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Bipolar gene test stirs debate over at-home genetic tests
Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease, also known as manic depression. Then Kelsoe, a prominent psychiatric geneticist at the University of California, San Diego, did something provocative for the buttoned-down world of academic medical ... (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:17:23 GMT)
Home Bipolar Disorder Test Causes Stir
Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease -- and then started selling bipolar genetic tests straight to the public over the Internet last month for $399. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:25:20 GMT)
Test tells source of mystery cancers-researchers
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:02:50 GMT)
Test tells source of mystery cancers-researchers
Source: Reuters By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - A new test that analyzes genetic material can tell doctors the source of some mysterious cancers and perhaps help provide a ... (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:10:50 GMT)
Test tells source of mystery cancers: researchers
A new test that analyzes genetic material can tell doctors the source of some mysterious cancers and perhaps help provide a short-cut for treating them, Israeli researchers reported on Sunday. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:19:05 GMT)
Thermolabile Hydroxyl Protecting Groups and Methods of Use (1)
Synthetic oligonucleotides can be used in a wide variety of settings, which aside from basic research tools include gene therapy applications, antisense and immunostimulatory therapeutic indications, and the rapidly evolving diagnostic and DNA sequencing microarray technology. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:06:52 GMT)
Kalam recalls Raman’s unique trait
‘He gave value to science to build science’ (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:39:35 GMT)
Star Spanish bull to be cloned in bid to preserve fighting genes
During his 16-year life, Alcalde has sired scores of bulls that have proved awesome opponents for some of Spain's top bullfighters. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:18:00 GMT)
Test tells source of mystery cancers
A new test that analyses genetic material can tell doctors the source of some mysterious cancers and perhaps help provide a short-cut for treating them, Israeli researchers reported overnight. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:16:00 GMT)
CORRECTED: Test tells source of mystery cancers-researchers
(Corrects 13th paragraph to show company is not seeking FDA approval but approval by CLIA, part of the federal Center for Medicare Services) (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:18:11 GMT)
Test tells source of mystery cancers-researchers
A new test that analyzes genetic material can tell doctors the source of some mysterious cancers and perhaps help provide a short-cut for treating them, Israeli researchers reported on Sunday. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:35:36 GMT)
Test tells source of mystery cancers
WASHINGTON - A NEW test that analyses genetic material can tell doctors the source of some mysterious cancers and perhaps help provide a short-cut for treating them, Israeli researchers reported on Sunday. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:07:22 GMT)
For a Prize Bull, Next Big Test Is in the Genetics Lab
The owner of Alcade, an aging bull with a glorious past facing off with Spain?s bullfighters, has decided to clone him. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:25:27 GMT)
Home Bipolar Disorder Test Causes Stirs
SAN DIEGO -- Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease, also known as manic depression. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:02:13 GMT)
CORRECTED - Test tells source of mystery cancers-researchers
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:21:11 GMT)
Test tells source of mystery cancers - researchers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new test that analyses genetic material can tell doctors the source of some mysterious cancers and perhaps help provide a short-cut for treating them, Israeli researchers reported on Sunday. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:51:11 GMT)
Bipolar gene test stirs debate over at-home diagnostic kits / Experts say they are based on thin data, prey on fears
Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease, also known as manic depression. Then Kelsoe, a prominent... (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:35:12 GMT)
Test to help in mysterious cancer treatment
A new test that analyses genetic material can tell doctors the source of some mysterious cancers and perhaps help provide a short-cut for treating them, Israeli researchers reported today. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:43:48 GMT)
At-home gene test stirs up debate
Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered... (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:19:41 GMT)
Bipolar gene test stirs debate over at-home diagnostic kits / Experts say they are based on thin data, prey on fears
Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease, also known as manic depression. Then Kelsoe, a prominent... (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:39:06 GMT)
News From The Journal Of Biological Chemistry
A Clearer Picture of Cloudy EyesA new study provides more insight into cataracts, the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the elderly, finding that small pieces of a perfectly normal protein become toxic during the aging process.A cataract results from deterioration in the highly ordered assembly of crystallin proteins in the eye lens. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:09:01 GMT)
Chipping away at avian flu
STMicroelectronics and Veredus Laboratories unveil a "world-first" chip to identify within two hours influenza strains including the deadly H5N1. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:14:30 GMT)
It's no bull; this aging champ will be cloned
(Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:53:14 GMT)
GeneTree Family History-Sharing Web Site and Sorenson Molecular . (2º) Genealogy Foundation Collaborate to Offer ...
