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Enzyme Helps Males Make Up For Their X Chromosome Shortage
Researchers have revealed new insights into how sex chromosomes are regulated. A chromatin modifying enzyme helps compensate for the fact that males have only one copy of the sex chromosome X, while females have two. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:28:07 GMT)
Walt's world
A sheepish smile flits across the lips of the professor in the gray tweed coat as he recounts a lab experiment conducted during his first college summer: (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:10:23 GMT)
Iowa firms race to make super seed
Central Iowa has become the crossroads in a global battle over who can supply the seeds to feed a world hungry for food and energy. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:14:53 GMT)
Culver-Stockton College awarded matching funds for DNA sequencer
CANTON, Mo. -- Culver-Stockton College has been awarded matching funds to acquire a DNA sequencer package for students' use thanks to a $37,654 commitment from the LI-COR Genomics Education Matching Funds program. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:07:52 GMT)
June events to pump millions into local economy
A poet once described June as the “month of leaves and roses.” But in San Diego, this June is also the month of a marathon, a convention, a golf tournament and a fair that will bring tens of thousands of visitors and millions of dollars into the local economy. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:15:44 GMT)
June events to pump millions into local economy
A poet once described June as the “month of leaves and roses.” But in San Diego, this June is also the month of a marathon, a convention, a golf tournament and a fair that will bring tens of thousands of visitors and millions of dollars into the local economy. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:51:45 GMT)
New EC-Funded Effort To Create A Sustainable Infrastructure For Biological Data Launched
The European Commission has awarded 4.5 million euros to a pan-European consortium to decide upon the best way to unite Europe's biological data resources into a sustainable, integrative bioinformatics network for the life sciences. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:10:38 GMT)
Davis, California May, 2008
Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities opens with the famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The same can be said of seed biotechnology, depending upon your perspective. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:30:32 GMT)
SeedQuest Forum
Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities opens with the famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The same can be said of seed biotechnology, depending upon your perspective. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:31:12 GMT)
Scientist cautions against genetic testing
Washington, June 1 : A scientist has warned compatriots against rushing into genetic testing in the hope of making revolutionary improvements. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:23:22 GMT)
Four valedictorians, one salutatorian lead Holland High
Holland High School announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2008. Graduation is 7 p.m. June 2. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:30:35 GMT)
Renowned Christian Geneticist to Retire from Human Genome Research Institute
Francis S. Collins, the Christian geneticist who led the project to map the human genome, announced that he will be stepping down as director of the National Human Genome Research ... (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:36:22 GMT)
Latest Stories
HARTLAND, Wis. (May 30, 2008)—Pfizer Animal Genetics has announced the selection of Charleston|Orwig as its marketing and communications firm. Charleston|Orwig will assist Pfizer Animal Genetics with introducing and establishing its new brand as the global leader in livestock genomics. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:51:42 GMT)
Researchers pinpoint gene mutations responsible for 10 percent of non-familial cases of schizophrenia
Scans of the genome of patients with schizophrenia have revealed rare spontaneous copy number mutations that account for at least 10 percent of the non-familial cases of the disease. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:02:14 GMT)
Expert cautions against rushing into genetic testing
Just because scientific advances now allow individuals to learn their genetic make-up doesn't mean they should rush into genetic testing in hopes of making revolutionary improvements to their health, cautions a geneticist and practicing physician at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:16:47 GMT)
Complex dynamics underlie bark beetle eruptions
Forest management that favors single tree species and climate change are just two of the critical factors making forests throughout western North America more susceptible to infestation by bark beetles, according to an article published in the June 2008 BioScience. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:05:57 GMT)
Fujifilm's Flight of Pharmacy
Execs wanted to use Fujifilm technology to help others. With film sales slowing, the move into pharma is helping to generate big revenues (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:56:59 GMT)
Incentive Prizes: Shooting for the Stars
Taking his cue from Lindbergh's famous prize-winning moment, Peter Diamandis fulfilled his dream to send people into space through his X Prize (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:45:57 GMT)
Science whiz comes full circle as teacher
Who says you can't go home again? After four mind-crunching years at Harvard University, Juliet Girard, a past winner of the Jersey Journal Hudson County Science Fair, is back in her old classroom at Dickinson High School in Jersey City and teaching science. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:37:20 GMT)
New On-line Tutorials For GeneTests and Genetic Home Reference
Comprehensive tutorials on the disease gene databases GeneTests and Genetic Home Reference enable researchers to quickly and effectively use these invaluable resources. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
UC Merced labs introduces students to research environment
A smattering of university-bound students from around California will use UC Merced laboratories as an introduction to their research careers. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:19:25 GMT)
02 June 2008
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced the introduction, at ASMS 2008, of Thermo Scientific Proteome Discoverer, a new proteomics analysis software platform that provides the most comprehensive view of quantitative and qualitative proteomic data available. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:56:52 GMT)
IU, Purdue grant will allow research to move to market
A $25 million federal grant announced last week will fund a new institute devoted to quickly moving promising university medical research from the lab to the marketplace. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:59:59 GMT)
Ipsogen Launches MapQuant Dx(TM) Genomic Grade Test To Identify Breast Cancer Patients Who Benefit From Chemotherapy
IPSOGEN SA (Marseilles, France and New Haven, CT, USA), a cancer profiler that markets molecular diagnostic assays for leukaemia announced that it is entering the breast cancer diagnostic market with the European launch of MapQuant Dx™ Genomic Grade. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:10:58 GMT)
Fluidigm Introduces First Integrated Fluidic Circuit Able to Perform 9,216 Simultaneous Real-Time PCR Experiments
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.----Fluidigm Corporation today introduced its BioMark™ 96.96 Dynamic Array, a new integrated fluidic circuit capable of performing 9,216 simultaneous real-time PCR experiments running TaqMan® assays in nanoliter quantities. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
UNC Medical Geneticist Cautions Against Rushing Into Genetic Testing
Just because scientific advances now allow individuals to learn their genetic make-up doesn't mean they should rush into genetic testing in hopes of making revolutionary improvements to their health, cautions a geneticist and practicing physician at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:11:41 GMT)
BUSINESS CONVENTIONS
Listings include organizations, headquarters, and number of attendees expected as estimated by the Toledo-Lucas County Convention Visitors Bureau: (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:34:20 GMT)
Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies Advance Proteomics Research Through Suite of Integrated Mass ...
