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Scientists launch Gene Expression Atlas (News-Medical-Net)
Today, researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) launch a new database, the Gene Expression Atlas, which allows scientists to search and compare gene expression data at unprecedented detail and scope. Observing how gene expression varies in different cell types, tissues and under disease conditions can help researchers understand gene ...
(Jun 15, 2009)
Aberrant ERG Expression Cooperates With Loss Of PTEN To Promote Cancer Progression In The Prostate (Medical News Today)
UroToday.com - Two papers in the May 5, 2009 edition of Nature Genetics link ERG chromosomal gene translocations with loss of PTEN in the early stages of prostate cancer (CaP) progression. Both are reviewed in Urotoday. In this report, Dr. Brett Carver and colleagues studied TMPRSS2-ERG genetic rearrangement, which are reported in up to 50% of primary prostate cancer tumors.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Clinical Data, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEWTON, Mass.----Clinical Data, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, reporting strong revenue growth and continued achievement of key business and clinical program objectives for the periods.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Luminex Corporation Announces Full Commercial Launch of the High-Throughput FLEXMAP 3D Multiplexing System (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
AUSTIN, Texas----Luminex Corporation , the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced the full market release of its groundbreaking FLEXMAP 3DTM system, a high-throughput multiplexing instrument that allows scientists to simultaneously perform up to 500 tests on a single sample.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Funding Update (GenomeWeb News)
Funds a project aimed at "demonstrating the technical feasibility of building an automated system for the large-scale production of recombinant proteins," according to the abstract.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Blog - Will Consumer Genomics Raise Healthcare Costs? (Technology Review)
A medical geneticist plans to find out.
(Jun 15, 2009)
UCSF and Abbott launch viral discovery center at Mission Bay (EurekAlert!)
( University of California - San Francisco ) The University of California, San Francisco, has partnered with Abbott, a global health care company, to launch a first-of-its kind, non-profit viral diagnostics center near the UCSF Mission Bay campus to help identify unknown viruses from around the world.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Cenix Expands AstraZeneca Agreement (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Cenix Bioscience said today that it has expanded an oncology drug research agreement with AstraZeneca to include RNAi-based studies for respiratory and inflammation-related conditions.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Genomics Study Suggests Sperm Chromatin May Influence Embryo Development (GenomeWeb News)
A team of Utah researchers used ChIP-chip, ChIP-seq, and other genomic approaches to examine the distribution of nucleosomes, particularly modified histones, in sperm samples from four fertile men.
(Jun 15, 2009)
NIH funds $9.5 million for research on HIV and the human innate immune system (EurekAlert!)
( Case Western Reserve University ) Studying how the mouth wards off diseases will have implications for understanding overall how people stay healthy. The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine will use a five-year, $9.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research -- the largest grant ever in the dental ...
(Jun 15, 2009)
There Goes Our Patent on Air (GenomeWeb News)
David Koepsell at IPWatchdog argues that genes should not be patentable . In this post, and in his new book, Who Owns You , he says that "gene patents violate the patent law because what they claim as patentable is a part of nature, and thus neither new nor non-obvious" and that awarding patents on "non-new discoveries" does not encourage innovation but rather stifles it.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Who Doesn't Like the Smell of Rotten Eggs? (GenomeWeb News)
Everybody's done something in the lab that they are not supposed to (yes, that means the cup of coffee in your hand) -- and at Bitesize Bio, Nick Oswald and Suzanne Kennedy drew up a list of 10 common and serious safety mistakes people make.
(Jun 15, 2009)
All in Favor (GenomeWeb News)
At his blog, PhysioProf discusses the difference between basic and applied research , adding that "even if you think that the only reason for doing science is to treat people, you should still be in favor of basic research."
(Jun 15, 2009)
Academia Slows Down Translational Research? (GenomeWeb News)
In Newsweek , Sharon Begley says that NIH has to make translational medicine even more of a priority , citing stumbling blocks to the effort such as "academic advancement."
(Jun 15, 2009)
Illumina Lawsuit: Affy's GeneTitan Infringes Patents (GenomeWeb News)
Last month, llumina filed a lawsuit against Affymetrix that alleges that the company's new GeneTitan automated platform, as well as several of the system's components and related products, infringe Illumina's array technology.
(Jun 15, 2009)
MUHC researcher awarded $500,000 to study pathogenesis of infectious disease (EurekAlert!)