Genealogy Foundation Collaborate to Offer Sorenson Database Participants D 24/03/2008 11:30:00 Business Wire world s leading digital video compression software; and Sorenson Genomics, which pioneered Internet-based consumer DNA testing. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:53:22 GMT)
Affymetrix Signs Agreement With Avesthagen Limited
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Avesthagen Limited, a leading biotechnology company based in Bangalore, India. Under the terms of the agreement, Affymetrix' microarray technology will be used for The AVESTAGENOME Project™, a comprehensive genetic study of more than 60,000 Parsi individuals. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Offers New Animal Origin Free Foam Reduction Agent
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, has introduced GIBCO® FoamAway™ Irradiated AOF , a first of its kind sterile, ready-to-use, anti-foaming reagent that contains no components of human or animal origin. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Affymetrix Signs Agreement With Avesthagen Limited
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Avesthagen Limited, a leading biotechnology company based in Bangalore, India. Under the terms of the agreement, Affymetrix' microarray technology will be used for The AVESTAGENOME Project(TM), a comprehensive genetic study of more than 60,000 Parsi individuals. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Test tells source of mystery cancers: researchers
A new test that analyzes genetic material can tell doctors the source of some mysterious cancers and perhaps help provide a short-cut for treating them, Israeli researchers reported on Sunday. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:13:20 GMT)
Invitrogen Offers New Animal Origin Free Foam Reduction Agent
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, has introduced GIBCO(R) FoamAway(TM) Irradiated AOF (Animal Origin Free), a first of its kind sterile, ready-to-use, anti-foaming reagent that contains no components of human or animal origin. It is being offered in addition to the original FoamAway(TM) Irradiated ... (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:18:26 GMT)
At-Home Bipolar Test Worries Some Medical Experts
An at-home bipolar test developed by a doctor and leading researcher of the mental illness has some worried. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:25:21 GMT)
Affymetrix Signs Agreement With Avesthagen Limited
Affymetrix Inc. (367;Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Avesthagen Limited, (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:27:30 GMT)
Accurate Identification of Tumor Origin Using MicroRNAs is Published by Rosetta Genomics' Scientists and Collaborators ...
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , announced today that the results of a research study, conducted by its scientists and collaborators and describing the use of microRNAs in accurately identifying tumor origin, have been published in Nature Biotechnology. . (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:30:00 GMT)
Affymetrix Signs Agreement With Avesthagen Limited
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Avesthagen Limited, a leading biotechnology company based in Bangalore, India. Under the terms of the agreement, Affymetrix' microarray technology will be used for The AVESTAGENOME Project(TM), a comprehensive genetic study of more than 60,000 Parsi individuals. The project will explore the genetic basis of ... (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:39:05 GMT)
Affymetrix in deal for Parsi genetic study
Affymetrix Inc. said Monday it signed an agreement with a biotechnology company in India for a comprehensive genetic study of more than 60,000 Parsi individuals. (AFFX) (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:48:18 GMT)
BIO-Europe Spring(R) Adds New Conference Program Highlights
24/03/2008 14:20:00 Business Wire In the final weeks to the start of BIO-Europe Spring(R), April 7-9, 2008 in Palacio Municipal de Congresos, Madrid, Spain, EBD Group today announced new program highlights covering a wide selection of important industry topics. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:37:20 GMT)
BIO-Europe Spring(R) Adds New Conference Program Highlights
In the final weeks to the start of BIO-Europe Spring(R), April 7-9, 2008 in Palacio Municipal de Congresos, Madrid, Spain, EBD Group today announced new program highlights covering a wide selection of important industry topics. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:45:43 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics, Collaborators Use miRNA to Identify Tumor Origin
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, 24 Mar 2008 14:47:38 GMT)
Bipolar Disorder Test Causes Stirs
Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease, also known as manic depression (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:37:10 GMT)
Accurate Identification Of Tumor Origin Using MicroRNAs Is Published By Rosetta Genomics' Scientists And Collaborators ...
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. announced that the results of a research study, conducted by its scientists and collaborators and describing the use of microRNAs in accurately identifying tumor origin, have been published in Nature Biotechnology (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:45:44 GMT)
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Expands China Life Sciences Practice
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that it has hired Wei Zhou as a partner. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
NIH Launches Center To Study Genomics And Health Disparities
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the establishment of the NIH Intramural Center for Genomics and Health Disparities (NICGHD), a new venue for research about the way populations are impacted by diseases, including obesity, diabetes and hypertension. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:10:46 GMT)
Breeder plans to clone 'genius' fighting bull
The Spanish breeder Victoriano del Rio plans to turn to ViaGen, a cloning and genomics company, to clone his prize bull Alcalde. Animal rights activists object to the project. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:12:25 GMT)
Chip tracks down bird flu in two hours
STMicroelectronics and medical diagnostics research company Veredus Laboratories have launched a chip capable of detecting and identifying major types of influenza within two hours, including the H5N1 avian flu strain. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:25:24 GMT)
Illumina Appoints Mike Bouchard as Vice President of Finance
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. today announced the appointment of Mike Bouchard as Vice President of Finance. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:05:00 GMT)
Illumina Appoints Mike Bouchard as Vice President of Finance
