Biodiagnostics to distribute Ingenuity Systems' IPA software applications in Greece, Turkey & Balkan
Ingenuity Systems, the leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, has selected Biodiagnostics as its new distributor of IPA in Greece, Turkey and the Balkan countries. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:43:44 GMT)
Rice University Receives IBM POWER7-based Supercomputer
Rice University and IBM have announced the roll out of "BlueBioU," an 18.8 teraflop supercomputer based on IBM's new energy-efficient POWER7 processors . The supercomputer comes to Rice as part of $7.6 Million IBM Shared University Research (SUR) award to Rice for advanced biomedical research. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:05:19 GMT)
Downloads & Upgrades
CLC Bio has released a whole-genome de novo assembler that it said will assemble genomes "of any size," including human and plant genomes, on a single workstation. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:05:09 GMT)
Elixir Closes $19M Series B Financing Round
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 (GenomeWeb News) - Elixir Pharmaceuticals said that it has secured another $19 million in its Series B financing, bringing the total raised to $40.5 million. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:05:32 GMT)
James Gibson, Dennis Brown, Xandra Breakefield, Richard Edelson, Francis Collins
James Gibson has resigned his position as Affymetrix ’s VP and principal accounting officer. Gibson is leaving his post at Affy in order to pursue a senior financial management job at another company, Affy said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission . (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:05:21 GMT)
Effective defense against HIV: Acne drug minocycline
Johns Hopkins scientists have found that a safe and inexpensive antibiotic in use since the 1970s for treating acne effectively targets infected immune cells in which HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, lies dormant and prevents them from reactivating and replicating. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:31:01 GMT)
Stem Cell Networks in Zebrafish
Embryonic stem cells (ES cells) have invaluable potential for regenerative medicine. Scientists are only just beginning to understand the diverse developmental possibilities (“pluripotency”) of ES cells. The Pou5f1/Oct4 protein is one of the most important stem cell factors. However, in contrast to Pou5f1/Oct4 itself, little is known about the structure and function of the regulatory network it ... (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:29:52 GMT)
Cycle Computing Aims to Make Cloud-Based Life Science Computing 'Just Like Using Gmail'
Cycle Computing, an IT vendor specializing in cluster, grid, and cloud computing, this week launched CycleCloud for Life Sciences, its first offering targeted at a vertical market. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:20:18 GMT)
Open Bioinformatics Foundation Selected as Mentor Organization for Google Summer of Code
Google this week named the Open Bioinformatics Foundation among 150 mentoring organizations for the 2010 Google Summer of Code — a student internship program for open-source projects. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:20 GMT)
Q&A: Indra Neil Sarkar Sees Many Roles for Biomedical Informaticians in Translational Medicine
For translational medicine to succeed, biomedical informaticians need to be part of the team, Indra Neil Sarkar from the University of Vermont's College of Medicine wrote in a paper published in the Journal of Translational Medicine in late February. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:10 GMT)
Illumina Launches HiScanSQ, Hoping to Lure Microarray Users to Sequencing
Illumina today launched HiScanSQ, which combines a microarray scanner with a sequencing module that is primarily targeted at existing Illumina array users who want to start sequencing. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:20:18 GMT)
Kinexus to Launch Peptide Microarray Services in Coming Months for Protein Kinase Analyses
After lying low for the past number of years, Kinexus Bioinformatics is readying to launch two peptide arrays that its chief executive said would together provide a new level of information about which protein kinases should be targeted for therapeutic intervention. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:05:09 GMT)
Q&A: Team Uses Dynamic Proteomics to Study How Multi-Drug Combinations Affect Proteins
In the current issue of Cell , researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, describe a dynamic proteomics approach to predict how proteins react to multiple-combination drug therapies. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:35:11 GMT)