( McGill University Health Centre ) The Burroughs Wellcome Fund has announced the recipients of the 2009 Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease Award. MUHC researcher Dr. Maya Saleh was one of six recipients granted $500,000 over a 6-year period for her research proposal, "Regulation and molecular mechanisms of NLR-mediated innate immunity."
(Jun 15, 2009)
New species of phallus-shaped mushroom named after California Academy of Sciences scientist (EurekAlert!)
As part of ongoing research on Sao Tome and Principe, a new Phallus mushroom has been discovered and described in the upcoming issue of Mycologia.
(Jun 15, 2009)
TGen's Center for Proteomics Set to Open in August as Part of Initiative to Hasten Personalized Medicine (GenomeWeb News)
A proteomics center , the final piece of an initiative created two years ago to bring proteins to the forefront of personalized medicine, is scheduled to become operational by the end of the summer, according to officials.
(Jun 15, 2009)
DNA Genotek Partners with Roswell Park on DNA Sample Collection for Breast Cancer Research (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) - DNA Genotek said last week that it has partnered with the Roswell Park Cancer Institute to collect DNA saliva samples that RPCI will store in its biorepository and use for breast cancer research.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Case Western Dental School to Use $9.5M from NIH for HIV Studies (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine has received a grant of $9.5 million from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research to conduct proteomics and other molecular studies of HIV-infected patients, the university said today.
(Jun 15, 2009)
UCSF, Abbott Partner on New Pathogen Dx Lab (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The University of California, San Francisco, and Abbott have partnered to launch a new research center that aims to develop diagnostic technologies for identifying viruses based on their DNA profiles.
(Jun 15, 2009)
UK's BBSRC Seeks Input on Next-Gen Sequencing Strategy (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The UK's Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is seeking comments from the research community on the impact of next-generation sequencing technologies on their work.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Blog - A Renowned Geneticist Analyzes Consumer Tests (Technology Review)
Francis Collins shares his thoughts on the present and future of consumer genetic medicine.
(Jun 15, 2009)
JV to develop research facility for proteins use in healthcare (Gulf Times)
Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) and deltaDOT, London, yesterday launched a joint venture operation deltaDOT QSTP-LLC (DD QSTP-LLC), to be sited at QSTP, Doha.
(Jun 15, 2009)
Mean new microRNA data analysis method gives sharper results (EurekAlert!)
( BioMed Central ) Our understanding of the importance of microRNAs in regulating gene expression is expanding, and with it our requirement for robust methods to measure their expression levels. Now a new method published in BioMed Central's open-access journal Genome Biology helps researchers to better understand the delicate interplay between differences in microRNA expression levels and their ...
(Jun 15, 2009)
Gentel to collaborate in Clinical Research & Development consortium for diseases of pregnancy (PharmaBiz)
Gentel Biosciences, an acknowledged leader in protein microarray technology, has been invited to join a collaborative Clinical Research and Development consortium using novel technologies developed by the company to gain insight into major diseases of pregnancy.
(Jun 16, 2009)
16.06.2009 - DJ HUGIN NEWS/QIAGEN Transfers Distribution Rights for Transplantation Testing Product Portfolio and ... (4investors)
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(Jun 16, 2009)
Cranes Software Announces the Release of Its Powerful Die Analysis Solution eta/DYNAFORM Version 5.7 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BANGALORE, India----Cranes Software announces the latest release of its powerful die analysis solution, eta/DYNAFORM Version 5.7. This release has over 90 new and enhanced features.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Business People (North County Times)
La Jolla Institute loads up on top advisors RANCHO SANTA FE ---- Two prominent local executives, a president emeritus of the University of California and a renowned biotech scientist have joined the board of directors of the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Excellence in Best Practices (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Located with Frost & Sullivan's Innovations in New Product Development and Marketing 2009
(Jun 16, 2009)
MDRNA, Inc. Announces Full Repayment of GE Capital Debt (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
MDRNA, Inc. announced today that it has repaid all of its remaining debt to General Electric Capital Corporation under the January 2009 Loan and Security Agreement.
(Jun 16, 2009)
TGen and USC researchers find genetic markers to help fight diabetes (EurekAlert!)
( The Translational Genomics Research Institute ) Translational Genomics Research Institute and University of Southern California scientists have identified five genetic biomarkers that could help lead to improved treatments, with fewer side effects, for patients with diabetes.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Researchers find genetic markers to help fight diabetes (PhysOrg)
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) scientists have identified five genetic biomarkers that could help lead to improved treatments, with fewer side-effects, for patients with diabetes.