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the appointment of Mike Bouchard as Vice President of Finance. Prior to joining Illumina, Mike served as Vice President of Finance and Accounting for Websense, a global leader in integrated ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:09:54 GMT)
Illumina Appoints Mike Bouchard as Vice President of Finance
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the appointment of Mike Bouchard as Vice President of Finance. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:30:57 GMT)
Genetic Testing Gets Personal
In January, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, movers and shakers lined up to spit into test tubes -- the first step to having snippets of their DNA analyzed by 23andMe, a personalized gene-testing company that for $999 promises to help people "search and explore their genomes." (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:53:02 GMT)
Merck studies show evidence of genetic susceptibility to obesity
Merck & Co., Inc. announced the publication of two studies providing evidence that genetic susceptibility to obesity involves changes in entire networks of genes and is not limited to mutations in several specific genes. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:38:55 GMT)
Illumina Appoints Mike Bouchard as Vice President of Finance
25/03/2008 00:05:00 Business Wire US4523271090 Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the appointment of Mike Bouchard as Vice President of Finance. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:08:49 GMT)
Genetic testing gets personal
"Personalized genomics" tests promise to help clients discern from their DNA what diseases they are likely to get, whether they are shy or adventurous, even their propensity to become addicted to drugs. A growing number bypass doctors and deal directly with consumers. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:19:43 GMT)
BioDiscovery Releases Nexus Copy Number Professional Version 3 for DNA Copy Number Analysis and Visualization
Array-based copy number analysis just got easier and faster with the release of BioDiscovery's Nexus Copy Number Professional Version 3.0. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
BioDiscovery Releases Nexus Copy Number Professional Version 3 for DNA Copy Number Analysis and Visualization
Array-based copy number analysis just got easier and faster with the release of BioDiscovery's Nexus Copy Number Professional Version 3.0. The software provides unmatched ability for complete data integration allowing thousands of arrays along with their clinical annotations from any array platform, such as Agilent, Affymetrix, Illumina, Roche Nimblegen, and Empire Genomics to be loaded and ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:18:40 GMT)
European Mass Spectrometry Markets Show Promising Growth Due to . Increased Awareness
Increased Awareness 25/03/2008 07:46:00 Business Wire The European mass spectrometry (MS) markets face a range of challenges such as product pricing and limited funding from the private sector. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:51:40 GMT)
European Mass Spectrometry Markets Show Promising Growth Due to Increased Awareness
The European mass spectrometry (MS) markets face a range of challenges such as product pricing and limited funding from the private sector. However, technological advances, mounting awareness of their role in clinical diagnostics and a widening application base are set to promote the uptake of MS instruments over the next few years. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:07:34 GMT)
AnaSpec Introduces Thirty-Eight New Catalog Peptides AnaSpec Inc. Posted on: 19 Mar 08
March 19, 2008 – San Jose, CA This week AnaSpec, one of the world’s largest providers of custom and catalog peptides, introduced thirty-eight (38) new catalog peptides. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:41:21 GMT)
New genetic test reveals source of cancers
A new genetic test can reveal the source of some mysterious cancers and lead to quicker treatment, Israeli researchers reported Sunday. Israel-based Rosetta Genomics said its test, still not perfected, uses microRNAs, a type of gene ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:13:30 GMT)
Featured Stocks on Today's Edition of WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show: STHG, ROSG
WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show is a daily video program hosted by WallSt.net reporter, Tracee Tolentino. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Amarillo Biosciences Enters Into a License and Supply Agreement With CytoPharm for Low Dose Oral Interferon Use in ...
Amarillo Biosciences, Inc. (ABI) today announced that it has entered into a license and supply agreement with CytoPharm, Inc., a Taipei, Taiwan-based biopharmaceutical company whose parent company is Vita Genomics, Inc., the largest biotech company and specialty Clinical Research Organization in Taiwan specializing in pharmacogenomics. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Strategic Diagnostics to Present at B. Riley & Co. 9th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference April 3
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Stan Fronczskowski, and Chief Commercial Officer, Fran DiNuzzo, will present at the B. Riley & Co. 9th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:30:00 GMT)
Institute For Translational Medicine Created Through Temple And Fox Chase Partnership
Temple University School of Medicine and the Fox Chase Cancer Center have announced a new partnership that will enable Fox Chase scientists to join the Temple faculty and train Temple graduate students in the biomedical sciences. The institutions will also share strengths and resources to collaborate on a new translational research initiative. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:07:15 GMT)
SRU Biosystems Announces Introduction of BIND(R) 384/1536 TURBO Reader Using Label-free Technology
WOBURN, Mass.----SRU Biosystems today announced the introduction of its newest generation of microplate readers based on its proprietary label-free detection technology, the BIND® 96/384 TURBO Reader for 96- and 384-well microplates and the BIND® 384/1536 TURBO Reader for ultra-high throughput screening using 384- or 1536-well microplates. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:32:00 GMT)
Research Institutes Collaborate to Distribute Cell Lines
Cell lines developed by Wistar Institute scientists have been made available to researchers worldwide through the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. Researchers can now access the biological materials for use in the development of vaccines and treatments for melanoma, influenza, and other deadly diseases. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:20:47 GMT)
Metabolon and the Harvard-Partners Center for Genetics and Genomics Announce Warfarin Dosing Diagnostic Development ...
