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

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Bruker Daltonics Showcasing Novel Proteomics Solutions Based on Mass Spectrometry at the 7th HUPO World Congress 2008
Bruker Daltonics today is showcasing several new high performance mass spectrometry products and applications for proteomics at the 7th HUPO World Congress 2008: (PRWeb Aug 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ (Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:13:42 GMT)

New SensoLyte HDAC Assay Kit Introduced by AnaSpec
Histone deacetylase (HDAC) enzymes modulate gene expression through the deacetylation of lysine residues on histone proteins and act as transcriptional repressors of genes. Based on their role in cell cycling, apoptosis and differentiation, HDACs have been chosen as therapeutic targets for the treatment of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. AnaSpec has introduced the SensoLyte™ 520 HDAC ... (Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:25:00 GMT)

Analysis of Lake Washington microbes shows the power of metagenomic approaches
( DOE/Joint Genome Institute ) Today's powerful sequencing machines can rapidly read the genomes of entire communities of microbes, but the challenge is to extract meaningful information from the jumbled reams of data. In a paper appearing in Nature Biotechnology Aug. 17, a collaboration headed by researchers at the University of Washington and the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute ... (Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:04:50 GMT)

Sequencing success
New Zealand's first state-of-the-art gene sequencing machine has proved a commercial success in its first year of operation, generating almost $2 million in revenue. (Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:35:24 GMT)

Mummified remains identified
ANCHORAGE, Alaska: It took nine years of sleuthing and advanced DNA science and cutting-edge forensic techniques, but a mummified hand and arm found in an Alaska glacier have been identified. The remains belong to Francis Joseph Van ... (Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:50:27 GMT)

Mummified remains of victim of 1948 Alaska plane crash identified
ANCHORAGE -- It took nine years of sleuthing and advanced DNA science and cutting-edge forensic techniques, but a mummified hand and arm found in an Alaska glacier have been identified. (Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:58:38 GMT)

Mummified remains from 1948 Alaska plane crash identified
Nine years of sleuthing, advanced DNA science and cutting-edge forensic techniques have finally put a name to a mummified hand and arm found in an Alaska glacier. (Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:07:15 GMT)

Canada to get world's first supercomputer outside the US
Toronto: Toronto university and the IBM have joined hands to build Canada's most powerful and energy- efficient supercomputer yet. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:42:12 GMT)

Genome mapping study shows Indians may react differently to asthma drug
The recently-completed Indian Genome Variation Consortium Project has found that Indian populations are likely to respond differently to salbutamol (drug for bronchial asthma) and called for identifying different classes of drugs for specific populations. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:44:39 GMT)

New and Updated Online Tutorials for MINT and Reactome
Comprehensive tutorials on the MINT and Reactome databases enable researchers to quickly and effectively use these invaluable resources. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Remains from 1948 plane crash ID'd
DNA science and cutting-edge forensic techniques have finally put a name to a mummified hand and arm (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:24:43 GMT)

Bruker Daltonics Showcasing Novel Proteomics Solutions Based On Mass Spectrometry At The 7th HUPO World Congress 2008
Bruker Daltonics today is showcasing several new high performance mass spectrometry products and applications for proteomics at the 7th HUPO World Congress 2008: -- maXis™ is the world's first high speed Ultra High Resolution TOF (UHR-TOF) mass spectrometer platform, and truly represents a revolution in tandem mass spectrometry. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:14:41 GMT)

Calibrant Biosystems Announces Appointment of Business Advisory Board
GAITHERSBURG, Md.----Calibrant Biosystems, a leader in the field of proteomics-based drug and biomarker discovery and development, today announced the appointments of James Hawkins, PhD, MBA, Bethany Mancilla, MBA, and Douglas Swirsky, CPA, CFA, to its newly-formed Business Advisory Board. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Watson's Pilot Clinical Study
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. is pleased to announce that its United States licensee, Watson Pharma, Inc, has successfully concluded the first and only placebo controlled study with Uracyst®. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

USDA Conference Spotlights Sorghum's Biofuel Potential
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 18, 2008—Sorghum's potential as a biofuel crop will be explored at the International Workshop on Sorghum for Biofuels which begins in Houston, Texas, tomorrow. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:49 GMT)

Fruth Pharmacy Begins Retail Sales of Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kits in West Virginia and Southern Ohio Stores
SALT LAKE CITY----Identigene today announced that Fruth Pharmacy has begun over-the-counter retail sales of the Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit. Fruth Pharmacy, which has been serving communities in West Virginia and southern Ohio since 1952, will offer the new product in all of its 25 stores. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:01:00 GMT)

NuroPro(R), The First Blood Serum Diagnostic Test To Be Available For Alzheimer's Disease, Demonstrates High ...
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. (OTCBB:PWRM), a leading proteomics company specializing in the development and commercialization of diagnostic tests for early detection of breast cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, is providing an interim status report of its international validation study of the company's NuroPro® blood serum biomarker test for Alzheimer's disease. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:14:01 GMT)

