Bioinformatics News Jan 2008: bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, microarray, etc.

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Computer-based tool aids research, helps thwart questionable publication practices
DALLAS – Jan. 23, 2008 – A new computer-based text-searching tool developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers automatically – and quickly – compares multiple documents in a database for similarities, providing a more efficient method to carry out literature searches, as well as offering scientific journal editors a new tool to thwart questionable publication practices. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:08:39 GMT)

Ampersand Ventures Invests in Signature Genomic Laboratories
Ampersand Ventures, a private equity firm focusing on investments in the health care and industrial technology sectors, has acquired a stake in Signature Genomic Laboratories, LLC. In conjunction with the investment, Ampersand partners David J. Parker and Herbert H. Hooper, Ph.D. have been appointed to Signature's board of directors. They join current board members Lisa G. Shaffer, Ph.D., ... (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:09:54 GMT)

Major Japanese prize for 3 Americans
Three Americans have won 2008 Japan Prizes, which each carry a $470,000 award, as well as enormous prestige in Japan, including a ceremony attended by the emperor and empress and national dignitaries. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:09:48 GMT)

New Method Enables Design, Production of Extremely Novel Drugs
A new chemical synthesis method based on a catalyst worth many times the price of gold and providing a far more efficient and economical method than traditional ones for designing and manufacturing extremely novel pharmaceutical compounds is described in a review article in the current issue of Nature. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:22:30 GMT)

New method for measuring protein synthesis
In a major breakthrough for future research and drug development, a team of Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) investigators developed a new, more reliable method for measuring protein synthesis and turnover, processes that are critical to understanding cellular functions. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:31:33 GMT)

Project Aims to Map DNA of 1,000
Scientists plan to map the DNA of 1,000 people worldwide to examine human genetic variation (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:33:37 GMT)

• FEBRUARY 2008 FEATURE ARTICLES •
Addressing the data explosion in healthcare requires a sound strategy for turning data into information. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:34:24 GMT)

Three Americans win Japan Prizes
Three Americans have won 2008 Japan Prizes, which each carry a $470,000 award, as well as enormous prestige in Japan, including a ceremony attended by the emperor and empress and national dignitaries. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:39:03 GMT)

Project Will Map Genomes of 1,000 People Worldwide
Title: Project Will Map Genomes of 1,000 People Worldwide Category: Health News Created: 1/23/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/23/2008 (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:41:37 GMT)

New method enables design, production of extremely novel drugs
A new chemical synthesis method based on a catalyst worth many times the price of gold and providing a far more efficient and economical method than traditional ones for designing and manufacturing extremely novel pharmaceutical compounds is described by its University at Buffalo developers in a review article in the current issue of Nature. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:17:50 GMT)

New Advanced Method For Measuring Protein Synthesis Developed
In a major breakthrough for future research and drug development, investigators have developed a new, more reliable method for measuring protein synthesis and turnover, processes that are critical to understanding cellular functions. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:24:44 GMT)

Hopkins Genetics Expert Wins Top Honor
Victor A. McKusick, a physician at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine largely responsible for creating the specialty of medical genetics, was awarded this year's Japan Prize last night. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:18:45 GMT)

SeqWright Announces Personal Genomics Service
SeqWright Inc., an international leader in the field of contract genomics, announced today that it will begin offering a personal genotyping service to the public. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Quantum Genomics Corp Partners with Inserm in Stroke and Cardiac Ischemia Drug Development
JERSEY CITY, N.J.----Quantum Genomics Corp. , a global biotech company developing new drugs for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, announces today a partnership agreement with Inserm, the French national institute for health and medical research and Universities Paris Descartes and Paris XII Val-de-Marne. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Clinical Data and Affymetrix Announce Marketing Agreement for New Drug Metabolism Service
NEWTON, Mass. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Clinical Data Inc. and Affymetrix Inc. today announced a marketing agreement for a new drug metabolism service using the Affymetrix Drug Metabolizing Enzymes and Transporter Early Access solution. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

ZyGEM Appoints Vice President of Business Development
ZyGEM Corp. Ltd., a leading provider of unique and innovative enzymatic solutions for DNA extraction, detection and other life sciences applications, today announced the appointment of Susan Barker as vice president of business development. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Affymetrix Launches World's Most Comprehensive Solution for Clinical Drug Metabolism Studies
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced the availability of its Drug Metabolizing Enzymes and Transporters Early Access solution, currently the world's most comprehensive method for assaying the genetics of drug metabolism. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Brian Balgley, Ph.D., Appointed Chief Technical Officer of Calibrant Biosystems
GAITHERSBURG, Md.----Calibrant Biosystems, a biotechnology company specializing in proteomics, today named Dr. Brian Balgley as its Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Balgley joined Calibrant in 2003, and has led the development of the company's Gemini drug discovery platform in his previous position as Director of Proteomics. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:02:00 GMT)