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, and its joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. , today announced the availability of a suite of integrated mass spectrometry-based solutions for conducting targeted quantitative proteomics studies. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems and BioTrove Team Up to Improve Drug Discovery with High-Throughput Mass Spectrometry Applications
FOSTER CITY, Calif. & WOBURN, Mass.----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, today announced that it has signed a non-exclusive reseller agreement with BioTrove, Inc. to offer an end-to-end mass spectrometry-based drug discovery workflow intended to help pharmaceutical companies make drug discovery more efficient. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
South Africa: Two Top Scholars Get Oppenheimer Funds
THE Harry Oppenheimer Memorial Trust last week gave two of SA's top scholars, a medical scientist and a historian, each $125000 for a year to pursue their scholarship. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:08:57 GMT)
Gene Mutations Responsible For 10 Percent Of Schizophrenia Pinpointed By Researchers
Scans of the genome of patients with schizophrenia have revealed rare spontaneous copy number mutations that account for at least 10 percent of the non-familial cases of the disease. Researchers describe specific genetic mutations present in individuals who have schizophrenia, but not present in their biological parents who do not have the disease. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:12:07 GMT)
Bruker Daltonics Introduces maXis(TM), a Revolutionary New Ultra-High Resolution TOF Mass Spectrometer at ASMS ...
DENVER----At ASMS 2008, Bruker Daltonics today announced the maXis™, a revolutionary new Electrospray Ultra-High Resolution tandem TOF mass spectrometer. The novel maXis demonstrates Bruker's leadership in the design of cutting-edge mass spectrometers to meet future requirements in applications including small molecule identification, metabolomics, quantitative proteomics, as well as biomarker ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Bruker Daltonics Showcasing New Mass Spectrometry Instruments and Solutions at ASMS Conference
DENVER----Bruker Daltonics today announced a number of new high performance mass spectrometry products and applications at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference: maXis™, the first high speed Ultra High Resolution TOF mass spectrometer, represents a revolution in tandem mass spectrometry by offering a no-compromise solution for exceptional performance with accurate mass, ultra ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:05:00 GMT)
MIR-1256b Induces Androgen-Independent Growth Of Prostate Cancer Cells
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Increasing evidence has shown that some aberrantly-expressed microRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in human carcinogenesis. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:12:53 GMT)
Johns Hopkins University purchases Sequenom MassARRAY platform
Sequenom, Inc., a leading provider of genetic analysis solutions, announced the purchase of Sequenom's MassARRAY system by the DNA Diagnostic Lab of the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine and the Translational Technology Core of the Institute for Translational Clinical Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:42:03 GMT)
Waters Unveils Significant Advances in Mass Spectrometry and Separations Science, Helping Laboratories Accelerate ...