MDRNA, Inc. Lead Candidate Demonstrates In Vivo Efficacy Against Seasonal And Pandemic Flu Strains
MDRNA, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA) announced positive in vivo efficacy data on its proprietary RNAi-based therapeutic for the treatment of multiple strains of influenza A virus in animal models. The in vivo data were presented by Shaguna Seth, Ph.D., Associate Director at MDRNA, Inc., at the XIV International Congress of Virology in Istanbul, Turkey. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:14:50 GMT)

Affymetrix Technology Helps Advance Schizophrenia Research
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) announced that researchers around the world have used the Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP Arrays 5.0 and 6.0 to uncover important links between copy number variations (CNVs) and schizophrenia. Researchers from the United States, Europe and Asia published their findings in recent issues of Nature and Nature Genetics. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:15:02 GMT)

Potential Alzheimer's Treatment From The Humble Potato
A virus that commonly infects potatoes bears a striking resemblance to one of the key proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease (AD), and researchers have used that to develop antibodies that may slow or prevent the onset of AD. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:16:12 GMT)

Thermo Fisher Scientific and Toronto's University Health Network Collaborate in Pioneering Biomarker Research
WALTHAM, Mass.----Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. , the world leader in serving science, today announced a landmark collaboration between its Thermo Fisher Scientific Biomarker Research Initiatives in Mass Spectrometry Center and the University Health Network in Toronto to explore uncharted areas in biomarker research. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

GeneLink Responds to Lawsuit
ORLANDO, Fla.----On August 18, 2008, GeneLink, Inc. , a leading consumer genomics biotech company, filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Period Ended June 30, 2008 . The Report was delayed to allow the Company to review the complaint filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, DePhillipo, et.al. v. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:02:00 GMT)

Smart Personalized Medicine, LLC, Founded by Dr Richard Caruso, to Pursue Developing a New Breast Cancer Prognostic ...
SAVANNAH, Ga.----Health Discovery Corporation today announced that Dr. Richard Caruso will change his role with the company from Board Member to Senior Advisor in order to activate a new independent company to be able to pursue the goal of developing a superior breast cancer prognostic test using HDC’s support vector machine technology and the cooperation of the MD Anderson Cancer Center. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:15:00 GMT)

Washington, DC August 18, 2008
Sorghum's potential as a biofuel crop will be explored at the International Workshop on Sorghum for Biofuels which begins in Houston, Texas, tomorrow. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:07:08 GMT)

Agilent moves from background to role on global stage
While the world's eyes are on Beijing this month, most people don't know about the maker of the scientific equipment that officials are using to test Olympic competitors for banned substances. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:34:39 GMT)

Signature Genomic Laboroatories Reports Diagnostic Yield of Microarray Technology in Prenatal and Neonatal Specimens
SPOKANE, Wash.----Researchers at Signature Genomic Laboratories recently published the first large-scale prospective study comparing the detection rate of chromosomal abnormalities--missing or extra pieces of DNA--by microarray analysis in prenatal cases to that of neonatal cases referred with a variety of clinical findings, including congenital anomalies. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT)

Boyle student attends UK Health Career Camp
LEXINGTON - For many students the summer months mean fun in the sun and a time to take a break from school. However, for Boyle County's DeeAnna Cooper, July provided a whole different experience. Sixteen high school juniors and seniors from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky participated in the Health Researchers Youth Academy which was sponsored by the University of Kentucky's Area ... (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:11:37 GMT)

Signature Genomic Laboroatories Reports Diagnostic Yield of Microarray Technology in Prenatal and Neonatal Specimens
Researchers at Signature Genomic Laboratories recently published the first large-scale prospective study comparing the detection rate of chromosomal abnormalities--missing or extra pieces of DNA--by microarray analysis in prenatal cases to that of neonatal cases referred with a variety of clinical findings, including congenital anomalies. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:29:33 GMT)

Rocks clusters make sense for educational environments
Cluster computing has played a pivotal role in the way research is conducted in educational environments. Because the amount of available money and hardware varies between university researchers, often it's necessary to find a clustering solution that can work well on a small scale, but also can be expanded into a large computing cluster. To maximize grants, researchers typically ask for an open ... (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:15:05 GMT)

Google is 10-years-old?
Others believe the free market will throw up alternatives, just as it did to the mighty Microsoft. Vasanthan Dasan, one of the web's pioneers and now an engineer at Sun Microsystems, perceives three threats to Google's dominance. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:28:51 GMT)

New courses mix creativity with traditional subjects
The University has added a number of courses to its curriculum for this coming semester, including classes related to the Vice Presidential Debate being held on campus in October. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:03:40 GMT)

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY: College continues project push
Students returning to Niagara University next week will notice some big changes, with plenty more planned on the horizon.The university is finishing a major overhaul of its Gallagher Center, a faculty, visitor and non-resident student eating center. The $2 million project began in May with the building being completely gutted to make way for a new food court with several food stations and a ... (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:32:58 GMT)