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. & BOSTON----Metabolon, Inc., the leader in metabolomics-driven biomarker discovery and analysis, and the Harvard-Partners Center for Genetics and Genomics , a collaborative program dedicated to promoting genetics and genomics in research and clinical medicine, announced today that they have signed an agreement to develop an improved diagnostic test for enabling a ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:28:00 GMT)
Metabolon and the Harvard-Partners Center for Genetics and Genomics . Announce Warfarin Dosing Diagnostic Development ...
Announce Warfarin Dosing Diagnostic Development Collaboration 25/03/2008 13:28:00 Business Wire US46206P1093 Metabolon, Inc., the leader in metabolomics-driven biomarker discovery and analysis, and the Harvard-Partners Center for Genetics and Genomics (HPCGG), a collaborative program dedicated to promoting genetics and genomics in research and clinical medicine, announced today that they have ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:00:07 GMT)
Spit tests may soon replace many blood tests
One day soon patients may spit in a cup, instead of bracing for a needle prick, when being tested for cancer, heart disease or diabetes. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:16:40 GMT)
Senior Citizens Rejoice: Spit Tests May Soon Replace Many Blood Tests, Needle Pricks
March 25, 2008 - Senior citizens, the most common pin cushions for blood-sucking needles, will be among the happiest to welcome the not-too-distant day when patients will spit in a cup, instead of bracing for a needle prick, when being tested for cancer, heart disease or diabetes. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:57:33 GMT)
Spit tests may soon replace many blood tests
One day soon patients may spit in a cup, instead of bracing for a needle prick, when being tested for cancer, heart disease or diabetes. A major step in that direction is the cataloguing of the “complete” salivary proteome, a set of proteins in human ductal saliva, identified by a consortium of three research teams, according to an article published today in the Journal of Proteome Research. ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:22:34 GMT)
Celera Implementing Acquisitions
The acquisitions are expected to be accretive in fiscal 2008, and Celera expects to be profitable on a non-GAAP basis in the second half of 2008. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:59:57 GMT)
deCODE genetics to Webcast Presentation at 15th Annual Future Leaders in the Biotech Industry Conference
deCODE genetics today announced that it will host a live webcast of deCODE CEO Kari Stefansson's presentation at BioCentury 2008 Future Leaders in the Biotech Industry Conference. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT)
SRI International to Highlight Pathway Tools Capabilities at the Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference in San Francisco, ...
SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development organization, announced today that more than 75 research groups are now using its Pathway Tools bioinformatics software to create pathway databases for organisms with sequenced genomes. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:30:00 GMT)
deCODE genetics to Webcast Presentation at 15th Annual Future Leaders in the Biotech Industry Conference
REYKJAVIK , Iceland , March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN ) today announced that it will host a live webcast of deCODE CEO Kari Stefansson's presentation at BioCentury 2008 Future Leaders in the Biotech Industry Conference. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:25:12 GMT)
STMicro, Singapore Partner Chip Away at Bird Flu
STMicroelectronics and Veredus Labs have unveiled the VeruFlu chip, which can detect and identify major flu viruses (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:12:27 GMT)
Bowel cancer clues in protein changes
A Scots scientist has embarked on a search for a new way of diagnosing and treating bowel cancer by studying changes in the proteins found in cancer cells. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:18:19 GMT)
Grant for bowel cancer research
Scientists in Scotland will use pioneering technology to try and find new ways of diagnosing and treating bowel cancer. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:31:34 GMT)
Grant for bowel cancer research
Scientists will use pioneering technology to try and find new ways of diagnosing and treating bowel cancer. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:32:44 GMT)
Two research projects already slated for new genomics lab
The School of Nursing Genomics Translational Research Lab doors have only been open for two months, but the facility has already surpassed expectations of the doctors and staff who work there. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:53:57 GMT)
Spit Tests May Soon Replace Many Blood Tests
One day soon patients may spit in a cup, instead of bracing for a needle prick, when being tested for cancer, heart disease or diabetes. A major step in that direction is the cataloguing of the "complete" salivary proteome, a set of proteins in human ductal saliva, identified by a consortium of three research teams, according to a new article. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:15:04 GMT)
Illinois State professor excels in biology research
Dr. David L. Williams, professor of biological science, and a team of researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Chemical Genomics Center are looking toward a possible treatment for schistosomiasis, a disease that affects more than 200 million people around the world. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:35:30 GMT)
Fund boost for bowel cancer study
Scientists are to use pioneering technology to try and find new ways of diagnosing and treating bowel cancer, it has been announced. The University of Aberdeen has been awarded a grant of more than £105,000 to examine proteins in bowel cancer cells. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:57:35 GMT)
NIH launches centre to study genomics & health disparities
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched NIH Intramural Centre for Genomics and Health Disparities (NICGHD), a new venue for research about the way populations are impacted by diseases, including obesity, diabetes and hypertension. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:39:49 GMT)
The Wistar Institute Collaborates With The Coriell Institute To Distribute Cell Lines
Cell lines developed by scientists at The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia have recently been made available to researchers around the globe through the catalog collection at the Coriell Institute for Medical Research of Camden, N.J. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:08:50 GMT)
SRI International To Highlight Pathway Tools Capabilities At The Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference In San Francisco, ...
SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development organization, announced that more than 75 research groups are now using its Pathway Tools bioinformatics software to create pathway databases for organisms with sequenced genomes. In addition, more than 1,300 academic and commercial groups have licensed SRI's Pathway Tools software to access existing databases. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:08:34 GMT)
RemedyMD and GulfStream Bioinformatics Announce Partnership to Offer Translational Research Solutions for 75 New ...
SALT LAKE CITY----RemedyMD Inc. and GulfStream Bioinformatics Corp., leading providers of clinical and translational research solutions, today announced a partnership to provide researchers with a combination of applications, data and tools that enable unprecedented advances in translational research. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:34:00 GMT)
Eric J. Topol, M.D., to Present Late-Breaking Lecture About Advancements in Genomics of Cardiovascular Disease at ...
Eric J. Topol, M.D., chief academic officer of Scripps Health and director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, will present a late-breaking lecture about advancements in the genomics of cardiovascular disease at the American College of Cardiology's 57th Annual Scientific Session in Chicago. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Adnavance Technologies Appoints Ronald G. Sosnowski, Ph.D., to Vice President Research & Development
VANCOUVER, British Columbia & SAN DIEGO----Adnavance Technologies Inc., a developer of direct detection molecular diagnostic tests for medical applications, announced today that the company appointed Ronald G. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
GeneGo Rolls out MetaMiner Cystic Fibrosis - the First Disease-Specific Software Platform to Advance Drug Discovery
GeneGo, Inc., the leading systems biology tools company, announced today the release of MetaMiner Cystic Fibrosis, a first of its kind software and database platform designed to help advance drug discovery for cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
European Mass Spectrometry Markets Show Promising Growth Due To Increased Awareness
The European mass spectrometry (MS) markets face a range of challenges such as product pricing and limited funding from the private sector. However, technological advances, mounting awareness of their role in clinical diagnostics and a widening application base are set to promote the uptake of MS instruments over the next few years. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:08:47 GMT)
Many Blood Tests May Soon Be Replaced By Spit Tests
One day soon patients may spit in a cup, instead of bracing for a needle prick, when being tested for cancer, heart disease or diabetes. A major step in that direction is the cataloguing of the "complete" salivary proteome, a set of proteins in human ductal saliva, identified by a consortium of three research teams, according to an article published in the Journal of Proteome Research. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:15 GMT)
RemedyMD to Integrate GulfStream Bioinformatics' Disease Models with its Research Software
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:18:08 GMT)
Growth hormone found to have new role in development of brain's smell center
Berkeley — A human hormone known to stimulate the growth of cells throughout the body has a new role - helping to set up the proper nerve connections in the odor center of the brain, according to University of California, Berkeley, scientists. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:11:37 GMT)
Sigma-Aldrich Partners With Sunset Molecular Discovery to Expand Your Favorite Gene Search Tool
Sigma-Aldrich today announced the addition of 1,300 bioactive small molecules to its gene-based search tool, Your Favorite Gene . The tool provides expanded data on the functional relationship between bioactive small molecules and genes and enables researchers to quickly and easily identify Sigma-Aldrich products associated with their genes of interest. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:15:00 GMT)
CombiMatrix Corporation Receives Going Concern Qualification
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 26, 2008 -- CombiMatrix Corporation announced today that its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 19, 2008, contained a going concern qualification from its independent registered accounting firm Peterson Sullivan PLLC. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:30:00 GMT)
Spit in a cup to replace needle pricks
One day soon patients may spit in a cup, instead of bracing for a needle prick, when being tested for cancer, heart disease or diabetes. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:43:31 GMT)
Wistar Institute shares cell lines
Cell lines developed by scientists at The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia have recently been made available to researchers around the globe through the catalog collection at the Coriell Institute for Medical Research of Camden, N.J. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:43:43 GMT)
Local student part of Coker College gene research study
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker College’s biology program has been awarded a grant to conduct gene research using microarray analysis technology at the Medical University of South Carolina ProteoGenomics Facility in Charleston. Microarray analysis allows researchers to investigate a large number of genes in a single experiment. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:25:17 GMT)
New Genomics Software Infers Ancestry With High Accuracy
Some people may know where their ancestors lived 10 or 20 generations ago, but the rest of us can learn our distant biological heritage only from our DNA. New genomics analysis software developed by computer scientists at Stanford appears far more adept than prior methods at unraveling the ancestry of individuals. Going back 20 generations the software can identify what continent or broad global ... (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:15:34 GMT)
Local student part of Coker College gene research study
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker College’s biology program has been awarded a grant to conduct gene research using microarray analysis technology at the Medical University of South Carolina ProteoGenomics Facility in Charleston. Microarray analysis allows researchers to investigate a large number of genes in a single experiment. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:25:37 GMT)
