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

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'Fingerprints' of urine give clues to risk of disease
Nigel Hawkes London PHYSICIANS working 600 years ago believed they could diagnose disease by examining the patient's urine. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Cellzome Using Proteome Sciences' Mass Tag Tech for Proteomics Research
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Inbred Males' Scent Gives Them Away, So Female Mice Stay Away
Female mice can steer clear of inbred males on the basis of their scent alone. Biologists found that female mice chose to associate with males producing a greater diversity of major urinary proteins. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:37:28 GMT)

Burrill & Company Report Finds Personalized Medicine is Having a Dramatic Effect on Healthcare Delivery
SAN FRANCISCO----The convergence of genomics, information technology, and nanotechnologies will radically alter every aspect of the healthcare system from the way companies develop and market drugs to the way individuals pay for and receive medical services, according to Biotech 2008 -- Life Sciences: A 20/20 Vision for 2020 - the 22nd annual report on the biotechnology industry from Burrill & ... (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:51:00 GMT)

NIH Grants Exclusive License to Theranostics Health
Theranostics Health announced that it has received an exclusive license from the National Institutes of Health to commercialize microdissection including Laser Capture Microdissection combined with protein analysis for cancer diagnostics and companion diagnostics. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

Burrill & Company Report Finds Personalized Medicine is Having a Dramatic Effect on Healthcare Delivery
The convergence of genomics, information technology, and nanotechnologies will radically alter every aspect of the healthcare system from the way companies develop and market drugs to the way individuals pay for and receive medical services, according to Biotech 2008 -- Life Sciences: A 20/20 Vision for 2020 - the 22nd annual report on the biotechnology industry from Burrill & Company (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:14:04 GMT)

Geneuity Forms in Response to Surge in Clinical Trials
MARYVILLE, Tenn.----Molecular Pathology Laboratory Network Inc., a privately-held molecular diagnostics laboratory, has expanded its clinical trials services with the development of its newest subsidiary, GeneuityTM Clinical Research Services. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:40:00 GMT)

Pathogen virulence proteins suppress plant immunity
Blacksburg, Va. – Researchers from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech and their colleagues have identified a key function of a large family of virulence proteins that play an important role in the production of infectious disease by the plant pathogen Phytophthora sojae. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:47:24 GMT)

Geneuity Forms in Response to Surge in Clinical Trials
Molecular Pathology Laboratory Network (MPLN) Inc., a privately-held molecular diagnostics laboratory, has expanded its clinical trials services with the development of its newest subsidiary, Geneuity(TM) Clinical Research Services. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:00:28 GMT)

Digilab Genomic Solutions® inks Distribution and Supply and License and Supply Agreements with CyBio AG
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Opinion: Intelligent design film worse than stupid
Rarely has a movie subtitle so capably assessed a movie’s content as does "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed." There is not a shred of intelligence on display in this so-called documentary. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:01:48 GMT)

Mouse Studies Identify Gene that May Influence Metastasis Risk in Breast Cancer
Researchers have identified a pattern of gene activity in mice that may help to predict individual risk for breast cancer metastasis and survival in humans. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:08:30 GMT)

Health Briefs (4/23)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host Walk Like MADD 5K, with the call to action, "Let's Eliminate Drunk Driving," as its signature fundraiser walk at 7:40 a.m. April 26 at the Phoenix Zoo. The walk, held each year in more than 30 cities nationwide, was formerly called Strides for Change. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:52:47 GMT)

Pathogen Virulence Proteins Suppress Plant Immunity
Researchers have identified a key function of a large family of virulence proteins that play an important role in the production of infectious disease by the plant pathogen Phytophthora sojae, which damages soybean crops, resulting in $1-2 million in annual losses in the United States and much more worldwide. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:22:38 GMT)

The impact of IT on next-generation DNA sequencing
The mystery behind why some have a genetic disposition to a certain disease, or why a medicine works for some and not for others, might be revealed sooner than many had anticipated. In the past couple of months, several significant breakthroughs in DNA sequencing technology have been made, giving hope to the researchers that the coveted $1,000 genome is just around the corner. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:41:02 GMT)

Alzheimer's study gets $6.6 million grant
Researchers at Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Mayo Clinic have won a $6.6 million federal grant to continue and expand their research into the earliest indicators of Alzheimer's disease. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:57:42 GMT)

Biotechnology Instrumentation Market to Reach $4.6 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry ...
Biotechnology Instrumentation market continues to display healthy growth supported by biotech research expansion in pharmaceutical operations, forensics, agriculture environmental monitoring and animal husbandry sectors. Global market is set to reach $4.6 billion by 2010, driven by the continuous advancements in proteomic and genomic discoveries. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Laboratory expands clinical trials services
Molecular Pathology Laboratory Network (MPLN) Inc., the privately held Maryville-based molecular diagnostics laboratory, has expanded its clinical trials services with the development of a new subsidiary, Geneuity Clinical Research Services. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:05:41 GMT)