Waters Corporation today unveiled several new mass spectrometry innovations at the 56th American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, including the Waters® Xevo TQ MS System, an advanced tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer that allows scientists with varying levels of mass spectrometry expertise to quickly produce the highest quality data with ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Dr. Kent Bottles Named ICSI President
Kent Bottles, MD, has been named president of the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement . (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Affymetrix Technology Powers First Genomic Tumor Grading Test for Breast Cancer
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) today announced that its technology powers the Ipsogen MapQuant Dx(TM) Genomic Grade, the first genomic test designed to provide a more precise measurement of tumor grade than previous techniques. Ipsogen, a leading French molecular diagnostic company, today launched the test, which resulted from the Powered by Affymetrix(TM) agreement signed in August 2007. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:19:45 GMT)
Duke Genomics Institute Readies Prospective Trial to Test PGx Model for Chemotherapy
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, 02 Jun 2008 14:45:12 GMT)
Researchers at Signature Characterize Previously Unreported Microduplication
SPOKANE, Wash.----Microscopic deletions of chromosome 3q29 have been described recently in individuals with mental retardation and highly variable clinical features. All individuals reported to date have the same-sized deletion. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:05:00 GMT)
UIC Computer Scientist Named Engineering Dean
Peter Nelson, a computer science professor and expert in the field of artificial intelligence, has been appointed dean of the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Engineering, pending approval by the university's Board of Trustees. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:24:15 GMT)
Researchers at Signature Characterize Previously Unreported Microduplication
Microscopic deletions of chromosome 3q29 have been described recently in individuals with mental retardation and highly variable clinical features. All individuals reported to date have the same-sized deletion. Because this region of chromosome 3 is thought to be caused by recombination between flanking segments of highly repetitive DNA sequences, duplications of 3q29 should occur with the same ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:47:47 GMT)
BU elects Piccolo to Board of Trustees
Piccolo is president and CEO of HealthPic Consultants, Inc., a strategic health care consulting firm. He also serves as a director of numerous health-care related companies. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:00:46 GMT)
Sci-fi Writers: New Tech Will Bring More Security Challenges
A group of science-fiction writers predicts significant IT security challenges in the near future. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:50:13 GMT)
TriMark Publications Announces the TriMark Cancer Biomarkers Conference 2008 in New York City on June 16th
TriMark Publications announces the TriMark Cancer Biomarkers Conference 2008 entitled: “Cancer Biomarkers Development and Clinical Use” (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:56:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies Advance Proteomics Research Through Suite of Integrated Mass ...
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, and its joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. , today announced the availability of a suite of integrated mass spectrometry-based solutions for conducting targeted quantitative proteomics studies. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:35:00 GMT)
Integrated Genomics Extends Software License to Biofuel Firm TMO
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, 02 Jun 2008 20:00:09 GMT)
Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies Advance Proteomics Research Through Suite of Integrated Mass ...
Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, and its joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. (NYSE:MDZ) (TSX:MDS), today announced the availability of a suite of integrated mass spectrometry-based solutions for conducting targeted quantitative proteomics studies. Designed for Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies' ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:02:14 GMT)
ChemGenex Investigators Present Data on Clinical Activity of Omacetaxine in Imatinib-Resistant Chronic Myeloid ...
ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CXS)(NASDAQ:CXSP) announced today updated results from its ongoing phase 2/3 trial of omacetaxine mepesuccinate (formerly known as Ceflatonin(R)) in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients with the T315I mutation for whom there are currently no effective drug treatments. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:17:54 GMT)
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Introduces Triple Quadrupole GC/MS, Updated Triple Quadrupole LC/MS at American ...
DENVER, BUSINESS WIRE -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today introduced a triple quadrupole gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) and an updated triple quadrupole liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometer (LC/MS) at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry meeting. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:44:47 GMT)
Affymetrix Technology Powers First Genomic Tumor Grading Test For Breast Cancer
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) announced that its technology powers the Ipsogen MapQuant Dx™ Genomic Grade, the first genomic test designed to provide a more precise measurement of tumor grade than previous techniques. Ipsogen, a leading French molecular diagnostic company, launched the test, which resulted from the Powered by Affymetrix™ agreement signed in August 2007. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:10:48 GMT)
Earthworm detectives provide genetic clues for dealing with soil pollution
The humble earthworm, famously acknowledged by Charles Darwin when he wrote "It may be doubted whether there are many other animals … which have played so important a part in the history of the world", provides a new sensitive and detailed picture of what is going on in our contaminated soil ecosystems. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:05:47 GMT)
New genetic test aims to improve breast cancer treatment
Dr. Matthew Ellis stands at the dawn of personalized medicine, his work heralding a day when breast cancer patients will receive just the right treatment for their specific type of disease. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:57:19 GMT)
KSU professor receives $201K for research
KENNESAW - A Kennesaw State University professor received a $201,000 federal grant on Monday afternoon for his work studying nitric oxide, a neurotransmitter that helps control human blood pressure. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:26:23 GMT)
ECER To House Marine Research Centre (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region (ECER) will be host to the countrys ground-breaking marine research centre for eco-engineering technologies in coastal protection. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:08:11 GMT)
Bruker Daltonics Introduces MaXis™, A Revolutionary New Ultra-High Resolution TOF Mass Spectrometer
At ASMS 2008, Bruker Daltonics announced the maXis™, a revolutionary new Electrospray Ultra-High Resolution tandem TOF (UHR-Qq-TOF) mass spectrometer. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:11:02 GMT)
St. Louis Children's rated No. 17
Earning an improved reputation and overall score, St. Louis Children's Hospital placed 17th in general pediatrics in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation's best children's hospitals. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:13:32 GMT)
New Positive Data Announced For NKTR-102 (PEG-irinotecan), Highlights Promise Of Nektar's Innovative Small Molecule ...
Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) announced new positive data from a Phase 1 clinical study for NKTR-102 (PEG-irinotecan) in advanced cancer patients whose tumors had progressed on other therapies. Significant anti-tumor activity was observed in all dose schedules of the study for NKTR-102 with partial responses observed in seven out of 44 total patients (16 percent) in the trial. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:09:28 GMT)
Cogenics, Roche's 454 Life Sciences and Limagrain to Jointly Develop Solutions for Crop SNP Discovery With Next ...
NEWTON, Mass. & BRANFORD, Conn. & CHAPPES, France----Clinical Data Inc.'s Cogenics® subsidiary, a leading provider of value-based genomic solutions to the healthcare and life sciences industries; 454 Life Sciences, a Roche company; and Limagrain Verneuil Holding , a company of the Limagrain Group, today announced a collaborative agreement to develop solutions enabling large scale crop SNP ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:30:00 GMT)
GeneGo Extends Agreement With Merck & Co., Inc.
GeneGo, Inc., a leading provider of software and databases for systems biology, today announced that Merck & Co., Inc. has extended its global enterprise agreement. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies and PREMIER Biosoft Collaborate to Deliver Glycomics Research Solutions
FOSTER CITY, Calif. & PALO ALTO, Calif.----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, and its joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. , and PREMIER Biosoft International today announced that they have signed a co-marketing and reseller agreement to deliver solutions for glycobiology research worldwide. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Roche NimbleGen and BioDiscovery Form Strategic Alliance to Enhance CGH Microarrays, Software and Services
MADISON, Wis.----Roche NimbleGen Inc., a company of Roche Applied Science, announced today that it has formed a strategic alliance with BioDiscovery, Inc. to offer complete solutions to comparative genomic hybridization microarray customers. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Gen-Probe Launches Cash Tender Offer to Acquire Belgian Molecular Diagnostics Company Innogenetics
Gen-Probe Incorporated , a pioneer and leader in nucleic acid diagnostics for human disease, announced today that it has launched a conditional tender offer to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares, warrants and convertible bonds of Innogenetics, a Belgian molecular diagnostics company, for approximately EUR 215 million in cash. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:22:00 GMT)
Earthworm detectives provide genetic clues for dealing with soil pollution
The humble earthworm, famously acknowledged by Charles Darwin when he wrote "It may be doubted whether there are many other animals... which have played so important a part in the history of the world", provides a new sensitive and detailed picture of what is going on in our contaminated soil ecosystems. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:22:26 GMT)
Proteomika and Auguron Partnered up for DNA-Based Protein Chips in Biomarker Discovery
ZAMUDIO, Spain----Proteomika, a subsidiary of Personalised Medicine leader Progenika Biopharma SA, announced today an option agreement with Auguron Biosciences, Inc, giving them rights to exclusive access in two autoimmune disease areas to use Auguron's Nucleic Acid Programmable Protein Array technology. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:03:00 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-03 14:01 Roche's NimbleGen, BioDiscovery in strategic alliance
ZURICH (Thomson Financial) - Roche Holding AG unit NimbleGen Inc. said it has formed a strategic alliance with BioDiscovery Inc. to offer complete solutions to comparative genomic hybridization microarray customers. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:23:29 GMT)
Researchers Identify Gene that Regulates Glucose Levels
In an effort to understand how genes work, a collaborative study which includes the University of Southern California (USC) has identified a gene that regulates glucose levels. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:28:51 GMT)
Donostia International Physics Center Adds SGI Technology for Material Science Research
The Donostia International Physics Center , an SGI customer since 2001, is a leading organization devoted to the promotion of scientific research in basic and applied physics. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Roche NimbleGen and BioDiscovery Form Strategic Alliance to Enhance CGH Microarrays, Software and Services
Roche NimbleGen Inc., a company of Roche Applied Science, announced today that it has formed a strategic alliance with BioDiscovery, Inc. to offer complete solutions to comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) microarray customers. The new high-density 2.1 million probe (HD2) arrays of Roche NimbleGen combined with industry-leading proprietary software, Nexus Copy Number, of BioDiscovery bring ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:50:42 GMT)
Earthworms' adaptability to contaminants can provide clues to fight soil pollution
Washington, June 3 : A new research has revealed the molecular mechanisms by which earthworms adapt to exposure to soil contaminants, which can provide clues for dealing with soil pollution. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:54:03 GMT)
Gene That Regulates Glucose Levels Identified
In an effort to understand how genes work, a collaborative study has identified a gene that regulates glucose levels. The results may provide further understanding of the underlying causes of diabetes. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:11:26 GMT)
Hamilton nominated to lead Oxford