Data mining detects signs of Lou Gehrig's disease
NewsRx.com August 14, 2008 Inspired by the use of microarray chips that look for gene combinations, psychologists are using "pattern array" software to spot movements in rats that might help them predict diseases such as Lou Gehrig's syndrome (see also American Psychological Association). (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:49:00 GMT)

Battling Cellulose
Insights into biomass could improve biofuel production. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:15:47 GMT)

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DJ HUGIN NEWS/QIAGEN Unveils Diagnostic Assay in the EU to Detect Genetic Variation Causing Adverse Reactions in AIDS ...
HLA-B*5701 biomarker indicates risk for severe adverse reactions to Abacavir / Experts expect more tests for similar markers in the future Venlo, The Netherlands - August 19, 2008 - QIAGEN (Nasdaq: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced that it has introduced a new molecular diagnostic test to type the HLA-B*5701 allele, a genetic variation in the Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) ... (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:16 GMT)

FBI: Ivins became focus of anthrax probe in 2004
FBI investigators trying to find the perpetrator of the 2001 anthrax attacks began focusing on Bruce Ivins in 2004 after he submitted an anthrax sample under subpoena that differed from earlier samples he had provided, FBI officials said yesterday. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:48:18 GMT)

19.08.2008 - DJ HUGIN NEWS/QIAGEN Unveils Diagnostic Assay in the EU to Detect Genetic Variation Causing Adverse ...
Venlo, The Netherlands - August 19, 2008 - QIAGEN (Nasdaq: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced that it has introduced a new molecular diagnostic test to type the HLA-B*5701 allele, a genetic variation in the Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) system. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:02:57 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a leading developer of microRNA-based diagnostic and therapeutic products, reported today its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and business highlights. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:30:00 GMT)

Xceed Ziplex(R) System for Automated Gene-Expression Analysis Wins 2008 R&D 100 Award
Xceed Molecular, a pioneer in the development of cost-effective, easy-to-use gene-expression analysis systems, announced that R&D Magazine has selected the company's Ziplex System as a recipient of the magazine's prestigious R&D 100 Award. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT)

Invitrogen Launches Legionella Test to Streamline Surveillance
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced today the launch of its Dynabeads® MAX Legionella, which enables a unique process for targeting and concentrating legionella from environmental water samples. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Prostate Cancer Foundation Commits $4.3 Million to Young Investigators
SANTA MONICA, Calif.----The Prostate Cancer Foundation today announced 19 Young Investigators Awards for 2008. Designed to encourage the most innovative research thinkers to continue their careers in prostate cancer research, the awards provide recipients with $75,000 annually for three years to support specified research programs. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

MDRNA, Inc. Completes Exclusive License Agreement to RNAi Delivery Peptides
BOTHELL, Wash.----MDRNA, Inc. announced today that it has signed an exclusive license agreement to intellectual property from the University of Michigan covering cationic peptides for enhanced delivery of nucleic acids. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Waters bags Innovation product of the year awards for Synapt HDMS, Xevo TQ MS
Waters have bagged the Product Innovation of the year awards for its Synapt High Definition MS (HDMS) System and Xevo TQ MS System. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:13:59 GMT)

Cracking the anthrax case with NAU's Paul Keim's help
A Northern Arizona University researcher's lab is being cited by the FBI as supplying the key analysis of an anthrax sample that led it to conclude Bruce Ivins was the anthrax killer. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:22:11 GMT)

QIAGEN Unveils Diagnostic Assay In The EU To Detect Genetic Variation Causing Adverse Reactions In AIDS Patients
QIAGEN (Nasdaq: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) announced that it has introduced a new molecular diagnostic test to type the HLA-B*5701 allele, a genetic variation in the Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) system. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:13:30 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics' Q2 Loss Rises in Advance of Commercialization Efforts
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Focus on the Worldwide Diagnostics Market Research Bundle (Worldwide Market for In Vitro Diagnostic Tests 6th Ed., SNP ...
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical devices industry is available in its catalogue. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

Prostate Cancer Foundation Commits $4.3 Million to Young Investigators
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announced 19 Young Investigators Awards for 2008. Designed to encourage the most innovative research thinkers to continue their careers in prostate cancer research, the awards provide recipients with $75,000 annually for three years to support specified research programs. These awards, totaling $225,000 each, are matched by the recipients' institutions. ... (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:33:04 GMT)

In print
Genetic fingerprints of the bacteria were critical. WASHINGTON — The FBI Monday offered reporters a detailed look at the science behind the investigation of the anthrax mailings in 2001, which resulted in five deaths. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:52:22 GMT)

Examine the Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Including Company Profiles, a Global Market Overview & ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies" report to their offering. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT)

NYU scientists identify critical protein complex in formation of cell cilia
( NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine ) An international team led by NYU Cancer Institute have identified a protein complex that regulates the formation of cilia, which are found on virtually all mature human cells and are essential to normal cell function. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:12:21 GMT)