Mouse studies show tumours suppress cells responsible for regulating the immune system
A new research by the US scientists has shown that the function of a type of cell that helps modulate immune responses is impaired inside tumours in mice. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:38:56 GMT)

AnaSpec FRET-based MMP Substrates Used in Double Differential In Vivo Zymography AnaSpec Inc. Posted on: 21 Apr 08
Utilizing AnaSpec’s proprietary detection technologies, AnaSpec FRET-based MMP substrates were recently used in a double differential in vivo zymography study at the University of New Brunswick. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:15:01 GMT)

Finnish Biotech Company Sets World Record By Detecting 50 Dangerous Bacteria With Single Test In Quest To Battle Sepsis
The Finnish biotechnology company Mobidiag announced the Prove-it(TM) Bacteria test that sets a world record by being able to detect 50 dangerous bacteria simultaneously - including the widespread "superbug" MRSA. This is an important milestone in the battle against infectious diseases, most importantly life-threatening sepsis. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:15:25 GMT)

College Grants 2008
Neuroscience is a highly specialized area of biology, but it's also the perfect subject for a liberal arts education, says Amherst College's Stephen A. George. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:20:05 GMT)

Beijing Genomics Institute Signs Multi-Million Dollar Order for 11 Additional Illumina Genome Analyzers
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. today announced that in early March Beijing Genomics Institute purchased 11 Genome Analyzers, increasing the organization's total number of the Illumina sequencing systems to 17. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT)

Barneys and Friend
As far as e-commerce has come, it still remains in its infancy. A glance in any spam folder is proof positive that online retailers haven't yet refined their customer tracking. To wit: My spam box currently features Petco.com advertisements for kitty litter (I'm a dog person), a Staples.com ad for Windows software (I'm a Mac girl), and four ads for Viagra (enough said). read more ... (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:27:11 GMT)

Beijing Genomics Institute Signs Multi-Million Dollar Order for 11 Additional Illumina Genome Analyzers
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced that in early March Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) purchased 11 Genome Analyzers, increasing the organization's total number of the Illumina sequencing systems to 17. BGI is the fourth genome center to expand its Genome Analyzer install base to double digits. As a result of recent enhancements to the Genome Analyzer, BGI researchers will have the ... (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:30:05 GMT)

Pathwork(R) Diagnostics Launches Genomics-Based Test For Hard-To-Identify Tumors Through Its CLIA-Certified Laboratory
Pathwork Diagnostics, Inc., a genomics-based diagnostics company focused on oncology, today announced the launch of the Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test through its CLIA-certified Pathwork® Diagnostics Laboratory. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Affymetrix Technology Powers Innovative Pathwork(R) Diagnostics, Inc. Cancer Test
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced that Pathwork Diagnostics Inc. will begin offering a molecular diagnostic test based on the Affymetrix microarray platform. The Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test is one of the first microarray-based diagnostic tests for cancer in the United States. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

GeneGo's First Customer in Hong Kong; The Chinese University of Hong Kong
GeneGo, Inc., the leading provider of software and databases for systems biology and pathway analysis, today announced that the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Pediatric department will be using GeneGo's MetaCore. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Mouse Studies Identify Gene That May Influence Metastasis Risk In Breast Cancer
Researchers have identified a pattern of gene activity in mice that may help to predict individual risk for breast cancer metastasis and survival in humans. A single gene called bromodomain 4 (Brd4) regulates the expression of this pattern, also called a signature. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:15:03 GMT)

Affymetrix Technology Powers Innovative Pathwork(R) Diagnostics, Inc. Cancer Test
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced that Pathwork Diagnostics Inc. will begin offering a molecular diagnostic test based on the Affymetrix microarray platform. The Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test is one of the first microarray-based diagnostic tests for cancer in the United States. The test is being made available through the recently CLIA-certified Pathwork(R) Diagnostics Laboratory. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:29:05 GMT)

Ocimum Biosolutions Launches Genowiz 4.0, A Comprehensive Gene Expression Analysis Software
HYDERABAD, India----Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading provider of integrated genomics solutions, has announced the release of Genowiz™ 4.0, a comprehensive solution for gene expression analysis. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Research and Markets: This Authoritative Reference Presents A Number Of Recent Contributions That Help Define The ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Multidimensional Liquid Chromatography: Theory and Applications in Industrial Chemistry and the Life Sciences" to their offering. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:02:00 GMT)

Ocimum Biosolutions Launches Genowiz 4.0, A Comprehensive Gene Expression Analysis Software
Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading provider of integrated genomics solutions, has announced the release of Genowiz(TM) 4.0, a comprehensive solution for gene expression analysis. The latest version makes the process of microarray data analysis simpler with a host of features such as AutoGuide to execute automated work flows for analyzing data, addition of organisms/genomes, automatic update of ... (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:46:12 GMT)

