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InteRNA and VU university medical center sign research agreement
InteRNA Technologies and VU university medical center in Amsterdam have signed a framework research agreement to develop microRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics for cancer using InteRNAs proprietary library of miRNAs. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:52:38 GMT)
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At the third annual BIOCOM Investor Conference, held last week in San Diego, former Cowen & Co. vice chairman Stelios Papadopoulos gave the industry reason to believe that this, too, shall pass. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:10:31 GMT)
Pathwork Tissue Of Origin Test Shows Potential To Aid In The Diagnosis Of Cancer Of Unknown Primary
Pathwork Diagnostics, a molecular diagnostics company focused on oncology, will present three studies involving the gene expression based Pathwork(R) Tissue of Origin Test at the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) Annual Meeting. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:08:08 GMT)
Novartis hosts BioCamp successfully
In an attempt to offer the students a real world experience with the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of biotechnology, Novartis AG hosted International Biotechnology Leadership Camp or BioCamp in Hong Kong from October 23 to 27, 2008. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:49:30 GMT)
Researcher Grows Roots On Upper Part Of Plant
Researchers have succeeded in growing roots on plants at places where normally leaves would grow. This important step in plant modification can be highly beneficial for improving crop yields and efficiency in agriculture. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:29:29 GMT)
How will I die?
More people have walked on the moon than have had full genome sequencing, But Richard Powers was determined to take that giant leap. All he needed was a wad of cash, four vials of blood - and the courage to face whatever health hazards lie in wait (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:25:43 GMT)
Business calendar
The Business Calendar runs each Sunday in the Business section. Notices of meetings, seminars and workshops of interest to the area business community should be sent to the Business News Desk of The Buffalo News, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, N. Y. 14240, by the preceding Thursday, faxed to 849-4587, or e-mailed to fin@buffnews.com . Monday (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:14:27 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-02 16:42 RPT-IPO VIEW-U.S. biotech IPOs dying on the vine
By Phil Wahba (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:04:30 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-02 16:42 RPT-IPO VIEW-U.S. biotech IPOs dying on the vine
By Phil Wahba (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:04:50 GMT)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Department of Biotechnology, Sir MVIT: Valedictory function of National Conference on Genomics, Proteomics and Systems Biology, Dr Alexander E Kel, Biobase Wolfenbuettel, Germany, Dr K Dharmalingam, Senior Professor, Madurai Kamraj University are to participate, J N Tata auditorium, IISc Campus, 4.30 pm. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:12:28 GMT)
New Mouse Mutant Contains Clue To Progressive Hearing Loss
Researchers have defined a mutation in the mouse genome that mimics progressive hearing loss in humans. A team from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK, working with colleagues in Munich and Padua, found that mice carrying a mutation called Oblivion displayed problems with the function of hair cells in the inner ear, occurring before clear physical effects are seen. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:07:50 GMT)
Systems Biology And Glycomics Applied To Study Of Human Inflammatory Diseases
An innovative systems biology approach to understanding the carbohydrate structures in cells is leading to new ways to understand how inflammatory illnesses and cardiovascular disease develop in humans. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:28:36 GMT)
BioScience tip sheet, November 2008
( American Institute of Biological Sciences ) The press release lists peer-reviewed articles that will be published in the November 2008 issue of BioScience and provides a brief description of each one; copies are available to reporters. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:11:32 GMT)
Pathwork Tissue Of Origin Test Shows Potential To Aid In The Diagnosis Of Cancer Of Unknown Primary
Pathwork Diagnostics, a molecular diagnostics company focused on oncology, will present three studies involving the gene expression based Pathwork® Tissue of Origin Test at the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) Annual Meeting. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:30:43 GMT)
EurActiv.com - Biologist: Life sciences need to enter ICT age | EU - European Information on Science & Research
As advances in basic biological research move up a gear, the amount of data generated can no longer be understood via traditional experiments and life scientists must turn to ICT experts for computational modelling and simulation of how living systems work, argues a biologist in an interview with EurActiv. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:40:32 GMT)
Fairchild horticulturist pulls up roots
Over the last few years, it has not been unusual to see the executive director of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden striding across the grounds with a small, dark-haired boy on his shoulders and a slightly larger dark-eyed girl clinging to the leg of his pants. Mike Maunder's son Peter, 4, and daughter Catherine, 7, have spent many days at work with Dad. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:04:25 GMT)
Gone Bats' Over Aeroecology
New scientific discipline studies bats, birds, other animals in atmosphere closest to Earth's surface (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:15:33 GMT)
RainDance Technologies Selects Tiziani Whitmyre for Public Relations, Internet Marketing Services
RainDance Technologies, Inc., a provider of innovative droplet-based microfluidic technology for use in human health research to predict and prevent disease, has selected Tiziani Whitmyre, Inc. as its public relations and Internet marketing services partner. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:32:00 GMT)
American Journal of Cardiology Describes the use of Progenika's LIPOchip in a Large-Scale Screening
ZAMUDIO, Spain----A study just published in the American Journal of Cardiology describes the use of Progenika´s LIPOchip in a large-scale screening of over 1,200 subjects showing clinical symptoms of Familial Hypercholesterolemia . (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:36:00 GMT)
American Journal of Cardiology Describes the use of Progenika's LIPOchip in a Large-Scale Screening
A study just published in the American Journal of Cardiology describes the use of Progenika's LIPOchip in a large-scale screening of over 1,200 subjects showing clinical symptoms of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). The study led by Fernando Civeira, PhD, MD from the "Miguel Servet" Hospital in Zaragoza and Miguel Pocovi, PhD from the University of Zaragoza, was perfomed in order to identify ... (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:51:00 GMT)
Complete Genomics Chooses Isilon IQ to Power World's First Complete Human Genome Sequencing Service