$3.2M for Rutgers to apply biology, engineering, physical sciences toward stem cells
( Rutgers University ) Rutgers has received a $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to apply engineering, physical science and mathematical disciplines to stem cell research. In funding 70 doctoral fellowships, the program can equip experts in fields such as cell and molecular biology, computational modeling and biomaterials to move stem-cell breakthroughs from the biology lab ... (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:18:39 GMT)

Scientists Identify Critical Protein Complex in Formation of Cell Cilia
An international team led by NYU Cancer Institute have identified a protein complex that regulates the formation of cilia, which are found on virtually all mature human cells and are essential to normal cell function. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:28:56 GMT)

Sigma-Aldrich and Atlas Antibodies Announce the Release of 2,000 New, Highly-Validated Prestige Antibodies
Sigma-Aldrich today announced the addition of over 2,000 antibodies to its line of Prestige Antibodies. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT)

SRA Awarded $26.3 Million Task Order to Provide Enterprise-wide IT Services for National Institute of Environmental ...
SRA International , a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations, today announced it has won a 3.5-year task order to provide enterprise-wide information technology support services for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences . (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:01:00 GMT)

UH researchers win top prize for research with humanitarian applications
( University of Houston ) Understanding how microbes govern human and environmental health, two University of Houston researchers -- Yuriy Fofanov and Lennart Johnsson -- understand that what we don't see often carries big-picture implications. They've garnered international recognition for applying such vision while creating technologies to help monitor the sizes and genomic diversity of ... (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:04:58 GMT)

Research: Sky island mammals can travel to breed
New research hints that most mammals living on sky islands - largely isolated mountaintop ecological niches - have unoccupied lowland habitat that could be crossed for breeding. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:36:00 GMT)

Mitrionics and Nallatech Demonstrate FPGA Accelerator Kit and Announce Membership in Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology ...
Intel Developer Forum -- Mitrionics, Inc., developer of the Mitrion™ Virtual Processor and the Mitrion Software Acceleration Platform, and Nallatech will demonstrate their PCI Express* FPGA Accelerator Kit at the Intel Developer Forum being held August 19-21, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. The FPGA Accelerator Kit is targeted at companies and organizations in defense, High Performance Computing, ... (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:15:00 GMT)

Medicine tailored to your genome, not your race: Venter
Personalised, genome-based health care could help prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths caused each year by adverse drug reactions, genetics pioneer Craig Venter said Tuesday. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:55:21 GMT)

Data Fusion: The Ups and Downs of All-Encompassing Digital Profiles
A few years ago I bought a latte at Starbucks on the way to the airport, parked my car and got on a flight for the U.K. Eight hours later I got off at Heathrow, bought a prepay chip for my cell phone and went to buy a ticket for the train into London, when my credit card gave up the ghost and refused to work anymore. Not until I got back to the U.S. did I find out what had happened. ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:07:40 GMT)

Critical Protein Complex In Formation Of Cell Cilia Identified
Scientists have identified a protein complex that regulates the formation of cilia, which are found on virtually all mature human cells and are essential to normal cell function. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:21:43 GMT)

Biotech Avalon posts $5.6M loss, cuts jobs
Avalon Pharmaceuticals, a Germantown biotech that develops cancer treatments, is slashing its workforce by one-third, as the company lost $5.6 million in the second quarter, reducing its cash and securities to $16.7 million. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:28 GMT)

Examine The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Including Company Profiles, A Global Market Overview, And ...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies" report to their offering. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:52:23 GMT)

Lorus Therapeutics Announces the Identification of a Potential Novel Biomarker in Patient Samples From a Clinical ...
Lorus Therapeutics Inc,(AMEX: LRP), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the research and development of pharmaceutical products and technologies for the management of cancer, today announced publication by the California Cancer Consortium of a paper entitled "Identification of F-box/LLR-repeated Protein 17 a Potential Useful Biomarker for Breast Cancer Therapy". (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics and the National Institute of Health (NIH) to Identify Potential MicroRNA Drug Targets for HIV
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. announced today a collaboration with the National Institute of Health to identify microRNAs involved in the progression of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus , that may be used as potential drug targets. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Scientists Have Discovered The Cause Of The Hereditary Disease PCH - Most Of Those Affected Have A Common Ancestor
Scientists from Cologne and Amsterdam have discovered the mutations in human genetics, which cause the hereditary disease ponto cerebellar hypoplasia (PCH) of the types 2 and 4. "In the case of PCH, the protein complex the so-called tRNA-Splicing-Endonuclease, is mutated. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:14:31 GMT)

Itanium Solutions Alliance Welcomes Supermicro as Sponsor
The Itanium Solutions Alliance welcomes Super Micro Computer, Inc. as a sponsor of the non-profit association. The server hardware manufacturer joins founding sponsors Bull, Fujitsu, Fujitsu-Siemens, HP, Hitachi, Intel, NEC and SGI in committing time and resources to the growing organization, adding a unique perspective and considerable expertise to the Alliance's efforts. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:30:00 GMT)

