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Potential BSE Test For Live Animals Based On Changes In Urine
Researchers have demonstrated that protein levels in urine samples can indicate both the presence and progress of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) disease in cattle. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:17:24 GMT)
How Plants Fine Tune Their Natural Chemical Defenses
Even closely related plants produce their own natural chemical cocktails, each set uniquely adapted to the individual plant's specific habitat. Comparing anti-fungals produced by tobacco and henbane, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies discovered that only a few mutations in a key enzyme are enough to shift the whole output to an entirely new product mixture. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:15:03 GMT)
Calculating How Breast Cancers Will Respond To Tamoxifen
A discovery by Australian scientists could help clinicians decide which women with breast cancer will make good candidates for anti-oestrogen therapies, such as tamoxifen, and which will not. Over 12,000 Australian women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, roughly 70% of which will have cancers treatable with tamoxifen. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:17:04 GMT)
Ocimum Biosolutions Awarded US Patent for Molecular Toxicology
GAITHERSBURG, Md. & HYDERABAD, India----Ocimum Biosolutions today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. US 7,415,358 B2 entitled ‘Molecular toxicology modeling’. The patent describes elucidation of the global changes in gene expression and identification of toxicity markers in tissues or cells exposed to a known renal toxin. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:20:00 GMT)
Calculating how breast cancers will respond to tamoxifen
( Research Australia ) A discovery by Australian scientists could help clinicians decide which women with breast cancer will make good candidates for anti-estrogen therapies, such as tamoxifen, and which will not. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:55:05 GMT)
A Detailed Analysis of Cancer, CNS & Cardiovascular Biomarkers: Examine the Key Players, Products and Prospects
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cancer, CNS & Cardiovascular Biomarkers: Players, Products and Prospects" report to their offering. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Ocimum Biosolutions Awarded US Patent for Molecular Toxicology
Ocimum Biosolutions today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. US 7,415,358 B2 entitled 'Molecular toxicology modeling'. The patent describes elucidation of the global changes in gene expression and identification of toxicity markers in tissues or cells exposed to a known renal toxin. The genes can be used as toxicity markers in drug screening and toxicity assays. The invention includes a ... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:05:05 GMT)
University of South Carolina Expands Bioinformatics Research with SGI Technology
To dramatically upgrade education and research in high-performance computing, the University of South Carolina has added a powerful mix of SGI server and storage technology. Installed in April, the SGI® Altix® system and SGI InfiniteStorage 4000 will be used primarily for bioinformatics, computational biology and medical research. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:06:00 GMT)
WVU, MU gearing up to turn trust fund into brain magnet
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Officials at West Virginia University and Marshall University believe they can entice the nations brightest researchers to bring their big ideas to the Mountain State. In March, state legislators approved the $50 million West Virginia... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:22:22 GMT)
Research and Markets: In 2007, the Estimated Cancer Biomarker Market Accounted for around 55% of Biomarker Revenues at ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cancer Biomarkers: Players, Products and Prospects " report to their offering. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT)
Three Massachusetts Hospitals Using Protein Forest's Proteomics Software
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, 08 Sep 2008 14:39:18 GMT)
Calculating how breast cancers will respond to tamoxifen
A discovery by Australian scientists could help clinicians decide which women with breast cancer will make good candidates for anti-oestrogen therapies, such as tamoxifen, and which will not. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:43:15 GMT)
Scottsdale Genomics Seminar First Ever, Anywhere
Two Scottsdale businesses Saturday inaugurate what they believe to be the first public wellness workshop series to allow people to explore the intersection between personal genomics and individual health. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT)
DOE JGI extends the capabilities of the Integrated Microbial Genome System
( DOE/Joint Genome Institute ) The US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute has extended the capabilities of the Integrated Microbial Genomes data management system, updated the content of the IMG/M metagenome data management and analysis system, and has launched its educational companion site, IMG/EDU. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:11:12 GMT)
Bioinformatics, Zebrafish: The Future of Cancer Research
With the Stand Up To Cancer telethon having raised millions of dollars, now the real work begins on applying that money toward the next generation of cancer research. Experts can discuss the latest in cutting-edge research in the areas of bioinformatics, work with zebrafish and survivorship issues. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:29:11 GMT)
Structure Of Key Epigenetics Component Identified
Scientists from the Structural Genomics Consortium have determined the 3-D structure of a key protein component involved in enabling "epigenetic code" to be copied accurately from cell to cell. The research not only represents an advance for the epigenetics field, but also an advance for how the science was done. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:30:14 GMT)
SACHEM Launches 2-D HPLC e-Learning Program