Isilon® Systems , the leader in clustered storage, today announced that Complete Genomics, the world's first provider of large-scale human genome sequencing services, has deployed more than 700 Terabytes of Isilon IQ clustered storage to unify its vast stores of mission-critical genetic data and help power its groundbreaking DNA sequencing pipeline. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:05:00 GMT)
Novel Gene Shut-Off Mechanisms In Corn Discovered
University of Delaware scientists, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Arizona and South Dakota State University, have identified unusual differences in the natural mechanisms that turn off, or "silence," genes in corn. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:09:09 GMT)
Monsanto Company to Invest in Technologies for Sugarcane With Acquisitions of CanaVialis and Alellyx
In the face of long-term changes driving greater global demand for food and biofuel sources, Monsanto Company is investing in a new large-acre row crop, sugarcane, to diversify its existing core crop portfolio and to leverage its experience in bringing innovations to the agricultural marketplace through breeding and biotechnology. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
SIGA Applauds Efforts to Promote Private Sector Participation in Smallpox Biodefense
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2008 -- SIGA Technologies, Inc. , a company specializing in the development of pharmaceutical agents to fight bio-warfare pathogens, today lauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its declaration this month recognizing the serious threat that smallpox and other orthopoxviruses pose to the general population if used as a weapon during a terrorist attack. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics to Present at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Centennial Conference
Rosetta Genomics Ltd. , a leader in the development of microRNA-based diagnostics, announced today it will present at AACR's centennial conference "Translational Cancer Medicine 2008: Bridging the Lab and Clinic in Cancer Medicine" Molecular Diagnostics in Cancer Therapeutic Development conference. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:01:00 GMT)
Source MDx Announces Partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital to Study RNA-Based Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis
BOULDER, Colo.----Source MDx today announced a partnership with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston to examine RNA-based biomarkers in multiple sclerosis patients and healthy control participants unaffected by the disease. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:02:00 GMT)
Monsanto Company to invest in technologies for sugarcane with acquisitions of CanaVialis and Alellyx
In the face of long-term changes driving greater global demand for food and biofuel sources, Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is investing in a new large-acre row crop, sugarcane, to diversify its existing core crop portfolio and to leverage its experience in bringing innovations to the agricultural marketplace through breeding and biotechnology. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:34:13 GMT)
Source MDx Announces Partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital to Study RNA-Based Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis
Source MDx today announced a partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston to examine RNA-based biomarkers in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and healthy control participants unaffected by the disease. The goal of the study is to identify diagnostic markers and to determine markers of active disease (relapses) or stable disease, along with response markers for currently available MS ... (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:51:49 GMT)
Complete Genomics Taps Isilon for Data Storage
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David Salt is 'worth his salt,' says Science magazine
( American Society of Plant Biologists ) American Society of Plant Biologists members Professor David Salt and Tommy Sors along with Jeremy Friedberg have been awarded First Place in the Interactive Media category of the Science magazine 2008 Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge. The winning project is an interactive biology gaming module called the Genomics Digital Lab. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:57:35 GMT)
Signature Genomic Laboratories Announces Appointment of New Laboratory Director
Signature Genomic Laboratories has appointed Allen Lamb, Ph.D., as a Laboratory Director. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:22:42 GMT)
Tiny Fungi May Have Sex While Infecting Humans
A fungus called microsporidia that causes chronic diarrhea in AIDS patients, organ transplant recipients and travelers has been identified as a member of the family of fungi that have been discovered to reproduce sexually. Scientists have proven that microsporidia are true fungi and that this species most likely undergoes a form of sexual reproduction during infection of humans and other host ... (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:30:07 GMT)
American Journal Of Cardiology Describes The Use Of Progenika´s LIPOchip In A Large-Scale Screening
A study just published in the American Journal of Cardiology describes the use of Progenika´s LIPOchip in a large-scale screening of over 1,200 subjects showing clinical symptoms of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:09:21 GMT)
Monsanto buys sugar cane breeding firm
In a bid to tap into growing demand for sugar and ethanol, Monsanto Co. will spend $290 million in cash to take over a Brazilian company. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:16:06 GMT)
Monsanto buys Aly Participacoes for $290 million
Monsanto Co. said Monday it’s buying Aly Participacoes for $290 million to invest in sugarcane to feed global demand for raw sugar and biofuels. (MON) (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:57:11 GMT)
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features organ and cell culture methods
( Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ) Understanding the function of organs like the brain, kidney, and reproductive tissues requires experimental systems that allow for the study and manipulation of developing cells and tissues in the laboratory. This month's issue of "Cold Spring Harbor Protocols" features two articles with detailed instructions for setting up these experimental culture systems. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:01:02 GMT)
NYU biologists identify genes that prevent changes in physical traits due to environmental changes
New York University biologists have identified genes that prevent physical traits from being affected by environmental changes. The research, which studied the genetic makeup of baker's yeast, appears in the latest issue of the Public Library of Science's journal, PloS Biology. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:31:04 GMT)
'Jatropha can be nation's next big crop' (Business Times
JATROPHA, a plant that could produce biofuel, could be the next major crop for Malaysia after rubber and oil palm, said Asiatic Development Bhd chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:24:59 GMT)
Brazilian firm is bought by Monsanto
Sugar cane stands at the intersection of food and fuel. It can end up in your morning coffee as table sugar, and at your local gas station in the form of ethanol. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:16:15 GMT)
Global Drug Discovery Technologies Market to Exceed $57 Billion by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry ...