Local student part of Coker College gene research study
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker College’s biology program has been awarded a grant to conduct gene research using microarray analysis technology at the Medical University of South Carolina ProteoGenomics Facility in Charleston. Microarray analysis allows researchers to investigate a large number of genes in a single experiment. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:10:08 GMT)
Mass Spectrometry Gains Increasing Importance in Clinical Applications as a Key Identification Tool
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Opportunities for the European Mass Spectrometry Market in Clinical Applications" to their offering. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Offers New Animal Origin Free Foam Reduction Agent
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, has introduced GIBCO® FoamAway™ Irradiated AOF (Animal Origin Free), a first of its kind sterile, ready-to-use, anti-foaming reagent that contains no components of human or animal origin. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:08:54 GMT)
NextEngine(TM) Delivers the Performance of 550 CPU Cores for Next-Generation TimeLogic Biocomputing Systems
Active Motif has introduced the NextEngine(TM) accelerator for the TimeLogic® biocomputing solutions. Designed to handle the explosion of data from next-generation sequencing endeavors, the NextEngine utilizes larger Xilinx® Field Programmable Gate Array chips and a faster PCIe interface to improve the processing of BLAST, Smith-Waterman, GeneDetective(TM) and Hidden Markov Model searches. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Brain's Smell Center Requires Growth Hormone To Set Up Brain's Wiring
A human hormone known to stimulate the growth of cells throughout the body has a new role - helping to set up the proper nerve connections in the odor center of the brain, according to University of California, Berkeley, scientists.The hormone, insulin-like growth factor (IGF), is well-known to biomedical researchers and has been tested as a therapy for diabetes and some growth disorders. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:09:58 GMT)
Pfizer enters DNA-testing market
Pfizer Animal Health announced plans last week to acquire two livestock genomics companies: Australia-based Catapult Genetics, Pty., Ltd., and Bovigen, LLC, the Louisiana-based company that markets Catapult’s products and services in North America. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:46:24 GMT)
Hot Tips for Medical School Students
Medical Genetics. Alfred Gilman, dean of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, says DNA breakthroughs will bring better therapy via personalized and preventive medicine . That also means more Interdisciplinary Medicine , combining genetics, genomics, and computational biology. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:01:47 GMT)
Life Science Executive Exchange 2008 To Sponsor Industry Awards
The Life Science Executive Exchange -- the professional social network for senior executives in the business of science announced it will again be a supporting sponsor of The Life Science Industry Awards. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:10:00 GMT)
Growth Hormone Found To Have New Role In Development Of Brain's Smell Center
Insulin-like growth factor has to date been shown to stimulate the growth and proliferation of cells, and recently was found to affect the shape and growth rate of nerve axons. Now, neuroscientists have shown that IGF also controls the direction of axon growth as axons stretch from the nose's odor detectors to the brain's olfactory bulb. Axon guidance represents a new role for IGF in ... (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:14:40 GMT)
Rochester still one of the top places to live
Rochester has made another "Best of" list. This time Rochester made the "Best 100 Places to Live and Launch" list complied by Fortune Small Business (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:18:58 GMT)
Internet revolutioneras med Grid-teknologin
First there was the Internet and now the time is ripe for Grid, a new technology that will turn a regular PC into a sort of supercomputer. The World Wide Web was first developed at CERN, the European laboratory for high-energy physics in Geneva. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:24:21 GMT)
Identification of Potential Ovarian Cancer Tumor Markers and Therapeutic Targets
Genes that are differentially expressed in cancerous ovarian tissue as compared to normal ovarian tissue were identified using microarray technology. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:06:41 GMT)
At Home Paternity Test
A Salt Lake City company, Sorenson Genomics, has come up with the first over the counter at home paternity test. It costs about 20 dollars to buy and 120 to send away for the results. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:42:58 GMT)
Biozeen proposes public private partnership model to govt for biotech education
With the Union government allocating Rs. 6,500 crore to the department of biotechnology (DBT) and setting aside 10 per cent (Rs. 650 crore) for training, Biozeen has proposed a public private partnership (PPP) model in biotech education. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:39:15 GMT)
Software developed by Boston College lab delivers speed and accuracy to genome research
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – It took a global corps of scientists approximately $500 million and 13 years to identify the more than 35,000 genes of the human genome. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:13:29 GMT)
Biotechnology in Malaysia
MANY people still regard biotechnology as a new field of technology that involves only big and industrialised countries like the US, UK and European nations. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:40:49 GMT)
Genomics Of Latin American Mestizo Populations Give Historical Insight
Inthe first broad analysis of the genome diversity of populations in theLatin America, marked differences were found between regions as well asa demonstrated "genetic continuity" between the pre-and post-Columbianpopulations. This study was published on March 21, 2008 in theopen-access journal PLoS Genetics. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:08:51 GMT)
South Africa: Fidel Castro's Son to Visit SA On Science Mission
The son of the former President of Cuba Fidel Castro, Professor Diaz-Balart Castro is scheduled to visit South Africa on Sunday. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:28:41 GMT)