AUSTIN, Texas----SACHEM announced today the launch of a new displacement chromatography e-Learning program. With the growing popularity of SACHEM's Isolis™ displacers, SACHEM is offering scientists worldwide the ability to learn more about applying displacement chromatography in two dimensional High Performance Liquid Chromatography . (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:58:00 GMT)
SACHEM Launches 2-D HPLC e-Learning Program
SACHEM announced today the launch of a new displacement chromatography e-Learning program. With the growing popularity of SACHEM's Isolis(TM) displacers, SACHEM is offering scientists worldwide the ability to learn more about applying displacement chromatography in two dimensional High Performance Liquid Chromatography (2-D HPLC). (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:17:00 GMT)
New Center for Study of Human Origins Opens in San Diego
A multidisciplinary group of researchers at UCSD, along with colleagues at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, have established a center to formally explore the origins of humanity and the many facets of what makes us human. To celebrate its opening, The Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny, will present a symposium featuring expert speakers from around ... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:29:11 GMT)
High levels of physical activity can blunt effect of obesity-related gene, study suggests
High levels of physical activity can help to counteract a gene that normally causes people to gain weight, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. They analyzed gene variants and activity levels of the Old Order Amish in Lancaster County, Pa., and found that the obesity-related FTO gene had no effect on individuals who were the most physically ... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:27:09 GMT)
Infovell's 'research engine' finds deep Web pages that Google, Yahoo miss
According to a study by the University of California at Berkeley, traditional search engines such as Google and Yahoo index only about 0.2% of the Internet. The remaining 99.8%, known as the "deep Web," is a vast body of public and subscription-based information that traditional search engines can't access. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:13:14 GMT)
College Presidents Defend Rising Tuition, but Lawmakers Sound Skeptical
Two dozen college presidents and policy experts defended the rising costs of tuition and argued against requiring colleges to spend more of their endowments. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:41:54 GMT)
BiotechCorp on track to meet BioNexus firm target
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation Sdn Bhd (BiotechCorp), the agency tasked with boosting development of biotechnology industry in Malaysia, is on track to have 112 new BioNexus-status companies by year-end, says chief executive Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:38:25 GMT)
Focus Stock: A New Formula for Invitrogen
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23andMe Democratizes Personal Genetics
23andMe, Inc., the industry leader in personal genetics, today announced a substantial reduction in price for its Personal Genome Service, democratizing personal genetics and expanding the opportunity for more people to benefit from the genetic revolution. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT)
23andMe and Ancestry.com Partner to Extend Access to Genetic Ancestry Expertise
23andMe, Inc., the industry leader in personal genetics, and Ancestry.com, the world's largest online family history resource with nearly three million active users and 875,000 subscribers, have teamed up to provide improved genetic information to Ancestry.com's DNA customers. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT)
Two Major Grants Support Creation of Chicago Center for Systems Biology
The NIGMS has awarded more than $15 million to the University of Chicago to support The Chicago Center for Systems Biology--to study how networks of genes work together to enable cells and organisms to respond to change. The Chicago Biomedical Consortium, with support from The Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust, will provide an additional $3 million. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:20:13 GMT)
Illinois declared top high-tech university
In its "Top Wired Colleges" survey, PC Magazine ranked the University as the most high-tech college in the country last week. The placement was awarded based on a survey that rated the quality of each college's academics, student resources, network infrastructure and tech support. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:36:32 GMT)
Beer That Gives a Taste of History, or Prehistory
Raul Cano is the real-life "Jurassic Park" scientist. Yes, there is one. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:12:47 GMT)
Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids
Title: Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids Category: Health News Created: 9/6/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/8/2008 (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:26:45 GMT)
Hybrigenics Obtains EUR 1.4 Million From OSEO To Develop Inecalcitol For The Treatment Of Prostate Cancer
Hybrigenics, a bio-pharmaceutical company with a focus on research and development of new cancer treatments and specialized in protein interactions, announced today that it has obtained a EUR 1.4 million refundable subsidy from OSEO to finance the development of inecalcitol in prostate cancer. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:16:04 GMT)
Ocimum bags US patent for molecular toxicology
Ocimum Biosolutions has bagged a US Patent via No US 7,415,358 B2 for the 'molecular toxicology modelling' capabilities. The patent describes elucidation of the global changes in gene expression and identification of toxicity markers in tissues or cells exposed to a known renal toxin. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:39:47 GMT)
'Life Smart for Women' organizing
The St. Clair County Health Department is gearing up for another series of programs aimed at boosting women's knowledge of health issues. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:14:55 GMT)
DOE JGI Extends The Capabilities Of The Integrated Microbial Genome System