'Junk' DNA gets credit for making us who we are
We are finally pinning down how much differences in non-coding DNA, which doesn't produce proteins, shape our individual traits and disease risks (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:27:30 GMT)
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mass Spectrometry Media Contact Information: Name: Laura Browne/Sarah Evans Phone: +44 1477 539539 Email: thermouk@scottpr.com Secondary Contact Information: Paul Humphrey +44 1442 233555 paul.humphrey@thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific Equips the Scottish Metabolomics Facility with Cutting-Edge Technology to ... (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:49:33 GMT)
BGI, US Team Launches Symbiont Genome Project
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Researchers from BGI, the University of South Florida, and the University of Maryland plan to collaborate on a symbiont genome project as part of BGI's 1,000 Plant and Animal Reference Genomes Project, BGI announced today. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:05:29 GMT)
Osmetech Files for US IPO; Creates US Parent
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – British molecular diagnostics firm Osmetech has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of stock in the US under the name of its newly proposed parent, GenMark Diagnostics. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:05:09 GMT)
Pressure BioSciences announces presentations on advantages of PCT
Pressure BioSciences, Inc. today announced that five presentations on the advantages of pressure cycling technology (PCT) in the preparation, processing, identification, and quantification of proteins were made at last week's annual meeting of US HUPO (Human Proteomics Organization) in Denver, Colorado. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:46:30 GMT)
Discovery Of Switch Mechanism For Controlling Traffic In Cells
Scientists have identified a mechanism that switches on an extremely important process for the proper functioning and survival of our body's cells. Specifically, the fast-track transportation pathway of 'cargo' to and from the surface of the cell. Defects in this trafficking pathway can have severe consequences, leading to numerous diseases such as high cholesterol, neuropathies, sterility and ... (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:25:13 GMT)
And a Good Time Was Had by All
PhD student Sibon Li reports on the Genome Informatics meeting, held earlier this month at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. If you missed the event, Li provides a good roundup of the topics of interest -- in particular, assembly and analysis methods for next-gen sequencers got plenty of attention. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:06:01 GMT)
Michael Levitt, Minoru Kanehisa, Steve Bryant, John Reed, William Strecker.
Structural Bioinformatics of San Diego has added Michael Levitt , professor and chair of computational structural biology at Stanford University School of Medicine , professor Minoru Kanehisa of Kyoto University , Steve Bryant at the US National Institutes of Health , and John Reed , head of research at the Burnham Cancer Research Institute in La Jolla, Calif., to its scientific advisory board. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:30 GMT)
ZS Genetics Enters Genomics X Prize Competition
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) - ZS Genetics said today that it has joined the Archon X Prize for Genomics competition, a contest sponsored by the X Prize Foundation that will award $10 million to the first research team that can sequence 100 human genomes within ten days for less than $10,000. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:20 GMT)
A Second Home -- and Business Model -- for Physiome s Pathway Software
BioSoftware Systems may be less than a year old, but it’s entering the competitive pathway analysis software market with a well-established technology. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:10 GMT)
LC Sciences Pairs Deep Sequencing with Customized Microarrays to Offer New Seq-Array Service for Discovery & Profiling ...
LC Sciences today announced the launch of its new Seq-Array services designed to take full advantage of both the latest deep sequencing capabilities and the proven genomics tool – microarray. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT)
Consumers Slow to Embrace the Age of Genomics
A big problem is that DNA scanning, in many cases, cannot yet offer meaningful predictions about a person’s risk for getting as disease. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:17:49 GMT)
What’s up with UTMB joining Texas Medical Center?