In an early-morning e-mail to colleagues Tuesday, Provost Andrew Hamilton said he has been nominated to lead the University of Oxford as its vice-chancellor beginning in October 2009. “I am enormously honored and excited at the prospect of helping steward one of the great centers of scholarship in the world,” he said in the e-mail. “But, of course, with this comes the sadness of leaving Yale. I ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:16:34 GMT)
Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies and PREMIER Biosoft Collaborate to Deliver Glycomics Research Solutions
Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, and its joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. (NYSE:MDZ) (TSX:MDS), and PREMIER Biosoft International today announced that they have signed a co-marketing and reseller agreement to deliver solutions for glycobiology research worldwide. Glycobiology is the study of sugars or saccharides known ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:33:27 GMT)
San Francisco
MADISON, N.J. ( Map ) - MADISON, N.J. , June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX ) today announced results of a study that demonstrates that a novel diagnostic testing technique it has developed is the first to provide direct, accurate and reproducible physical measurement of both the size and concentration of a broad range of lipoproteins in blood plasma. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:35:34 GMT)
New Oxford vice-chancellor: The background
At Yale, Professor Andrew Hamilton's group of biophysical chemists is working on molecular recognition. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:43:05 GMT)
Medical Geneticists Cautions Against Rushing Into Genetic Testing
Just because scientific advances now allow individuals to learn their genetic make-up doesn't mean they should rush into genetic testing in hopes of making revolutionary improvements to their health, cautions a geneticist and practicing physician. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:26:36 GMT)
Sweet Tooth Gene
"You are what you eat" may be more true than we think. Researchers have linked a specific gene difference to consuming more sugary foods. And as this ScienCentral News video explains, they even uncovered how the sweet tooth gene likely affects sugar intake. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:10:23 GMT)
Invitrogen Receives FDA Clearance for Diagnostic System to Determine Transplant Compatibility
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its DynaChip™ Antibody Analysis System. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:03:00 GMT)
Researchers Find Human Virus in Chimpanzees
A year-long study of chimpanzees in Tanzania's Mahale Mountains National Park has produced evidence that chimpanzees are becoming sick from viral infectious diseases they have likely contracted from humans. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:24:31 GMT)
How Defects In One Gene Causes Three Devestating Diseases; Risk For Cancer, Early Aging
The protein XPD is one component of an essential repair mechanism that maintains the integrity of DNA. Pinpoint mutations of this single protein are responsible for three different human diseases associated with increased risk of cancer and accelerated aging: xeroderma pigmentosum, Cockayne syndrome, and trichothiodystrophy. Researchers have now solved the essential structure of XPD, revealing ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:13:07 GMT)
Researchers find human virus in chimpanzees
After studying chimpanzees in the wilds of Tanzania's Mahale Mountains National Park for the past year as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Virginia Tech researcher Dr. Taranjit Kaur and her team have produced powerful scientific evidence that chimpanzees are becoming sick from viral infectious diseases they have likely contracted from humans. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:35:46 GMT)
Red wine compound seen protecting heart from aging
A natural compound found in red wine may protect the heart against the effects of the aging process, researchers said on Tuesday. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:06:51 GMT)
Red wine compound seen protecting heart from aging
A natural compound found in red wine may protect the heart against the effects of the aging process, researchers said on Tuesday. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:47:36 GMT)
Red wine may protect heart from aging’s toll
A natural compound found in red wine may protect the heart against the effects of the aging process, researchers said. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:59:01 GMT)
Phoenix fundraiser opens window on politics of money
WASHINGTON — The worlds of campaign finance and congressional earmarks merged seamlessly in downtown Phoenix in February, as Rep. Ed pastor hosted a fundraising luncheon at the Arizona Club for one of the most powerful members of Congress. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:51:14 GMT)
Incest offspring 'healthy'
AUSTRALIAN professors are overturning the belief that children born to members of the same family are certain to have birth defects - saying they're mostly fine. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:05:00 GMT)
New Open-Access Journal: Human Genomics And Proteomics
A major contribution to the long-term storage and access of data on mutation for genes and disease has been established with the launch of Human Genomics and Proteomics, the first database journal affiliated with a database, FINDbase: the National/Ethnic Mutation Database documenting frequencies of causative mutations leading to inherited disorders in various populations worldwide. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:10:38 GMT)
CombiMatrix Announces the Acceptance of Its Multi-Institute Study On the Use of HemeScan for CLL by Journal, Expert ...