The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI) has extended the capabilities of the Integrated Microbial Genomes (IMG) data management system, updated the content of the IMG/M metagenome data management and analysis system, and has launched its educational companion site, IMG/EDU. Version 2. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:15:43 GMT)
Focus Stock: A New Formula for Invitrogen
S&P thinks Invitrogen's proposed merger with Applied Biosystems could make it a leader in life sciences, and ranks the shares strong buy (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:29:44 GMT)
College Presidents Defend Rising Tuition, but Lawmakers Sound Skeptical
Two dozen college presidents and policy experts defended the rising costs of tuition and argued against requiring colleges to spend more of their endowments. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:11:22 GMT)
Recombinant MOG Proteins - New
Expanding on its world-class collection of MOG peptides and assay kits, AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of 3 MOG recombinant proteins, for human, mouse and rat. These proteins, with sequences corresponding to human, mouse and rat extracellular domain, together with a 6x His tag were expressed in E. coli and purified from urea denatured bacterial lysate. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:14:13 GMT)
First of 100 Arab Human Genomes Sequenced by Saudi Biosciences, Beijing Genomics Institute Shenzhen, and CLC bio
An international consortium consisting of Saudi Biosciences, Beijing Genomics Institute Shenzhen, and CLC bio have in a joint effort performed an initial sequencing and analysis of the first Arab human genome, as part of a large project to sequence 100 Arab human genomes to map the unique genetic variations of the Arab population. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:06:55 GMT)
Heinz Awards Honor Five Eminent Americans with 14th Annual Human Achievement Prize
Celebrating the unbridled human spirit to change the world around us in ways great and small, in the here and now, and for generations to come, the Heinz Family Foundation today announced the recipients of the 14th annual Heinz Awards, among the largest individual achievement prizes in the world. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:07:05 GMT)
Experts Weigh In on Personal Genomics at Common Diseases Meeting
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Major Grant Designates UCSD/UAB Leaders in Kidney Research
University of California, San Diego is partnering with The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to develop new methods to treat and prevent kidney failure. UAB's Division of Nephrology has been awarded a five-year, $4.23 million George M. O'Brien Kidney Research Center grant from the National Institutes of Health. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:29:11 GMT)
UC San Diego and UAB partner in kidney research
$4.2 million National Institutes of Health grant recognizes expertise. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:08:17 GMT)
Your Personal Genome Sequence for Just $399
The cost of having your personal genome sequenced was recently slashed by more than half. Genetics company 23andMe just dropped their price for a genome kit to $399. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:08:20 GMT)
BioWorld Today Correspondent
LONDON - Anglo/German kinase specialist Cellzome Inc., sealed a deal worth a headline value of £830 million (US$1.5 billion) with GlaxoSmithKline plc for the development of kinase inhibitors in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:01:29 GMT)
Epigenomics reports positive interim results of prostate cancer study
Epigenomics, a cancer molecular diagnostics company developing tests based on DNA methylation, has reported positive interim results from an ongoing prostate cancer trial. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:45:46 GMT)
Many with 'fat' gene may need exercise
MIAMI, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- More than half of all people of European descent have one or two copies of a "fat" gene variation, but lots of exercise may help, researchers say. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:51:06 GMT)
High Levels Of Physical Activity Can Blunt Effect Of Obesity-related Gene, Study Suggests
High levels of physical activity can help to counteract a gene that normally causes people to gain weight, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed gene variants and activity levels of the Old Order Amish in Lancaster County, Pa., and found that the obesity-related FTO gene had no effect on individuals who were the most physically active. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:32:25 GMT)
Beer That Gives a Taste of History, or Prehistory
Raul Cano is the real-life "Jurassic Park" scientist. Yes, there is one. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:14:13 GMT)
My Pharmiweb.com
Palo Alto, California - September 8, 2008, PREMIER Biosoft President, Ms. Kay Brown was interviewed by the Impact of Glycomics radio show, a show dedicated to knowledge sharing about the field of glycomics and the research within the field. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:06:59 GMT)
Illumina Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. today announced that the proposed amendment to its certificate of incorporation, designed to increase the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 120 million to 320 million, was approved at the special meeting of its stockholders held on September 9, 2008. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Research and Markets: CNS Biomarkers: Players, Products and Prospects (Volume II) - in 2007, the CNS Biomarker Market ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "CNS Biomarkers: Players, Products and Prospects " report to their offering. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:47:00 GMT)
Bioinformatics, Zebrafish: The Future Of Cancer Research
With the Stand Up To Cancer telethon having raised millions of dollars, now the real work begins on applying that money toward the next generation of cancer research. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:15:53 GMT)
e-Learning Program - How To Better Analyze And Prove Product Purity Through Greater Sensitivity And Precision In ...
