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Reportlinker Adds Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics in Diagnostics: Market landscape, innovative technologies and ...
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
(Apr 1, 2010)
Nanosphere, Rosetta Genomics Lead Strong Month for GWDN Index
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) The stocks of Nanosphere and Rosetta Genomics rose more than 30 percent each during March to lead a strong month for firms in the GenomeWeb Daily News Index of molecular research and diagnostic product vendors.
(Apr 1, 2010)
Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad Launches US$4000 Human Genome Bioinformatics Service
MGRC launches Human Genome Bioinformatics Service from only US$4000. This service is specially designed to analyse human genome data from Illumina's Genome Analyzer or Complete Genomics' DNA sequencing platform.
(Apr 2, 2010)
SwitchGear Genomics introduces GoClone miRNA research tool
SwitchGear Genomics, Inc., a leading provider of products for studying regulatory elements in the human genome, today announced the launch of a unique research tool for screening for miRNA function in living cells. The new SwitchGear GoClone miRNA target sets utilize experimentally-validated luciferase reporter vectors to accurately quantify human 3'UTR activity in response to a number of ...
(Apr 2, 2010)
Dr. Marilyn M. Li, M.D., FACMG, is the 2010 Luminex/ACMGF award recipient
( American College of Medical Genetics ) The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation has awarded Dr. Marilyn M. Li, of the Tulane Medical Center and the Tulane University School of Medicine the 2010-2011 Luminex/ACMGF Award at the ACMG 2010 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Albuquerque, NM. The award includes a $100,000 grant and is aimed at the promotion of safe and effective genetic ...
(Apr 2, 2010)
International Team IDs Genes Regulating Arabidopsis Flower Development
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) In a paper appearing in today's issue of Science , an international research team reported that they have started deciphering the gene expression changes that occur when the transcription factor APETALA1 also known as AP1 is turned on in Arabidopsis , gaining new insights into flower development in the plant.
(Apr 2, 2010)
Chapters on Genomics
Genome British Columbia has put together a series of educational videos that simply discuss what genomics is. At Genome Alberta's blog, Mike Spear recalls his days as a non-scientist trying to learn genetics and genomics . "I still shudder remembering my horse colour genetic chart but tools like this would have made life a lot easier," he writes.
(Apr 2, 2010)
In Brief This Week: Qiagen; GeneLink; Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) Qiagen said this week that it has created a sponsored professorship the Qiagen Initiative Foundation Professorship at the University of Science and Technology of China.
(Apr 2, 2010)
Researchers Develop Cancer Detection & Diagnosis Methods
Georgia Tech researchers are using gold nanoparticles to locate & kill cancer cells; creating software to ID cancer biomarkers; collecting & characterizing tumor cells from blood; detecting breast cancer with breath and ovarian cancer from blood; & visualizing the prostate during robotic biopsies.
(Apr 2, 2010)
Downloads and Upgrades
This version includes fixes and improvements to the user interface, workflow engine, and extra support for secured web services description language services and access to secure resources on the web, the developers said.
(Apr 2, 2010)
Winner of 2010-2011 Luminex/ACMGF Award
The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation (ACMGF) has awarded Dr. Marilyn M. Li, of the Tulane Medical Center and the Tulane University School of Medicine the 2010-2011 Luminex/ACMGF Award at the ACMG 2010 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Albuquerque, NM.
(Apr 2, 2010)
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals reports $15.7M revenue from ZEVALIN sales in 2009
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial-stage biotechnology company with a primary focus in oncology, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Rosetta Genomics Now Processing Fine-Needle Aspirate Cell Block Samples for Lung Cancer Subclassification
REHOVOT, Israel & PHILADELPHIA----Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a leading developer and provider of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today that starting April 1, 2010 physicians are able to send FNA cell block samples to Rosetta Genomics CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Philadelphia for analysis using Rosettas miRview squamous test.
(Apr 5, 2010)
MDRNA, Inc. Announces Research Study With Pfizer
BOTHELL, WA--(Marketwire - 04/05/10) - MDRNA, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA - News ), a leading RNAi-based drug discovery and development company, today announced a study effort with Pfizer (NYSE: PFE - News ). The relationship will focus on the evaluation of MDRNA's proprietary di-alkylated amino acids (DiLA2) platform and UsiRNA constructs for RNA interference (RNAi). Additional details of the ...
(Apr 5, 2010)
MDRNA, Inc. Announces Research Study With Pfizer
Activities to Focus on MDRNA's Proprietary RNAi Drug Discovery Platform -- UsiRNA Constructs and DiLA2 Delivery System
(Apr 5, 2010)
Dr. Alecia Willis honored as the 2010 Signature Genomic Laboratories Travel Award winner
( American College of Medical Genetics ) Alecia Willis, Ph.D., ABMG Certified Clinical Molecular Geneticist, was honored as the 2010 recipient of the Signature Genomic Laboratories Travel Award at the American College of Medical Genetics 2010 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Willis, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, and Assistant Laboratory ...
