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Brainy Genes, Not Brawn, Key To Success On Mussel Beach (Science Daily)
Scientists have found that mussels in their natural habitat express their genes in cyclic waves, in what appears to be a survival strategy akin to the circadian rhythms that govern sleep. In addition, two sets of genes used to cope with heat stress are identified, in the first real-time molecular sampling of two mussel communities.
(Oct 9, 2008)
Scientists identify gene that may make humans more vulnerable to pulmonary tuberculosis (EurekAlert!)
( Public Library of Science ) Researchers from the Genome Institute of Singapore and collaborators have identified a new gene that may confer susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis. Their findings, published Oct. 10 in the open access journal PLoS Genetics, reported that the gene Toll-like receptor 8, previously shown only to recognize some factors from viruses such as HIV, has a probable role ...
(Oct 10, 2008)
Media Advisory-Genome Canada International Conference/2020 Vision: The Impact of Science on Society (Thaipr.net)
Genome Canada is holding its 3rd International Conference on genomics and proteomics research from October 22 to 24, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. The theme of the Conference is 2020 Vi
(Oct 10, 2008)
Bold traveler's journey toward the center of the Earth (SpaceRef)
The first ecosystem ever found having only a single biological species has been discovered 2.8 km beneath the surface of the earth in the Mponeng gold mine near Johannesburg, South Africa.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Caprion Awarded US $12.9M Infectious Disease Biomarker Research Contract (PharmaceuticalOnline)
Caprion Proteomics Inc. announced recently that it has been awarded a $12.9M contract by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a part of the US National Institutes of Health, to carry out Biodefense research in the area of infectious disease biomarkers.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Landmark Research Study Is Launched To Assess Impact Of Personal Genetic Testing (Medical News Today)
A consortium of health care, technology and research leaders have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind research study to assess the behavioral impact of personal genetic testing on people who choose to receive such screenings to identify their potential risk for developing certain diseases.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Researchers At Signature Characterize Previously Unrecognized Genetic Disorder (BioresearchOnline)
Researchers at Signature Genomic Laboratories recently reported two individuals with microscopic losses of DNA from the long arm of chromosome 16 and suggested this deletion represents a previously unappreciated syndrome.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Gene Logic and deSciner Enter into a Partnership to Create 'Genomics Gateway' (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
GAITHERSBURG, Md. & LEICESTER, England----Gene Logic has entered into a Strategic Alliance with deSciner™ Business Network to create an interactive genomics information resource. Both organizations will work together to create a unique knowledge resource in genomics called 'Genomics Gateway'.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Gene Logic and deSciner Enter into a Partnership to Create 'Genomics Gateway' (Centre Daily Times)
Gene Logic has entered into a Strategic Alliance with deSciner(TM) Business Network to create an interactive genomics information resource. Both organizations will work together to create a unique knowledge resource in genomics called 'Genomics Gateway'. The vision of this partnership is to present applications of genomics in pursuit of improved and affordable healthcare and therapeutics. The ...
(Oct 10, 2008)
NIAID Awards Contracts To Search For Protein Markers Of Disease (Medical News Today)
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded two five-year contracts to establish Clinical Proteomics Centers for Infectious Diseases and Biodefense. The contracts were awarded to the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, and to the Canadian firm Caprion Proteomics, Montreal.
(Oct 10, 2008)
New BoostServe(TM) Extreme Provides 1000x Acceleration for Selected Bioinformatics Applications (ThomasNet)
Acceleration solution also offers cost savings of more than 10x, energy savings of 600x Redwood City, CA & Singapore - October 2, 2008 - Progeniq Pte Ltd, a leader in providing accelerated computing solutions, today launched the BoostServe(TM) Extreme for the Bioinformatics industry. The product gives servers and desktops processing power equivalent to over one thousand CPU cores in less than ...
(Oct 10, 2008)
Genome Canada International Conference/2020 Vision: The Impact Of Science On Society (Medical News Today)
Genome Canada is holding its 3rd International Conference on genomics and proteomics research from October 22 to 24, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. The theme of the Conference is 2020 Vision: The Impact of Science on Society.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Governor Doyle announces historic genomic research collaboration (EurekAlert!)
( Marshfield Clinic ) Governor Jim Doyle today announced a historic collaboration between four Wisconsin research institutions to advance personalized health care -- leading to health care that proactively addresses diseases. The Wisconsin Genomics Initiative is a collaborative research effort among the Marshfield Clinic, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine ...
