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NIH to Fund New Proteomics Center at UCSD (GenomeWeb News)
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(Oct 15, 2008)
Word of Mouth (UB Reporter)
Which local restaurant makes the best burgers? Black & blue (5493 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville) has the best hamburger in town as far as I am concerned. Their black & blue burger is to die for. It comes with smoked bacon and blue cheese.
(Oct 15, 2008)
David H. Murdock Research Institute Taps Waters for Laboratory Technology (Broadcast Newsroom)
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. and MILFORD, Mass. , Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The David H. Murdock Research Institute (DHMRI), located at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC , and Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) announced today that Waters(R) has been selected as the institute's primary supplier of analytical science solutions, including mass spectrometers, liquid chromatographs and ...
(Oct 15, 2008)
Genetic Analysis Predicts Whether Liver Cancer Likely to Recur (Howard Hughes Medical Institute)
Researchers are poised to unlock the genetic secrets stored in hundreds of thousands of cancer biopsy samples that are in long-term storage and previously thought to be useless for modern genetic research.
(Oct 15, 2008)
Genetic 'fingerprint' shown to predict liver cancer's return (EurekAlert!)
( Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ) Scientists have reached a critical milestone in the study of liver cancer that lays the groundwork for predicting the illness's path, whether toward cure or recurrence. The findings were made possible by a large-scale method for revealing genes' activity, which the researchers show can be applied to tissues that have been chemically preserved instead of ...
(Oct 15, 2008)
Genetic analysis predicts whether liver cancer likely to recur (EurekAlert!)
( Howard Hughes Medical Institute ) Researchers are poised to unlock the genetic secrets stored in hundreds of thousands of cancer biopsy samples locked in long-term storage and previously thought to be useless for modern genetic research. With the aid of a new technique developed by HHMI researchers, scientists can now reconstruct thousands of genes that are "shredded" into tiny pieces when ...
(Oct 15, 2008)
NIH funds two new centers for imaging technology for neurodegenerative disorders and software for protein analysis (News-Medical-Net)
The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announced today it will provide up to an estimated $11 million over the next five years to create two new Biomedical Technology Research Centers (BTRCs) that will provide researchers nationwide with access to specialized research tools, training and state-of-the-art equipment.
(Oct 15, 2008)
Va Tech launches health-products business (NBC 12 Richmond)
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - A new company is using ideas first developed at Virginia Tech to market the healthy benefits of natural products.
(Oct 15, 2008)
Gene screen to identify causes of autism (EurekAlert!)
A new screening method can be used to detect the chromosomal abnormalities most commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders. By screening for genetic defects associated with various kinds of cognitive impairment, the approach described in the open access journal BMC Medical Genomics will help clinicians identify the underlying causes of some patients' autism spectrum disorders.
(Oct 15, 2008)
How to make a recession worse (Pahrump Valley Times)
Washington Post columnist Anne Applebaum last week wrote about the demonization of the nation's capital in the public's mind. Her reference was comments like this one: "I think we need a little bit of reality from Wasilla Main Street there, brought to Washington, D.C." Sarah Palin said that.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Coda Genomics and Genencor sign collaboration agreement (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
Coda Genomics, a synthetic biology company, has signed a collaboration agreement with Genencor, a division of Danisco, a biotechnology company that develops and markets enzymes and bio-based products.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Biogemma extends SRS partnership (SeedQuest)
BioWisdom Ltd (BioWisdom), a market leader in delivering healthcare intelligence to the pharmaceutical industry, today announces that Biogemma has renewed its SRS licenses for a further three year term.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Gene screen to identify causes of autism (PhysOrg)
A new screening method can be used to detect the chromosomal abnormalities most commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders. By screening for genetic defects associated with various kinds of cognitive impairment, the approach described in the open access journal BMC Medical Genomics will help clinicians identify the underlying causes of some patients' autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
(Oct 16, 2008)
ONstor Takes Aim At Midmarket With New NAS Gateway Featuring Open Storage Virtualization (DataStorage-DataStorageConnection)
ONStor, Inc., a leading provider of clustered NAS solutions for primary and value-tier storage for enterprises and content-rich organizations, recently announced its new Cougar 3000 Series NAS gateways aimed at small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
(Oct 16, 2008)
Ludesi's 2D Gel Image Analysis Enabled Discovery Of Potential Therapeutic Targets For Melanoma Tumors (Medical News Today)
Ludesi Corporation, developer of the award-winning Ludesi Image Analysis Service and the Ludesi REDFIN software for two-dimensional electrophoresis gels, today announced that researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, National Eye Institute at National Institutes of Health in Beth
(Oct 16, 2008)
Man's best friend recruited in the hunt for disease genes (EurekAlert!)