SRA secures NIH contract
SRA International Inc. has won a contract to provide information technology services to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, one of 27 research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health. (SRX) (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:43 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics to Study MicroRNAs in HIV Infections for NIH
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SRA International gets $26.3M deal with NIEHS
The Durham office of Virginia consulting firm SRA International has won a $26.3 million contract to provide IT services to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Research Triangle Park. (SRX) (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:05:06 GMT)

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (August 20, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and Sage-N Research Inc., the leading supplier of high-throughput proteomics data analysis solutions, today announced the latest product of their five year collaboration on proteomics analysis: the first proteomics software platform designed specifically for the Enterprise Linux market. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:58:33 GMT)

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University of British Columbia and AnaSpec Present Poster at ICAD 2008 AnaSpec Inc. Posted on:18 Aug 08 In a collaborative effort, the University of British Columbia and AnaSpec, Inc. presented a poster at the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimerâ€™s Disease entitled â€œAlzheimer Disease Tangles and Threads Display Multiple Tau Phosphorylation Sitesâ€�. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:58:35 GMT)

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Signature Genomic Laboratories Named to Inc. 5000
SPOKANE, Wash.----Signature Genomic Laboratories was named to Inc. magazine’s “Inc. 5000” list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Spokane-based company, which provides microarray-based diagnostic genetic testing for individuals with mental retardation/developmental delay, autism and birth defects, was ranked 114 overall and 5th in the Health sector, with 1,766.4% ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:45:00 GMT)

Shaffer, of Signature Genomic Laboratories, Named Top Female CEO
SPOKANE, Wash.----Inc. magazine ranked Lisa G. Shaffer, President & CEO of Signature Genomic Laboratories, 8th on its list of top female CEOs in the fastest-growing private companies in America. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:46:00 GMT)

Signature Genomic Laboratories Named to Inc. 5000
Signature Genomic Laboratories was named to Inc. magazine's "Inc. 5000" list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Spokane-based company, which provides microarray-based diagnostic genetic testing for individuals with mental retardation/developmental delay, autism and birth defects, was ranked 114 overall and 5th in the Health sector, with 1,766.4% three-year growth from ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:16 GMT)

Shaffer, of Signature Genomic Laboratories, Named Top Female CEO
Inc. magazine ranked Lisa G. Shaffer, President & CEO of Signature Genomic Laboratories, 8th on its list of top female CEOs in the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list was released in conjunction with the magazine's "Inc. 5000," naming the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America; Signature Genomic Laboratories was ranked 114 overall. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:14:57 GMT)

Genome of saltwater creature could aid understanding of gene grouping
( Rice University ) The genome of the simple saltwater creature Trichoplax has been published in a new study in the journal Nature. Rice University co-investigator Nicholas Putnam says the genetic index clearly shows many large collections of genes that group together on both the Trichoplax and human chromosomes. Investigators are interested in why certain groups of genes remain together and ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:28:16 GMT)

Genome of saltwater creature could aid understanding of gene grouping
The genetic code of a simple saltwater creature could help researchers learn more about how groups of genes function in humans and other species. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:37:38 GMT)

Protein complex in cell cilia identified
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- U.S.-led scientists say they've identified a critical protein complex in the growth of cell cilia that might have a key role in many serious diseases. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:59:04 GMT)

Protein complex in cell cilia identified
U.S.-led scientists say they've identified a critical protein complex in the growth of cell cilia that might have a key role in many serious diseases.The team led by the New York University Cancer Institute said the protein complex regulates the formation of primary cilia, which are found on virtually all mature human cells and are essential to normal cell function.The researchers led by ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:13:06 GMT)

Invitrogen Launches Legionella Test To Streamline Surveillance
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced today the launch of its Dynabeads® MAX Legionella, which enables a unique process for targeting and concentrating legionella from environmental water samples (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:17:09 GMT)

Montgomery snares a biotech
A Wisconsin biotechnology company is moving its headquarters to Gaithersburg and plans to about double its workforce to 80 employees within two years. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:00:22 GMT)

Holzbach recalls crowning moment
Beryl Holzbach made history on Aug. 9 when the crown was placed on her head – she became the first Ms. Wheelchair USA. The Mechanicsville resident was still beaming last Wednesday evening while she talked about the pageant and her life, with family members surrounding her on her front porch. “I was just absolutely shocked” after the first runner-up’s name was announced. “It was between me and a ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:03:56 GMT)

Romeo Bragato New Zealand Wine Industry Speech
Thank you, Stuart, for the warm welcome and thank you for the opportunity to address the opening session of the 2008 Bragato Conference. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:47:50 GMT)

West Lafayette, Indiana August 20, 2008 A combination of pathogens, pesticides and parasites may underlie such a ...
researcher. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:37:18 GMT)

