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DNA databases blocked from the public (Los Angeles Times)
The National Institutes of Health removes patients' genetic profiles from its website after a study reveals that a new type of analysis could confirm identities. The National Institutes of Health quietly blocked public access to databases of patient DNA profiles after learning of a study that found the genetic information may not be as anonymous as previously believed, The Times has learned.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Growth factor predicts poor outcome in breast cancer (EurekAlert!)
( Baylor College of Medicine ) The response to insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) in breast cancer cells predicts an aggressive tumor that is less likely to respond to treatment, said researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in a report that appears in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The finding gives impetus to the movement to tailor cancer treatments to attributes of ...
(Aug 29, 2008)
Scripps Florida scientist launches company (BizJournals)
Claes Wahlestedt, who heads Scripps Florida’s efforts to develop drugs for diseases of the central nervous system, has launched new company with business consultant and longtime friend Joe Collard.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Growth factor predicts poor outcome in breast cancer (PhysOrg)
The response to insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) in breast cancer cells predicts an aggressive tumor that is less likely to respond to treatment, said researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in a report that appears in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The finding gives impetus to the movement to tailor cancer treatments to attributes of the various tumors.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Biotech concern pushes frontiers Signature Genomic expects (Spokane Journal of Business)
It doesn’t take a microscope to see how rapidly Signature Genomic Lab or atories LLC has grown by pushing the boundaries of clinical diagnostic testing for genetic disorders.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Study shows more genes are controlled by biological clocks (PhysOrg)
The tick-tock of your biological clock may have just gotten a little louder. Researchers at the University of Georgia report that the number of genes under control of in living things than suspected only a few years ago. The biological clock in a much-studied model organism is dramatically higher than previously reported. The new study implies that the clock may be much more important.
(Aug 29, 2008)
First classes in biotechnology program under way at IRSC (TCPalm.com)
Indian River State College was awarded a $327,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to help start the degree program, which is crucial as biotech companies such as Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, Oregon Health & Science University’s Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute and the Mann Research Center move to the region.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Bee researchers unveil tool to chase Colony Collapse Disorder Posted on Aug. 29 (Missoulian)
MISSOULA - University of Montana researchers and their UM-affiliated company, Bee Alert Technology Inc., have employed a new tool created by a U.S. Army lab to discover a honeybee virus invading North America.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Growth Factor Predicts Poor Outcome In Breast Cancer (Science Daily)
The response to insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) in breast cancer cells predicts an aggressive tumor that is less likely to respond to treatment, according to new research. The finding gives impetus to the movement to tailor cancer treatments to attributes of the various tumors.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Innovation Crisis in Tech? Seriously -- What Innovation Crisis? (Portfolio.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Kevin Maney writes: I read this morning about a new book by Judy Estrin, former CTO of Cisco, called Closing the Innovation Gap. In it, she apparently cites a long list of reasons why real innovation is drying up in Silicon Valley.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Scientists examine bird flu infections to monitor for 'pandemic' mutations (EurekAlert!)
( Wellcome Trust ) Scientists funded by the Wellcome Trust are to examine what is preventing the H5N1 avian influenza virus from causing a human pandemic and what mutations are required to realise its deadly potential. The research could hold the key to early identification of a potential influenza pandemic, and to developing drugs and a vaccine.
(Aug 29, 2008)
UW College of Agriculture announces 2008 honorees (High Plains Journal)
A long-time Johnson County agricultural producer, a Cheyenne native who operates a consulting firm near Jackson, a vigorous educational foundation in Sheridan and an animal foundation will be honored during Ag Appreciation Weekend at the University of Wyoming.
(Aug 29, 2008)
UW College of Agriculture announces 2008 honorees (High Plains Journal)
A long-time Johnson County agricultural producer, a Cheyenne native who operates a consulting firm near Jackson, a vigorous educational foundation in Sheridan and an animal foundation will be honored during Ag Appreciation Weekend at the University of Wyoming.
(Aug 29, 2008)
Biotech firms plant roots in Tucson area to lure top talent (The Arizona Republic)
Key goal: To create research companies that offer high-wage jobs and discover breakthroughs.
(Aug 30, 2008)
More Genes Are Controlled By Biological Clocks Than Previously Thought (Science Daily)
The tick-tock of your biological clock may have just gotten a little louder. The number of genes under control of the biological clock in a much-studied model organism is dramatically higher than previously reported. The new study implies that the clock may be much more important in living things than suspected only a few years ago.
(Aug 30, 2008)
Scientists examine bird flu infections to monitor for 'pandemic' mutations (PhysOrg)
Scientists funded by the Wellcome Trust are to examine what is preventing the H5N1 avian influenza virus from causing a human pandemic and what mutations are required to realise its deadly potential. The research could hold the key to early identification of a potential influenza pandemic, and to developing drugs and a vaccine.