Driven by the emergence of innovative technologies such as microfluidics, genomics, high throughput screening and proteomics, world market for drug discovery technologies is projected to reach $57.7 billion by 2012. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
UA genomics lab tackles Holocaust puzzle
Genetic technology developed to identify the remains of those killed in the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will be enhanced in a University of Arizona genomics laboratory to solve a more complex puzzle — identification of families separated for generations after the Holocaust. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:22:45 GMT)
Global Drug Discovery Technologies Market to Exceed $57 Billion by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry ...
Driven by the emergence of innovative technologies such as microfluidics, genomics, high throughput screening and proteomics, world market for drug discovery technologies is projected to reach $57.7 billion by 2012. Despite the heavy costs involved in discovery of new drugs, investments in pharmaceutical research and development are reaching new highs encouraged by evolving medical standards, ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:19:04 GMT)
CombiMatrix to Present at Rodman and Renshaw 10th Annual Healthcare Conference
MUKILTEO, Wash., Nov. 4, 2008 -- CombiMatrix Corporation announced today that Amit Kumar, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer will present at the Rodman and Renshaw 10th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in the Holmes I conference room of the New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (October 31, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is the lead sponsor of the upcoming Uppsala Conference on Electron Capture and Transfer Dissociation. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:26:02 GMT)
Cell Biosciences Introduces First Protein Analysis Kits
Cell Biosciences, Inc., a provider of protein detection and characterization systems to life science researchers, today announced the launch of its first assay kits for the Firefly 3000 Protein Analysis System. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Linda Creed Awarded American Cancer Society's Project Award
Linda Creed, an affiliate of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), was recently awarded the American Cancer Society's Project Award for their program "A Day in the Life of the Breast Cancer Research Laboratory…A Workshop for Breast Cancer Advocates. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:08:48 GMT)
Organ And Cell Culture Methods Featured In Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Understanding the function of organs like the brain, kidney, and reproductive tissues requires experimental systems that allow for the study and manipulation of developing cells and tissues in the laboratory. This month's issue of Cold Spring Harbor Protocols (http://www.cshprotocols.org/T (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:09:55 GMT)
Bayer CropScience and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences sign memorandum of understanding, initiate joint ...
Bayer CropScience signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) on agricultural research for joint development and global marketing of agricultural products. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:04:02 GMT)
National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) course plugs vital skills gap in training for plant breeders
The National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) is to repeat its two-week intensive training course in ‘Quantitative Genetics in Plant Breeding’, after the first session held earlier this year was heavily over-subscribed. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:19:02 GMT)
New bacterium offers disease hope
Disease in the developing world could be shown the red light by a groundbreaking new discovery, researchers have said. Medical and computing science students at Newcastle University have designed a bacterium that glows red if pathogens - disease-causing micro-organisms - are present. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:22:47 GMT)
PENN Medicine News: Penn Scientists Map Molecular Regulation of Fat-Cell Genetics
PHILADELPHIA – A research team led by Mitchell Lazar , MD, PhD , Director of the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine , has used state-of-the-art genetic technology to map thousands of positions where a molecular “master regulator” of fat-cell biology is nestled in DNA to control genes in these cells. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:14:20 GMT)
Torrey Path Announces Three New Content Packs for 2009
SAN DIEGO----Torrey Path is pleased to announce the scheduled release of three new content packs, for 2009 – Metabolic Content Pack, Cardiovascular Content Pack, and Neurology Content Pack. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT)
Torrey Path Announces Three New Content Packs for 2009
Torrey Path is pleased to announce the scheduled release of three new content packs, for 2009 - Metabolic Content Pack, Cardiovascular Content Pack, and Neurology Content Pack. Content Packs are deep dives into microarray data in specific therapeutic areas. They provide hand-annotated experimental data, discipline-specific controlled vocabulary groups, and a variety of pre-computed ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:50:50 GMT)
Penn scientists map molecular regulation of fat-cell genetics
A research team led by Mitchell Lazar, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has used state-of-the-art genetic technology to map thousands of positions where a molecular "master regulator" of fat-cell biology is nestled in DNA to control genes in these cells. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:34:49 GMT)
AgResearch scientists face job losses
AgResearch are being forced to lay off scientists after an appeal for volunteers for redundancy fell short of the required numbers. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:06:18 GMT)
Scientists map molecular regulation of fat-cell genetics
A research team led by Mitchell Lazar, MD, PhD, Director of the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has used state-of-the-art genetic technology to map thousands of positions where a molecular "master regulator" of fat-cell biology is nestled in DNA to control genes in these cells. The findings appear online this week in Genes & ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:17:41 GMT)
Scientists Map Molecular Regulation of Fat-Cell Genetics
A research team has used state-of-the-art genetic technology to map thousands of positions where a molecular "master regulator" of fat-cell biology is nestled in DNA to control genes in these cells. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:25:42 GMT)
NIDCR to Offer $6M in 2009 to Create Craniofacial Genomics Consortium
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Invitrogen Provides Update on Merger with Applied Biosystems
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN) today announced progress against its integration plans regarding (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:48:50 GMT)
Invitrogen Provides Update on Merger with Applied Biosystems
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN) today announced progress against its integration plans regarding its pending merger with Applied Biosystems. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:50:55 GMT)