(Apr 5, 2010)
Rosetta Genomics' Philadelphia lab commences FNA cell block sample analysis with miRview squamous test
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd., a leading developer and provider of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today that starting April 1, 2010 physicians are able to send FNA cell block samples to Rosetta Genomics' CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Philadelphia for analysis using Rosetta's miRview squamous test. FNA is a less invasive method to obtain tumor cells compared with tumor ...
(Apr 5, 2010)
Rosetta Biosoftware Integrates Resolver With Affymetrix s GeneChip Software
NEW YORK , Feb. 4 (GenomeWeb News) - Rosetta Biosoftware announced yesterday the integration of its version 5.0 Rosetta Resolver gene expression data analysis system with Affymetrix's GeneChip Operating Software.
(Apr 5, 2010)
AnaptysBio Announces Collaboration with VLST to Generate Novel Antibody Therapeutics
SAN DIEGO----AnaptysBio, Inc., a privately-held therapeutic antibody platform and product company, today announced a collaboration with VLST Corporation to generate novel multi-antigen specific antibody therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
(Apr 5, 2010)
New Branch Leader
Lawrence Brody is the new head : Lawrence Brody is the new head of the Genome Technology Branch at NHGRI, according to an NIH news release.
(Apr 5, 2010)
AnaptysBio, VLST collaborate to generate novel multi-antigen specific antibody therapeutics
AnaptysBio, Inc., a privately-held therapeutic antibody platform and product company, today announced a collaboration with VLST Corporation to generate novel multi-antigen specific antibody therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. This is the fourth collaboration announced by AnaptysBio during 2010.
(Apr 5, 2010)
After the Sequence
At the Loom, Carl Zimmer bemoans what he dubs the "Yet-Another-Genome Syndrome."
(Apr 5, 2010)
Is Genomic Testing Better for Primary-Care Clinicians?
Think Gene's Andrew Yates says he'd use some of the genomic technology available today in his primary-care practice . He calls ancestry, ethnicity, and sex screening "the greatest strength of all genomic testing," and would ideally include it with scheduled vaccinations and complete physicals on new patients.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Parkinson's Disease Mouse Model Reveals Possible Genetic Cause
Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered a gene mutation that may cause familial Parkinson's disease , reports HealthDay News . The study, published in The Journal of Neuroscience , is the first evidence that the LRRK2 gene regulates dopamine transmission and controls motor performance, and that a mutation in the gene changes its function.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Humor, We Hope
The Chanda lab is studying cellular proteins required for both influenza A and retrovirus/HIV infection as well as novel molecules that regulate, or respond to, Pattern Recognition Receptor (PRR) signaling.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Carilion Labs Laying Off 90 Staffers as Part of Merger With Spectrum
Carilion Labs will lay off 90 people as part of its plan to relocate its reference lab from Charlotte, NC, to Greensboro, NC, following its merger with Spectrum Laboratory Network of North Carolina.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Minnesota Legislator Aims to Stop Further Funding Cuts to Genomics Partnership
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) A Minnesota legislator is working to bar future cuts in funding for the Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics with an aim of avoiding future reductions, such as the $427,000 permanent annual cut included in a budget measure signed last week by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Systems Biology Fights Cancer
Cancer is ever growing and evading the body's defenses, but cancer research isn't so different. It, too, is always moving and changing tack. Over the past 12 months, researchers have found new subtypes of glioblastoma, provided a link between epidemiological evidence and genetic risk, and more.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Ion Torrent Extends Deadline for Sequencer Grant Program by Two Weeks
Ion Torrent Systems said today that it has extended the deadline to apply for its Ion Personal Genome Machine Sequencer grant program by two weeks to April 18.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Sequencing the Video Genome
Scientists are using the same technique behind gene sequencing to match video sequences in an effort to fight internet video piracy.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Crowdsourcing start-up aims to change the world
A new organization launching Tuesday aims to crowdsource millions of 99-cent gifts to fund hundreds of science and technology start-ups that could help solve the world's biggest problems.
(Apr 5, 2010)
A Cyborg Space Race
by Leslie Mullen for Astrobiology Magazine Moffett Field CA (SPX) Apr 06, 2010 Cyborgs - human beings merged with machines - are a staple of science fiction.
(Apr 5, 2010)
Combing Medical Records for Research
The vast data housed in electronic records and genomics databases could reveal new insights. When the stimulus bill passed last year--allocating $20 billion to help doctors and hospitals adopt electronic medical records (EMRs)--many scientists were excited about the possibilities for medical research. EMRs provide vast amounts of medical information that can be combed automatically and used to ...
