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Potential BSE Test For Live Animals Based On Changes In Urine (Medical News Today)
Researchers have demonstrated that protein levels in urine samples can indicate both the presence and progress of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) disease in cattle.
(Sep 8, 2008)
How Plants Fine Tune Their Natural Chemical Defenses (Medical News Today)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
Calculating How Breast Cancers Will Respond To Tamoxifen (Medical News Today)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
Ocimum Biosolutions Awarded US Patent for Molecular Toxicology (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
Calculating how breast cancers will respond to tamoxifen (EurekAlert!)
( 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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
A Detailed Analysis of Cancer, CNS & Cardiovascular Biomarkers: Examine the Key Players, Products and Prospects (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cancer, CNS & Cardiovascular Biomarkers: Players, Products and Prospects" report to their offering.
(Sep 8, 2008)
Ocimum Biosolutions Awarded US Patent for Molecular Toxicology (Centre Daily Times)
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 ...
(Sep 8, 2008)
University of South Carolina Expands Bioinformatics Research with SGI Technology (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
WVU, MU gearing up to turn trust fund into brain magnet (The Charleston Gazette)
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...
(Sep 8, 2008)
Research and Markets: In 2007, the Estimated Cancer Biomarker Market Accounted for around 55% of Biomarker Revenues at ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cancer Biomarkers: Players, Products and Prospects " report to their offering.
(Sep 8, 2008)
Three Massachusetts Hospitals Using Protein Forest's Proteomics Software (GenomeWeb News)
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(Sep 8, 2008)
Calculating how breast cancers will respond to tamoxifen (PhysOrg)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
Scottsdale Genomics Seminar First Ever, Anywhere (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
DOE JGI extends the capabilities of the Integrated Microbial Genome System (EurekAlert!)
( 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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
Bioinformatics, Zebrafish: The Future of Cancer Research (Newswise)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
Structure Of Key Epigenetics Component Identified (Science Daily)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
SACHEM Launches 2-D HPLC e-Learning Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
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 .
(Sep 8, 2008)
SACHEM Launches 2-D HPLC e-Learning Program (Centre Daily Times)
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).
(Sep 8, 2008)
New Center for Study of Human Origins Opens in San Diego (Newswise)
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 ...
(Sep 8, 2008)
High levels of physical activity can blunt effect of obesity-related gene, study suggests (EurekAlert!)
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 ...
(Sep 8, 2008)
Infovell's 'research engine' finds deep Web pages that Google, Yahoo miss (PhysOrg)
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.
(Sep 8, 2008)
College Presidents Defend Rising Tuition, but Lawmakers Sound Skeptical (New York Times)
Two dozen college presidents and policy experts defended the rising costs of tuition and argued against requiring colleges to spend more of their endowments.
(Sep 9, 2008)
BiotechCorp on track to meet BioNexus firm target (The New Sabah Times)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Focus Stock: A New Formula for Invitrogen (BusinessWeek)
(Sep 9, 2008)
23andMe Democratizes Personal Genetics (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
23andMe and Ancestry.com Partner to Extend Access to Genetic Ancestry Expertise (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Two Major Grants Support Creation of Chicago Center for Systems Biology (Newswise)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Illinois declared top high-tech university (Daily Illini)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Beer That Gives a Taste of History, or Prehistory (Las Cruces Sun-News)
Raul Cano is the real-life "Jurassic Park" scientist. Yes, there is one.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids (MedicineNet.com)
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
(Sep 9, 2008)
Hybrigenics Obtains EUR 1.4 Million From OSEO To Develop Inecalcitol For The Treatment Of Prostate Cancer (Medical News Today)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Ocimum bags US patent for molecular toxicology (PharmaBiz)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
'Life Smart for Women' organizing (Belleville News-Democrat)
The St. Clair County Health Department is gearing up for another series of programs aimed at boosting women's knowledge of health issues.
(Sep 9, 2008)
DOE JGI Extends The Capabilities Of The Integrated Microbial Genome System (Medical News Today)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Focus Stock: A New Formula for Invitrogen (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
S&P thinks Invitrogen's proposed merger with Applied Biosystems could make it a leader in life sciences, and ranks the shares strong buy
(Sep 9, 2008)
College Presidents Defend Rising Tuition, but Lawmakers Sound Skeptical (New York Times)
Two dozen college presidents and policy experts defended the rising costs of tuition and argued against requiring colleges to spend more of their endowments.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Recombinant MOG Proteins - New (Medical News Today)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
First of 100 Arab Human Genomes Sequenced by Saudi Biosciences, Beijing Genomics Institute Shenzhen, and CLC bio (Centre Daily Times)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Heinz Awards Honor Five Eminent Americans with 14th Annual Human Achievement Prize (Centre Daily Times)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Experts Weigh In on Personal Genomics at Common Diseases Meeting (GenomeWeb News)
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(Sep 9, 2008)
Major Grant Designates UCSD/UAB Leaders in Kidney Research (Newswise)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
UC San Diego and UAB partner in kidney research (UC Newsroom)
$4.2 million National Institutes of Health grant recognizes expertise.
(Sep 9, 2008)
Your Personal Genome Sequence for Just $399 (Wired News)
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.
(Sep 9, 2008)
BioWorld Today Correspondent (BioWorld)
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.
(Sep 10, 2008)
Epigenomics reports positive interim results of prostate cancer study (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
Epigenomics, a cancer molecular diagnostics company developing tests based on DNA methylation, has reported positive interim results from an ongoing prostate cancer trial.
(Sep 10, 2008)
Many with 'fat' gene may need exercise (UPI)
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.
(Sep 10, 2008)
High Levels Of Physical Activity Can Blunt Effect Of Obesity-related Gene, Study Suggests (Science Daily)
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.
(Sep 10, 2008)
Beer That Gives a Taste of History, or Prehistory (Las Cruces Sun-News)
Raul Cano is the real-life "Jurassic Park" scientist. Yes, there is one.
(Sep 10, 2008)
My Pharmiweb.com (PharmiWeb)
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.
(Sep 10, 2008)
Illumina Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Sep 10, 2008)
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