Clinical Data and Affymetrix Announce Marketing Agreement for New Drug Metabolism Service
Clinical Data Inc. (NASDAQ:CLDA) and Affymetrix Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) today announced a marketing agreement for a new drug metabolism service using the Affymetrix Drug Metabolizing Enzymes and Transporter (DMET) Early Access solution. Cogenics and Epidauros Biotechnologie AG, both subsidiaries of Clinical Data Inc., will offer the DMET services on a global basis, with limited exclusivity in Europe. ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:27:09 GMT)

Quantum Genomics Corp Partners with Inserm in Stroke and Cardiac Ischemia Drug Development
Quantum Genomics Corp. (QGC), a global biotech company developing new drugs for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, announces today a partnership agreement with Inserm, the French national institute for health and medical research and Universities Paris Descartes and Paris XII Val-de-Marne. This is the second lead molecule that QGC is developing through an agreement that brings together some ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:28:00 GMT)

Affymetrix Launches World's Most Comprehensive Solution for Clinical Drug Metabolism Studies
Affymetrix Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX) today announced the availability of its Drug Metabolizing Enzymes and Transporters (DMET) Early Access solution, currently the world's most comprehensive method for assaying the genetics of drug metabolism. The DMET offering profiles more than 1,069 drug metabolism biomarkers, including 172 "core" genetic markers. Data is automatically interpreted into a common ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:29:00 GMT)

Brian Balgley, Ph.D., Appointed Chief Technical Officer of Calibrant Biosystems
Calibrant Biosystems, a biotechnology company specializing in proteomics, today named Dr. Brian Balgley as its Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Balgley joined Calibrant in 2003, and has led the development of the company's Gemini drug discovery platform in his previous position as Director of Proteomics. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:42:23 GMT)

Defense funding backs CUBRC research
CUBRC will receive $1.6 million in federal funding to help develop a new generation of anti-viral drugs. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:13:22 GMT)

New method aids in drug design, production
A new chemical synthesis method based on a catalyst worth many times the price of gold and providing a far more efficient and economical method than traditional ones for designing and manufacturing extremely novel pharmaceutical compounds is described by its UB developers in a review article in the current issue of Nature. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:32:01 GMT)

AutoGenomics Receives FDA Clearance for its INFINITI(TM) Warfarin Assay
AutoGenomics, a leader in developing automated molecular testing solutions announced today that it has obtained clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its INFINITI 2C9-VKORC1 Multiplex Assay for Warfarin. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:37:00 GMT)

57 Presenting Companies Selected for Invest Northwest(TM) 2008
57 life sciences companies from Washington, Oregon, Montana, British Columbia and Alberta have been (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:41:23 GMT)

57 Presenting Companies Selected for Invest Northwest(TM) 2008
57 life sciences companies from Washington, Oregon, Montana, British Columbia and Alberta have been selected to present at the seventh annual CEO and Investor conference, Invest Northwest(TM) organized by the Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association. Selected companies to present at the March 18-19 forum in Seattle include diagnostics, therapeutics, drug delivery and bioinformatics ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:43:23 GMT)

Buffalo Firm Recevies More than $1 Million for Viral Research
Non-profit corporation CUBRC, Inc. recently received $1.6 million for medical research in Buffalo. The funding will be used to research and develop new anti-viral drugs. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:48:44 GMT)

New proteins are linked to Alzheimer's
Canadian-led medical researchers have identified new proteins that might be associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.The protein most closely associated with the progressive and fatal brain disease is the amyloid precursor protein, or APP. Fragments of APP have been found to accumulate in the diseased brains of Alzheimer's patients.Researchers from the University of Toronto, New ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:11:36 GMT)

New proteins are linked to Alzheimer's
Canadian-led medical researchers have identified new proteins that might be associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease. The protein most closely associated with the progressive and fatal brain disease is the amyloid precursor protein, or APP. ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:25:04 GMT)

Biomatrica's RNAstable(TM) Stabilizes RNA at Room Temperature
Biomatrica, the biostability company that offers innovative technologies for stabilizing biological samples at room temperature, has introduced RNAstable for preserving RNA at room temperature, eliminating the need for cold storage and shipping. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:29:00 GMT)

BIOBASE Opens New Subsidiary Nihon BIOBASE KK in Yokohama, Japan
WOLFENBUTTEL, Germany & BEVERLY, Mass. & YOKOHAMA, Japan----Germany based bioinformatics company BIOBASE today announced the opening of their new subsidiary in Yokohama, Japan. BIOBASE previously entered the Japanese market in 1999 through its distribution partners. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT)

BIOBASE Opens New Subsidiary Nihon BIOBASE KK in Yokohama, Japan
Germany based bioinformatics company BIOBASE today announced the opening of their new subsidiary in (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:11:37 GMT)