( European Science Foundation ) For centuries man has had a uniquely close relationship with dogs -- as a working animal, for security and, perhaps most importantly, for companionship. Now, dogs are taking on a new role -- they are helping in the hunt for genetic mutations that lead to diseases in humans.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Children’s Hospital Boston’s Dr. Marsha Moses Elected to the Prestigious Institute of Medicine (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Marsha Moses, PhD., interim director, Vascular Biology Program at Children’s Hospital Boston, was elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) on Monday, Oct. 13.
(Oct 16, 2008)
NIH Funds Two New Centers To Develop Innovative Imaging Technology For Neurodegenerative Disorders And Advanced ... (Medical News Today)
The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announced today it will provide up to an estimated $11 million over the next five years to create two new Biomedical Technology Research Centers (BTRCs) that will provide researchers nationwide with access to specialized research tools, training and state-of-the-art equipment.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Gene Screen To Identify Causes Of Autism (Medical News Today)
A new screening method can be used to detect the chromosomal abnormalities most commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders. By screening for genetic defects associated with various kinds of cognitive impairment, the approach described in the open access journal BMC Medical Genomics will help clinicians identify the underlying causes of some patients' autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
(Oct 16, 2008)
University secures record funding for health and medical research (EurekAlert!)
( Research Australia ) The University of Newcastle has received a record $14.8 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Children’s Hospital Boston’s Dr. Marsha Moses Elected to the Prestigious Institute of Medicine (PRWeb)
Marsha Moses, PhD., interim director, Vascular Biology Program at Children’s Hospital Boston, was elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) on Monday, Oct. 13. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/
(Oct 16, 2008)
Luminex Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Release Scheduled for November 6, 2008 (Centre Daily Times)
Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ:LMNX) today announced that it expects to report third quarter results on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Results are scheduled for release after the close of trading.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Scientists Propose Creation Of New Type Of Seed Bank (Science Daily)
While an international seed bank in a Norwegian island has been gathering news about its agricultural collection, a group of US scientists has just published an article outlining a different kind of seed bank, one that proposes the gathering of wild species -- at intervals in the future -- effectively capturing evolution in action.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Genetic Analysis Predicts Whether Liver Cancer Likely To Recur (Medical News Today)
Researchers are poised to unlock the genetic secrets stored in hundreds of thousands of cancer biopsy samples locked in long-term storage and previously thought to be useless for modern genetic research.
(Oct 16, 2008)
NHBLI Plans $25M in Funding for Pediatric Genomics of Congenital Heart Disease (GenomeWeb News)
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(Oct 16, 2008)
Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue to Attend Biotechnology Conference (wallstreet:online AG)
Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue, will present a luncheon keynote at the Seventh Annual Charlotte Biotechnology
(Oct 16, 2008)
Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue to Attend Biotechnology Conference (Centre Daily Times)
Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue, will present a luncheon keynote at the Seventh Annual Charlotte Biotechnology Conference to be held at the Barnhardt Student Activities Center, Oct. 28.
(Oct 16, 2008)
Study finds value in 'junk' DNA (EurekAlert!)
For about 15 years, scientists have known that certain "junk" DNA -- repetitive DNA segments previously thought to have no function -- could evolve into exons, which are the building blocks for protein-coding genes in higher organisms like animals and plants. Now, there is evidence that a significant number of exons created from junk DNA seem to play a role in gene regulation. The findings ...
(Oct 17, 2008)
Study Finds Value in "Junk" DNA (Newswise)
There's new evidence that a significant number of exons created from so-called "junk" DNA seem to play a role in gene regulation. Exons are building blocks for protein-coding genes in higher organisms, and the findings increase understanding of how humans differ from other animals.
(Oct 17, 2008)
Researchers identify genetic switch critical for cell survival in hypoxia (EurekAlert!)
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a critical metabolic "switch" in fruit flies that helps oxygen-deprived cells survive.
(Oct 17, 2008)
Researchers Write Protein Nanoarrays Using A Fountain Pen And Electric Fields (PhotonicsOnline)
Nanotechnology offers unique opportunities to advance the life sciences by facilitating the delivery, manipulation and observation of biological materials with unprecedented resolution
(Oct 17, 2008)
My Pharmiweb.com (PharmiWeb)
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyteTM MMP ELISA Kits AnaSpec Inc. Posted on:16 Oct 08 Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) belong to a family of secreted or membrane-associated zinc endopeptidases involved in both normal and diseased tissue remodeling.
(Oct 17, 2008)
Study finds value in 'junk' DNA (PhysOrg)
For about 15 years, scientists have known that certain "junk" DNA -- repetitive DNA segments previously thought to have no function -- could evolve into exons, which are the building blocks for protein-coding genes in higher organisms like animals and plants. Now, a University of Iowa study has found evidence that a significant number of exons created from junk DNA seem to play a role in gene ...