Research and Markets: This Authoritative Reference Presents A Number Of Recent Contributions That Help Define The ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets has announced the addition of "Multidimensional Liquid Chromatography: Theory and Applications in Industrial Chemistry and the Life Sciences" to their offering. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:03:16 GMT)

San Francisco
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands and SANTA CLARA, Calif. , April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Agendia BV, a world leader in the rapidly evolving field of molecular diagnostics, and Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A ), today announced terms under which they intend to collaborate to develop new in-vitro diagnostic tests. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:41:24 GMT)

Pathwork Diagnostics Launches Genomics-Based Test For Hard-To-Identify Tumors Through Its CLIA-Certified Laboratory
Pathwork Diagnostics, Inc., a genomics-based diagnostics company focused on oncology, today announced the launch of the Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test through its CLIA-certified Pathwork Diagnostics Laboratory (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:44:03 GMT)

Norgen Biotek Corp. Launches FFPE RNA Purification Kit
Norgen Biotek Corp., an innovative Canadian biotechnology company focusing primarily on advancing powerful tools for RNA, DNA and protein purifications, today announced the expansion of its RNA product offerings by launching the FFPE RNA Purification Kit. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:02:00 GMT)

febit to Introduce Geniom RT Analyzer(R) to U.S. Market at RNAi World Congress
febit holding gmbh today announced it will introduce the Geniom RT Analyzer® to the U.S. market at RNAi World Congress, which will take place April 30-May 2 in Boston. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:35:00 GMT)

GLEQ Lands Record 79 Michigan Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - A record 79 entrepreneurs entered the Spring Cycle of the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest business plan competition by the April 18 deadline, besting the previous record of 47 teams registered for the Fall 2007 cycle. Winners will be announced June 12. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:54:09 GMT)

Miriam nixes Senate rice probe
MANILA, Philippines - Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago on Tuesday slammed a proposed Senate inquiry on the country’s rice problem, saying it would not be in aid of legislation and is only likely to end up as another Senate “telenovela.” (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:59:00 GMT)

Discovery of gene that may influence metastasis risk in breast cancer
Researchers have identified a pattern of gene activity in mice that may help to predict individual risk for breast cancer metastasis and survival in humans. A single gene, called bromodomain 4 (Brd4), regulates the expression of this pattern, also called a signature. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:48:54 GMT)

Illumina Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2008
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2008. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:29:11 GMT)

Invitrogen Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
Invitrogen Corporation (Nasdaq:IVGN) today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the first quarter were $350 million, an increase of 13.5 percent over the $309 million reported for the first quarter of 2007. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:30:32 GMT)

BIOMAX INFORMATICS AG Selected as a Consortium Partner in the Newly Formed Center for Personalized Cancer Medicine ...
MARTINSRIED, Germany----Biomax Informatics AG announces today that it has been selected as a consortium partner in the OncoTyrol project Center for Personalized Cancer Medicine, an Austrian COMET-program, which supports building up centers that are based on a top-level research program jointly formulated by science and industry. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:39:00 GMT)

BIOMAX INFORMATICS AG Selected as a Consortium Partner in the Newly Formed Center for Personalized Cancer Medicine ...
Biomax Informatics AG announces today that it has been selected as a consortium partner in the OncoTyrol project Center for Personalized Cancer Medicine, an Austrian COMET-program, which supports building up centers that are based on a top-level research program jointly formulated by science and industry. This EUR 28 million initiative focuses on translating genomic, proteomic and metabolomic ... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:59:05 GMT)

W&L receives biological sciences grant - roanoke.com
Washington and Lee University has received a $1.3 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to support the university's undergraduate biological sciences programs. W&L was one of 48 institutions out of 192 applicants across the country to receive a grant. Two other Virginia schools -- the University of Richmond and Hampton University -- received $1.4 million and $1.2 million, ... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:47:47 GMT)

ULM receives Howard Hughes grant
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has selected the University of Louisiana at Monroe to be among 12 colleges and universities to participate in a nationwide genomics course. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:24:24 GMT)

SensoLyte™ MMP Assay Kits Offer a New Industry Standard for Sensitivity AnaSpec Inc. Posted on: 22 Apr 08
San Jose, CA – April 22, 2008. In less than 3 years since their introduction, AnaSpec’s SensoLyte™ line of MMP assay kits have quickly become the new standard in MMP assay sensitivity. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:30:24 GMT)

DNA EpiCenter program to mark National DNA Day
The DNA EpiCenter will celebrate National DNA Day, a day in which one can learn more about genetics and genomics, from 6 to 8 p.m. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:30:04 GMT)