'Junk' DNA proves functional
In a paper published in Genome Research on Nov. 4, scientists at the Genome Institute of Singapore report that what was previously believed to be "junk" DNA is one of the important ingredients distinguishing humans from other species. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:25:59 GMT)
Consumer Not Ready For Tailor Made Nutrition
In the near future it will be possible to customise the food we eat to individual needs, based on the genetic profile of the individual. Dutch researcher Amber Ronteltap suggests that the consumer market is not yet ready for this so-called nutrigenomics. Ronteltap concludes that many obstacles must be overcome before products based on nutrigenomics become a reality. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:09:40 GMT)
Scientists Map Molecular Regulation Of Fat Cell Genetics
A research team led by Mitchell Lazar, MD, PhD, Director of the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has used state-of-the-art genetic technology to map thousands of positions where a molecular "master regulator" of fat-cell biology is nestled in DNA to control genes in these cells. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:11:58 GMT)
Prolexys Pharmaceuticals Successfully Completes Private Placement of USD 20 Million With Friedli Corporate Finance
Prolexys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has raised $20 million in a Preferred Series A1 round led and managed by Friedli Corporate Finance. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
News From BioScience, November 2008
The complete list of research articles in the November 2008 issue of BioScience is as follows: Identifying and Characterizing Bacteria in an Era of Genomics and Proteomics David Emerson, Liane Agulto, Henry Liu, and Liping Liu. New molecular technologies in genomics and proteomics are changing techniques used for identifying bacteria. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:08:40 GMT)
Global Drug Discovery Technologies Market to Exceed $57B By 2012, According To A New Report By Global Industry Analysts
Drug discovery has become an integral and ongoing element of every pharmaceutical company's business strategy. There are a number of new technologies that are increasingly being used to enhance pharmaceutical R&D (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:17:33 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics to Present at Rodman & Renshaw 10th Annual Healthcare Conference
Rosetta Genomics Ltd. , a leader in the development of microRNA-based diagnostics, announced today it will present at the Rodman & Renshaw 10th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 10 at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics to Present at Rodman & Renshaw 10th Annual Healthcare Conference
Rosetta Genomics Ltd. , a leader in the development of microRNA-based diagnostics, announced today it will present at the Rodman & Renshaw 10th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 10 at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
New therapeutic target identified for rheumatoid arthritis
( Hospital for Special Surgery ) Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a potential new therapeutic target that could be used to treat inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Drugs that hit this new target are actually in trials for the treatment of another disease, leukemia. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:01:02 GMT)
Biochemistry Of Human Physiology In Health And Disease Is Focus Of Updated Clinical Text
To intelligently perform laboratory methods in the investigation and diagnosis of disease, a solid understanding of the biochemistry behind the diseases and methods is required. The second edition of a leading book that describes the biochemical and physiological fundamentals needed in a clinical setting, Clinical Biochemistry, was recently released by Scion Publishing. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:09:49 GMT)
New therapeutic target identified for rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a potential new therapeutic target that could be used to treat inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:02:44 GMT)
Penn Scientists Map Molecular Regulation Of Fat-Cell Genetics
The international obesity epidemic is leading to major health risks, including increased rates of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Obesity is caused by increased numbers of fat cells that store more fat than normal. "This research has the potential to lead to new ways to think about therapies aimed at reducing the number of fat cells or altering fat cell function in ways that reduce the ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:16:00 GMT)
Assay Designs(TM), Inc. Announces Agreement with Abnova Corp. of Taiwan
Assay Designs, Inc., a leading provider of immunoassay kits, antibodies, and reagents to the life science and translational research markets, has announced a strategic agreement with Abnova Corporation of Taiwan. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:17:00 GMT)
Signature Genomic Laboratories Announces Release of Enhanced Microarray for Prenatal Diagnosis
SPOKANE, Wash.----Signature Genomic Laboratories announced the release of an enhanced microarray for the prenatal detection of chromosome abnormalities that result in missing or extra pieces of DNA. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
Personal genomes: A disruptive personality, disrupted
Eric Schadt revels in making people uncomfortable with his science. Bryn Nelson reports how the bioinformatics rabble-rouser hopes to charge ahead in the face of his company's disintegration. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:08:47 GMT)
Genomics takes hold in Asia
Genome Institute of Singapore head Edison Liu talks about how to make pan-Asian genomics research projects work. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:10:14 GMT)
How to get the most from a gene test
New tools squeeze more research out of personal genomics. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:10:24 GMT)
African, Asian join the library of genomics
This undated illustration shows the DNA double helix. Laboratories have for the first time sequenced the full genetic code of an African and an Asian in what amounts to a major step towards the goal of a tailor-made profile of one's DNA. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:01:15 GMT)
African, Asian join the library of genomics
Laboratories have for the first time sequenced the full genetic code of an African and an Asian in what amounts to a major step towards the goal of a tailor-made profile of one's DNA. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:18:54 GMT)
African, Asian join the library of genomics
PARIS (AFP) - Laboratories have for the first time sequenced the full genetic code of an African and an Asian in what amounts to a major step towards the goal of a tailor-made profile of one's DNA. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:19:08 GMT)
African, Asian Join Genomics Library
The full genetic profiles of two men are opening a window on human diversity. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:34:56 GMT)
Through the Eye of a Needle - Labcyte Awarded U. S. Patent Describing the Acoustic Transfer of Droplets into Small ...