BIOBASE Opens New Subsidiary Nihon BIOBASE KK in Yokohama, Japan
Germany based bioinformatics company BIOBASE today announced the opening of their new subsidiary in Yokohama, Japan. BIOBASE previously entered the Japanese market in 1999 through its distribution partners. The main purpose of this new subsidiary will be the enhancement of customer contact, improved cooperation with partners and the building of a new market for biomarker discovery. "We have ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:13:30 GMT)

Researchers take step towards synthetic life
A team of genetics researchers that hopes to create an artificial organism by the end of the year announced Thursday that it has churned out the first synthetic bacterial genome. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:36:00 GMT)

SeqWright Hops into Consumer Genomics Market
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:50:43 GMT)

UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Study finds women have thicker skulls … Astronomers study asteroid nearing Earth … New proteins are linked to Alzheimer's … CDC to study mysterious skin condition ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:49:16 GMT)

UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Study finds women have thicker skullsDEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. and Chinese scientists have determined women have thicker skulls than do men.Researchers from the Ford Motor Co. and Tianjin University of Science and Technology created a non-invasive method of measuring geometric characteristics of the human skull. They then examined head scan images of 3,000 patients at the Tianjin ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:02:49 GMT)

UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News - January 24, 2008
Study finds women have thicker skulls DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 24 -- U.S. and Chinese scientists have determined women have thicker skulls than do men. Researchers from the Ford Motor Co. and Tianjin University of Science and Technology created a non-i... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:06:27 GMT)

US scientists close to creating artificial life: study
US scientists have taken a major step toward creating the first ever artificial life form by synthetically reproducing the DNA of a bacteria, according to a study published Thursday. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:22:25 GMT)

Computer-based tool aids research, helps thwart questionable publication practices
A new computer-based text-searching tool developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers automatically and quickly compares multiple documents in a database for similarities, providing a more efficient method to carry out literature searches, as well as offering scientific journal editors a new tool to thwart questionable publication practices. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:24:41 GMT)

Biologists use computers to study bacterial cell division
Blacksburg, Va. -- A group of computational biologists at Virginia Tech have created a mathematical model of the process that regulates cell division in a common bacterium, confirming hypotheses, providing new insights, identifying gaps in what is understood so far, and demonstrating the role of computation in biology. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:05:29 GMT)

Project Aims to Map DNA of 1,000 People
WASHINGTON -- Any two people may be roughly 99 percent identical at the genetic level. But the small differences are what tantalize scientists, and now they plan to map the DNA of 1,000 people worldwide to examine human genetic variation. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:00:26 GMT)

Rs 155 cr investment in Karnataka biotech sector during 2007
The Karnataka state, which is known for receiving hefty investments in the field of IT, has received around Rs 155 crore of investments in the biotechnology sector during the year 2007. A total of 54 new units have been set up in the state during the year, taking the total number in this sector to 224. The units are primarily in the bio-pharma space followed by the bioinformatics initiatives. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:46:01 GMT)

Nursing school gets first genomics lab of its kind
The School of Nursing will introduce its latest research venture, the Genomics Translational Research Laboratory, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:02:33 GMT)

1000 Genomes Project launched
A much awaited 1000 Genomes Project to sequence the genomes of at least 1,000 people from around the world to create the most detailed and medically useful picture to date of human genetic variation was launched by British, American and Chinese scientists. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:45:56 GMT)

Artificial Life One Step Closer With Bacteria Genome Synthesis
Jan. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Scientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute, a research group that's trying to create artificial life, moved one step closer to their goal by synthesizing the complete set of genes of a bacterium. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:51:09 GMT)

Biologists use computers to study bacterial cell division
A group of computational biologists at Virginia Tech have created a mathematical model of the process that regulates cell division in a common bacterium, confirming hypotheses, providing new insights, identifying gaps in what is understood so far, and demonstrating the role of computation in biology. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:38:49 GMT)

Beyond The Abstract - Integrative Genomics Analysis Reveals Silencing Of Beta-Adrenergic Signaling By Polycomb In ...
UroToday.com - Prior analyses identified overexpression of the transcriptional repressor EZH2 as a significant predictor of poor outcome in organ-confined prostate cancer. Utilizing multiple data sources of cancer gene expression, the authors identify ADRB2 as a potential target of the Polycomb group protein complex PRC2 that includes EZH2. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:14:28 GMT)

Quantum Genomics Corp Partners With Inserm In Stroke And Cardiac Ischemia Drug Development
Quantum Genomics Corp. (QGC), a global biotech company developing new drugs for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, announces a partnership agreement with Inserm, the French national institute for health and medical research, and Universities Paris Descartes and Paris XII Val-de-Marne. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:15:38 GMT)

McCain gaining steam, Cox says
They sat in the clubhouse at a Cheektowaga golf course Thursday sipping minestrone soup and talking about “McCain momentum.” (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:51:32 GMT)