Software developed by Boston College lab delivers speed and accuracy to genome research
It took a global corps of scientists approximately $500 million and 13 years to identify the more than 35,000 genes of the human genome. Five years later, Boston College Biologist Gabor Marth and his research team have developed software that can analyze half a million DNA sequences in 10 minutes. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:37:15 GMT)
Pall Corporation Unveils Technical Innovation Center in China for Life Sciences
EAST HILLS, N.Y.----Pall Corporation today unveils its first Technical Innovation Center in China, Pall Filter Co., Ltd. and welcomes life sciences industry leaders and dignitaries to the grand opening event in Zhanjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
RTS Life Science Unveils Revolutionary Automated Blood Fractionation System To US Market At ISBER 2008
RTS Life Science, a supplier of automated sample management and drug delivery testing systems, today announces that it will be unveiling its revolutionary Automated Blood Fractionation (ABF) system to the US market for the first time at ISBER 2008,18-21 May, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. This unique patent-pending* high throughput blood fractionation system is used to extract buffy coat (white blood ... (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:30:24 GMT)
Software Developed By Boston College Lab Delivers Speed And Accuracy To Genome Research
It took a global corps of scientists approximately $500 million and 13 years to identify the more than 35,000 genes of the human genome. Five years later, Boston College Biologist Gabor Marth and his research team have developed software that can analyze half a million DNA sequences in 10 minutes (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:30:24 GMT)
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 13–25 March
Below is a round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 13–25 March. Scientists uncover clues to cause of Buruli's ulcer Researchers, including Anthony Ablordey from the University of Ghana, have for the first time isolated the bacteria causing Buruli's ulcer — whose incidence is rising in tropical Africa — from the environment. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:29:43 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 28, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:02:10 GMT)
Potential New Target for Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
Researchers demonstrate both genetic and pharmaceutical evidence for the role of a protein called collagenase-2 in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), providing a potential new way to combat this debilitating disease. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:27:56 GMT)
Modified Oligonucleotides and Methods of Use Thereof
This technology has potential application for genomics research and discovery. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:10:32 GMT)
The Complexities Of Genetic Susceptibility To Tuberculosis Revealed
Researchers working in Vietnam have identified a genetic variant that predisposes people to developing a lethal form of tuberculosis (TB), tuberculous meningitis, if they are infected with a strain of TB known as the Beijing strain. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:03:18 GMT)
Innovative Program Connects Minority Computer Science Students To Prepare Them For The Future
Javier Rosa is a on a mission. As an undergraduate at Rutgers University double-majoring in computer science and mathematics, he hopes to one day pursue an advanced degree in computer science with a focus on computational biology or bioinformatics and work to fight cancer. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:00:36 GMT)
Dollar Signs In Double Helixes
For years, women have been able to go to the drugstore to answer a question: pregnant or not? Now science has taken testing a step further, and those same drugstore shelves are stocking kits to answer another, equally pressing question: daddy or not? (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:00:07 GMT)
Paternity tests for sale over counter
DNA kits cost $30 at store, plus $120 for lab results in 3-5 days For years, women have been able to go to the drugstore to answer a question: pregnant or not? Now science has taken testing a step further, and those same drugstore shelves are stocking kits to answer another, equally pressing question: father or not? (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:22:55 GMT)
Systems Biology Approach Identifies Nutrient Regulation Of Biological Clock In Plants
Using a systems biological analysis of genome-scale data from the model plant Arabidopsis, researchers have identified that the master gene controlling the biological clock is sensitive to nutrient status. This hypothesis derived from multi-network analysis of Arabidopsis genomic data, and validated experimentally, has shed light on how nutrients affect the molecular networks controlling plant ... (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:12:49 GMT)
Knowledge economy beckons Qatar
DOHA • Qatar can export gas as well as knowledge. A conference on Knowledge Parks that got off here yesterday, heard about the vision of the country which looks to transform its economy from one based on energy to that which has knowledge as its mainstay. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:20:19 GMT)
Chips could speed up detection of livestock viruses
Some of the worst threats to farm workers and farm animals such as bird flu, foot-and-mouth disease and other emerging viruses could soon be quickly identified by using a simple screening chip developed by scientists from the Institute for Animal Health, scientists will hear today (Monday 31 March 2008) at the Society for General Microbiology’s 162nd meeting being held this week at the Edinburgh ... (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:05:19 GMT)
Researchers urge ethics guidelines for human-genome research
A global team of legal, scientific and ethics experts have put forward eight key recommendations to establish much needed guidelines for conducting human-genome sequencing research. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:21:41 GMT)
Beetle genome opens the door to developmental research
The whole DNA sequence of the red flour beetle, familiar to many as an unwelcome visitor to the kitchen flour jar, has been published in Nature . (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:21:51 GMT)
Insulin-like growth factor found to have new role in development of brain's smell center