Fluidigm and Millennium Science Team Up
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & VICTORIA, Australia (BUSINESS WIRE) August 21,2008 Fluidigm Corporation, the inventor of integrated fluidic circuits, has appointed Millennium Science Pty. Ltd. as its exclusive distributor for the BioMark"! System for Genetic Analysis in Australia and New Zealand. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:47:50 GMT)

A new market report from BioWorld Today
appraises the state and potential of the genomics technologies market allowing you to see where the trends are taking us for 2009. View more details here to get insight into these next-generation technologies. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:04:39 GMT)

The BioWorld ® Genomics Technologies Report: Advances and Challenges in RNAi, Stem Cells and Synthetic Biology
This market report appraises the state and potential of the genomics technologies market allowing you to see where the trends are taking us for 2009. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:04:48 GMT)

Senior spends part of vacation at MIT
While many students were soaking up the sun this summer and taking advantage of their break from school, Brazoswood High School senior Vanessa Trevino was solving equations, studying DNA and preparing for her future in science. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:33:01 GMT)

5th International Milk Genomics & Human Health Symposium Speaker Program Released: Bovine Genome, Insights from ...
Two-and-a-half-day event will gather international experts in nutrition, genomics, bioinformatics and milk to address the status of milk-specific genomic research. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Research and Markets: The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Merck
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Merck" report to their offering. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:26:00 GMT)

Research and Markets: The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Merck
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets has announced the addition of the "The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Merck" report to their offering. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:43:46 GMT)

Activx Biosciences, Inc. Announces Positive Phase Ib and IIa Clinical Trial Results for KRP-104, a Flexible Dosing ...
Activx Biosciences, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., announced today topline results from their Phase Ib and Phase IIa clinical trials with KRP-104, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT)

Computational Tools To Improve Understanding Of How Microbes Govern Human, Environmental Health
We all understand that even the tiniest changes in the environment can create big opportunities and challenges for plants, animals and humans, but rarely do we consider what's happening on a microscopic level and what those changes could mean for the infinite varieties of life on Earth - or how mankind's day-to-day experiences could be affected. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:14:44 GMT)

70 Doctoral Fellowships Funded By NSF To Move Stem Cell Discoveries From Bench To Bedside
Rutgers University has received a $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to apply engineering, physical science and mathematical disciplines to stem cell research. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:16:14 GMT)

SRA wins $26.3m NIEHS contract
US-based technology and consulting services provider SRA International has won a three-and-a-half year $26.3m contract from the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIEHS, to provide enterprise-wide support services for IT infrastructure operations, application development, and bioinformatics systems support. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:18:07 GMT)

Critical Protein Complex In Formation Of Cell Cilia Identified By NYU Scientists
An international team led by NYU Cancer Institute have identified a protein complex that regulates the formation of cilia, which are found on virtually all mature human cells and are essential to normal cell function. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:13:57 GMT)

Elsevier Semi-Finalists To Work With 500,000-Plus Articles To Create The Life Sciences Tools Of The Future
Elsevier, a leading global healthcare and scientific publisher, has announced ten semi-finalists in The Elsevier Grand Challenge, a competition inviting the scientific community to prototype tools innovating how Life Sciences information is used in online text databases. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:14:37 GMT)

SRA Receives $26.3M Task Order for NIEHS Bioinformatics Project
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:40:11 GMT)

Alpha Innotech Appoints Michael Henighan Chief Financial Officer
Alpha Innotech Corp. (OTCBB:APNO), a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, announced that Michael Henighan has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective immediately. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:37:38 GMT)

Contributing to scientific research at summer camp
Forty-seven young researchers presented their findings in typical poster and Powerpoint form before a distinguished panel of scientists who proceeded to question them about their data. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:01:40 GMT)

Princeton University Selects Thermo Scientific MALDI LTQ Orbitrap Mass Spectrometer To Enable Proteomics And Genomics ...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced that Princeton University is utilizing the newly launched MALDI LTQ Orbitrap XLT mass spectrometer for research on virus-host protein interactions in the laboratory. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:13:02 GMT)

Comparative Genomics Yields Clues to African Crop Virus
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:55:01 GMT)

Rapid test for pathogens developed by K-State researchers
Dangerous disease often spreads faster than it takes to diagnose it in the lab. To remedy that, researchers at Kansas State University have developed a test to bring that time from days down to hours. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:05:14 GMT)

Alzheimer's research earns Joseph Rogers Lifetime Achievement Award at Health Care Heroes breakfast
Joseph Rogers, president and senior scientist at Sun Health Research Institute, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Health Care Heroes Awards breakfast presented by Blue Cross Shield of Arizona Thursday. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:08:14 GMT)

Rapid Test For Pathogens: Could Be Used To Detect Diseases Used By Bioterrorists
Dangerous disease often spreads faster than it takes to diagnose it in the lab. To remedy that, researchers at Kansas State University have developed a test to bring that time from days down to hours. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:29:45 GMT)