Calibrant Announces Brain Cancer Drug Discovery Program with Cleveland Clinic
GAITHERSBURG, Md.----Calibrant Biosystems today announced a research collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic to identify novel drug targets for primary brain cancer using Calibrant's Gemini proteomics platform. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:02:00 GMT)

NIGMS Strategic Plan Reinforces Commitment to Investigator-Initiated Research
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today issued Investing in Discovery , a strategic plan that will guide the Institute's decision-making over the next 5 years. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:34:13 GMT)

Researchers' Tool Delivers Laboratory Protocols Across 15 Subject Collections
Used primarily in the life sciences, protocols provide individual sets of instructions that allow scientists to recreate experiments in their own laboratory. These documents provide instructions for the design and implementation of experiments that include the safety bias, procedural equipment, statistical methods, reporting and troubleshooting standards for the experiment. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:15:08 GMT)

Biomatrica's RNAstable Stabilizes RNA At Room Temperature
Biomatrica, the biostability company that offers innovative technologies for stabilizing biological samples at room temperature, has introduced RNAstable(TM) for preserving RNA at room temperature, eliminating the need for cold storage and shipping (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:41:01 GMT)

Researchers Create Largest DNAStructure -- But is it Life?
A team of 17 researchers at the J. Craig Venter Institute said it has created the largest man-made DNA structure by synthesizing and assembling the base-pair genome of a bacterium. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:19:49 GMT)

Calibrant Announces Brain Cancer Drug Discovery Program with Cleveland Clinic
Calibrant Biosystems today announced a research collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic to identify novel drug targets for primary brain cancer using Calibrant's Gemini proteomics platform. As part of the partnership, Calibrant will identify protein networks and novel therapeutic targets involved in the progression of the most common and aggressive primary brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme ... (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:53:07 GMT)

News: Tapping into the Cancer-Fighter Collective for Treatment
In an effort to improve cancer care, researchers today announced plans to create a giant database designed to allow oncologists and scientists to share vital information. The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) and Rutgers University, both in New Brunswick, along with IBM are developing a computer system that allows physicians and researchers worldwide to tap into the latest developments in ... (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:12:34 GMT)

Gov. lays out $124 bil spending plan
Gov. Eliot Spitzer announced his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year of $124.3 billion, the main focus of which is health care reform, higher education and property tax relief. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:29:06 GMT)

An explosive weekend
Investigating crime scenes, poking at a cow's eyeball or watching explosions aren't the way a typical pre-teen spends Saturday morning. Local students in grades 6-8, however, can do exactly that - and more - during the seventh annual "Science Alive!" conference Feb. 2. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:15:53 GMT)

Researchers seek to cure cocaine overdose
The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics has received a $1.5 million grant to reverse cocaine overdoses in humans and to prevent relapses in addicts who stop using the drug. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:05:55 GMT)

Is This The Beginnings Of Artificial Life?
In what many believe to be a case of creating artificial life, American scientists have found a way of replication a bacterium's 582,970 base pair genome which should allow for the creation of biofuel-manufacturing bacteria - in other words, building bacteria from scratch that might produce fuel for things like cars. It is the largest man-made DNA structure ever made. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:14:07 GMT)

Design, Production Of Extremely Novel Drugs Enabled By New Method
A new chemical synthesis method based on a catalyst worth many times the price of gold and providing a far more efficient and economical method than traditional ones for designing and manufacturing extremely novel pharmaceutical compounds is described by its University at Buffalo developers in a review article in the current issue of Nature. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:14:07 GMT)

And man recreated life. But now the problems begin
Colin Blakemore: Does anyone else have the feeling that the world has become a bit apocalyptic? Melting icecap; pandemic flu; oil running out; human-animal hybrid embryos. These are the daily stuff of headlines. But last week's story really takes the biscuit. Synthetic life (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:24:17 GMT)

Hedgefunds: The new global super powers
In our second extract from his provocative new book, Who Runs Britain? Robert Peston asks whether the new Masters of the Universe should be using their talents to save the world rather than making themselves even richer (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:33:02 GMT)

TECHBITS
NEW YORK - Last.fm has been a popular Internet music player, despite rarely playing exactly the music you want. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:52:56 GMT)

Weekly Planner
From networking opportunities to educational programs, the Weekly Planner provides the Twin Cities area with a calendar of upcoming business events. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:14:54 GMT)

Computers Used By Biologists To Study Bacterial Cell Division
A group of computational biologists at Virginia Tech have created a mathematical model of the process that regulates cell division in a common bacterium, confirming hypotheses, providing new insights, identifying gaps in what is understood so far, and demonstrating the role of computation in biology. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:14:07 GMT)