Some readers for The Daily News asked questions about UTMB becoming a member of the Texas Medical Center and what it would mean. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:11:04 GMT)
Healthlinx Launches OvPlex in UK, Heating Up Race to Get Ovarian Cancer Dx to Market
Australian biomarker and diagnostic firm Healthlinx last month launched its OvPlex test in the UK, as the race to bring ovarian cancer diagnostics to the market warms up. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:50:15 GMT)
Thermo Fisher Outfits Scottish Metabolomics Facility with Four Mass Specs
Thermo Fisher Scie ntific this week said it is providing four mass spectrometers to the Scottish Metabolomics Facility. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:35:08 GMT)
OGT Signs up Kreatech as France Distributor
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Amsterdam-based Kreatech Diagnostics will serve as exclusive distributor of Oxford Genome Technology's CytoSure products in France, OGT said today. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:50:30 GMT)
Nanosphere Respiratory Panel Categorized as Moderate Complexity
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Nanosphere today said that the US Food and Drug Administration has notified the firm that its Verigene SP respiratory virus panel has been categorized as "moderate complexity" under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:50:09 GMT)
People in the News
Traversa Therapeutics has appointed Bharat Chowrira to its board of directors. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:05:22 GMT)
Thieves Pull Off $75 Million Drug Heist
It's a scene out of "Mission: Impossible." The Wall Street Journal reports that thieves cut a hole in the roof of an Eli Lilly warehouse in Connecticut, disabled the alarm, climbed down ropes, and stole $75 million in antidepressants and antipsychotics . Police think the wooden crates full of prescription pills were loaded onto a tractor-trailer and driven away.The thieves didn't take any ... (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:06:08 GMT)
SBS and ALA Announce Proposed Merger
The Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS) and the Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) have proposed a merger to create the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS). The societies are waiting for approval from their members. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:05:09 GMT)
'Government Sources' Confirm Varmus Will Head NCI
Science Insider and the Wall Street Journal 's health blog are both speculating about the possibility that Nobel laureate Harold Varmus — former director of the National Institutes of Health — will soon be named director of the National Cancer Institute. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:50:18 GMT)
Gay And Lesbian Patients Excluded From Some Clinical Trials
All clinical trials have guidelines that clearly state who can and cannot participate, but according to the National Institutes of Health these guidelines are typically based on age, gender, previous treatment history, the type and stage of a disease, and other medically relevant factors. However, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have gathered evidence indicating that some trials ... (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:39:45 GMT)
An Honor for Claire Fraser-Liggett
Claire Fraser-Liggett is to be inducted into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame this evening along with five other women who have made contributions to the economics, politics, culture, or society of Maryland. "I am truly humbled to be part of this most prestigious tradition. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:24 GMT)
Francis Collins on Genetic Tests
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. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:12 GMT)
NHGRI Launches Genomics Careers Resource
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Aiming to inform potential young scientists about the possibilities of a career in genomics and genetics, the National Human Genome Research Institute has launched a new web site presenting videos, career profiles, income information, and other resources, NHGRI said today. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:50:08 GMT)
ALS Therapy Development Institute And Aestus Therapeutics, Inc. Collaborate To Investigate Potential Treatments For ALS
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) and Aestus Therapeutics, Inc., announced their plans today to test several potential small-molecule compounds to slow or stop the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease). "Aestus is a key, strategic drug discovery partner in the effort to identify potential therapeutics for ALS. This collaborative effort will ... (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:40:59 GMT)
OriGene Technologies Raises $16M
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – OriGene Technologies has raised $16 million in a Series B financing led by IDG-Accel, SBI & TH Venture Capital Enterprise, and Zero2IPO, the firm said yesterday. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:35:12 GMT)
DOE Joint Genome Institute 5th Annual Meeting on March 24-26, 2010
( DOE/Joint Genome Institute ) Researchers from all over the world will be at the Marriott in Walnut Creek for the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute 5th Annual Genomics of Energy and Environment Meeting, which will feature genomics research in the fields of clean energy generation and the environment. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:09:16 GMT)
Kamar Aulakh Joins Velos, Inc. as Chief Operating Officer
FREMONT, Calif., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Velos, Inc., the recognized leader and trusted resource for clinical trials management information systems, announced today that Kamar Aulakh has joined the company to serve as Chief Operating Officer. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:13:02 GMT)
Pathway Genomics Responds To Medco, Mayo Clinic Study Revealing Gene Testing Reduces Hospitalization Rates For ...