AnaSpec FRET-Based MMP Substrates Used in Double Differential in Vivo Zymography
AnaSpec FRET-based MMP substrates were recently used in a double differential in vivo zymography study at the University of New Brunswick. [PR.com - April 23, 2008] (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:47:26 GMT)

ZS Genetics, Inc. to Vie for Ten Million Dollar Archon X PRIZE for Genomics
ZS Genetics, Inc. is the seventh team to be accepted into the ten million dollar Archon X PRIZE for Genomics competition. Led by William Glover, an engineer and inventor, ZS Genetics was founded in 2003. The company, which is based in North Reading, Massachusetts, is finalizing development of a technology platform for directly creating detailed images of individual DNA or RNA molecules using ... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

23 April 2008
Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading provider of integrated genomics solutions, has announced the release of Genowiz™ 4.0, a comprehensive solution for gene expression analysis. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:15:01 GMT)

Can IT Fuel the Race to the $1,000 Human Genome?
Editor’s note: Ruchi Mallya is pharmaceutical technology analyst for independent market analysis firm Datamonitor. LONDON - Ever wonder if you have a genetic disposition to a certain disease, or why a medicine works for your friend, but not for you? The answer might come sooner than you think. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:57:38 GMT)

Gear6 to Showcase Centralized Caching Solutions for Bioinformatics at Bio-IT World
BOSTON----Gear6, accelerating I/O for real time application performance, will showcase the benefits of scalable caching appliances for bioinformatics at the Bio-IT World Conference and Expo, April 28-30, at the World Trade Center in Boston. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:01:00 GMT)

Mouse Studies Identify Gene That May Influence Metastasis Risk in Breast Cancer
Researchers have identified a pattern of gene activity in mice that may help to predict individual risk for breast cancer metastasis and survival in humans. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:38:34 GMT)

ZS Genetics Enters Genomics X Prize Competition
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ZS Genetics joins chase for $10M X Prize
ZS Genetics Inc. has become the latest New England life sciences firm to enter the Archon X Prize for Genomics competition, which will award $10 million to the first group to sequence 100 human genomes in 10 days for less than $10,000, the company said. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:00:06 GMT)

Translume Launches Fused Silica Microfluidic Chips
Translume, Inc. announced today that it has launched a new line of fused silica microfluidic chips for bio, medical and chemical applications. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:06:00 GMT)

Letters For April 23
Readers sound off on Mathnasium, our coverage of the Berkeley protests, the armed standoff on an AC Transit bus, hot lesbian sex scenes, rape as "karmic revenge," Patrick McCullough, shoe shopping, and Nancy Pelosi. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:57:28 GMT)

Biologists initiate plan to map human proteome
Project aims to characterize all human proteins. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:05:18 GMT)

Flad Architects Awarded Northwestern University's Technological Institute Expansion Project
Madison, Wisc.-based Flad Architects will design two new additions for Northwestern University's Technological Institute: a five-story addition to house engineering life sciences programs, and a three-story addition that includes a new, larger cleanroom, flexible laboratories, and office space. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:07:53 GMT)

How to sift out the smallest signs of cancer
Smart particles of polymer gel that can sieve rare proteins from the blood could allow cancer to be diagnosed at an earlier stage. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:18:29 GMT)

DNA Analysis Kit is designed for epigenetic research.
Imprint(TM) ChIP Kit provides complete solution for Chromatin Immunoprecipitation, including columns and reagents for DNA purification as well as integrated protocol for ChIP DNA amplification. Flexible format allows for immunoprecipitation and purification of DNA from mammalian cells or tissue in microwell format. Scientists can investigate complex DNA-protein interactions in vivo, and same-day ... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:48:49 GMT)

Researchers discover gene for branchio-oculo-facial syndrome
Boston, MA--In a collaborative effort, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered that deletions or mutations within the TFAP2A gene (Activating Enhancer-Binding Protein) result in the distinctive clefting disorder Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome (BOFS). This rare disorder is characterized by specific skin anomalies involving the neck and behind the ear, eye ... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:13:46 GMT)

Discovery of gene behind clefting disorder Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome
In a collaborative effort, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered that deletions or mutations within the TFAP2A gene (Activating Enhancer-Binding Protein) result in the distinctive clefting disorder Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome (BOFS). (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:34:00 GMT)

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The money, from the department’s Challenge Investment Program, which helps high-tech and science startups, will support development and manufacturing of Akonni’s TruDiagnosis disease detection systems. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:03:36 GMT)

Federal Court Increases Award in Favor of CombiMatrix to $35.7 Million
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 24, 2008 -- The United States District Court for the Central District of California increased the award previously issued in favor of CombiMatrix Corporation . (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT)

Gene For Branchio-Oculo-Facial Syndrome Discovered By Researchers
In a collaborative effort, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered that deletions or mutations within the TFAP2A gene (Activating Enhancer-Binding Protein) result in the distinctive clefting disorder Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome (BOFS). (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:15:35 GMT)