Method For Assigning Probabilities To Human Protein Interactions Devised By Stowers Proteomics Center
The Stowers Institute's Proteomics Center has published a novel method of using normalized spectral counts derived from a series of affinity purifications analyzed by mass spectrometry (APMS) to generate a probabilistic measure of the preference of proteins to associate with one another. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:14:07 GMT)

A few minutes with Bill Gates
27 January 2008 If innovation is what the Middle East is looking for, then today it will have a chance to hear from a man who defines it. Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, the world's largest and most influential software company, will speak to audiences in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:17:15 GMT)

Boulder Police To Talk About 1997 Murder
Boulder Police are planning a news conference for 2 p.m. Sunday to discuss "significant developments" in the investigation into the 1997 killing of Susannah Chase. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:23:34 GMT)

In silico modeling helps predict severity of mitochondrial disease
A team of researchers in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States has revealed how mitochondrial diseases are passed from the mother to the next generation in a mouse model system. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:09:44 GMT)

How Mitochondrial Disease Is Passed Down From Mother To Child: Predicting Severity
Scientists have shown for the first time how a particular family of diseases are passed down from mother to child and how this can lead to the severity of the disease differing widely. The research offers new hope of being able to predict a child's risk of developing a mitochondrial disease which can cause muscle weakness, diabetes, strokes, heart failure and epilepsy. ... (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:17:44 GMT)

Local Week in Review
ter Land deal clears the way for upscale mall After a months-long delay, an upscale shopping mall near Saint Marys Hospital on Rochester's west side is closer to starting construction. The Shoppes on Second development had been on hold because the (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:06:25 GMT)

News Summary - 1/28
The House Judiciary Committee took up several administrative and procedural bills last Thursday affecting interstate depositions, child advocate attorney fees and tax court judges. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:24:18 GMT)

New Method Enables Design, Production Of Extremely Novel Drugs
A new chemical synthesis method is based on a catalyst worth many times the price of gold and providing a far more efficient and economical method than traditional ones for designing and manufacturing extremely novel pharmaceutical compounds. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:18:36 GMT)

Computer-based Tool Aids Research, Helps Thwart Questionable Publication Practices
A new computer-based text-searching tool automatically -- and quickly -- compares multiple documents in a database for similarities, providing a more efficient method to carry out literature searches, as well as offering scientific journal editors a new tool to thwart questionable publication practices. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:18:56 GMT)

Biomatrica's RNAstable Stabilizes RNA At Room Temperature
Biomatrica, the biostability company that offers innovative technologies for stabilizing biological samples at room temperature, has introduced RNAstable for preserving RNA at room temperature, eliminating the need for cold storage and shipping. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:30:27 GMT)

Scientists find means to predict risk of prostate cancer for $300
Scientists can now predict a male's risk of getting prostate cancer for only $300. Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have pinpointed variations in five regions of DNA that can help predict the patient's risk. "This is an important breakthrough which has improved the chance of identifying the risk variants in the genome that account for genetic susceptibility to most ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:37:20 GMT)

Fostering Collaboration
In anticipation of the explosive growth of biomedical science, Indiana University recently completed a new 140,000-sq.-ft. facility to support promising research initiatives for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:02:39 GMT)

DNA match in Chase slaying offers hope for other cold cases
DNA match in Chase slaying offers hope for other cold cases (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:17:39 GMT)

UA-based Nuvogen licenses microplate washer
For many small biotech companies, licensing technology means success. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:18:35 GMT)

DNA match in '97 Boulder rape, murder
DNA match in '97 Boulder rape, murder (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:50:46 GMT)

The synthetic genome
Maverick scientist Craig Venter claims he can create artificial life in the lab. Is this the dawn of a new era for mankind? (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:16:26 GMT)

Port St. Lucie revitalized through biotech
BY EVE SAMPLES AND STEPHEN POUNDS Port St. Lucie used to be a pass-through. Out-of-towners cruised through it on the way down to South Florida or up to Orlando, giving little more than a glance to the miles of citrus groves that lined Interstate 95. Often, they didn't even realize they had rolled across the St. Lucie County line, said Robert Rohrlack, vice president of Enterprise Florida, the ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:20:54 GMT)

[Campus] U prof elected int'l math society president
It's been said that math is a universal language, and one University professor has been chosen to lead applied mathematics at the international level. Last month, Douglas Arnold was named president-elect of the Society for Industrial ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:58:51 GMT)

Severity Of Mitochondrial Disease May Be Predicted By In Silico Modeling
A team of researchers in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States has revealed how mitochondrial diseases are passed from the mother to the next generation in a mouse model system. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:15:08 GMT)

Calibrant Announces Brain Cancer Drug Discovery Program With Cleveland Clinic
Calibrant Biosystems announced a research collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic to identify novel drug targets for primary brain cancer using Calibrant's Gemini proteomics platform. As part of the partnership, Calibrant will identify protein networks and novel therapeutic targets involved in the progression of the most common and aggressive primary brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:15:38 GMT)