(Oct 17, 2008)
Cheer Up: There's a Silver Lining for Tech (TechNewsWorld.com)
Chipmaker Intel said this week that despite its record $10.2 billion in revenue for the third quarter, the company is worried that the global economic crisis will affect future performance. Despite such a general malaise across the industry, however, there is some very good news on the tech front.
(Oct 17, 2008)
Genting ventures into renewable energy (The Star)
KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Bhd is venturing into the renewable energy sector by acquiring one million shares of US-based Synthetic Genomics, Inc (SGI) for US$8mil or RM28.2mil from its founder.
(Oct 17, 2008)
GENTING UNIT ACQUIRES INTEREST IN SYNTHETIC GENOMICS (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Genting Bhd's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Dragasac Ltd, has proposed to acquire one million shares in US-based Synthetic Genomics Inc (SGI) for US$8 million (US$1=RM3.48).
(Oct 17, 2008)
Prognostic Value Of Her-2/Neu & DNA Index For Progression, Metastasis & Prostate Cancer-Specific Death In Men With ... (Medical News Today)
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Why were these results achievable? This study was planned and initiated in 1992 while Dr. Veltri was serving as Vice President & GM for Research and Development of the UroCor Inc. in collaboration with Drs. Don Coffey, Jonathan Epstein and Alan Partin of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
(Oct 17, 2008)
Identification Of Genetic Variants Predisposing To Early-Onset Asthma And Interacting With Environmental Exposure To ... (Medical News Today)
A research consortium of French scientists has identified the effect of genetic variants that confer increased risk of early-onset asthma. This risk is further enhanced by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in early life.
(Oct 17, 2008)
'Junk' DNA does hold value in gene regulation (New Kerala)
Washington, Oct 17 : 'Junk' DNA, or repetitive DNA segments previously thought to have no function, have now been found to create exons, which could play an important role in gene regulation, according to a new study.
(Oct 17, 2008)
DNA2.0 Launches New Website: Enhanced Design and Free Bioinformatics Tools Demonstrate DNA2.0's Customer Focus (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
DNA2.0, the leading synthetic genomics company, announced today a significant redesign of its web site, including a fresh, appealing new interface, a customer-friendly site navigation, a database of published synthetic gene applications and a revamped Bioinformatics Toolbox that provides visitors with a powerful resource for analyzing DNA and protein sequences.
(Oct 17, 2008)
Malaysian Company Buys $8M Stake in Synthetic Genomics (GenomeWeb News)
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(Oct 17, 2008)
Detroit R&D Reels in $800K SBIR Grant for Microarray Technology (GenomeWeb News)
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(Oct 17, 2008)
Invitrogen To Rebrand BioSource, Caltag And Zymed Products (PharmaceuticalOnline)
Invitrogen Corporation, a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, will rebrand its BioSource, Caltag, and Zymed brands with the company's core brands including Invitrogen, GIBCO and Molecular Probes.
(Oct 17, 2008)
New Company to Develop Nutritional Interventions Against Chronic Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)
A new company is being created as a spin-off from Virginia Tech research to develop nutritional interventions against chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases. BioTherapeutics Inc. will promote health and well-being through the discovery and development of nutraceuticals -- naturally occurring molecules that can be integrated into nutritional products and functional food ingredients.
(Oct 17, 2008)
Put the protein pieces together with algorithms: Solving 'the mass spec data mess' (EurekAlert!)
( University of California - San Diego ) A new proteomics project promises to revolutionize routine blood tests, vaccine development, cancer diagnostics, and many other important biomedical challenges. UC San Diego engineers and scientists have received a five-year $4.94 million grant from the National Center for Research Resources, a part of the National Institutes of Health, to develop ...
(Oct 17, 2008)
Genting unit seeks stake in US firm (The Star)
KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Dragasac Ltd has proposed to acquire one million shares in US-based Synthetic Genomics Inc (SGI) for US$8mil.
(Oct 17, 2008)
Ocimum Biosolutions wins two new US patents (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
Ocimum Biosolutions, an integrated genomics company, has obtained two new US patents - one which covers the companys proprietary system and method for determining matching patterns within gene expression data and the other, which covers methods for determining renal toxins.
(Oct 18, 2008)
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyteTM MMP ELISA Kits (PR.com)
MMPs are key players in normal and pathological processes, including embryogenesis, wound healing, inflammation, arthritis, and cancer. [PR.com - October 18, 2008]
(Oct 18, 2008)
University Secures Record Funding For Health And Medical Research (Medical News Today)
The University of Newcastle has received a record $14.8 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Funding for four research projects into asthma, breast cancer, stroke and mental illness accounts for almost half of the total amount awarded to the University.
(Oct 18, 2008)
Mine holds clue to life on Mars (Independent Online)
An organism discovered in a South African gold mine has scientists "buzzing with excitement".
(Oct 19, 2008)
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