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 4, 2008 -- CombiMatrix Corporation announced today that its subsidiary, Combimatrix Molecular Diagnostics , has results from a multi-institute evaluation of its HemeScan test for CLL that were accepted for publication by the journal, Expert Opinions in Molecular Diagnostics 2: 1-10. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Illumina to Present at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. announced today that the Company will webcast its presentation at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in Dana Point, California. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Red wine compound seen protecting heart from aging
A natural compound found in red wine may protect the heart against the effects of the aging process, researchers said. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:41:38 GMT)
NanoViricides Inc. to Present at The NSTI Nanotech 2008 Conference in Boston
WEST HAVEN, Conn.----NanoViricides, Inc. , said that it has been invited to make a presentation outlining the broad-spectrum capability of its nanoviricides at the NSTI Nanotech 2008 Conference in Boston, MA, on Thursday, June 5 . (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Researchers Identify Gene That Regulates Glucose Levels
In an effort to understand how genes work, a collaborative study which includes the University of Southern California (USC) has identified a gene that regulates glucose levels. The results, which will be published in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation and is currently available online, may provide further understanding of the underlying causes of diabetes. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:12:58 GMT)
Incorporating Genomics Into Nursing - Barriers And Facilitators
The authors explain that while genomics is having a steadily growing impact on clinical practice in some areas of health care, in other areas genomic development are considered to be at the periphery of care. In this study, nurses used case studies to identify both the barriers and facilitators when it came to incorporating genomics into nursing. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:12:48 GMT)
OncQuest announces independent entity, to foray into molecular diagnostics
OncQuest Laboratories Ltd (formerly Dabur OncQuest) formally announced its existence as an independent entity moving away from being a part of Dabur Pharma Ltd, effective December 31, 2007. OncQuest Laboratories Limited was incorporated in January 2008. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:12:04 GMT)
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Features Methods For Analyzing Genomes And Plant Cells
With the sequencing of the human genome came the startling revelation that the number of copies of a genes and other DNA sequences can vary widely between individuals. This Copy Number Variation (or CNV), contributes to our species' genetic diversity but it has also been linked to genetic diseases. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:12:50 GMT)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launch Total Solution For Super-Speed Centrifuge Workflow
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the Super-speed Centrifuge Workflow Solution to help scientists spin sample volumes at a higher capacity and at higher speeds than ever before (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:48:17 GMT)
Fluidigm Introduces First Integrated Fluidic Circuit Able To Perform 9,216 Simultaneous Real-Time PCR Experiments
Fluidigm Corporation introduced its BioMark™ 96.96 Dynamic Array, a new integrated fluidic circuit (IFC) capable of performing 9,216 simultaneous real-time PCR experiments running TaqMan® assays in nanoliter quantities. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:11:08 GMT)
LI-COR(R) Biosciences and Tiger Woods Learning Center Collaborate to Develop High School Curriculum in Genetics
In a plan designed to develop educational opportunities for students in grades 5-12, LI-COR Biosciences and the Tiger Woods Learning Center are collaborating to pilot a novel approach to genomics education. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Receives FDA Clearance for Diagnostic System to Determine Transplant Compatibility
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its DynaChip(TM) Antibody Analysis System. The DynaChip(TM) system is the only automated chip-based system for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibody detection and identification. This ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:40:53 GMT)
Biological tools revamp disease classification
The role of gene interactions is explored. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:12:28 GMT)
US genomics leader bows out from institute
Francis Collins, the geneticist who led the US National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in Bethesda, Maryland, through the completion of the Human Genome Project and the dawn of the personal genomics era, has announced that he will leave his post on 1 August. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:12:37 GMT)
Winners of the 2008 Life Science Industry Awards Announced
Winners have been announced for the 2008 Life Science Industry Awards, which recognize those life science suppliers that are best-in-class in both product categories and customer communications and support categories. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:55:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Wins Six Life Science Industry Awards
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today announced it was the winner in six categories at the annual Life Science Industry Awards. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:03:00 GMT)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Invitrogen Receives FDA Clearance for Diagnostic System to Help Determine Transplant ...
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Headline of release dated June 3, 2008, should read: Invitrogen Receives FDA Clearance for Diagnostic System to Help Determine Transplant Compatibility . (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:06:00 GMT)
Kissing cousins can have healthy kids
MELBOURNE: The belief that babies born to first-cousins will suffer from some kind of deformities is all a myth, say researchers in Australia. According to an earlier Australian research published in 2001, babies born to first-cousins are nearly three times more likely to have serious birth defects. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:18:35 GMT)
Invitrogen Wins Six Life Science Industry Awards
Invitrogen Corporation (8208;NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:20:04 GMT)
New Link Between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Researchers Discover New Way Fats Kill Beta-cells
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a new link between increased level of fat in the human body and Type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe this will open new fields in diabetes research and could lead to new therapies. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:20:28 GMT)
Vancouver Nets $400K for Shellfish Genomics Lab
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, 04 Jun 2008 20:45:39 GMT)
Human Viruses Appear To Be Making Wild Chimpanzees Sick
After studying chimpanzees in the Tanzania's Mahale Mountains National Park for the past year, biologists have evidence that chimpanzees are becoming sick from viral infectious diseases they have likely contracted from humans. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:29:38 GMT)
Geneombio Tech to launch first predictive gene testing service for osteoporosis