(Oct 10, 2008)
UTMB awarded $10.9M for new research center (BizJournals)
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has been awarded a five-year, $10.9 million contract from the National Institutes of Health to establish the Clinical Proteomics Center for Infectious Diseases and Biodefense.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Gene Logic and deSciner enter into a partnership to create 'Genomics Gateway' (New Kerala)
Gaithersburg/Leicester, Oct 10 (ANI/Business Wire India): Gene Logic has entered into a Strategic Alliance with deScinerT Business Network to create an interactive genomics information resource.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Newly Discovered Ecosystem Of One Bacterium (NPR)
Deep in a South African gold mine, three kilometers below the Earth's surface, scientists have discovered a tiny ecosystem in which there is only one organism.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Gene Logic and deSciner to share genomics findings (BizJournals)
Gene Logic will create an interactive genomics information resource with deSciner Business Network.
(Oct 10, 2008)
NIAID Grant Awarded To Buffalo University For HIV/AIDS Research (Medical News Today)
The University of Buffalo's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on Tuesday announced that it has received a seven-year, $7.6 million grant from NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for HIV/AIDS research worldwide, Business First of Buffalo reports.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Genomics resource center for better healthcare (CIOL)
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland: Gene Logic has entered into a partnership with DeSciner Business Network to create an interactive genomics information resource.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Wisconsin Launches Collaborative Genomics Research Project (GenomeWeb News)
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(Oct 10, 2008)
Niagara U. Lands $10M Donation for Science, Bioinformatics Center (GenomeWeb News)
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(Oct 10, 2008)
Institutions launch genomics research collaboration (The Business Journal of Milwaukee)
Four Wisconsin research institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, have launched a collaborative effort to advance genomic research and personalized health care.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Gov. Doyle Announces Launch of Wisconsin Genomics Initiative (WSAW Wausau)
Four Wisconsin research institutions are joining together to advance personalized health care in what’s being called the Wisconsin Genomics Initiative.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Landmark study unlocks stem cell, DNA secrets to speed therapies (PhysOrg)
In a groundbreaking study led by an eminent molecular biologist at Florida State University, researchers have discovered that as embryonic stem cells turn into different cell types, there are dramatic corresponding changes to the order in which DNA is replicated and reorganized.
(Oct 10, 2008)
Reliance Life Sciences launches India's first portal for breast cancer genomics (PharmaBiz)
The Molecular Medicine Group of Reliance Life Sciences has developed a portal, to help the medical fraternity predict familial and/or early on-set breast cancer in Indian women.
(Oct 11, 2008)
Genomics project unites four Wisconsin research institutions (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin’s four biggest academic research institutions will collaborate on an initiative aimed at giving the state national stature in the fast-emerging field of individualized medicine, Gov. Jim Doyle said Friday.
(Oct 11, 2008)
Age Related Macular Degeneration: New Genetic Association Identified (Medical News Today)
A team of clinicians and scientists at the University of Southampton has identified a major new genetic association with age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in developed countries.
(Oct 11, 2008)
LSUS program targets movie production (KATC 3 Lafayette)
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Kevin Langley wants the north Louisiana film industry to notice his post-production skills, so he's training to up his profile.
(Oct 11, 2008)
New Tool Probes Function Of Rice Genes (Science Daily)
Researchers have developed a new tool for investigating the rice genome. The inexpensive, publicly-available rice DNA microarray covers nearly all the 45,000 genes in the rice genome.
(Oct 12, 2008)
Expert Robotic Prostate and Bladder Cancer Surgeon Joins the Vanguard Urologic Institute at the Texas Medical Center ... (PRWeb)
A highly accomplished Robotic Surgeon and Urologic Oncologist, Dr. David K. Ornstein, M.D., recently joined the Vanguard Urologic Institute and staff of Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Ornstein will utilize his expretise in robotic radical prostatectomy and robotic cystectomy to improve the outcomes of patients with prostate cancer and bladder cancer, respectively. ...
(Oct 12, 2008)
Genomics researcher to speak about diabetes study (The Chronicle-Journal)
In the early 1990s, the people of the Sandy Lake First Nation noticed something was seriously wrong.
(Oct 12, 2008)
'Science Guy' wows at RIT (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Engineer and television host Bill Nye spoke to a crowd of 4,800 at Rochester Institute of Technology on Saturday.
(Oct 12, 2008)
Illumina Launches MRNA-Seq On The Genome Analyzer (Medical News Today)
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the broad availability of mRNA-Seq, a new product for full-length, complementary DNA (cDNA) sequencing on the Genome Analyzer.
(Oct 12, 2008)
Successful Mussels Employ Survival Strategy Akin To The Circadian Rhythms That Govern Sleep (Medical News Today)
It's hard being a mussel: you have to worry about hungry starfish and even hungrier humans, not to mention an environment that can change your body temperature 50 degrees Fahrenheit in just a few hours. "It's one of the most variable habitats on Earth," said USC biologist Andrew Gracey.