SACHEM announced the launch of a new displacement chromatography e-Learning program. With the growing popularity of SACHEM's Isolis™ displacers, SACHEM is offering scientists worldwide the ability to learn more about applying displacement chromatography in two dimensional High Performance Liquid Chromatography (2-D HPLC). (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:16:23 GMT)
Erwin Schrödinger Prize 2008 Goes to the Max Delbrück Center - First Map Showing Human Protein Interactions
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 Schrödinger 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. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:42:28 GMT)
Illumina Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced that the proposed amendment to its certificate of incorporation, designed to increase the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 120 million to 320 million, was approved at the special meeting of its stockholders held on September 9, 2008. Accordingly, Illumina now has enough authorized shares to effect the 2-for-1 stock split approved ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:06:05 GMT)
First Of 100 Arab Human Genomes Sequenced By Saudi Biosciences, Beijing Genomics Institute Shenzhen, And CLC Bio
An international consortium consisting of Saudi Biosciences, Beijing Genomics Institute Shenzhen, and CLC bio have in a joint effort performed an initial sequencing and analysis of the first Arab human genome, as part of a large project to sequence 100 Arab human genomes to map the unique genetic variations of the Arab population. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:15:25 GMT)
BioWorld International Correspondent
LONDON - Anglo/German kinase specialist Cellzome Inc., sealed a deal worth a headline value of £830 million (US$1.5 billion) with GlaxoSmithKline plc for the development of kinase inhibitors in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:31:28 GMT)
Plexigen, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Bill Haas as President and CEO
CARY, N.C.----"We are very excited to have Bill Haas join Plexigen at this critical premarket point." says Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Ben Liu, PhD. "Bill spent eighteen years at Laboratory Corporation of America, Inc., in many dynamic roles, most recently as their Executive Vice President, Esoteric Business. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:07:00 GMT)
Plexigen, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Bill Haas as President and CEO
"We are very excited to have Bill Haas join Plexigen at this critical premarket point." says Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Ben Liu, PhD. "Bill spent eighteen years at Laboratory Corporation of America, Inc., in many dynamic roles, most recently as their Executive Vice President, Esoteric Business. This broad expertise will contribute significantly to Plexigen's future success." (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:35:05 GMT)
14th Heinz Award recipients are announced
The Heinz Family Foundation says five Americans have been selected to receive a $250,000 award in the memory of the late U.S. Sen. John Heinz, R-Pa.The 14th annual Heinz Award recipients and their categories are:--Technology, Economy and Employment: Associate Professor Joseph DeRisi of the University of California-San Francisco, a noted researcher in molecular genomics.-- Arts and Humanities: ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:12:12 GMT)
14th Heinz Award recipients are announced
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- The Heinz Family Foundation says five Americans have been selected to receive a $250,000 award in the memory of the late U.S. Sen. John Heinz, R-Pa. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:14:44 GMT)
NEBC Bio-Linux distro falls short
As the fields of computational biology and bioinformatics become more important, not only to the economy, but to our understanding of the natural world and ourselves, Linux is becoming a better platform on which to build and deploy the software scientists will rely on. A few groups have even gone so far as to create entire distributions geared for computational biology, such as BioBrew and ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:15:54 GMT)
Examine this Comprehensive Report on Business Development Challenges: Learn How to Accelerate the Deal and Win ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Business Development: Accelerating the Deal" report to their offering. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:58:00 GMT)
Promega Maxwell(R) 16 System First Personal Automation(TM) System to Offer User Programmability
MADISON, Wis.----Promega Corporation announces the release of the Maxwell 16 Flexi Method Firmware, a new Maxwell software operating system providing users with the most flexibility and control of automated instrument operation. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
Examine the World Proteomics Market
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Biotechnologies and Genetics industry is available in its catalogue. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:02:00 GMT)
Promega Maxwell(R) 16 System First Personal Automation(TM) System to Offer User Programmability
Promega Corporation announces the release of the Maxwell 16 Flexi Method Firmware, a new Maxwell software operating system providing users with the most flexibility and control of automated instrument operation. The new functionality helps research labs develop and optimize instrument methods, maximizing performance for unique sample types and addressing specific application requirements. The ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:20:53 GMT)
Madison, Wisconsin September 9, 2008 DNASTAR , a leading bioinformatics software company, and Wageningen University ...