Applied Biosystems Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems Group , an Applera Corporation business, today reported net revenues of $552.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, an increase of approximately 4% over the prior year quarter revenues of $529.9 million. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

Papaya genome decoded
University of Hawaii-Manoa researchers have decoded the genome of the genetically modified "SunUp" papaya with a team of more than 85 scientists from 22 institutions. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:26:49 GMT)

Strategic Diagnostics to Report First Quarter Results on May 1, 2008
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for a broad range of food, water, agricultural, industrial, environmental and scientific applications, expects to release its first quarter 2008 results at approximately 4 p.m. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:52:00 GMT)

Agri-Tech: Ceres Inc. makes advances in genetic mapping
There's an amazing world hidden inside every corn plant cell. The parts you can see under an electron microscope include the cell wall, the nucleus, the nucleolus, mitochondrion, starch, vacuoles and chloroplasts. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:55:36 GMT)

Market Intelligence to Support the Development of Successful Products & Services in the Emerging Genomics Marketplace
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Cogent Syndicated Genomics Attitudes & Trends: 2006" to their offering. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

Empire Genomics' Founder Receives Prestigious Award at American Association for Cancer Research Meeting for ...
Norma J. Nowak, PhD, a internationally recognized leader in the fields of genetics and genomics and Founder of Empire Genomics was awarded the Team Science Award from the American Association for Cancer Research for her work in the development of CGH and array CGH technologies. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:07:00 GMT)

Axela Inc. Elects Michael Treble as Chairman, Board of Directors
TORONTO----Axela Inc., a recognized innovator in protein interaction technology, announced today that Michael J. Treble has been elected Chairman of the company's Board of Directors. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:22:00 GMT)

Applied Biosystems, Celera shares fall on earnings reports
Shares of both Applied Biosystems Group and its separately traded Celera Genomics unit tumbled Thursday, after analysts said the companies' quarterly earnings reports were disappointing. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:42:11 GMT)

Affymetrix Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc., today reported its operating results for the first quarter of 2008. Total revenue for the quarter was $169.6 million, including an intellectual property payment of $90 million, as compared to total revenue of $80.4 million in the first quarter of 2007. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT)

Interdisciplinary Research Extends Reach of Genomics, Scientists Say
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Affymetrix swings to profit in 1st quarter on large payment
Affymetrix Inc., which develops microarray technology used to analyze genetic information, said Thursday it swung to a profit in the first quarter as results were buoyed by a hefty payment. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:44:39 GMT)

Affymetrix sees revenue in 2008 above Street estimates
Affymetrix Inc., which develops microarray technology used to analyze genetic information, said Thursday it expects revenue in 2008 to surpass analysts' estimates. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:51:22 GMT)

Elusive Protein Protects Malaria Parasite From Heme
Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech have identified Heme Detoxification Protein (HDP), a unique protein encoded in the malaria genome that represents a potential target for developing new malaria drugs. The team has also demonstrated that HDP plays a major role in protecting Plasmodium as the pathogen pursues infection of its host. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:07:58 GMT)

Researchers identify Heme detoxification protein - potential target for developing new malaria drugs
Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech have identified Heme Detoxification Protein (HDP), a unique protein encoded in the malaria genome that represents a potential target for developing new malaria drugs. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:59:07 GMT)

UR will use grant for science "supercourse"
The University of Richmond will change the way it teaches science to top students, using a $1.4 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The school will develop a two-semester introductory "supercourse" for highly motivated science students, integrating biology, chemistry and physics with math and computer science. After taking the course as freshmen, the students are expected to ... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:06:51 GMT)

Researchers discover gene behind cleft lip and palate
Washington, Apr 24 : Scientists at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered a gene, called TFAP2A (Activating Enhancer-Binding Protein), that causes distinctive clefting disorder Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome (BOFS), characterized by frequent cleft lip and palate. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:01:23 GMT)

Celebrate DNA Day with Free NCBI Map Viewer Tutorial
Get free access to the OpenHelix web-based narrated tutorial on NCBI Map Viewer genome browser. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Company Profile for Biomax Informatics AG
----Biomax Informatics AG , founded in 1997, is a leader in the development of customized bioinformatics solutions. Biomax developed the well-known Pedant-Pro Sequence Analysis Suite, the BioRS Integration and Retrieval System, the BioXM Knowledge Management Environment and other computational solutions for better decision making and knowledge management in the life science industry. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:10:00 GMT)

Company Profile for Biomax Informatics AG
Biomax Informatics AG (Martinsried, Germany), founded in 1997, is a leader in the development of customized bioinformatics solutions. Biomax developed the well-known Pedant-Pro Sequence Analysis Suite, the BioRS Integration and Retrieval System, the BioXM Knowledge Management Environment and other computational solutions for better decision making and knowledge management in the life science ... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:23:57 GMT)