Pathway Genomics Inc., a U.S. based genetic testing company, responded to research released at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting that found that the number of hospitalizations for heart patients taking warfarin, the world's most-prescribed blood thinner, dropped by approximately 30 percent when genetic information for the patient was available to doctors prescribing the drug. The ... (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:24:57 GMT)
USU Researcher Shares $12.2 Million to Study Chlamydia trachomatis
A multi-institutional five-year study will perform molecular genomics analyses of the disease-causing powers of Chlamydia on a scale never before attempted. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:46:38 GMT)
Grants help with kids' medical bills
Families needing financial help with their children's medical expenses can apply for grants from the United Healthcare Children's Foundation. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:06:24 GMT)
Think the Nobel's Out of Reach? Try a Kavli Instead
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters announced three new awards for scientific breakthroughs, according to this BBC news report . The Kavli Prizes, funded by Norwegian entrepreneur Fred Kavli, come with a $1 million prize and will be awarded in the fields of nanoscience, neuroscience, and astrophysics. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:06:00 GMT)
Turns Out It Wasn't a Criminal or a Paternity Issue -- Just Plain Good Science
Over at US News & World Report , John Aloysius Farrell blogs to set the record straight about the grizzly bear DNA project that John McCain complained about in last week's presidential debate. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:05:40 GMT)
Peter Dansky, Kip Miller, Nicolas Barthelemy, Laura Lauman, David Hoffmeister, Bernd Brust, Peter Leddy, Mark O ...
Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems have named the executives that will lead the four divisions of the merged company. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:05:20 GMT)
GeneProt Opts for Q-TOFs at US Facility, Spends $20M on Micromass
Rounding out the selection of protein analysis equipment for its US proteomics factory, GeneProt has chosen Micromass to install Q-TOF mass spectrometers and liquid chromatography systems valued at $20 million in its North Brunswick, NJ, facility, the companies said last week. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:05:10 GMT)
The Protein Structure Initiative announces free OpenHelix tutorial and training materials for the Structural Genomics ...
Free tutorial and training materials available for the Structural Genomics Knowledgebase bionformatics resource (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/bi (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:19:31 GMT)
BioDiscovery Releases ImaGene 9.0 for Array Image Quantification and Visualization
BioDiscovery Inc., the leading developer of integrated software solutions for high-throughput technologies announced today the release of ImaGene 9.0 for microarray image analysis. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT)
The Protein Structure Initiative announces free OpenHelix tutorial and training materials for the Structural Genomics ...
Free tutorial and training materials available for the Structural Genomics Knowledgebase bionformatics resource (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT)
Switch mechanism for controlling traffic in cells discovered
Scientists have identified a mechanism that switches on an extremely important process for the proper functioning and survival of our body's cells. Specifically, the fast-track transportation pathway of "cargo" to and from the surface of the cell. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:15:52 GMT)
Some clinical trials explicitly exclude gay and lesbian patients
All clinical trials have guidelines that clearly state who can and cannot participate, but according to the National Institutes of Health these guidelines are typically based on age, gender, previous treatment history, the type and stage of a disease, and other medically relevant factors. However, researchers have now gathered evidence indicating that some trials explicitly exclude individuals ... (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:14:41 GMT)
Rosetta Aims to Use miRNAs as Biomarkers for Pharmaceutical R&D
Rosetta Genomics' top official this week provided details about a new corporate effort to leverage the company's microRNA expertise in an area outside of the diagnostics field, which had long been the company's core focus. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:05:22 GMT)
Ambry Genetics to Use RainDance Microdroplet PCR Tech in Diagnostics, Genomic Research Services
Ambry Genetics will use RainDance Technologies' microdroplet- based PCR technology as part of its diagnostics and genomics services, the companies said today. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:05:09 GMT)
Some clinical trials explicitly exclude gay and lesbian patients
All clinical trials have guidelines that clearly state who can and cannot participate, but according to the National Institutes of Health these guidelines are typically based on age, gender, previous treatment history, the type and stage of a disease, and other medically relevant factors. However, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have gathered evidence indicating that some trials ... (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:32:51 GMT)
USPTO Allows Claims on Regulus miRNA Patent Application
Regulus Therapeutics said this week that the US Patent and Trademark Office has allowed claims in a patent application, owned by Stanford University and exclusively licensed to Regulus, covering methods of antagonizing miR-181a to regulate immune response. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:50:38 GMT)
Comparative Genomics Reveals Horizontal Gene Transfer in Pathogenic Fungus
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The fungal plant pathogen Fusarium oxysporum is capable of horizontal gene transfer similar to that seen in bacteria, a new comparative genomics study suggests. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:50:28 GMT)
Ambry Genetics Adopts RainDance Platform for DNA Enrichment, Sequencing Services
Genomic services provider Ambry Genetics has adopted RainDance Technologies' DNA enrichment technology for its DNA analysis services, the companies said this week. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:35:18 GMT)
Berkeley HeartLab Using GenTegra DNA
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Celera subsidiary Berkeley HeartLab will use GenVault's biosample preservation and storage technology for use in its clinical lab testing business, GenVault said today. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:35:09 GMT)
Young Investigator Profile
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. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:20:08 GMT)
ALS Therapy Institute pairs with N.J. biotech
Cambridge-based ALS Therapy Institute has teamed up with a New Jersey biotech to test several small-molecule compounds that have the potential to slow or stop the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:06:00 GMT)
Ambry Genetics and RainDance Technologies Announce Partnership for Diagnostics and Genomics Services Utilizing the RDT ...