(Wageningen UR), the Netherlands announced today the signing of a broad license agreement for the use of Lasergene sequence analysis software developed by DNASTAR. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:39:39 GMT)
Valley, MSU groups meet on presidential searches
The Mississippi Valley State University presidential search advisory committee has forwarded its candidate selections, unranked, to the state College Board for possible interviews. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:02:35 GMT)
NIH funds new Wellstone Center for MD at BBRI
( Boston Biomedical Research Institute ) The NIH has awarded $9 million to launch a unique collaboration of researchers, clinicians, patients, government research agencies and pharmaceutical/biomedical companies to study the causes and potential treatments for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a muscle weakening and disabling disease that affects, at the least, one in 20,000 individuals ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:39:43 GMT)
Invitrogen Named Biotechnology Sector Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced today that it was selected as a new member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and named the leader of the biotechnology sector for 2008. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:03:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Named Biotechnology Sector Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Invitrogen Corporation (8208;NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:16:03 GMT)
Joseph DeRisi Receives Heinz Award
Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator Joseph L. DeRisi has been selected to receive the Heinz Award in Technology, the Economy and Employment for his extraordinary breakthroughs in detecting both new and existing viruses. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:23:55 GMT)
Quant the News Unveils StockMood.com at TechCrunch50
StockMood.com was introduced to the world at the exclusive TechCrunch50 conference on Monday, September 8, 2008. The product is the brainchild of LA firm Quant the News, LLC, and will be released to the broader public in early 2009. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:25:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Named Biotechnology Sector Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced today that it was selected as a new member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and named the leader of the biotechnology sector for 2008. Invitrogen ranked among the top 10 percent of the world's 2,500 largest companies in terms of ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:50:45 GMT)
Brewing better beer: Scientists determine the genomic origins of lager yeasts
( Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ) Yeast, the essential microorganism for fermentation in the brewing of beer, converts carbohydrates into alcohol and other products that influence appearance, aroma, and taste. In a study published online today in Genome Research, researchers have identified the genomic origins of the lager yeast Saccharomyces pastorianus, which could help brewers to better ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:11:06 GMT)
Casting call for YouTubers: $25k for green ideas
YouTube might be best known for videos of cute animals and teens dancing with light sabers. But one nonprofit wants to use it as an idea factory. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:44:00 GMT)
Casting call for YouTubers: $25k for green ideas
The X Prize Foundation, also behind the $30 million Google Lunar X Prize, has put together an eco challenge for YouTubers called "What's your crazy green idea?" (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:04:51 GMT)
Calculating How Breast Cancers Will Respond To Tamoxifen
A discovery by Australian scientists could help clinicians decide which women with breast cancer will make good candidates for anti-estrogen therapies, such as tamoxifen, and which will not. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:30:24 GMT)
Regents OK raises, construction
TULSA -- The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents approved 2 percent across-the-board faculty and staff raises for the Norman campus at its regular meeting Wednesday at OU Tulsa.OU President David Boren said he would have liked the increase to be more, but said the university couldn't afford it because the Legislature didn't increase funding to OU this year. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:04:18 GMT)
Historic beer has prehistoric roots
Raul Cano is the real-life “Jurassic Park” scientist. Yes, there is one. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:48:22 GMT)
Biotechnology & Drug Discovery Markets Push Up Demand for Lab Automation Products, According to a New Report by Global ...
Growth in the laboratory automation industry is expected from increased demand for complex and higher throughput systems in biotechnology and pharmaceutical markets. The advent of advanced and sophisticated technologies with enhanced focus on rapid, accurate and timely results is contributing to the higher demand for laboratory automation systems. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Long-Term Investments Remain Critical to Biotechnology Industry Growth, According to a New Report by Global Industry ...
Heightened interest in therapeutic efficiency, quality and safety of food supply, as well as increasing concerns about environmental contamination, drive the biotechnology market. Biopharmaceuticals is poised to experience spiraling growth given the recent success of commercialized products and the steady stream of products presently in the pipeline. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
IBM builds supercomputer for Bulgaria
SAITC will use the IBM Blue Gene/P supercomputer for DNA-based diagnostics, accelerated drug discovery, and financial modeling. The Linux-based system contains 8,192 microprocessors and processes 23.42 trillion operations per second. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:35:54 GMT)
Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems Announce Filing and Effectiveness of Definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
CARLSBAD, Calif. & NORWALK, Conn.----Invitrogen Corporation and Applied Biosystems Inc. today announced that the registration statement, including a joint proxy statement/prospectus, for their proposed merger has become effective. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems Announce Filing and Effectiveness of Definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ: IVGN) and Applied Biosystems Inc. (NYSE: ABI) today announced that the registration statement, including a joint proxy statement/prospectus, for their proposed merger has become effective. The companies expect to commence mailing the joint proxy statement/prospectus and all relevant materials to shareholders this week. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:50:25 GMT)
Researchers Delve Into the Genomics of Lager Beer Yeast
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TheraGenetics Announces Agreement With King's College London To Participate In AddNeuroMed Consortium To Identify ...