(Apr 5, 2010)
Huge RNAi Breakthroughs!
Anti-virus software periodically updates by downloading new additions to its database of evil code. In a sense, RNAi offers scientists a way to hack those evil code updates and inject their own code sequences.
(Apr 5, 2010)
NLN Tapped by NIH for Advisory Group for Educational Project of the National Human Genomics Research Institute
The National League for Nursing was among eight research and professional organizations tapped by NIH's National Human Genomics Research Institute (NHGRI) to participate in the creation and launch of a new online resource center for the teaching of genetics/human genomics to nurses and physician's assistants.
(Apr 6, 2010)
Genetic profile improves non-small cell lung cancer survival
There is an increasing research and clinical interest in the influence of genetics on a patients prognosis in cancer , including non-small cell lung cancer . The five year overall survival rate in lung cancer is only 15% and it is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
(Apr 6, 2010)
Press Release
AnaptysBio Inc. Posted on:05 Apr 10 AnaptysBio, Inc., a privately-held therapeutic antibody platform and product company, today announced a collaboration with VLST Corporation to generate novel multi-antigen specific antibody therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
(Apr 6, 2010)
Reportlinker Adds Epigenomics: Emerging Opportunities in Biomarkers, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
(Apr 6, 2010)
Reportlinker Adds Pharmaceutical Licensing Overview
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
(Apr 6, 2010)
Karnofsky Award Recognizes 'Outstanding Achievements' In Cancer Research
Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff, Physician-in-Chief for the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), has won a top award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for his cancer research. Dr. Von Hoff, M.D., F.A.C.P., will receive the 2010 David A. Karnofsky Memorial Award and Lecture at ASCO's 46th Annual Meeting, June 4-8 at the McCormick Place in Chicago. ASCO will present the ...
(Apr 6, 2010)
The 2010 Luminex/ACMGF Award Recipient Is Dr. Marilyn M. Li, M.D., FACMG
The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation (ACMGF) has awarded Dr. Marilyn M. Li, of the Tulane Medical Center and the Tulane University School of Medicine the 2010-2011 Luminex/ACMGF Award at the ACMG 2010 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Albuquerque, NM. The award includes a $100,000 grant and is aimed at the promotion of safe and effective genetic testing and services, including ...
(Apr 6, 2010)
Ruling In DNA Patent Case Celebrated By The Association For Molecular Pathology
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) is an international medical and professional association representing approximately 1,800 physicians, doctoral scientists, and medical laboratory scientists who perform laboratory testing based on knowledge derived from molecular biology, genetics, and genomics. AMP applauds US District Judge Robert Sweet's ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in the ...
(Apr 6, 2010)
A Cyborg Space Race
Who should explore space: robots or humans? Our ability to travel beyond Earth is hampered by the harsh conditions of space, but rather than let robots have all the fun, could cyborg technology allow humans to make greater strides into the final frontier?
(Apr 6, 2010)
Stratos Genomics Adds Heiner Dreismann, Ph.D., Former CEO of Roche Molecular Diagnostics, to Board of Directors
Stratos Genomics Inc. today announced the addition of Heiner Dreismann, Ph.D., to its board of directors. The appointment increases board membership to seven.
(Apr 6, 2010)
PROOF Centre of Excellence Joins Forces with Luminex Corporation to Improve Health Outcomes of Transplant Patients
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA,--(Marketwire - 04/06/10) - The PROOF Centre of Excellence today announced it will partner with Luminex Corporation to bring critical biomarker tests to heart and kidney transplant patients. The tests, which will be available in hospital laboratories, will provide faster results than current tests, and will improve the health and quality of care available to patients ...
(Apr 6, 2010)
Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Tuesday
Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank List for Tuesday.
(Apr 6, 2010)
PROOF Centre of Excellence Joins Forces with Luminex Corporation to Improve Health Outcomes of Transplant Patients
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA,--(Marketwire - April 6, 2010) - The PROOF Centre of Excellence today announced it will partner with Luminex Corporation to bring critical biomarker tests to heart and kidney transplant patients. The tests, which will be available in hospital laboratories, will provide faster results than current tests, and will improve the health and quality of care available to ...
(Apr 6, 2010)
New Releases
Agendia last month launched BluePrint , an 80-gene signature breast cancer diagnostic that identifies the basal-like, luminal-like, and HER2 molecular subtypes in breast cancer tumors.
(Apr 6, 2010)
InterWest Gives Medical Diagnostics Co. a $1.5M Boost - cbl
By citybizlist Staff DALLAS-- According to an SEC filing, USDS Inc. (United States Diagnostic Standa...
(Apr 6, 2010)
InterWest Gives USDS a $1.5M Boost - cbl
By citybizlist Staff ROCKVILLE -- According to an SEC filing, USDS Inc. (United States Diagnostic S...
(Apr 6, 2010)
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