Celebrate DNA Day with Free NCBI Map Viewer Tutorial
Get free access to the OpenHelix web-based narrated tutorial on NCBI Map Viewer genome browser. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:27:33 GMT)

Elusive protein protects malaria parasite from heme
Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech have identified Heme Detoxification Protein (HDP), a unique protein encoded in the malaria genome that represents a potential target for developing new malaria drugs. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:42:15 GMT)

AnaSpec Introduces Fifty New Catalog Peptides & 1 New Fluorescent Dye AnaSpec Inc. Posted on: 24 Apr 08
This week AnaSpec, a world leader in integrated proteomics solutions, introduced fifty (50) new catalog peptides and one (1) new fluorescent dye. Hylambatin belongs to the tachykinins. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:15:01 GMT)

Elusive Protein Protects Malaria Parasite From Heme
Researchers have identified Heme Detoxification Protein, a unique protein encoded in the malaria genome that represents a potential target for developing new malaria drugs. They have characterized HDP and demonstrated that it plays a major role in protecting Plasmodium as the pathogen pursues infection of its host. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:21:03 GMT)

Invitrogen to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced today the company will present at the following upcoming investor conferences: Deutsche Bank Healthcare Conference Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 2:50 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, in Boston, MA. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Invitrogen to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced today the company will present at the following upcoming investor conferences: (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:54:27 GMT)

World Premiere of Next Generation Sequencing solution from CLC bio
On Monday, April 28, CLC bio will officially unveil their new Next Generation Sequencing solution, CLC Genomics Workbench, the first comprehensive analysis package which can analyze and visualize data from all the major Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms, such as SOLiD from Applied Biosystems, 454 GS flx from Roche Applied Science, Solexa from Illumina, and HeliScope from Helicos. The ... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:08:48 GMT)

Scientists sequence GM papaya genome
[BEIJING] Scientists have sequenced the genome of a genetically modified (GM) papaya, a step that could benefit both cultivation of the fruit and the understanding of fruit tree genomics. As the first GM virus-resistant fruit tree to be sequenced, the researchers also hope it will further the understanding of GM genomes and the effects of inserted genes. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:16:51 GMT)

Thermo Fisher, Gentel Team on 96-Well Microarray Platform
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Indian researchers identify protein that protects malaria parasite
Washington, April 25 : A team of Indian origin researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech have identified Heme Detoxification Protein (HDP), a unique protein encoded in the malaria genome that represents a potential target for developing new malaria drugs. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:08:26 GMT)

Thermolabile Hydroxyl Protecting Groups and Methods of Use (2)
An improvement in oligonucleotide syntheses for potential application on glass microarrays. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:06:59 GMT)

Deadly dose: Rensselaer heparin expert helps uncover source of lethal contamination
Troy, N.Y. -- The mysterious death of patients around the world following a routine dosage of the common blood thinner, heparin, sent researchers on a frantic search to uncover what could make the standard drug so toxic. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:13:49 GMT)

Deadly Dose: Heparin Expert Helps Uncover Source of Lethal Contamination
The mysterious death of patients around the world following a routine dosage of the common blood thinner, heparin, sent researchers on a frantic search to uncover what could make the standard drug so toxic. A researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was among a small group of scientists with the expertise and the high-tech equipment necessary to determine the source of the contamination. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:24:30 GMT)

M. D. Anderson Announces Collaboration with the German Cancer Research Center
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center today signed a sister institution agreement with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Germany's premier cancer center which is renowned particularly for excellence in basic cancer research. The mission-driven agreement formalizes long-standing academic relationships among faculty at both institutions. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:25:00 GMT)

Sat,26 Apr 2008
Shivani Sud, an Indian-American high school student, has won the top prize at the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search contest in the US, dubbed the ‘Junior Nobel’, for her project on cancer. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:03:46 GMT)

Novozymes, Syngene, Serum Institute & Rasi Seeds bag Bio Excellence Award
Four companies were winners of the annual Bio-Excellence Award. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:08:51 GMT)

Deadly Dose: Heparin Expert Helps Uncover Source Of Lethal Contamination
The mysterious death of patients around the world following a routine dosage of the common blood thinner, heparin, sent researchers on a frantic search to uncover what could make the standard drug so toxic. A researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was among a small group of scientists with the expertise and the high-tech equipment necessary to determine the source of the contamination. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:10:19 GMT)

Bioprocess engineering, bioinformatics sectors face major shortfall in qualified manpower
Indian biotech sector is facing an acute shortage of qualified and trained personnel in bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics. The country needs more finishing schools to hone the skills of the qualified personnel and make them ready for the industry, according to human resources experts. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:38:55 GMT)

Applied Biosystems Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results (3º)
24/04/2008 11:00:00 Business Wire US2074101013 University had selected the SOLiD system to help support their participation in the 1000 Genomes Project - a global international consortium aimed at providing a comprehensive map of genetic and structural variation to help understand the causes of disease. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:51:47 GMT)