SUNNYVALE, Calif.----Labcyte Inc., the pioneer in ‘touchless’ acoustic transfer of liquids, announces the issuance of U.S. Patent 7,405,395 which exploits the unique advantages of using sound to move liquids. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:36:00 GMT)
Through the Eye of a Needle - Labcyte Awarded U. S. Patent Describing the Acoustic Transfer of Droplets into Small ...
Labcyte Inc., the pioneer in 'touchless' acoustic transfer of liquids, announces the issuance of U.S. Patent 7,405,395 which exploits the unique advantages of using sound to move liquids. This patent describes the acoustic transfer of fluid droplets into openings less than 300 microns in diameter. "We have exquisite capabilities for directing a droplet exactly to where we want it," said Chief ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:05:33 GMT)
Scientists map molecular regulation of fat-cell genetics
A research team led by Mitchell Lazar, MD, PhD, Director of the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has used state-of-the-art genetic technology to map thousands of positions where a molecular "master regulator" of fat-cell biology is nestled in DNA to control genes in these cells. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:17:19 GMT)
SurModics Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.----SurModics, Inc. , a leading provider of surface modification and drug delivery technologies to the healthcare industry, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:20:00 GMT)
Top gong for asthma researcher
A Maitland woman who has pioneered a new area of asthma research has received the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Awards for early career research. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:45:25 GMT)
Proteomics study yields clues as to how tuberculosis might be thwarting the immune system
( DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ) A link between the immune system and the self-cleaning system by which biological cells rid themselves of obsolete or toxic parts may one day yield new weapons in the fight against tuberculosis and other deadly infectious diseases. Berkeley Lab researchers have discovered proteins residing in both systems that point to "cross-talk" between them. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:46:12 GMT)
Proteomics study yields clues as to how tuberculosis might be thwarting the immune system
A link between the immune system and the self-cleaning system by which biological cells rid themselves of obsolete or toxic parts may one day yield new weapons in the fight against tuberculosis and other deadly infectious diseases. Scientists with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have discovered proteins residing in both systems that point to ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:02:45 GMT)
Personal genomes: The case of the missing heritability
When scientists opened up the human genome, they expected to find the genetic components of common traits and diseases. But they were nowhere to be seen. Brendan Maher shines a light on six places where the missing loot could be stashed away. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:08:43 GMT)
African, Asian join library of genomics
Laboratories have for the first time sequenced the full genetic code of an African and an Asian in a major step towards tailoring one's DNA. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:26:41 GMT)
New Therapeutic Target Identified For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers have identified a potential new therapeutic target that could be used to treat inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Drugs that hit this new target are actually in trials for the treatment of another disease, leukemia. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:14:35 GMT)
How Tuberculosis Might Be Thwarting Immune System: Proteomics Study Yields Clues
A link between the immune system and the self-cleaning system by which biological cells rid themselves of obsolete or toxic parts may one day yield new weapons in the fight against tuberculosis and other deadly infectious diseases. Berkeley Lab researchers have discovered proteins residing in both systems that point to "cross-talk" between them. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:17:27 GMT)
Does personalized genomics pit privacy against ethics?