(Oct 12, 2008)
Link found between mitochondria and tumor formation in stem cells (News-Medical-Net)
Researchers report on a previously unknown relationship between stem cell potency and the metabolic rate of their mitochondria -a cell's energy makers. Stem cells with more active mitochondria also have a greater capacity to differentiate and are more likely to form tumors.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Scientists map panda genome: China Daily (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
Scientists in China have mapped the genome of the giant panda, which may help to reveal why the endangered animals are so famously sex-shy, state media says.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Springer to Acquire BioMed Central Group; Launches MyCopy (EContent Magazine)
Springer Science+Business Media, supplier of scientific and specialist literature, has reached an agreement to acquire BioMed Central Group, an open access publisher. Springer Science+Business Media also announced it is launching MyCopy, a pilot project to expand its services to eBook users.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Invitrogen Redesigns GIBCO® Bottle To Improve Form And Function (PharmaceuticalOnline)
Invitrogen Corporation, a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, announced the global launch of its updated GIBCO cell culture media bottles.
(Oct 13, 2008)
CLC bio signs agreement with J Craig Venter Institute (PharmaBiz)
CLC bio, a world leading full-service bioinformatics solution provider announced an agreement with the J Craig Venter Institute, a not-for profit genomic-focused research institute. The accord consists of a multi-year site license for the entire CLC bio bioinformatics suite of products.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Booming UNCC campus is bright spot for contractors (BizJournals)
On the wall behind Phil Jones’ desk is a large aerial photo of the UNC Charlotte campus. It gets a lot of use these days as the university’s associate vice chancellor for facilities ponders sites where buildings could be constructed or are already under way.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Affymetrix Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Revenue (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix, Inc. , today reported that based on preliminary financial data, the Company expects total revenue for the third quarter of 2008 to be approximately $75 million.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Affymetrix Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Revenue (Centre Daily Times)
Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX), today reported that based on preliminary financial data, the Company expects total revenue for the third quarter of 2008 to be approximately $75 million. Global sales fell below expectations for the quarter driven by increased competition for academic research funding and continued softness in industrial spending.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Dynamic programming futures (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News)
What will the world of dynamic programming languages and Web applications look like in five years? This is one of those highly personal and deeply philosophical questions best saved for after dessert is served, the drinks are poured, and the sidearms are safely locked away.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Dynamic programming futures (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News)
What will the world of dynamic programming languages and Web applications look like in five years? This is one of those highly personal and deeply philosophical questions best saved for after dessert is served, the drinks are poured, and the sidearms are safely locked away.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Rubicon Provides Genome Amplification for the Cancer Genome Atlas Project (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Rubicon Genomics, Inc. today announced an agreement with SAIC-Frederick to amplify DNA samples for The Cancer Atlas Genome Project.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Mitochondria And Tumor Formation In Stem Cells Linked (Medical News Today)
Researchers report on a previously unknown relationship between stem cell potency and the metabolic rate of their mitochondria - a cell's energy makers. Stem cells with more active mitochondria also have a greater capacity to differentiate and are more likely to form tumors.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Governor Doyle Announces Historic Genomic Research Collaboration (Medical News Today)
Governor Jim Doyle has announced a historic collaboration between four Wisconsin research institutions to advance personalized health care - leading to health care that proactively addresses diseases.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Wisconsin's Biotechnology & Medical Device Association Applauds Historic Genomic Research Initiative (Medical News Today)
The following is a statement by Jim Leonhart, executive director of the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association, regarding this morning's announcement by Gov. Jim Doyle of the Wisconsin Genomics Initiative.
(Oct 13, 2008)
Sun Sets Multiple World Records With New Solaris-Powered Sun SPARC(R) Enterprise T5440 Server; Launches New Sun ... (Centre Daily Times)
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced the new Sun SPARC(R) Enterprise T5440 server with the Solaris 10(TM) Operating System (OS) has set seven world records on industry standard benchmarks including the best four processor result on two-tier SAP(R) Sales and Distribution (SD) Standard Application Benchmark, Oracle's Siebel CRM 8.0 Platform Sizing and Performance Program (PSPP) and ...
(Oct 13, 2008)
Unpicking The Complexity Of Human Disease (Science Daily)
The mysteries of the human genome are slowly being revealed - but the more we uncover the more complicated the picture becomes. Functional genomics describes the way in which genes and their products, proteins, interact together in complex networks in living cells. If these interactions are abnormal, diseases can result.
(Oct 13, 2008)
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