JMP(R) Genomics Adds Users, Partners, Capabilities
CARY, N.C.----Scientists around the world are using JMP Genomics from SAS to explore the very foundations of life, applying its powerful analysis and visualization capabilities to vast data sets common to genomics research. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

LabCorp to Use Affymetrix Technology for Molecular Cytogenetic Service Offering
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. announced today that its GeneChip® technology will form the foundation of the new molecular cytogenetic service offering by Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings . (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

LabCorp to Use Affymetrix Technology for Molecular Cytogenetic Service Offering
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) announced today that its GeneChip(R) technology will form the foundation of the new molecular cytogenetic service offering by Laboratory Corporation of America(R) Holdings (LabCorp(R)) (NYSE:LH). LabCorp, an industry leader in molecular diagnostic testing, is making the service available to customers across the United States. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:25:00 GMT)

Gene Logic to Provide EPA Access to Software and Databases to Explore Strategies for Chemical Toxicity Screening
GAITHERSBURG, Md. & HYDERABAD, India----Gene Logic, an Ocimum Biosolutions company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency National Center for Computational Toxicology providing access to Gene Logic's proprietary Genesis Enterprise System® and GX® Connect software and relevant portions of the ToxExpress® System and ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:25:00 GMT)

Biobase opens new subsidiary Nihon Biobase in Japan
Germany-based bioinformatics company Biobase has opened a new subsidiary, Nihon Biobase in Yokohama, Japan. The main purpose of this new subsidiary will be the enhancement of customer contact, improved cooperation with partners and the building of a new market for biomarker discovery. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:39:34 GMT)

Gene Logic to Provide EPA Access to Software and Databases to Explore Strategies for Chemical Toxicity Screening
Gene Logic, an Ocimum Biosolutions company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT) providing access to Gene Logic's proprietary Genesis Enterprise System(R) and GX(R) Connect software and relevant portions of the ToxExpress(R) System and BioExpress(R) System. The NCCT ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:54:37 GMT)

EPA to Use Gene Logic's Bioinformatics Tools for ToxCast Program
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:50:20 GMT)

Project Aims to Map DNA of 1,000 People
WASHINGTON ( Map , News ) - Any two people may be roughly 99 percent identical at the genetic level. But the small differences are what tantalize scientists, and now they plan to map the DNA of 1,000 people worldwide to examine human genetic variation. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:18:22 GMT)

NEWS IN BRIEF: Jan 28, 2008
LIFE SCIENCES: Cambridge based Linguamatics and 81qd, the New York City-based health care technology consultancy have announced a multi-year collaboration to provide product life cycle management consulting services. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:20:59 GMT)

Major Japanese Prize for 3 Americans
BAR HARBOR, Maine ( Map , News ) - Three Americans have won 2008 Japan Prizes, which each carry a $470,000 award, as well as enormous prestige in Japan, including a ceremony attended by the emperor and empress and national dignitaries. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:33:04 GMT)

School of Engineering to be revived
TIRUCHI: Bharathidasan University plans to revive its School of Engineering and offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics from the coming ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:41:34 GMT)

New computer text searching tool created
U.S. scientists have developed a computer-based text-searching tool that can quickly compare multiple documents for similarities. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers said their technology provides a more efficient method to carry o... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:51:37 GMT)

New computer text searching tool created
U.S. scientists have developed a computer-based text-searching tool that can quickly compare multiple documents for similarities.University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers said their technology provides a more efficient method to carry out literature searches, as well as offering scientific journal editors a new tool to thwart questionable publication practices.The eTBLAST ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:03:27 GMT)

NIH to Advance Bioinformatics Research with $5M in Annual Funding
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QIAGEN Introduces Novel Modular Processing Platform
QIAGEN N.V. today announced the launch of QIAsymphony® SP, the first system of the novel modular platform QIAsymphony which offers laboratories a new level of flexibility, convenience and safety in automated processing of a broad range of molecular sample and assay applications. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:11:00 GMT)

Researchers Map Signaling Networks that Control Neuron Function
In the first large-scale proteomics study of its kind, researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine have mapped thousands of neuronal proteins to discover how they connect into complex signaling networks that guide neuron function. Their research may lead to a better understanding of brain development, neurodegenerative diseases, and spinal cord regeneration. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:29:21 GMT)

Researchers map signaling networks that control neuron function
In the first large-scale proteomics study of its kind, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have mapped thousands of neuronal proteins to discover how they connect into complex signaling networks that guide neuron function. Their research - using quantitative mass spectrometry, computational software and bioinformatics to match the proteins to their cellular ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:38:31 GMT)

Cats' Family Tree Rooted in Fertile Crescent, Study Confirms
The Fertile Crescent of the Middle East has long been identified as a "cradle of civilization" for humans. In a new genetic study, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have concluded that all ancestral roads for the modern day domestic cat also lead back to the same locale. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:06:57 GMT)