As genomic technology becomes available to the public and the cost of sequencing a human genome drops, Nature is hosting a discussion of how privacy and ethics considerations should influence how this newly-developed field is regulated. Read More... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:19:31 GMT)
Chinese, African Genomes Sequenced
By validating an emerging technology, two new genomic studies offer hope for the fight against disease. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:16:49 GMT)
QIAGEN and Institute for Animal Health Enter Partnership in Bluetongue Testing
Worldwide license agreement expands the Company's veterinary assay portfolio and aims to contain future outbreaks of the devastating viral disease (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:06:00 GMT)
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Worldwide license agreement expands the Company's veterinary assay portfolio and aims to contain future outbreaks of the devastating viral disease Venlo, The Netherlands - November 6, 2008 - QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) has announced today that it has entered into a worldwide exclusive partnership with the Institute for Animal Health (IAH), a leading research and ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:51:35 GMT)
06.11.2008 - DJ HUGIN NEWS/QIAGEN and Institute for Animal Health Enter Partnership in Bluetongue Testing
Venlo, The Netherlands - November 6, 2008 - QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) has announced today that it has entered into a worldwide exclusive partnership with the Institute for Animal Health (IAH), a leading research and diagnostics institution for infectious diseases of farm animals. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:25:05 GMT)
New therapeutic target for inflammatory disorders
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a potential new therapeutic target that could be used to treat inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:47:52 GMT)
New therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis identified
Washington, Nov 6 : Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a new therapeutic target that can be used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:56:04 GMT)
Proteomics provides clues to how tuberculosis thwarts the immune system
A link between the immune system and the self-cleaning system by which biological cells rid themselves of obsolete or toxic parts may one day yield new weapons in the fight against tuberculosis and other deadly infectious diseases. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:02:39 GMT)
Through The Eye Of A Needle - Labcyte Awarded U. S. Patent Describing The Acoustic Transfer Of Droplets Into Small ...
Labcyte Inc., the pioneer in 'touchless' acoustic transfer of liquids, announces the issuance of U.S. Patent 7,405,395 which exploits the unique advantages of using sound to move liquids. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:55:27 GMT)
New Therapeutic Target Identified For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a potential new therapeutic target that could be used to treat inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis. The study, published online ahead of print, will appear Nov. 14 in the journal Immunity. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:10:06 GMT)
Breast Cancer - Targeting A Protein Called Cyclin D1 May Block The Expansion Of Cancerous Stem Cells
Breast cancer stem cells are known to be involved in therapy resistance and the recurrence of cancerous tumors. A new study appearing in Clinical and Translational Science shows the mechanisms governing stem cell expansion in breast cancer (called Notch activity), and finds that therapy targeting a protein called cyclin D1 may block the expansion of cancerous stem cells. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:11:09 GMT)
Applied Biosystems and Asuragen Collaborate with the Critical Path Institute to Improve Drug Toxicity Screening
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Drug toxicity accounts for billions of lost dollars to the pharmaceutical industry each year and is a leading cause of pre-clinical drug failures. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory organizations have called upon the pharmaceutical industry to develop more effective tools to help avoid these costly failures, reduce the number of failed compounds, ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:30:00 GMT)
JMP(R) Genomics, NCGR Partnership to Foster Development of Next-Gen Sequencing Tools
CARY, N.C.----A new strategic partnership between SAS and the National Center for Genome Resources will strengthen ongoing collaboration between JMP and NCGR for the co-development of software tools for next-generation sequencing data analysis. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
MDRNA, Inc. to Hold Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern ...
MDRNA, Inc. announced today that it will host a conference call with investors and security analysts on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Expression Analysis Expands Management Team
DURHAM, N.C.----Expression Analysis, Inc., the industry’s leading provider of genomic services for clinical trials and research, announced two additions to its management team: Eric Setzer and Gary Boch. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Launches Microarray to Study Non-Coding RNA
CARLSBAD, Calif. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation , a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today announced the launch of the first high-density microarray for the profiling of non-coding RNAs. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:03:00 GMT)
InteRNA Technologies Joins European SIROCCO Consortium to Study RNA Silencing
InteRNA Technologies B.V. is pleased to announce that it has joined the SIROCCO research consortium consisting of 25 world-class laboratories and companies from 10 countries for studying how RNA silencing could be used to treat life-threatening diseases, including cancer. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
JMP(R) Genomics, NCGR Partnership to Foster Development of Next-Gen Sequencing Tools
A new strategic partnership between SAS and the National Center for Genome Resources (NCGR) will strengthen ongoing collaboration between JMP and NCGR for the co-development of software tools for next-generation sequencing data analysis. The partnership was announced by SAS, the leader in business analytics. JMP is a business unit of SAS. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:35:46 GMT)
Invitrogen Launches Microarray to Study Non-Coding RNA
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today announced the launch of the first high-density microarray for the profiling of non-coding RNAs. The NCode(TM) Human and Mouse non-coding RNA microarrays consist of both non-coding RNA and messenger RNA (mRNA) content on the same array. The arrays are designed by ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:52:41 GMT)
Clues As To How Tuberculosis Might Be Thwarting The Immune System
A link between the immune system and the self-cleaning system by which biological cells rid themselves of obsolete or toxic parts may one day yield new weapons in the fight against tuberculosis and other deadly infectious diseases. Scientists with the U.S. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:09:08 GMT)
Genomic Research, Personal Genomics Require New Ethical and Regulatory Guidelines, Experts Say
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:08:49 GMT)
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 24 October–6 November
Below is a round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 24 October–6 November. Zimbabwe government condemned for missing disease money The Zimbabwean government has been accused of fraudulently rerouting more than US$7 million provided by the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria . Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank claims the money will be available by 6 November, but ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:30:41 GMT)
Towson University students visit Fort Detrick to learn more about future careers in biology
The Towson University molecular biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics student association sponsored a trip to Fort Detrick to learn more about their field and future careers at the Community Support Center Oct. 24. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:33:46 GMT)
Illumina Launches the HumanCytoSNP-12 BeadChip