(Jun 16, 2009)
DeltaDot Partners with Qatar in Proteomics Center (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – DeltaDot will partner with the Qatar Science and Technology Park to open a proteomics research and testing services lab in Doha, the London-based company said on Monday.
(Jun 16, 2009)
CapitalBio Signs up Mexican Distributor (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – CapitalBio has signed up the Mexican medical and lab research equipment provider Accessolab to distribute its product line in Mexico, Beijing-based CapitalBio said today.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Genetic Markers To Help Fight Diabetes Discovered (Science Daily)
Scientists have identified five genetic biomarkers that could help lead to improved treatments, with fewer side effects, for patients with diabetes.
(Jun 16, 2009)
AMP urges inclusion of molecular diagnostic tests in comparative effectiveness research (EurekAlert!)
( Association for Molecular Pathology ) The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) today released the text of a comment letter it has provided to the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) in which AMP sets forth its recommendations for priority areas on which to focus CER activities.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Researchers Find Genetic Markers To Help Fight Diabetes (redOrbit)
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) scientists have identified five genetic biomarkers that could help lead to improved treatments, with fewer side-effects, for patients with diabetes.TGen Senior Investigator Dr.
(Jun 16, 2009)
For When You Step Out of the Lab This Summer (GenomeWeb News)
If you are looking for some summer reading, head over to Female Science Professor's blog and Chad Orzel's Uncertainty Principle. FSP is asking if her readers like academic novels — her favorite is Richard Russo's Straight Man. "There is something very satisfying, however, about reading a really good parody of a faculty meeting or faculty-administrator interactions, even in the summer," she writes.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Bring Out That Crystal Ball (GenomeWeb News)
PhysioProf discusses snagging a tenure-track position . "If you only have one or two [impact factor 4-5 papers], you are in a very precarious position, while a single glamour mag publication can be sufficient to get your foot in the door," he writes.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Talking Drug Development (GenomeWeb News)
At R&D Directions Insider, Michael Christel speaks with Bert Spilker, who has worked at a variety of drug companies and has written books on drug development, about mergers and acquisitions, clinical trial reform, transparency, and more . "The issue of transparency has been focused on the industry, and during the '90s and early part of this decade, the industry fought this quite strongly," ...
(Jun 16, 2009)
Finding Drugs in China (GenomeWeb News)
The Scientist profiles Mireille Gingras' company, HUYA Bioscience International, which focuses on finding early-stage drug compounds from China . HUYA, the article says, has a codevelopment model in which it licenses the compounds for development for Western markets and the Chinese company retains the rights to the Chinese market.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Paired Ends (GenomeWeb News)
The award recognizes "outstanding contributions to the application of biotechnology through fundamental microbiological research and development," ASM said.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Transcriptome Sequencing Finds Diagnostic Mutation for Rare Ovarian Tumor Type (GenomeWeb News)
Researchers led by the British Columbia Cancer Agency in Vancouver have used high-throughput transcriptome sequencing to discover in a rare type of ovarian cancer a mutation that has diagnostic, as well as likely therapeutic, value.
(Jun 16, 2009)
IP Update (GenomeWeb News)
Wolfgang Huber applies statistical computing to analyze microarray, sequencing, and high-throughput automated microscopy data. One of his immediate goals it to use both array and sequencing data along with imaging to better understand the connections between genotype and phenotype.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Health check for embryos (WABC-TV New York)
A new genetic test is letting doctors screen embryos for thousands of traits.
(Jun 16, 2009)
MDRNA Repays $5.5M Loan to GE Capital (GenomeWeb News)
MDRNA this week announced that it has repaid all remaining debt on a $5.5 million loan from General Electric Capital, marking the RNAi drug shop's latest step toward overcoming its financial woes.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Enzo Biochem's Q3 Revenues Rise 22 Percent (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Enzo Biochem reported after the close of the market yesterday that its third-quarter revenues increased 22 percent, due in part to the firm's acquisitions of Biomol and Assay Designs over the past year.
(Jun 16, 2009)
Gentel to Collaborate with SCOPE Consortium (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Gentel Biosciences will collaborate with an international consortium focused on developing biomarkers for pregnancy complications, the company said.
(Jun 16, 2009)
NC Teachers Use GSK Grant for Microarray Education (GenomeWeb News)
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Science teachers in North Carolina will learn how to use microarray technologies through a summer program sponsored by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and funded by GlaxoSmithKline.
(Jun 16, 2009)
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