A human hormone known to stimulate the growth of cells throughout the body has a new role - helping to set up the proper nerve connections in the odor center of the brain, according to University of California, Berkeley, scientists. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:38:01 GMT)
Micro Chips Could Speed Up Detection Of Livestock Viruses
Some of the worst threats to farm workers and farm animals such as bird flu, foot-and-mouth disease and other emerging viruses could soon be quickly identified by using a newly developed simple screening chip. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:26:52 GMT)
New Software Aids Researchers Analyzing Millions Of DNA Sequences
As the scope of genome research expands on an almost daily basis, researchers confront increasingly large volumes of data. Now biologists are developing software that enables researchers to analyze millions of DNA sequences faster and with greater accuracy. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:27:13 GMT)
Collaboration key to success for NZ sheep genome
Meat & Wool New Zealand, AgResearch and Ovita today announced that an important phase of an international project to map the sheep genome has taken a big step forward. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:34:18 GMT)
Review board wants every building to look inviting
Several years ago, Charleston officials watched as Lowe's and Home Depot built their too-familiar cookie-cutter stores in West Ashley and James Island, while the new Lowe's in Mount Pleasant featured a series of nicer touches. That's because that town essentially forced the company to build a better building. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:54:47 GMT)
TriMark Publications Announces TriMark Cancer Biomarkers Conference 2008 in New York City on June 16th
TriMark Publications, a global leader in biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences publishing, announces the TriMark Cancer Biomarkers Conference 2008. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT)
TriMark Publications Announces TriMark Cancer Biomarkers Conference 2008 in New York City on June 16th
TriMark Publications, a global leader in biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences publishing, announces the TriMark Cancer Biomarkers Conference 2008. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:22:47 GMT)
Testing the gene market
SAN DIEGO -- Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease, also known as manic depression. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:36:51 GMT)
BIOCRATES Life Sciences AG launches AbsoluteIDQ(TM) Kit for Metabolomics at Analytica in Munich
INNSBRUCK, Austria----BIOCRATES Life Sciences AG, a leading metabolomics company, is launching their AbsoluteIDQ Kit, an innovative breakthrough for quantitative metabolomics. BIOCRATES will be presenting the kit at Analytica 2008 in Munich, Germany, Hall A3, Stand 423. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:15:00 GMT)
*vwd/BUSINESS WIRE: BIOCRATES Life Sciences AG launches AbsoluteIDQ^™ Kit for Metabolomics at Analytica in Munich
MITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH. ------------------------------ (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:17:45 GMT)
Researchers eliminate drug discovery bottleneck
Determining the structure of unknown natural compounds is a slow and expensive part of drug screening and development - but this may now change thanks to a new combination of experimental and computational protocols developed at the University of California, San Diego and presented at RECOMB 2008 (Research in Computational Molecular Biology) on March 31 in Singapore. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:38:57 GMT)
Fast And Accurate Genome Research Made Possible Using Software Developed By Boston College Lab
It took a global corps of scientists approximately $500 million and 13 years to identify the more than 35,000 genes of the human genome. Five years later, Boston College Biologist Gabor Marth and his research team have developed software that can analyze half a million DNA sequences in 10 minutes. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:17:56 GMT)
Lithuanian biotech growing fast
The Lithuanian biotech sector's sales have grown by about 22 % each year for the last 5 years according to the Lithuanian Biotechnology Association. Two modern biotechnology companies: Fermentas Ltd. and Sicor Biotech Ltd. operate in Lithuania for more than 10 years. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:23 GMT)
SeqWright's Partnership With Third Wave Contributes to FDA Success
SeqWright Inc. today congratulated Third Wave Technologies Inc., Madison, Wis., on the successful FDA clearance of its InPlex CF Molecular Test. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Discovery Of Role Of Rare Gene Mutations In Schizophrenia
Using an important new method that can be applied in the study of other psychiatric illnesses, scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Washington (UW) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), have identified multiple, individ (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:16:05 GMT)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Announces Profitability for 2007 Fourth Quarter
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc.(OTC.BB: SLXCF), a Canadian pharmaceutical developer and marketer of high quality, cost-effective products for select health care markets, today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2007. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:30:00 GMT)
Amazon Upgrades Web Services Capabilities
The online retailer enhances Web services support for developers, but competition from Google is imminent.... Villanova University Six Sigma & IT Certificate Programs 100% Online programs in Six Sigma, IS Security, CISSP Prep, Business Analysis, Proj. Mgmt. and more! (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:43:35 GMT)
Seanodes' Shared Internal Storage Supercharges Performance for Bioinformatics Industry
BOSTON----Seanodes, the leading developer and inventor of Shared Internal Storage solutions for commoditized servers, today announced a 200 percent increase in BLAST speeds for organizations in the Bioinformatic field that implement an Exanodes™-based solution, which transforms storage components within computing nodes into a high-end virtualized storage pool by leveraging under-utilized ... (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:30:00 GMT)
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