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today unveiled a new product for Molecular Cytogeneticists: the Infinium(R) High-Density (HD) HumanCytoSNP-12 DNA Analysis BeadChip. The HumanCytoSNP-12 BeadChip contains nearly 300,000 genetic markers per sample that target all known cytogenetic abnormalities found in genes and disease pathways linked to mental retardation, autism, and other common chromosome ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:51:14 GMT)
Integrated Genomics, Inc. Appoints Jonathan M. Sheridan President, CEO and Member of the Board of Directors
CHICAGO----Integrated Genomics, Inc., a provider of bioinformatics products and services for the life sciences industry, has announced it has named Jonathan M. Sheridan to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dr. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:15:00 GMT)
Integrated Genomics, Inc. Appoints Jonathan M. Sheridan President, CEO and Member of the Board of Directors
Integrated Genomics, Inc., a provider of bioinformatics products and services for the life sciences industry, has announced it has named Jonathan M. Sheridan to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dr. John Elling who will remain Chairman of the Board. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:36:50 GMT)
Art in the American Outback
If you met Brian Muller and Zach Thomas at a coffee shop, as I did last week, you might not associate them with the gritty, subversive underworld of graffiti. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:42:25 GMT)
Luminex Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
AUSTIN, Texas----Luminex Corporation today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Financial and operating highlights include the following: Net income of $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2008 and $1.0 million of net income year to date Consolidated total revenue of $28.9 million, representing a 49 percent increase year-over-year System ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:01:00 GMT)
CombiMatrix Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
MUKILTEO, Wash., Nov. 6, 2008 -- CombiMatrix Corporation today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Key highlights for the third quarter and through the date of this release include the following: (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:05:00 GMT)
Scientists confirm a molecular clipping mechanism behind stem cell development
Stem cells don't just become a part of the liver or the brain in a flash; it takes a complex molecular choreography and requires that specific genes be switched on and off at specific times. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:18:09 GMT)
Luminex Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ:LMNX) today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Financial and operating highlights include the following: (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:37:03 GMT)
Australian gene technology launched in U.S.
A new gene expression analysis platform invented by Australian scientists to help other researchers understand fundamental aspects of human development has been launched in the U.S. market overnight. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:46:05 GMT)
Unraveling the natural history of the lion using host and virus population genomics
( Public Library of Science ) The lion is one of the world's most charismatic carnivores. In an article published Nov. 7 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics, an international team of researchers provides insights into the genetic structure and history of lion populations. Their work refutes the hypothesis that African lions consist of a single, randomly breeding population. It also ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:25:54 GMT)
"Proteinpedia" catalogues detailed info for biologists
Scientists have recently set up the Human Proteinpedia, an online clearinghouse for sharing data about human proteins, allowing researchers to more easily access and use this information to develop new medications and further their own research. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:34:01 GMT)
JMP® Genomics, NCGR Partnership To Foster Development Of Next-Gen Sequencing Tools
A new strategic partnership between SAS and the National Center for Genome Resources (NCGR) will strengthen ongoing collaboration between JMP and NCGR for the co-development of software tools for next-generation sequencing data analysis. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:31:05 GMT)
Applied Biosystems And Asuragen Collaborate With The Critical Path Institute To Improve Drug Toxicity Screening
Drug toxicity accounts for billions of lost dollars to the pharmaceutical industry each year and is a leading cause of pre-clinical drug failures. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:55:46 GMT)
Proteomics Study Yields Clues As To How Tuberculosis Might Be Thwarting The Immune System
A link between the immune system and the self-cleaning system by which biological cells rid themselves of obsolete or toxic parts may one day yield new weapons in the fight against tuberculosis and other deadly infectious diseases. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:30:43 GMT)
Unraveling the natural history of the lion using host and virus population genomics
The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the world's most charismatic carnivores. In an article published November 7 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics, an international team of researchers provides insights into the genetic structure and history of lion populations. Their work refutes the hypothesis that African lions consist of a single, randomly breeding (panmictic) population. It also ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:47:45 GMT)
Illumina Announces Breakthrough Human Genome Sequencing Studies Published in Nature
SAN DIEGO----Illumina today announced that the November 6, 2008 issue of Nature published sequencing results of the first Yoruban human genome. The study was completed by Illumina scientists and collaborators at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and generated greater than 30x average coverage of the genome. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Illumina Announces Breakthrough Human Genome Sequencing Studies Published in Nature
Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced that the November 6, 2008 issue of Nature published sequencing results of the first Yoruban human genome. The study was completed by Illumina scientists and collaborators at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and generated greater than 30x average coverage of the genome. Four million single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), including one million novel ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:21:33 GMT)
Unraveling The Natural History Of The Lion Using Host And Virus Population Genomics
The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the world's most charismatic carnivores. In an article published November 7 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics, an international team of researchers provides insights into the genetic structure and history of lion populations. Their work refutes the hypothesis that African lions consist of a single, randomly breeding (panmictic) population. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:08:58 GMT)
Examine Developments in Early-Stage Toxicity Prediction: Including Novel Predictive Tools, In Vitro Assays and 'Omics ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Developments in Early-Stage Toxicity Prediction" to their offering. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:09:00 GMT)
Another Leap Forward In Exploring The Internet
The Data Management Group (DAMA-UPC), led by Josep Lluís Larriba, has designed a system for searching for information in a network or graph that can complement Internet search engines and is of special interest to biomedicine, social networks, the Internet, fraud detection in different environments and advanced bibliographical searches. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:14:26 GMT)
Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference Presenter Profiles
The Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference takes place November 10, 2008 - November 12, 2008 at the New York Palace Hotel in New York. Listed below are the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference presenter profiles. For in-depth information about the event, visit http://www.rodmanandrenshaw.co (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:23:33 GMT)
Allegheny General Hospital Joins Prominent Group Of U.S. Medical Centers Focusing Efforts On Cure For Pulmonary ...