TheraGenetics Limited, a personalized medicine diagnostics company that is developing and commercializing a portfolio of pharmacogenetic diagnostic tests to guide and improve the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, announced an agreement with King's College London for its participati (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:10:04 GMT)
X PRIZE Foundation Moving Headquarters to Playa Vista
The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize institute widely recognized for fostering innovation through competition, is moving its headquarters from Santa Monica to Playa Vista, effective October 1. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:27:47 GMT)
Bulgarian Center to Use IBM Supercomputer for Genomics and Drug Studies
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Sigma-Aldrich Signs Exclusive Agreement With IsoSciences, LLC, to Distribute Isotopically Labeled Bioactive Compounds
Sigma-Aldrich announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with IsoSciences, LLC, to distribute isotopically labeled bioactive compounds and their metabolites through its Aldrich division. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT)
Pharmacyclics, Inc. Announces Board and Management Transitions
Pharmacyclics, Inc. announced today that Christine A. White, M.D., Richard M. Levy Ph.D., Mr. Miles R. Gilburne and Richard A. Miller, M.D. have resigned as members of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:22:00 GMT)
Clinical Features
The following table outlines the features of the clinical syndromes associated with salmonellosis. Conditions that should be considered as causes of symptoms in patients with suspected salmonellosis are listed below. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:35:16 GMT)
Mate selection more biologically determined in some human populations
( Public Library of Science ) Some human populations may rely on biological factors in addition to social factors when selecting a mate. In a recent study, published Sept. 12 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics, scientists in China, France and the United Kingdom report genomic data showing that immunity traits may be involved in mate choice in some human populations. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:21:55 GMT)
The University Times | The University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Student Newspaper Since 1949
As a student of UNC Charlotte, what does the word ‘expansion’ mean to you? Do you think about the constant construction, the need for more parking, or the limited amount of on-campus housing? (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:28:53 GMT)
CSIR to appoint full-time directors for its 14 institutes after long gap
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has finally initiated steps to appoint full-time directors at its many premier institutes which have been remaining headless for a long time. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:52:53 GMT)
$40 million nine-year boost for genetics research
The Government will put $40 million over nine years into a consortium aimed at boosting genetic research in New Zealand , Research Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:02:43 GMT)
Genetics research boosted
The Government will put $40 million over nine years into a consortium aimed at boosting genetic research in New Zealand, Research Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson announced on Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:39:20 GMT)
How Plants Fine Tune Their Natural Chemical Defenses
Even closely related plants produce their own natural chemical cocktails, each set uniquely adapted to the individual plant's specific habitat (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:36:59 GMT)
IBM Builds Supercomputer for Bulgaria
The Bulgarian State Agency for Information Technology and Communications, SAITC, and IBM have announced the installation of an IBM supercomputer at SAITC's computing center in Bulgaria. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:43:54 GMT)
Historic beer has prehistoric roots
Raul Cano is the real-life “Jurassic Park” scientist. Yes, there is one. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:45:15 GMT)
Colleges Defend Rising Tuition In Round Table With Senators
By Tamar Lewin THE NEW YORK TIMES Two dozen college presidents and policy experts defended the rising costs of tuition on Monday and argued against forcing colleges to spend more of their endowments. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:02:28 GMT)
Genetics research boosted
The Government will put $40 million over nine years into a consortium aimed at boosting genetic research in New Zealand, Research Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson announced on Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:09:20 GMT)
Finding new business horizons in India
The world’s premier measurement company Agilent Technologies has spread wings in various segments of business from entertainment to homeland security and from food safety to network reliability. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:49:42 GMT)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Bolsters Proteome Dynamics Offering with HUPO Product Launches
San Jose, Calif. (August 18, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, will introduce a new proteomics workflow solution at HUPO 2008, plus major upgrades to two premier Thermo Scientific software packages. Complementing the recent launch of the Proteome Discoverer software platform, which provides a comprehensive and expandable platform for ... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:42:32 GMT)
Princeton University Selects Thermo Scientific MALDI LTQ Orbitrap Mass Spectrometer to Enable ...
SAN JOSE, Calif. (August 15, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Princeton University is utilizing the newly launched MALDI LTQ Orbitrap XL(TM) mass spectrometer for research on virus-host protein interactions in the laboratory of Ileana Cristea, Ph.D. Dr. Cristea's cutting-edge work on chromatin and its modulation by viruses promises ... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:43:03 GMT)
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. Appoints Helen Park as Interim Chief Executive Officer
HOUSTON----Power3 Medical Products, Inc. , a leading proteomics company specializing in the development and commercialization of diagnostic blood tests for early detection of breast cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, has appointed Helen Park as the company's interim Chief Executive Officer, effective September 7, 2008. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:40:00 GMT)
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. Appoints Helen Park as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. (OTCBB:PWRM), a leading proteomics company specializing in the development and commercialization of diagnostic blood tests for early detection of breast cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, has appointed Helen Park as the company's interim Chief Executive Officer, effective September 7, 2008. Mr. Steven B. Rash resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:00:30 GMT)