Five young scientists recognised
Merck Sdn Bhd held its inaugural Merck Young Scientist Award (MYSA) 2008 ceremony recently to recognise five outstanding young scientists for their contributions in Bioscience research. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:08:01 GMT)

INC.com recognizes CEO of Spokane biotech firm
Lisa Shaffer, of Spokane biotech firm Signature Genomic Laboratories, was selected as the No. 8 woman CEO in a list developed by INC.com. INC.com developed the list as part of a survey of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:14:47 GMT)

Genes That Cause Hereditary Disease PCH Discovered
Scientists from Cologne and Amsterdam have discovered the mutations in humans that cause the hereditary disease ponto cerebellar hypoplasia (PCH), types 2 and 4. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:15:02 GMT)

Science, training helping more Olympians with longevity
Swimmer Dara Torres, 41, says her strokes have gotten better with age. John Dane III is a 58-year-old sailor competing in his first Olympics. Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania is a 38-year-old mom who grabbed gold in the women's marathon, tearing up the... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:38:00 GMT)

Abcam and Transinsight Collaborate
Abcam, a bioscience company specializing in the supply of antibodies from a web-based catalogue, and Transinsight, a specialist in semantic search technologies, announced collaboration in the field of protein information quality control using bioinformatics workflows. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:11:30 GMT)

SRA Wins $26.3m NIEHS Contract
US-based technology and consulting services provider SRA International has won a three-and-a-half year $26.3m contract from the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIEHS, to provide enterprise-wide support services for IT infrastructure operations, application development, and bioinformatics systems support. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:43:47 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics ties-up with NIH to identify microRNA drug targets for HIV
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd announced a collaboration with the National Institute of Health (NIH) to identify microRNAs involved in the progression of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that may be used as potential drug targets. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:43:59 GMT)

Older, tougher, smarter / Aging athletes pick regimens that can make them younger
Swimmer Dara Torres, 41, says her strokes have gotten better with age. John Dane III is a 58-year-old sailor competing in his first Olympics. Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania is a 38-year-old mom who grabbed gold in the women's marathon, tearing up the... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:03:11 GMT)

Pharmaceutical Alliance Management
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pharmaceutical Alliance Management" report to their offering. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:15:00 GMT)

Research and Markets: The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Pfizer
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Pfizer" report to their offering. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:36:00 GMT)

Lorus presents results of proteomics studies
Lorus Therapeutics Inc, (Lorus), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the research and development of pharmaceutical products and technologies for the management of cancer, announced publication by the California Cancer Consortium of a paper entitled "Identification of F-box/LLR-repeated Protein 17 a Potential Useful Biomarker for Breast Cancer Therapy". (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:44:02 GMT)

Research and Markets: The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Pfizer
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets has announced the addition of the "The Top 10 World's Leading Pharmaceutical Companies: Pfizer" report to their offering. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:13:46 GMT)

Indian-origin researcher's test to dramatically reduce deadly disease diagnosis time
Washington, August 22 : An Indian-origin researcher at Kansas State University has developed a rapid test that can significantly reduce the time taken for diagnosing dangerous diseases in the lab, and offer an effective weapon against bio-terrorism. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:34:46 GMT)

Rapid Test For Pathogens Developed By K-State Researchers Could Be Used To Detect Diseases Used By Bioterrorists
Dangerous disease often spreads faster than it takes to diagnose it in the lab. To remedy that, researchers at Kansas State University have developed a test to bring that time from days down to hours. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:13:51 GMT)

Life isn't 2-D, so why should our encyclopedias be?
( BioMed Central ) Biologists and biochemists are now able to access 3-D images of biomacromolecules underlying biological functions and disease. Rather than relying on text to provide the understanding of biomacromolecule structures, a collaborative Web site called Proteopedia now provides a new resource by linking written information and three-dimensional structural information. The wiki web ... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:27:16 GMT)

Tim Footman: How depressing: the UK educates children fit for call centres
Tim Footman: Michael Coates' article on call centre workers is the real indictment of the UK's procedure-based education (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:40:48 GMT)

Rapid Test For Pathogens Developed By K-State Researches Could Be Used To Detect Diseases Used By Bioterrorist
MANHATTAN -- Dangerous disease often spreads faster than it takes to diagnose it in the lab. To remedy that, researchers at Kansas State University have developed a test to bring that time from days down to hours. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:58:16 GMT)

Going from ulcers to cancer
( American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ) Researchers have uncovered a big clue as to why some of the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers pose a greater risk for serious problems like stomach cancer than others; it turns out these bacteria can exploit the surrounding stomach cells to protect them from the immune system. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:01:55 GMT)

High-tech innovations needed to help prevent economic crisis in health care and improve quality
( IEEE-USA ) The United States should develop a comprehensive strategy on the growing need for technological innovations to help prevent the impending economic crisis in health care and to improve the quality and convenience of care, according to a report from the 2007 conference "Economic Strategy for Health Care through Standards and Technologies." (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:39:28 GMT)