(Aug 30, 2008)
Ayurveda offers huge potential for nutraceutical and dietary supplements industry, experts (PharmaBiz)
The Indian nutraceutical industry should tap the potential of herbal ingredients and Ayurveda methods to grab the fast growing global dietary, health supplements market, said experts.
(Aug 30, 2008)
Researcher Walks Among Dying Baby Chimps (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
This Behind the Scenes article was provided to LiveScience in partnership with the National Science Foundation.
(Aug 30, 2008)
Business in Brief (Haaretz Daily)
The Second Television and Radio Authority objects to the cabinet decision, included in the 2009 Economic Arrangements Law, to allow cable and satellite television broadcasters to air commercials.
(Aug 30, 2008)
HIGHER EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: NU moves closer to new science building (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)
NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara University has received a $300,000 grant from the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation to assist in funding a new science building planned for the campus.
(Aug 31, 2008)
HIGHER EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: NU moves closer to new science building (Tonawanda News)
NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara University has received a $300,000 grant from the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation to assist in funding a new science building planned for the campus.
(Aug 31, 2008)
HIGHER EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: NU moves closer to new science building (The Journal-Register)
NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara University has received a $300,000 grant from the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation to assist in funding a new science building planned for the campus.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New DNA Technique To Help Crime Scene Forensics (Medical News Today)
A new article published on August 29th in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics reveals a breakthrough in using DNA to identify possible suspects at a crime scene using DNA. Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) are able to use only a small amount of DNA - even if it is mixed with hundreds of other genetic fingerprints - by using genotyping microarrays.
(Aug 31, 2008)
No more waiting in the wings (The Buffalo News)
This is what happens when we claim what is rightfully ours. This is what happens when we make the most of what we have.
(Aug 31, 2008)
Donn Esmonde: National Buffalo Wing Festival celebrates what we have (The Buffalo News)
This is what happens when we claim what is rightfully ours. This is what happens when we make the most of what we have.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New Genes Found for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)
Researchers have discovered two new genes that increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in childhood.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New genes found for inflammatory bowel disease in children (EurekAlert!)
( Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ) Researchers have discovered two new genes that increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease in childhood. Continuing discovery of genes that interact with each other and with environmental influences in this complex disease helps build the foundation for personalized IBD treatments tailored to a patient's genetic profile.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New gene clues emerge for leukaemia, obesity, bowel disease (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Teams of doctors on Sunday said they had uncovered genetic flaws that separately boost the risk of a common form of leukaemia and bowel disease in children and may also influence obesity and fertility.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New gene clues emerge for leukaemia, obesity, bowel disease (TODAYonline)
This undated illustration shows the DNA double helix. Teams of doctors on Sunday said they had uncovered genetic flaws that separately boost the risk of a common form of leukaemia and bowel disease in children and may also influence obesity and fertility.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New Genes Found For Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Children (Science Daily)
Researchers have discovered two new genes that increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease in childhood. Continuing discovery of genes that interact with each other and with environmental influences in this complex disease helps build the foundation for personalized IBD treatments tailored to a patient's genetic profile.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New gene clues emerge for leukaemia (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
Teams of doctors said they had uncovered genetic flaws that separately boost the risk of a common form of leukaemia and bowel disease in children.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New gene clues for leukaemia, obesity (News Interactive)
TEAMS of doctors today said they had uncovered genetic flaws that separately boost the risk of a common form of leukaemia and bowel disease in children and may also influence obesity and fertility.
(Aug 31, 2008)
New gene clues for leukaemia, obesity (Adelaide Now)
TEAMS of doctors today said they had uncovered genetic flaws that separately boost the risk of a common form of leukaemia and bowel disease in children and may also influence obesity and fertility.
(Aug 31, 2008)
Erwin Schrodinger Prize 2008 Goes To The Max Delbrück Center In Berlin - First Map Showing Human Protein Interactions (Medical News Today)
A Berlin research team led by Professor Erich E. Wanker of the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch, Germany, has been awarded this year's Erwin Schrodinger Prize for creating a unique "connection scheme" showing for the first time how thousands of human proteins - the building blocks and machines of life - interact with each other.
(Aug 31, 2008)
Discovery of new genes for inflammatory bowel disease in children (News-Medical-Net)
Researchers have discovered two new genes that increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in childhood.
(Aug 31, 2008)
DNA breakthrough can identify an individual in a public place (Times Online)
A type of DNA analysis that could vastly increase the power of genetic fingerprinting has been developed by US scientists.
(Aug 31, 2008)
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