The actual and the possible
Armand Leroi on Darwin, the Galapagos Islands and natural selection (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:11:31 GMT)

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EDUCATION The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech has named JEANNE FORBIS as its chief of staff and executive communications officer. YALANA BRYANT, the assistant director for diversity initiatives at Virginia Tech, was named Education Advocate of the Year by the American Association of University Women of Virginia. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:44:31 GMT)

South Florida taxpayers give more, get less back
It's just about enough money to buy a retractable-roof baseball stadium. Or thousands of units of affordable housing. Or more than 600 diesel-electric buses for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:12:23 GMT)

Strategic Diagnostics to Report First Quarter Results on May 1, 2008
24/04/2008 13:52:00 Business Wire Strategic Diagnostics Inc. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:52:51 GMT)

Human lab rats get paid to test drugs
Every pill we pop is the end result of research on human volunteers. But no one talks about the guinea pigs who cheat and, in doing so, make each of us part of the experiment . (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:01:31 GMT)

Axela Inc. Elects Michael Treble as Chairman, Board of Directors
Axela Inc. Elects Michael Treble as Chairman, Board of Directors 24/04/2008 15:22:00 Business Wire Axela Inc., a recognized innovator in protein interaction technology, announced today that Michael J. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:21:53 GMT)

Gene therapy improves vision in patients with congenital retinal disease
In a clinical trial at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, researchers from The University of Pennsylvania have used gene therapy to safely restore vision in three young adults with a rare form of congenital blindness. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:43:46 GMT)

Gene Therapy Improves Vision in Patients with Congenital Retinal Disease
In a clinical trial at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, researchers from The University of Pennsylvania have used gene therapy to safely restore vision in three young adults with a rare form of congenital blindness. Although the patients have not achieved normal eyesight, the preliminary results set the stage for further studies of an innovative treatment for this and possibly other ... (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:24:30 GMT)

QU signs pact with top Italian research centre
Staff Reporter QATAR University yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AREA Science Park and Cluster in Biomedicine from Trieste, Italy, to embark on a new era of research, collaboration, innovation and student training. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:44:24 GMT)

Marking A Milestone With 500th Transplant In Heart And Lung Program At UCSF
UCSF marked a milestone this week with the 500th procedure in its Thoracic Transplant Program, which specializes in transplantation of the heart and lung. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:53:28 GMT)

QU signs biomedical research deal
DOHA • Qatar University (QU) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italy-based CBM (Consorzio Per Il Centro di Biomedicina Molecolare SCRL) and the AREA Science Park (Consorzio Per l’AREA di Ricerca Scientifica e Tecnologica di Trieste) for collaboration in biomedical research and student training. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:50:51 GMT)

TGen president to speak at Harvard club lunch
The Harvard Business School Club's luncheon next month will feature Michael Bassoff, president of the Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:41:15 GMT)

Gene For Branchio-oculo-facial Syndrome Discovered
Researchers have discovered that deletions or mutations within the TFAP2A gene result in the distinctive clefting disorder Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome. This rare disorder is characterized by specific skin anomalies involving the neck and behind the ear, eye abnormalities, a typical facial appearance, and frequently cleft lip and palate. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:23:04 GMT)

Qatar University signs biomedical research deal
28 April 2008 DOHA - Qatar University (QU) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italy-based CBM (Consorzio Per Il Centro di Biomedicina Molecolare SCRL) and the AREA Science Park (Consorzio Per l'AREA di Ricerca Scientifica e Tecnologica di Trieste) for collaboration in biomedical research and student training. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:58:48 GMT)

Gene Therapy Improves Vision In Patients With Congenital Retinal Disease
In a clinical trial at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, researchers from The University of Pennsylvania have used gene therapy to safely restore vision in three young adults with a rare form of congenital blindness. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:10:59 GMT)

West Campus to open new doors in University’s scientiﬁc research
Ten years ago, University President Richard Levin laid out his goals for advancing Yale over the next decade. Investing in the sciences was among them. But on an urban campus, new laboratories can only be built so quickly. Enter West Campus. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:10:14 GMT)

BIO Celebrates National DNA Day
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement today in observance of National DNA Day: "Today we celebrate National DNA Day to commemorate the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:10:23 GMT)

Applied Biosystems' Technology for Real-Time PCR Receives Best New Product Award
MUNICH, Germany----The StepOne™ Real-time PCR System from Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, was recently awarded Best New Life Science Product for 2007. The award was presented by SelectScience.net, a leading online resource for life scientists and chemists, which polled more than 40,000 members of the worldwide scientific community to nominate their favorite life science ... (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