28.01.2008 - DJ HUGIN NEWS/QIAGEN Introduces Novel Modular Processing Platform
Venlo, The Netherlands, January 28, 2008 --- QIAGEN N.V. (Nasdaq: QGEN; Frankfurt, Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the launch of QIAsymphony® SP, the first system of the novel modular platform QIAsymphony which offers laboratories a new level of flexibility, convenience and safety in automated processing of a broad range of molecular sample and assay applications. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:13:07 GMT)

New Report is a Complete Guide to Understanding the Bioinformatics Industry and How it is Performing its Critical ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Looking at Bioinformatics - IT's Human Touch" to their offering. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:30:00 GMT)

New Report is a Complete Guide to Understanding the Bioinformatics Industry and How it is Performing its Critical ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets has announced the addition (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:35:01 GMT)

BYU students honor Pres. Hinckley in their own ways
While flags on campus flew at half-staff, students at Brigham Young University on Monday memorialized LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley in their own special, personal ways. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:53:13 GMT)

Career moves
Gerald A. "Jeb" Jeutter Jr., a lawyer at Kilpatrick Stockton for 16 years, has opened his own law firm. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:37:27 GMT)

Signaling Networks That Control Neuron Function Mapped By Researchers
In the first large-scale proteomics study of its kind, researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine have mapped thousands of neuronal proteins to discover how they connect into complex signaling networks that guide neuron function. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:14:07 GMT)

Calibrant and Cleveland Clinic collaborate in cancer drug discovery
Calibrant Biosystems has started research collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic to identify novel drug targets for primary brain cancer using Calibrants gemini proteomics platform. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:25:21 GMT)

Stemming effects of crippling ills
Sally Temple's East Campus program is in vanguard of neural stem-cell research (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:16:32 GMT)

U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research Licenses MetaCore for Biomarker Research
GeneGo, Inc., a leading provider of software and databases for systems biology, today announced that the U.S. Army has extended their license of MetaCore. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Researchers Map Paths Governing Neuron Function
TUESDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have mapped thousands of neuronal proteins that are connected in complex signaling networks that control neuron function. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:01:20 GMT)

MALDI-Enabled Mass Spectrometer is HDMS-ready.
SYNAPT(TM) MS quadrupole acceleration, time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MS) platform provides upgrade pathway to SYNAPT High Definition MS(TM) (HDMS(TM)). This enables researchers to analyze samples differentiated by size, shape, and charge as well as mass. Combining ACQUITY UltraPerformance LC® separations, Exact Mass MSE data acquisition, and chemically intelligent MassLynx(TM) Informatics, ... (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:07:15 GMT)

Agri-biotech sector grows at 30%
Backed by the government, the industry logs Rs 926 cr sales in 2006-07. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:19:12 GMT)

Researchers Map Paths Governing Neuron Function
Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. TUESDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have mapped thousands of neuronal proteins that are connected in complex signaling networks that control neuron function. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:09:11 GMT)

Cats' family tree rooted in Fertile Crescent, study confirms
The Fertile Crescent of the Middle East has long been identified as a “cradle of civilization” for humans. In a new genetic study, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have concluded that all ancestral roads for the modern day domestic cat also lead back to the same locale. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:23:18 GMT)

Signature Appoints Paul Billings to Board of Directors
Signature Genomic Laboratories, LLC announced today the appointment of Paul R. Billings, M.D. Ph.D. as Chairman of Signature's board of directors. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:13:31 GMT)

Invitrogen to Present at Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Conference
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation announced it will present at the Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Conference on Wednesday, February 6th, at 1:00pm Eastern Time at The Grand Hyatt New York Hotel in New York. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:09:00 GMT)

Researchers Map Paths Governing Neuron Function
Findings identify proteins that determine nature of connections between neurons. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:10:47 GMT)

Invitrogen to Present at Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Conference
Invitrogen Corporation (8208;Nasdaq:IVGN) announced it will present at the Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:20:04 GMT)

Invitrogen to Present at Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Conference
Invitrogen Corporation (Nasdaq:IVGN) announced it will present at the Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Conference on Wednesday, February 6th, at 1:00pm Eastern Time at The Grand Hyatt New York Hotel in New York. To hear a live webcast of the presentation, visit the investor relations page on the Company's web site at www.invitrogen.com. A replay of the ... (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:37:20 GMT)

Students get $6.5M grant to study biomedicine
Arizona students earned a huge incentive today to study biomedicine here. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:09:19 GMT)

Cats' Family Tree Rooted In Fertile Crescent, Study Confirms
The Fertile Crescent of the Middle East has long been identified as a "cradle of civilization" for humans. In a new genetic study, researchers have concluded that all ancestral roads for the modern day domestic cat also lead back to the same locale. The study involving more than 11,000 cats. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:33:35 GMT)