Ontario Genomics Institute Invests in DNA Barcode Research 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. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:22:36 GMT)
GenoMed Offers Only Published West Nile Treatment Free Of Charge
GenoMed® (OTC Pink Sheets GMED.PK), the Public Health Company™, announced today, as the WNV season reaches its peak, that it still has the only effective treatment against West Nile virus encephalitis published in the medical literature. GenoMed first filed a patent for using a common class of blood pressure pills against most viruses during the SARS epidemic in 2003. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:10:50 GMT)
Blood Tests for Bipolar I Disorder: Quite a Future Indeed
The confluence came about because of what I was doing while sitting next to him. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:57:22 GMT)
My Pharmiweb.com
AnaSpec and Cyclex Sign Licensing Agreement for Deacetylase Activity Assay Kits AnaSpec Inc. Posted on:12 Sep 08 AnaSpec and Cyclex Co. Ltd. today announced a licensing agreement that will allow AnaSpec to make, use, and sell deacetylase activity assay kits and the related products as covered by Cyclex’s patent # ‘s EP 1243658, US 7033778, US 7256013. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:04:43 GMT)
Purifying parasites with light
Researchers have developed a clever method to purify parasitic organisms from their host cells, which will allow for more detailed proteomic studies and a deeper insight into the biology of organisms that cause millions of cases of disease each year. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:38:25 GMT)
University gets $40 million for gene technology
University of Otago staff are celebrating a $40 million government grant which will enable the university to buy this country's third gene sequencing machine and almost double the number of scientists working in the highly specialised area of genomics. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:25:20 GMT)
Purifying Parasites With Light
Researchers have developed a clever method to purify parasitic organisms from their host cells, which will allow for more detailed studies and a deeper insight into the biology of organisms that cause millions of cases of disease each year. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:25:07 GMT)
The Greatest Investment Quotes of All Time: Part 2
Those who know the game best don't waste words. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:28:43 GMT)
Royal B.C. Museum bites into identity
It’s an age-old question, one that the Royal B.C. Museum hopes to explore over the next five months. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:48:52 GMT)
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness 22 August 2008
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness 22 August 2008 (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:31:09 GMT)
KU receives research honor
Kansas University continues to grow its research portfolio. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:41:30 GMT)
Tech enrollment hits 7K
HOUGHTON - Led by a 12 percent increase in the freshman class, Michigan Technological University's fall enrollment is the highest since 1983. This year's freshman class is at 1,365, up from 1,223 last fall; including 215 transfer students, the number of new undergraduates is up 9 percent. Undergraduate enrollment went up 3 percent to 6,033, while graduate students increased from 900 last year (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:14:43 GMT)
Eyeing ‘a higher level of doctor’
DR. MICHAEL MURPHY, left, an emergency medicine resident at Rhode Island Hospital, instructs Brown medical student Montoya Taylor, center, in the proper procedure for an ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion at Rhode Island Hospital’s Medical Simulation Center, as other medical students look on. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:34:27 GMT)
University gets $40m for gene technology
University of Otago staff are celebrating a $40 million government grant which will enable the university to buy this country's third gene sequencing machine and almost double the number of scientists working in the highly specialised area of genomics. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:54:30 GMT)
ISU receives alternative energy grant
Iowa State University has received a $50,000 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy to support research into the genomics of wood formation and cellulosic traits of sunflowers, according to a press release from Iowa Congressman Tom Latham, R-Iowa. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:26:15 GMT)
Genetics research boosted
The Government will put $40 million over nine years into a consortium aimed at boosting genetic research in New Zealand, Research Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson announced on Friday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:24:40 GMT)
Parasites can now be isolated for detailed study
Washington, Sep 13 : Researchers have worked out a method to isolate parasitic organisms from their host cells, enabling deeper insights into why and how they cause so many diseases. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:50:34 GMT)
First Wellstone Center In New England And First Center In World To Focus Exclusively On Facioscapulohumeral MD
The NIH has awarded $9 million to launch a unique collaboration of researchers, clinicians, patients, government research agencies and pharmaceutical/biomedical companies to study the causes and potential treatments for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a muscle weakening and disabling disease that affects, at the least, one in 20,000 individuals worldwide. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:09:45 GMT)
New approach to purify parasites with light developed
Washington, September 13 : Scientists at the University of Edinburgh, UK, have devised a clever method to purify parasitic organisms from their host cells, a major advance that can allow them to gain deeper insights into the biology of organisms that cause millions of cases of disease each year. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:32:56 GMT)
When we use chemo
This is the second in a two-part series on understanding cancer treatment. This month, we look at the four scenarios of chemotherapy treatment. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:43:48 GMT)
New Online Tutorials on ZFIN, SGD, PlantGDB and GBrowse Resources
Comprehensive tutorials on the model organism databases ZFIN, SGD and PlantGDB and GBrowse, a model organism genome browser, enable researchers to quickly and effectively use these invaluable resources. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Moving up
The changing face of business in Southern Arizona. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:05:26 GMT)
New Online Tutorials on ZFIN, SGD, PlantGDB and GBrowse Resources