Varian, Inc. to Provide nano-LC for Use in FTMS Systems
Varian, Inc. announced today the availability of a nano-LC system as an option for Varian's 920-MS Triple Quadrupole Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometer . (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Upstream Biosciences Reports Its Novel Anti-Malarial Agents Demonstrate Promising Safety in Animal Testing
Upstream Biosciences Inc. today reported that the company's novel drug candidates to treat malaria have demonstrated good safety in their first toxicity tests in animals. Researchers reported that Upstream's anti-malarial candidates were well tolerated, with no signs of serious toxicity at likely therapeutic dosages suggested by initial in vitro efficacy experiments. Upstream reported in ... (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Sorenson Genomics Relocates its Identigene Division From Houston, Texas to Expanded, State-of-the-Art DNA Laboratory ...
SALT LAKE CITY----Sorenson Genomics, a leading global provider of DNA testing services, today announced the relocation of its Identigene DNA testing division from Houston, Texas to the company's recently expanded, state-of-the-art genetics laboratory in Salt Lake City in order to keep pace with fast-growing demand for DNA testing. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:00 GMT)

Science Weekly podcast: synthetic biology and Daniel Dennett on religion
The team discuss the future of synthetic biology. Philosopher Daniel Dennett explains why religion is an affront to rationality. Plus, have scientists finally discovered dark matter in Italy? (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:11:39 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics Announces Expansion of its MicroRNA Intellectual Property Estate
Rosetta Genomics , a leading developer of microRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics, announced today that it has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Rockefeller University for research application of proprietary microRNA genes. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Washington DC
PALO ALTO, Calif. ( Map ) - PALO ALTO, Calif. , April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI ) announced today the availability of a nano-LC (liquid chromatography) system as an option for Varian's 920-MS Triple Quadrupole Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometer (TQ-FTMS). (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:22:21 GMT)

SGI Powers University of Hawaii
BOSTON -- An International Papaya Genome Consortium led by University of Hawaii (UH) researchers has completed the Papaya Genome Sequencing Project and, from the start, researchers relied on technology from SGI (NASDAQ:SGIC) to provide the processing power and speed required to run the assemblies. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:16:32 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics Licenses microRNA Genes from Rockefeller University
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 Apr 2008 14:46:09 GMT)

Sorenson Genomics moves DNA operation from Houston to SLC
Posted: 8:56 AM- Sorenson Genomics has moved its Identigene DNA testing division from Houston to the company's Salt Lake City genetics laboratory. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:11:18 GMT)

Can Celera Group Deliver?
The recent acquisitions of Berkeley HeartLab and Atria will enable the company to achieve profitability in 2009. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:26:26 GMT)

Identigene to move to Salt Lake City
Sorenson Genomics has relocated Identigene DNA to Salt Lake City from Houston. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:27:12 GMT)

Mitrionics FPGA-Accelerated Computing Platform for Bio and Genome Informatics Demonstrated at Bio-IT World Conference
Bio-IT World Conference & Expo -- Mitrionics(TM), Inc., developer of the Mitrion(TM) Software Acceleration Platform and the Mitrion Virtual Processor, today announced it will be presenting and promoting its latest advancements in accelerated computing at the Bio-IT World Conference this April 28-30, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. Mitrionics released an upgrade to its SDK, including the Mitrion ... (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:42:00 GMT)

This Second Edition of The EM Algorithm and Extensions Will Prove an Essential Companion for Students and ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of The EM Algorithm and Extensions, 2nd Edition to their offering. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:47:00 GMT)

Upstream Biosciences Reports Its Novel Anti-Malarial Agents Demonstrate Promising Safety in Animal Testing
allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:23:25 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics Announces Expansion Of Its MicroRNA Intellectual Property Estate
Rosetta Genomics, a developer of microRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics, announced that it has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Rockefeller University for research application of proprietary microRNA genes (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:05:59 GMT)

Scientists reveal evolutionary intricacies of Rickettsia pathogens
Blacksburg, Va. – Scientists from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland School of Medicine have unveiled some of the evolutionary intricacies of rickettsial pathogens by analyzing over a decade’s worth of genomic data. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:24:06 GMT)

Scientists reveal evolutionary intricacies of Rickettsia pathogens
Scientists from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland School of Medicine have unveiled some of the evolutionary intricacies of rickettsial pathogens by analyzing over a decade`s worth of genomic data. Some species of Rickettsia are known to cause harmful diseases in humans, such as epidemic typhus (R. prowazekii) and Rocky Mountain spotted ... (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:42:25 GMT)

Research findings open new front in fight against AIDS virus
A research group supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has uncovered a new route for attacking the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that may offer a way to circumvent problems with drug resistance. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:02:15 GMT)

Analysis of Even Electron Mass Spectra for Unknown Biomolecule Structure Identification and Elucidation
Dublin----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Even Electron Mass Spectrometry with Biomolecule Applications" to their offering. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT)

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