at Children's Hospital Boston, present complex ideas in a user-friendly format.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Interactive Library Offers a Look at Cancer, Neurons, Stem Cells (PRWeb)
Web-based Flash interactives, developed by the Research department at Children's Hospital Boston, present complex ideas in a user-friendly format. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.ph
(Nov 15, 2007)
Here's why males evolve more quickly than females across species (ANI via Yahoo! India News)
Washington, November 15 (ANI): A study of flies led by researchers at the University of Florida Genetics Institute has revealed that it is the simpler genetic makeup of males that makes them more attractive than females across species. The observation that males evolve more quickly than females has been in existence ever since 19th century biologist Charles Darwin pointed out the majesty of a ...
(Nov 15, 2007)
Predicting The Future In Ovarian Cancer (Medical News Today)
Kisspeptin and its receptor GPR54 predict a favourable clinical outcome in women with ovarian carcinoma, and are specific for the clear cell carcinoma subtype, research published this week in the online open access journal BMC Medicine reveals. [click link for full article]
(Nov 15, 2007)
Males Evolve More Quickly For Simple Reason (Medical News Today)
The observation that males evolve more quickly than females has been around since 19th century biologist Charles Darwin noted the majesty of a peacock's tail feather in comparison with the plainness of the peahen's.No matter the species, males apparently ramp up flashier features and more melodious warbles in an eternal competition to win the best mates, a concept known as sexual selection. ...
(Nov 15, 2007)
UCI, companies see green (Orange County Register)
Local companies and UCI are teaming up to explore innovative ways to control pollution and cut oil consumption.
(Nov 15, 2007)
DNAPrint(R) Genomics and Beckman Coulter Sign Sales and Marketing Agreement for DNAWitness(TM) and AncestryByDNA(TM) (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
DNAPrint® Genomics, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Beckman Coulter, Inc., of Fullerton, CA, around DNAPrint's proprietary AncestryByDNA(TM) and DNAWitness(TM) technologies, utilizing Beckman Coulter's SNPStream® Genotyping Systems.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Singulex Collaborates With Washington University School of Medicine to Advance Biomarker Research in Human Disease (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Singulex Inc. today announced a collaboration with researchers at Washington University School of Medicine to increase the clinical utility of both validated and recently discovered biomarkers in human disease.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease special issue explores multifaceted aspects of AD (EurekAlert!)
Amsterdam, November 15, 2007 – A recently published special issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease contains the contributions from experts in the field of aging, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, who attended the “Fourth Annual Meeting on Brain aging and Dementia: From successful aging to severe dementia.”
(Nov 15, 2007)
Genome comparison of 12 fruit fly species (EurekAlert!)
Researchers from the UAB Genomics, Bioinformatics and Evolution Group participated in an international research that has resulted in the completion of the genomes of ten new fruit fly species.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Predicting the future in ovarian cancer (PhysOrg)
Kisspeptin and its receptor GPR54 predict a favourable clinical outcome in women with ovarian carcinoma, and are specific for the clear cell carcinoma subtype, research published this week in the online open access journal, BMC Medicine, reveals.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Comptuer Scientists Use Data Mining to Advance Neuroinformatics (Newswise)
Computer scientists are creating new algorithms that will process the massive amounts of data neuroscientists are now able to collect from the brain.
(Nov 15, 2007)
D- Lib Magazine (D-Lib Magazine)
Illustration by Sergio Lobato, for an Access Excellence Mystery Spot written and directed by Ken Eklund. Courtesy of Access Excellence @ the National Health Museum.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Landmark clinical trial (UB Reporter)
The ability of insulin to limit heart-tissue damage during a heart attack will be tested in a landmark clinical trial led by Paresh Dandona, UB Distinguished Professor in the departments of Medicine and Pharmacology and Toxicology in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Research and Markets: Proteomics in Practice: A Guide to Successful Experimental Design, Second, Completely Revised ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Proteomics in Practice: A Guide to Successful Experimental Design, Second, Completely Revised Edition to their offering.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Expression Analysis, Inc. Honored with Fast 50 Award (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
RALEIGH, N.C.----Expression Analysis, a leading global provider of genomic services for clinical trials, was recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the North Carolina Research Triangle at the Triangle Business Journal's annual Fast 50 Awards ceremony.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Career Fair Focused on Ohio's Expanding Bioscience Industry (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
COLUMBUS, Ohio----The 2nd Annual Ohio Bioscience Career Fair will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington. The Ohio Bioscience Career Fair will feature more than 20 Ohio bioscience-related companies with employment or internship openings.
(Nov 15, 2007)
General Motors, Virginia Tech scientists collaborate to advance neuroinformatics (PhysOrg)
Advances in sensing technologies have made exquisite measurements of brain activity possible in the past decade. Using these measurements, computer scientists will now help neuroscientists discover the complex neuronal networks in the brain that result in the actions we take for granted, like reaching for a glass of water.