Comprehensive tutorials on the model organism databases ZFIN, SGD and PlantGDB and GBrowse, a model organism genome browser, enable researchers to quickly and effectively use these invaluable resources. (PRWeb Sep 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:15:16 GMT)
Arkin invests in wound treatment start-up
HealOr received $15 million. Mori Arkin may be emerging as an investor who can take Israel's biomedical industry forward. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:54:59 GMT)
Live TV
To read the biggest stories of the day on your mobile, type mobile.ndtv.com on your phone browser. Has CBI failed to collect sufficient evidence in the Aarushi case? (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:58:13 GMT)
TGen investigators devise faster, cheaper way of analyzing the human genome
( The Translational Genomics Research Institute ) Investigators at the Translational Genomics Research Institute today announced a faster and less expensive way for scientists to find which genes might affect human health.Using barcodes, not unlike what shoppers find in grocery stores, TGen researchers found a way to index portions of the nearly 3-billion-base human genetic code, making it ... (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:22:06 GMT)
Gene proof for ayurveda concept
New Delhi, Sept. 14: A genetic study by Indian scientists appears to have corroborated a centuries-old ayurveda concept that classifies all people into one of several body constitutions used by traditional doctors to tailor individualised treatments. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:23:31 GMT)
Faster, Cheaper Way Of Analyzing The Human Genome Developed
A faster and less expensive way for scientists to find which genes might affect human health has been developed. Using barcodes, not unlike what shoppers find in grocery stores, researchers found a way to index portions of the nearly 3-billion-base human genetic code, making it easier for scientists to zero in on the regions most likely to show variations in genetic traits. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:10:18 GMT)
Translational Genomics advances gene scanning
Scientists are publishing research on an ''indexing'' method that works like bar codes at retail stores. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:35:36 GMT)
New Pathway For Malaria Infection Discovered
Scientists are describing the discovery and in vivo validation of scavenger receptor BI (SR-BI), a major regulator of cholesterol uptake by the liver, as a critical host factor for malaria infection. The new research findings are the first to describe a molecular link between cholesterol metabolism and malaria infection, and the new data could lead to new approaches for the treatment of malaria ... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:25:37 GMT)
Found: Faster, cheaper way of identifying genes that affect our health
Washington, Sep 15 : Using bar-codes, researchers have devised a faster, cheaper way of identifying genes that might affect human health. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:51:28 GMT)
Arizona institutes play role in lung cancer research
According to Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap, commissioned and coordinated by The Flinn Foundation, the state needs to focus on four strategies for a strong bioscience hub. Here are those strategies and how Arizona fared in the third quarter. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:17:29 GMT)
Developer floats cancer center in suburbs
An influential developer wants the University of Arizona to consider putting a sought-after cancer center in a suburb, not downtown Phoenix. Officials from UA, which would oversee the future cancer center, have downplayed the developer's queries in Chandler and Surprise. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:48:50 GMT)
Anthrax investigator toils under government's gaze
When it comes to the Who's Who of anthrax investigators in Arizona, Paul Keim tops the list. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:39:46 GMT)
Flagstaff laboratory develops tools to help solve bioterrorist crimes
The Translational Genomics Research Institute's north lab in Flagstaff is developing the next generation of forensic tools that could be used to solve bioterrorist crimes. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:39:56 GMT)
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Expands its Site-License for BioDiscovery's Nexus Copy Number Software
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has found that BioDiscovery's Nexus Copy Number software for analysis of chromosomal aberrations has exceeded their expectations and have therefore expanded their site license. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Maker of gene-testing plates experiences solid gains locally
Tucson-based High Throughput Genomics Inc. makes specialized, high-capacity sample plates for rapid chemical screening in genetic testing. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:06:21 GMT)
Developer floats cancer center in suburbs
An influential developer wants the University of Arizona to consider putting a sought-after cancer center in a suburb, not downtown Phoenix. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:53:00 GMT)
Jurassic brew: Yeast extracted from an ancient Lebanese weevil entombed in amber
Raul Cano is the real-life "Jurassic Park" scientist. Yes, there is one. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:02:29 GMT)
Soon, a faster and cheaper approach for human genome analysis
Washington, Sept 15 : Scientists may soon get a faster and less expensive way to analyse the human genome, thanks to researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), who have used bar-coded multiplexed sequencing to identify the genetic variants that may affect human health. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:36:25 GMT)
National Union, An AIG Company, is Ordered to Increase Its Bond in Its Case With CombiMatrix Corporation to $39.2 ...
MUKILTEO, Wash., Sept. 15, 2008 -- CombiMatrix Corporation announced that the United States District Court for the Central District of California has ordered National Union Fire Insurance Company to increase its bond from $36 million to $39.2 million. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Isilon IQ Powers Data Storage for Next-Generation DNA Sequencing
Isilon® Systems , the leader in clustered storage, today announced that the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, one of the world's leading genomics and biomedical research institutes, has deployed Isilon IQ clustered storage to streamline mission-critical data access and utilization in its next-generation DNA sequencing workflow. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:03:00 GMT)
Isilon Sets Standard for Scale Out File Storage With Release of Fifth Generation Clustered Storage Systems
Isilon® Systems , the leader in clustered storage, today announced the release of its fifth generation clustered storage systems, delivering unmatched levels of performance, scalability and value to power a broadening range of file- based applications and workflows in the enterprise. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:05:00 GMT)
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