The Pune-based Geneombio Technologies, a contract research organisation that has strong focus on genomics and molecular biology, will soon launch a predictive gene testing service to detect osteoporosis for the first time in India. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:42:24 GMT)
5 Things You Didn't Know: DNA
Here are 5 things you didn't know about DNA It's inside all of us, telling us how to behave, how to function and how to grow. It's your deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and it contains the genetic instructions that essentially make you who you are. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:18:06 GMT)
Pfizer Licenses Ariadne Pathway Studio Enterprise
Ariadne announced today that Pfizer, Inc. has purchased a multi-site license for Pathway Studio Enterprise software. Pfizer is going to use it to assemble reference networks of biological interactions from internal and public data sources for interpretation of experimental results throughout its research facilities. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Vancouver Lawyer John J. Swift Joins Webnames.ca Inc. Board of Directors
Webnames.ca® Inc. today announced that John J. Swift has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Webnames.ca. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Receives FDA Clearance For Diagnostic System To Determine Transplant Compatibility
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its DynaChip™ Antibody Analysis System. The DynaChip™ system is the only automated chip-based system for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibody detection and identification. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:11:59 GMT)
www.kentonline.co.uk - your gateway to Kent
The president of brewery Shepherd Neame, Robert Neame, and former Kent University vice-chancellor Professor Sir David Melville are among those receiving honorary degrees from the university next month. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:48:18 GMT)
454 Sequencing for Melon Research in Spain
BRANFORD, Conn.----A new research study planned at CRAG, Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics in Barcelona, Spain, is focusing on the de novo sequencing of the musk melon . CRAG recently bought a Genome Sequencer FLX from 454 Life Sciences, a centre of excellence of Roche Applied Science, for use in this project and in support of other ongoing research projects. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
GlaxoSmithKline Signs Licensing Agreement With Compendia Bioscience
Compendia Bioscience today announced that it has signed a two-year licensing agreement with GlaxoSmithKline for Oncomine Enterprise Edition, a value-added product extension Compendia's flagship product, Oncomine. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
GE Healthcare And UPMC Launch Joint Venture To Digitize Pathology Images
InformationWeek - Onmyx aims to get pathologists to abandon glass slides and microscopes for the digital technology it says will improve diagnoses. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Build your own Google
In an earlier post I talked a bit about a start-up called Kickfire who are releasing an accelerated database appliance for MySQL applications in the 1TB-3TB range that gives comparable performance to an equivalent Oracle RDBMS setup for around a quarter of the price. Kickfire sounds compelling for utility... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:15:05 GMT)
The 'febit science lounge' presents: Webinar About Role of Non-Protein-Coding RNA in Human Genome Set for 11 a.m. EDT ...
febit holding gmbh today unveiled plans for the first of a series of educational Webinars geared for genomics researchers worldwide. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:30:00 GMT)
Dr. Alexander Makarov Receives 2008 ASMS Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry Award
56TH ASMS CONFERENCE ON MASS SPECTROMETRY AND ALLIED TOPICS, DENVER (June 2, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that Dr. Alexander Makarov, the company's director of global research for Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry, has received the 2008 Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry Award from the American Society for Mass ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:04:11 GMT)
Indianapolis, Indiana and Richmond, California June 5, 2008
Dow AgroSciences LLC and Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO) announced today the successful completion of research milestones as part of their joint Research and Commercial License Agreement. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:15:25 GMT)
Genomics of Cardiovascular Disease: Current Clinical Applications
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Kari Stefansson, MD, DR. MED, CEO DeCODE Genetics (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:49:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Wins Six Life Science Industry Awards
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today announced it was the winner in six categories at the annual Life Science Industry Awards. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:54:17 GMT)
Brucella abortus S19 genome sequenced; points toward virulence genes
Blacksburg, Va. – Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech and the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, and collaborators at 454 Life Sciences of Branford, Conn., have sequenced the genome of Brucella abortus strain S19. Strain S19 is a naturally occurring strain of B. abortus that does not cause disease and was discovered by Dr. John Buck in 1923. It has ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:05:35 GMT)
Working magic with sciences
Commerce might be the most popular subject at Delhi University, but it is the science students who are set to reap benefits of change and initiative this session. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:07:24 GMT)
Branford, Connecticut June 5, 2008
A new research study planned at CRAG, Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics in Barcelona, Spain, is focusing on the de novo sequencing of the musk melon (Cucumis melo). (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:45:42 GMT)
Branford, Connecticut June 3, 2008 454 Life Sciences , a company of Roche , today announced that they will support ...
, in the development of solutions enabling large scale crop SNP discovery projects. Limagrain aims to improve certain feed crops through the selection and cross breeding of desirable characteristics that occur in natural variants of each species. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:45:52 GMT)
Roche NimbleGen signs strategic alliance with BioDiscovery
Roche NimbleGen, a company of Roche Applied Science, has signed a strategic alliance with BioDiscovery, to offer complete solutions to comparative genomic hybridization microarray customers. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:46:43 GMT)
CET marks 10 years of local bio-tech
A decade after opening the Center for Emerging Technologies biotech business incubator, Marcia Mellitz has learned not to take anything for granted. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:28:02 GMT)
Winners of the 2008 Life Science Industry Awards Announced
Winners have been announced for the 2008 Life Science Industry Awards, which recognize those life science suppliers that are best-in-class in both product categories and customer communications and support categories. The 20 companies receiving the highest overall scores in each award category were named the Winners out of the 650 life science suppliers. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
$500,000 Gruber Genetics Prize: The Recipient Is Spradling For New Genetic Techniques, Advancing Understanding Of Stem ...