(Nov 15, 2007)
RTI Wins $6.8M Grant for Genetics Project (Local Tech Wire)
RTI International scientists have won federal funding totaling nearly $7 million to develop standard measures for use in genetics research.
(Nov 15, 2007)
VeriChip Corporation and Digital Angel Corporation to Disclose Additional Details on Implantable RFID Glucose-Sensing ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.----VeriChip Corporation , a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, and Digital Angel Corporation , owner of Patent No. 7,125,382, announced today that they will host events for the medical and investment communities on December 4-5th in New York surrounding the development of an implantable bio-sensing RFID microchip to measure glucose levels in ...
(Nov 15, 2007)
RTI Lands up to $6.8M NHGRI Grant to Create Population Genomics Standards (GenomeWeb News)
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(Nov 15, 2007)
Agilent Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Agilent Technologies Inc. today reported orders of $1.48 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2007, 6 percent above one year ago. Revenues during the quarter were $1.45 billion, 9 percent above last year.
(Nov 15, 2007)
Why are males in evolutionary overdrive even though they have essentially the same genes as females? (News-Medical-Net)
The observation that males evolve more quickly than females has been around since 19th century biologist Charles Darwin noted the majesty of a peacock's tail feather in comparison with the plainness of the peahen's.
(Nov 15, 2007)
One Step Closer to Staph Infection Vaccine (WJTV Jackson)
In the ongoing search for a vaccine to battle the aggressive methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, a University of Southern Mississippi biological science professor and student have developed an online database that holds collected data on genes related to staph.
(Nov 15, 2007)
What’s in your dog’s genes? (12 News Phoenix)
The science of DNA can be used to solve crimes, but also other mysteries – like identifying the breeds in the genes of that dog you affectionately call a mutt.
(Nov 16, 2007)
Startup helps in search for effective diagnostics (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Researchers at Washington University are using technology from a local biotech startup in the search for more effective diagnostic tests and treatments for cancer, diabetes and other ailments.
(Nov 16, 2007)
Simple Reason Helps Males Evolve More Quickly (Science Daily)
Evolutionary biologists have focused on sex differences since Darwin's "Origin of Species." A straightforward but seemingly underappreciated explanation for the ability of males to answer the call of sexual selection may be that their genetic machinery is simpler.
(Nov 16, 2007)
Cero claims victory for Mercer Island Council slot (Seattle Times)
Mike Cero is claiming victory in the close race for Mercer Island City Council Position 3. Cero said he has received a congratulatory call...
(Nov 16, 2007)
Hormone may predict favourable outcome for ovarian cancer (ANI via Yahoo! India News)
Washington, Nov16 (ANI): A recent study has found that Kisspeptin and its G-protein group receptor GPR54 are capable of predicting a favourable outcome in woman with ovarian carcinoma. Kisspeptins, a family of peptide hormones, and the receptor GPR54 were previously associated with anti-metastatic activity in certain human tumours. The study, at the BC Cancer Agency and Vancouver General ...
(Nov 16, 2007)
Nicole Brown Simpson's untold 'Story' (New York Daily News)
Rush & Molloy: Nicole Brown Simpson's sister, Denise, has been condemning "If I Did It," the Judith Regan-edited O.J. memoir. Now we're getting the inside story that she approached Regan to pitch a book based on Nicole's diaries.
(Nov 16, 2007)
Multifaceted Aspects Of AD Explored In Journal Of Alzheimer's Disease Special Issue (Medical News Today)
A recently published special issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease contains the contributions from experts in the field of aging, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, who attended the "Fourth Annual Meeting on Brain aging and Dementia: From successful aging to severe dementia. [click link for full article]
(Nov 16, 2007)
BioWisdom Launches OmniViz Academic Program (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
BioWisdom has launched an exclusive program that gives access to its OmniViz visualization and analysis software to academics and not-for-profit organisations at a heavily discounted price of $999.
(Nov 16, 2007)
BioWisdom Launches OmniViz Academic Program (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
BioWisdom has launched an exclusive program that gives access to its OmniViz visualization and analysis software to academics and not-for-profit organisations at a heavily discounted price of $999.
(Nov 16, 2007)
Company Offers Genome Assessments (New York Times)
An Icelandic company said today that it is launching a service that will assess a person?s genome for disease risk.
(Nov 16, 2007)
Gene Express Appoints Larissa Karnaoukhova Director of Strategic Partnerships (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
Gene Express, Inc. today announced the appointment of Larissa Karnaoukhova, Ph.D. to Director of Strategic Partnerships.
(Nov 16, 2007)
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