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System boosts biopharmaceutical process development. (ThomasNet)
Powered by laser-based LEAP(TM) system, CellXpress exploits high-speed imaging of living cells combined with simultaneous laser elimination of undesired cells, leaving behind cells that are secreting biopharmaceutical proteins. Purification results in verified clone that is likely to generate highly secreting cell lines. Imaging and purification processes can be repeated hundreds of times/hour ...
(Sep 30, 2008)
New Field Of Metabolomics Yields Exciting Antiviral Treatment Approach (Medical News Today)
Viruses dramatically increase cellular metabolism, and existing anti-obesity drugs may represent a new way to block these metabolic changes and inhibit viral infection, according to a study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Broad Institute Awarded Major Grant to Bolster Epigenomics Research (Newswise)
Researchers at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to map the epigenomes of a variety of medically important cell types, including human embryonic stem cells. The work aims to transform the understanding of an exquisite control system -- a code of so-called "epigenetic" cues that specify when and where in the body genes are made ...
(Sep 30, 2008)
ProMetic to Present at BioContact Quebec 2008 (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. today announced that Mr. Pierre Laurin, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be giving a corporate presentation at the upcoming BioContact Quebec 2008 conference.
(Sep 30, 2008)
The Online Information Source for the Medical Device Industry (Medical Device Link)
The underlying theme in the IVD industry during the past couple of years has been consolidation. For example, building on its previous acquisitions of Diagnostic Products Corp. and Bayer Diagnostics, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (Deerfield, IL) also purchased Dade Behring Inc. for $7 billion.
(Sep 30, 2008)
My Pharmiweb.com (PharmiWeb)
Deciding whether or not women with breast cancer require adjuvant chemotherapy after removal of the primary tumour has traditionally been based on a series of prognostic clinical features such as tumour size, lymph node involvement, and other factors.
(Sep 30, 2008)
New Self-Training Gene Prediction Program For Fungi Developed By Researchers At Georgia Tech (Medical News Today)
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a computer program that trains itself to predict genes in the DNA sequences of fungi. Fungi - which range from yeast to mushrooms - are important for industry and human health, so understanding the recently sequenced fungal genomes can help in developing and producing critical pharmaceuticals.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Broad Institute awarded major grant to bolster epigenomics research (EurekAlert!)
( Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ) Researchers at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to map the epigenomes of a variety of medically important cell types, including human embryonic stem cells. The work aims to transform the understanding of an exquisite control system -- a code of so-called "epigenetic" cues that specify when ...
(Sep 30, 2008)
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life Sciences (Mondaq)
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick recently signed the Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative, legislation that will provide $1 billion over the next ten years to support the development of the life sciences industry in Massachusetts.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Support pledged for Southern genomics research (SciDev.net)
[HYDERABAD] The Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) has pledged support for developing countries' efforts in genomics research and its use in treating disease.
(Sep 30, 2008)
NEA Announces Investing Staff Promotions (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. , a leading global venture capital firm, today announced several promotions within the organization. Harry Weller was named General Partner; Rohini Chakravarthy and Jon Sakoda were promoted to Partner; and Ali Behbahani, M.D., was promoted to Principal.
(Sep 30, 2008)
INFO-TECH (The Hindu)
SOFTWARE: IT budgets may shrink by a fifth in BFSI sector Forrester sees more spending on compliance issues.
(Sep 30, 2008)
INDUSTRY & ECONOMY (The Hindu)
HEALTH: Have a smoke-free electronic cigarette! BEAT THE BAN. Mumbai, Sept. 30 Smokers can now light up in public places and yet, not attract Union Health Minister, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss’ ire, thanks to electronic-cigarettes finding their way into local ...
(Sep 30, 2008)
SurModics Acquires CodeLink(TM) Activated Slide Business (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.----SurModics, Inc. , a leading provider of surface modification and drug delivery technologies to the healthcare industry, announced today the acquisition of the CodeLink™ Activated Slide microarray business from GE Healthcare.
(Sep 30, 2008)
SurModics Acquires CodeLink(TM) Activated Slide Business (wallstreet:online AG)
SurModics, Inc. (14533;Nasdaq:SRDX), a leading provider of surface modification and drug delivery technologies
(Sep 30, 2008)
Strand Genomics working on 'artificial liver' (Express India)
After 'virtual man', there is another trend catching up among the bioinformatics research groups, which is an 'artificial liver'. Pioneering this research is Bangalore-based Strand Genomics in association with World Bank is in the process of giving out beta versions for the pharmaceutical companies.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Study of Antioxidants Sends Cautionary Signal for Consumers (Newswise)
Buck Institute study shows mixed results for life extending properties of antioxidants. Consumers should use caution when taking supplements.
(Sep 30, 2008)
SurModics Acquires CodeLink(TM) Activated Slide Business (Centre Daily Times)
SurModics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRDX), a leading provider of surface modification and drug delivery technologies to the healthcare industry, announced today the acquisition of the CodeLink(TM) Activated Slide microarray business from GE Healthcare. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Fat Gene Linked to Colon Cancer (CBS News)
A gene that codes for a hormone made by fat cells affects colon cancer risk. A common variant of the gene cuts colon cancer risk by 27%.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 (Deccan Herald)
Department of Biotechnology Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology: Inauguration of National conference on Genomics, Proteomics and Systems Biology, by Department of IT principal Secretary Ashok Kumar C Manoli, J N Tata Auditorium, IISc Campus, 9 am.
(Sep 30, 2008)
New genes linked to gout (EurekAlert!)
( NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute ) Researchers have identified two new genes -- and confirmed the role of a third gene -- associated with increased risk of higher levels of uric acid in the blood, which can lead to gout, a common, painful form of arthritis. Combined, the three genetic variations were associated with up to a 40-fold increased risk in developing gout.
(Sep 30, 2008)
$2.5 billion to modernize U.S. health IT systems (News-Medical-Net)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the selection of ten contractors to receive up to a total of $2.5 billion for information technology (IT) and data center management services over the next ten years.
(Sep 30, 2008)
Geoff Mulgan: Harness the creative minds of our cities (Guardian Unlimited)
Geoff Mulgan: The most dynamic cities have always been immersed in the critical innovations of their time
(Sep 30, 2008)
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