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InteRNA and VU university medical center sign research agreement (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
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.
(Nov 1, 2008)
Staff Writer (BioWorld)
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.
(Nov 1, 2008)
Pathwork Tissue Of Origin Test Shows Potential To Aid In The Diagnosis Of Cancer Of Unknown Primary (Medical News Today)
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.
(Nov 1, 2008)
Novartis hosts BioCamp successfully (PharmaBiz)
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.
(Nov 1, 2008)
Researcher Grows Roots On Upper Part Of Plant (Science Daily)
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.
(Nov 2, 2008)
How will I die? (Guardian Unlimited)
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
(Nov 2, 2008)
Business calendar (The Buffalo News)
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 [email protected] . Monday
(Nov 2, 2008)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-02 16:42 RPT-IPO VIEW-U.S. biotech IPOs dying on the vine (Interactive Investor)
By Phil Wahba
(Nov 2, 2008)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-02 16:42 RPT-IPO VIEW-U.S. biotech IPOs dying on the vine (Interactive Investor)
By Phil Wahba
(Nov 2, 2008)
Monday, November 3, 2008 (Deccan Herald)
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.
(Nov 2, 2008)
New Mouse Mutant Contains Clue To Progressive Hearing Loss (Medical News Today)
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.
(Nov 2, 2008)
Systems Biology And Glycomics Applied To Study Of Human Inflammatory Diseases (Science Daily)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
BioScience tip sheet, November 2008 (EurekAlert!)
( 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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Pathwork Tissue Of Origin Test Shows Potential To Aid In The Diagnosis Of Cancer Of Unknown Primary (BioresearchOnline)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
EurActiv.com - Biologist: Life sciences need to enter ICT age | EU - European Information on Science & Research (EUActiv)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Fairchild horticulturist pulls up roots (Miami Herald)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Gone Bats' Over Aeroecology (Kansas City InfoZine)
New scientific discipline studies bats, birds, other animals in atmosphere closest to Earth's surface
(Nov 3, 2008)
RainDance Technologies Selects Tiziani Whitmyre for Public Relations, Internet Marketing Services (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
American Journal of Cardiology Describes the use of Progenika's LIPOchip in a Large-Scale Screening (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
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 .
(Nov 3, 2008)
American Journal of Cardiology Describes the use of Progenika's LIPOchip in a Large-Scale Screening (Centre Daily Times)
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 ...
(Nov 3, 2008)
Complete Genomics Chooses Isilon IQ to Power World's First Complete Human Genome Sequencing Service (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Novel Gene Shut-Off Mechanisms In Corn Discovered (Medical News Today)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Monsanto Company to Invest in Technologies for Sugarcane With Acquisitions of CanaVialis and Alellyx (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
SIGA Applauds Efforts to Promote Private Sector Participation in Smallpox Biodefense (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Rosetta Genomics to Present at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Centennial Conference (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Source MDx Announces Partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital to Study RNA-Based Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Monsanto Company to invest in technologies for sugarcane with acquisitions of CanaVialis and Alellyx (SeedQuest)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Source MDx Announces Partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital to Study RNA-Based Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis (Centre Daily Times)
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 ...
(Nov 3, 2008)
Complete Genomics Taps Isilon for Data Storage (GenomeWeb News)
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(Nov 3, 2008)
David Salt is 'worth his salt,' says Science magazine (EurekAlert!)
( 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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Signature Genomic Laboratories Announces Appointment of New Laboratory Director (Centre Daily Times)
Signature Genomic Laboratories has appointed Allen Lamb, Ph.D., as a Laboratory Director.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Tiny Fungi May Have Sex While Infecting Humans (Science Daily)
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 ...
(Nov 3, 2008)
American Journal Of Cardiology Describes The Use Of Progenika´s LIPOchip In A Large-Scale Screening (Medical News Today)
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).
(Nov 3, 2008)
Monsanto buys sugar cane breeding firm (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
Monsanto buys Aly Participacoes for $290 million (BizJournals)
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)
(Nov 3, 2008)
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features organ and cell culture methods (EurekAlert!)
( 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.
(Nov 3, 2008)
NYU biologists identify genes that prevent changes in physical traits due to environmental changes (EurekAlert!)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
'Jatropha can be nation's next big crop' (Business Times (Malaysia))
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
Brazilian firm is bought by Monsanto (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
Global Drug Discovery Technologies Market to Exceed $57 Billion by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
UA genomics lab tackles Holocaust puzzle (Arizona Daily Star)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
Global Drug Discovery Technologies Market to Exceed $57 Billion by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry ... (PRWeb)
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, ...
(Nov 4, 2008)
CombiMatrix to Present at Rodman and Renshaw 10th Annual Healthcare Conference (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
My Pharmiweb.com (PharmiWeb)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
Cell Biosciences Introduces First Protein Analysis Kits (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
Linda Creed Awarded American Cancer Society's Project Award (Medical News Today)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
Organ And Cell Culture Methods Featured In Cold Spring Harbor Protocols (Medical News Today)
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
(Nov 4, 2008)
Bayer CropScience and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences sign memorandum of understanding, initiate joint ... (SeedQuest)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) course plugs vital skills gap in training for plant breeders (SeedQuest)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
New bacterium offers disease hope (Channel 4)
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.
(Nov 4, 2008)
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