Allan C. Spradling, Ph.D., of the Carnegie Institution for Science and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Baltimore, is the recipient of the 2008 Genetics Prize of the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation for his work on fruit fly genomics and for "fundamental discoveries about the earliest stages of reproduction. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:12:29 GMT)
Leading U.S. Bioscience Pioneers Enter International Collaboration With Government of Luxembourg to Accelerate ...
Three of the United States' most prominent biomedical science leaders have been tapped by the government of Luxembourg for an unprecedented international collaboration to establish a bioscience center of excellence in the heart of the European Union. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Sequencing Of Brucella Abortus S19 Genome Points Toward Virulence Genes
Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech and the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, and collaborators at 454 Life Sciences of Branford, Conn., have sequenced the genome of Brucella abortus strain S19. Strain S19 is a naturally occurring strain of B. abortus that does not cause disease and was discovered by Dr. John Buck in 1923. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:13:29 GMT)
QIAGEN to Present At the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
VENLO, The Netherlands, June 6, 2008 -- QIAGEN N.V. today announced that it will present at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at 3:20 p.m. PT on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics and M. D. Anderson to Develop a MicroRNA-based Diagnostic Test to Identify Risk of Recurrence of Lung ...
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a leader in the development of microRNA-based diagnostic and therapeutic products, announced today a research collaboration with The University of Texas M. D. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:30:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics, MD Anderson to Collborate on Lung Cancer Dx
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:59:59 GMT)
Dr. Raymond Salemme Joins BioLeap's Advisory Board
NEW HOPE, Pa.----"Dr. Salemme is broadly recognized in the pharmaceutical industry as a business leader and entrepreneur with deep expertise in the application of crystallography and structure-based design to drug discovery and, more broadly, to molecular research. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:19:00 GMT)
Dr. Raymond Salemme Joins BioLeap's Advisory Board
"Dr. Salemme is broadly recognized in the pharmaceutical industry as a business leader and entrepreneur with deep expertise in the application of crystallography and structure-based design to drug discovery and, more broadly, to molecular research. We are excited by the opportunity to benefit from Ray's experience and guidance at BioLeap in building a capital-efficient business leveraging our ... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:43:41 GMT)
Business Line Headlines Saturday, May 05, 2001
Agriculture Coir geotextiles, brown fibre show good growth THE coir geotextiles and the non-traditional brown fibre sector showed significant growth in the domestic market last fiscal following the implementation of various schemes. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:10:27 GMT)
Business Line Headlines Monday, July 23, 2001
Accountancy ICAI's guidance note on audit THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a guidance note on audit under Section 115JB of the Income-Tax Act, 1961. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:12:34 GMT)
Business Line Headlines Tuesday, September 25, 2001
Agriculture Inspection facilities for agri-export items sought THE Centre should set up inspection facilities in respect of all agriculture products so that the exports market performance is no more sullied ``for lack of home work''. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:23:08 GMT)
Business Line Headlines Tuesday, November 06, 2001
Agriculture Hatcheries to close down for one week POULTRY farmers and representatives of several hatcheries from Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have decided to shut down hatcheries for a week from November 15 in an effort to overcome the current crisis in the industry. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:30:01 GMT)
Global Health and Bioinformatics Workforce Capacity Initiative to Be Led by AMIA and Supported by the Rockefeller ...
A $500,000 grant has been awarded to AMIA from the Rockefeller Foundation to help convene a conference in collaboration with the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) on capacity building in health informatics. The conference is part of the Foundations Making the eHealth Connection conference series to be held at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center, Italy, beginning in ... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:01:00 GMT)
Canisius receives boost in aid for Science Hall
Canisius College has received a major boost toward the construction of an interdisciplinary science center. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:20:51 GMT)
Time to Talk About CAM, Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Health Care Providers and Patients Need To Ask and Tell (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:09:39 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics And M. D. Anderson To Develop A MicroRN Based Diagnostic Test To Identify Risk Of Recurrence Of Lung ...
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. (NASDQ: ROSG), a leader in the development of microRNA-based diagnostic and therapeutic products, announced a research collaboration with The University of Texas M. D. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:12:39 GMT)
Genomics Started With Boozing Session in Maine
When our children's children look up the word "genomics," they'll learn that it was born in Maine. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:16:01 GMT)
Robot fly could unlock secrets of the human brain
fruit fly may not look very clever, but its tiny brain has more in common with humans' than you might think - a fact that has encouraged scientists to attempt to create a "virtual fly brain" in the hope that it will lead to discoveries that could combat neurological diseases. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:44:21 GMT)
Earthworm Detectives Provide Genetic Clues For Dealing With Soil Pollution
The humble earthworm provides a new sensitive and detailed picture of what is going on in our contaminated soil ecosystems. New research shows that copper contamination has a detrimental effect by interfering with the energy metabolism of the exposed invertebrates and that different pollutants have unique molecular effects, with implications for both monitoring and remediation of toxins. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:12:26 GMT)
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