Representatives of Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) and the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) announced today that a unique collaboration between the two organizations has earned AGH an invitation to join the Pulmonary Hypertension Breakthrough Initiative (PHBI), an exclusive American Heart Association funded consortium of 13 leading U.S. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:10:19 GMT)
Montana State University researchers find gene that regulates mold's resistance to drugs
( Montana State University ) Montana State University researchers have found a gene that regulates mold's resistance to ant-imold drugs. They explain their discovery in the Nov. 7 issue of PLoS Pathogens. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:26:04 GMT)
Signature Genomic Laboratories Makes Genoglyphix Microarray Visualization Program Available to Full-Service Clients
SPOKANE, Wash.----Signature Genomic Laboratories announced it has made its Genoglyphix® microarray visualization program available to its full-service clients. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
U.S. National Research Council report: "Achievements of the National Plant Genome Initiative and New Horizons in Plant ...
The National Research Council report Achievements of the National Plant Genome Initiative and New Horizons in Plant Biology (2008) evaluates some of the key research programs in plant genomics and describes how these programs support fundamental biology research and drive technological advancement. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:27:25 GMT)
Invitrogen Launches Microarray To Study Non-Coding RNA
Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today announced the launch of the first high-density microarray for the profiling of non-coding RNAs. The NCode™ Human and Mouse non-coding RNA microarrays consist of both non-coding RNA and messenger RNA (mRNA) content on the same array. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:08:28 GMT)
Scientists confirm molecular clipping mechanism behind stem cell development
(PhysOrg.com) -- Stem cells don`t just become a part of the liver or the brain in a flash; it takes a complex molecular choreography and requires that specific genes be switched on and off at specific times. Some of these genes are regulated through a process by which proteins in the cell nucleus, called histones, are chemically modified by small “chemical marks” such as acetyl or methyl groups. ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:02:45 GMT)
Unraveling Lion's Natural History Using Host And Virus Population Genomics
The lion is one of the world's most charismatic carnivores. In a new study, researchers provide insights into the genetic structure and history of lion populations. Their work refutes the hypothesis that African lions consist of a single, randomly breeding population. It also indicates the importance of preserving populations in decline as opposed to prioritizing larger-scale conservation ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:13:56 GMT)
Invitrogen introduces new microarray for studying non-coding RNA
Invitrogen, a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, has launched the first high-density microarray for the profiling of non-coding RNAs. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:45:15 GMT)
Spinco completes one-year partnership with MDS Analytical
Spinco Biotech, an exclusive India distributor for molecular devices-branded products announced its success of a one-year partnership with MDS Analytical Technologies in India. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:04:30 GMT)
Two UC Berkeley post doctorates up for National Inventors Hall of Fame award
n Pair created a device that can quickly, efficiently diagnose diseases in remote areas (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:37:16 GMT)
Arlington college calendar
TCC Southeast Tuesday Veterans Day observance , 11-11:30 a.m., flagpoles. A salute to veterans with letters written by students. Light refreshments. Free. 817-515-3076. Power Up Your Career business seminar , 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m., North Ballroom. Information on employment trends, hiring tips, and networking with vendors and agencies. Free. 817-515-3692. Saturday ... (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:16:56 GMT)
Quintet of proteins forms new, early-warning blood test before heart attack strikes
( Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions ) A team of Johns Hopkins biochemists has identified a mixed bag of five key proteins out of thousands secreted into blood draining from the heart's blood vessels that may together or in certain quantities form the basis of a far more accurate early warning test than currently in use of impending heart attack in people with severely reduced blood flow, or ... (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:01:02 GMT)
Quintet of Proteins Forms New, Early-Warning Blood Test Before Heart Attack Strikes
A team of Johns Hopkins biochemists has identified a mixed bag of five key proteins out of thousands secreted into blood draining from the heart's blood vessels that may together or in certain quantities form the basis of a far more accurate early warning test than currently in use of impending heart attack in people with severely reduced blood flow, or ischemia. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:25:42 GMT)
Yale researchers unravel mystery of brain aneurysms
( Yale University ) Yale researchers have taken the first critical steps in unraveling the mysteries of brain aneurysms, the often fatal rupturing of blood vessels that afflicts 500,000 people worldwide each year and nearly killed Vice President-elect Joseph Biden two decades ago. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:26:14 GMT)
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