Scientists Map Signaling Networks That Control Neuron Function
In the first large-scale proteomics study of its kind, researchers have mapped thousands of neuronal proteins to discover how they connect into complex signaling networks that guide neuron function. Their research -- using quantitative mass spectrometry, computational software and bioinformatics to match the proteins to their cellular functions -- may lead to a better understanding of brain ... (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:34:15 GMT)

Helios Education Foundation Invests $6.5 Million in New Partnership with TGen
Helios Education Foundation today awarded $6.5 million to the Translational Genomics Research Institute as part of a new partnership that extends the Helios Scholars Program at TGen for the next 25 years. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:05:00 GMT)

Expression patterns of microRNAs appear altered in colon cancer, and associated with poor outcomes
Preliminary research has found an association between certain microRNA expression patterns and poor survival and treatment outcomes for colon cancer, according to a study in the January 30 issue of JAMA. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:14:29 GMT)

BioWorld International Correspondent
LONDON - The industry is promised a new treasure trove of targets by the latest sequencing effort, the $50 million 1000 Genomes Project, launched last week by an international public sector consortium. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:39:16 GMT)

TGen gets $6 mil for internships
The Helios Education Foundation has awarded $6.5 million to the Translational Genomics Research Institute to annually put 45 students to work with scientists on research that someday could cure disorders like diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:23:42 GMT)

As Federal Research Funds Decrease, More Scientists Leave U.S. to Work Overseas
By Madhusmita Bora and Becky Bowers THE ST. PETERSBURG TIMES Increased competition and diminished federal funding have made it tougher for scientists to rely on the grants that once generously supported labs, research and training of future scientists. The shortage comes at a time when corporate research facilities, such as Bell Labs, have largely disappeared. The stagnant, and in some cases, ... (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:57:19 GMT)

Transforming Drug Discovery Through Genomics and Proteomics - New Report
"Transforming Drug Discovery through Genomics and Proteomics," a new report published by Pharma-Reports.com, looks at how advances in genomics and proteomics are transforming the landscape of drug discovery and drug development (http://pharma-reports.com/sho (PRWeb Jan 30, 2008) (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:11:39 GMT)

Cats and their persistent genes: Quite a yarn
So you think your kitty has attitude. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:14:37 GMT)

Illumina to Present at Upcoming Investment Conferences in the Month of February
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced that the Company will webcast its presentations at two upcoming investment conferences. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:23:19 GMT)

Gene Logic To Provide EPA Access To Software And Databases To Explore Strategies For Chemical Toxicity Screening
Gene Logic, an Ocimum Biosolutions company, announced that it has entered into an agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT) providing access to Gene Logic's proprietary Genesis Enterprise System® and GX® Connect software and relevant portions of the ToxExpress® System and BioExpress® System. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:16:48 GMT)

DNAPrint Genomics Helps Boulder Police Solve 10-Year-Old Rape/Murder Case Using Cutting Edge DNA Technology
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. today announced that it has helped the Boulder, Colo. Police Department solve a 10-year-old rape and murder case involving a 23-year old University of Colorado student by using the Company's proprietary DNAWitness 2.5 product. Subsequently, detectives arrested Diego Olmos-Alcalde on Jan. 27th after a DNA match linking the 38-year-old suspect to the victim's slaying. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

M's Science Corporation Initiated European Phase 2 Study in Stroke Recovery
M's Science Corporation (MSC), a clinical stage discovery and development company announced today that it initiated a Phase 2 study in Europe with its lead product SA4503 for treatment of stroke. Earlier this year, MSC announced the initiation of a Phase 2 trial with SA4503 for the treatment of major depression. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Affymetrix to Webcast Presentation at Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology & Medical Device Conference
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced that John Batty, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will provide a company overview at the Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology & Medical Device Conference on February 7th in New York City. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Plexera Inks Exclusive Content Deal for DNA-based Protein Chips
Plexera Bioscience LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lumera Corporation (NASDAQ:LMRA), announced today an option agreement with Auguron Biosciences, Inc, giving them rights to exclusive access to use Auguron's Nucleic Acid Programmable Protein Array (NAPPA) technology on the Plexera Kx(TM) Array Platform. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:21:59 GMT)

Biologists Use Computers To Study Bacterial Cell Division
A group of computational biologists have created a mathematical model of the process that regulates cell division in a common bacterium, confirming hypotheses, providing new insights, identifying gaps in what is understood so far, and demonstrating the role of computation in biology. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:35:04 GMT)

Helios Foundation donates $6.5M for TGen research internships
A local foundation is donating millions of dollars to help train young scientists at one of the most advanced labs in Arizona. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:49:08 GMT)

Pioneer signs his synthetic DNA creation
Craig Venter has coded his name, and those of key researchers, into the sequence of the synthetic bacterial genome his lab created (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:24:22 GMT)

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