Genome Of Simplest Animal Reveals Ancient Lineage, Confounding Array Of Complex Capabilities
The genome of the simple and primitive animal, Trichoplax adhaerens, appears to harbor a far more complex suite of capabilities than meets the eye. The findings establish a group of organisms as a branching point of animal evolution and identify sets of genes, or a "parts list," employed by organisms that have evolved along particular branches. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:31:02 GMT)

Genome Of Saltwater Creature Could Aid Understanding Of Gene Grouping
The genetic code of a simple saltwater creature could help researchers learn more about how groups of genes function in humans and other species. A study published this week in the journal Nature breaks down the genetic code of Trichoplax, a simple saltwater creature that one might find anywhere in the world, even in the common household aquarium. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:13:20 GMT)

Ms. Wheelchair runner-up strong on potential
A University of Missouri student seeking a doctorate in bioinformatics was the first runner-up in the Ms. Wheelchair USA competition early this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:01:17 GMT)

Book helps guide researchers
WINDBER — A group of scientists is sharing strategies for mining health-care advances from raw data developed by Windber Research Institute in this former coal town. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:00:40 GMT)

Monsanto sues over patented seed
David v. Monsanto is the latest of many lawsuits against farmers (in this case, Lauren David) by Monsanto. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:28:16 GMT)

ASU reduces employee subsidy for bus passes
One of the Valley's largest employers has stopped paying full fare for its workers to ride the bus to and from work. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:55:35 GMT)

Phila. museum seeks chemical attraction
For anyone whose last foray into chemistry was being forced to memorize the periodic table of elements in high school, the Chemical Heritage Foundation wants you to take another look at a subject you may have vowed never to revisit after final exams. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:19:39 GMT)

Gene That Causes Childhood Cancer Neuroblastoma Is Found
Scientists have discovered gene mutations that are the main cause of the inherited (familial) version of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. In addition, the researchers found that the same mutations play a significant role in high-risk forms of non-inherited neuroblastoma, the more common form of the disease. Clinical trials are planned to target the gene product in children with neuroblastoma. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:31:14 GMT)

LipidomicNet: New Lipidomics Project Promotes Translational Research Towards Human Disease
The enormous advances in biology and biomedical research during the last decade originate mainly from the fields of Genomics and Proteomics. The current revolution in lipid analysis, however, promises change. For the first time the methodological possibilities are available to map the entire spectrum of lipids in cells, tissues and whole organisms. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:16:36 GMT)

Philadelphia museum seeks chemical attraction
PHILADELPHIA -- For anyone whose last foray into chemistry was being forced to memorize the periodic table of elements in high school, the Chemical Heritage Foundation wants you to take... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:34:46 GMT)

Cautious optimism prevails in Berger aftermath
Editor's note: The ongoing implementation of the state Berger commission recommendations - and particularly the joining of Kaleida Health and Erie County Medical Center - has played out in headlines for nearly two years. Business First reporters David Bertola, Tracey Drury, James Fink, Thomas Hartley and Shannon O'Sullivan asked community leaders to talk about the impact on their businesses ... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:42:17 GMT)

Finalists nominated for the 2008 EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD
HANNOVER, Germany----The three finalists of the 2008 EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD have been determined. The biotechnology companies nominated are Cambridge-based Astex Therapeutics Limited , GENEART AG from Regensburg and immatics biotechnologies GmbH based in Tubingen . (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:48:00 GMT)

Finalists nominated for the 2008 EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD
The three finalists of the 2008 EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD have been determined. The biotechnology companies nominated are Cambridge-based Astex Therapeutics Limited (UK), GENEART AG from Regensburg (Germany) and immatics biotechnologies GmbH based in Tubingen (Germany). The prize, worth EUR 100,000, is awarded to innovative European biotechnology and life sciences companies. "Innovation ... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:14:36 GMT)

From Ulcers To Cancer
Researchers have uncovered a big clue as to why some of the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers pose a greater risk for serious problems like stomach cancer than others; it turns out these bacteria can exploit the surrounding stomach cells to protect them from the immune system. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:15:21 GMT)

Philadelphia museum seeks chemical attraction
PHILADELPHIA — For anyone whose last foray into chemistry was being forced to memorize the periodic table of elements in high school, the Chemical Heritage Foundation wants you to take another look at a subject you may have vowed never to revisit after final exams. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:40:10 GMT)

Invitrogen Sets Date for Special Meeting of Shareholders to Vote on Proposed Merger with Applied Biosystems
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation today announced it has set the date for a special meeting of its shareholders, to consider the proposed acquisition of Applied Biosystems Inc. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

Life Isn't 2-D, So Why Should Our Encyclopedias Be?
Biologists and biochemists are now able to access 3D images of biomacromolecules underlying biological functions and disease. Rather than relying on text to provide the understanding of biomacromolecule structures, a collaborative website called Proteopedia now provides a new resource by linking written information and three-dimensional structural information. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:14:01 GMT)

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