Ambry Genetics and RainDance Technologies today jointly announced at the Annual CHI Next Generation Sequencing Conference in San Diego, CA their partnership utilizing the RDT 1000 for sequence enrichment and resequencing validation. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT)
Recent Research Papers of Note
Describes the development and application of a set of "novel N, N-dimethyl leucine 4-plex isobaric tandem mass tagging agents with high quantitation efficacy and greatly reduced cost for neuropeptide and protein analysis," according to the abstract. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:50:09 GMT)
RNA Quality In Fresh Frozen Prostate Tissue From Patients Operated With Radical Prostatectomy
UroToday.com - Discovery of new genes that may be biomarkers for prostate cancer (CaP) often are identified by microarray analysis of RNA obtained from radical prostatectomy tissue. In the Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation, Dr. Helena Bertilsson and colleagues analyze what variables impact RNA quality and ultimately lead to the discovery of biomarkers from CaP tissue ... (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:27:24 GMT)
ALS TDI, Aestus Therapeutics to test potential small-molecule compounds to stop progression of ALS
The ALS Therapy Development Institute and Aestus Therapeutics, Inc., announced their plans today to test several potential small-molecule compounds to slow or stop the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease). (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:46:18 GMT)
ALS Therapy Development Institute and Aestus Therapeutics, Inc. Collaborate to Investigate Potential Treatments for ALS
Combination of Core Competencies to Lead to New Compounds being Identified and Screened (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Profitable for 2009
LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCBB:SLXCF) ("Stellar" or "the Company"), a Canadian pharmaceutical developer and marketer of high quality, cost-effective products for select health care markets, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009. In this press release, all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian currency and ... (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:41:58 GMT)
Clarient's Ovotax test may help improve patients’ response to taxane therapy
Clarient, Inc., a premier technology and services resource for pathologists, oncologists and the pharmaceutical industry, today announced that data from a new study shows that Clarient's Ovotax™ assay may effectively predict which ovarian cancer patients will respond favorably to taxane therapy and could, therefore, be spared the potential side effects of this rigorous and sometimes toxic ... (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:30:58 GMT)
Finding right balance between high-throughput sequencing and related bioinformatics analysis
Balancing high-throughput sequencing and related bioinformatics analysis between a research group’s internal efforts and specialized service providers can both speed results to difficult biological questions and provide cost-effective access to the latest technology, says Eureka Genomics (EG). The company’s unique capabilities and services and how they can help in “Finding the Right Balance ... (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:30:48 GMT)
Comprehensive Microplate Catalogue
The Porvair Sciences Product Catalogue for 2010 is packed with vital information on the company's wide range of microplates, plate sealers and microplate evaporators to help you get the best from your separations, assays and storage applications. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:37:48 GMT)
Pathway Genomics' personal Genetic Health Report now available
Pathway Genomics Inc., a U.S. based genetic testing company, announced the immediate availability of its personal Genetic Health Report. This customized and innovative personal genetic health report contains information on more than 70 health conditions, including pharmacogenetics (prescription medication response), propensity for complex disease, and carrier status (pre-pregnancy health). (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:31:18 GMT)
Jacksonville State University among 12 selected for National Genomics Research Initiative
Some freshman biology students at Jacksonville State University will have the opportunity to participate in scientific discovery on a national scale next fall due to the university’s recent selection for an elite research project funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:06:20 GMT)
Blog - The Rise and Fall of the Human Genome Project
It's not just financial markets that experience bubbles, society does too. And the Human Genome Project is a perfect example, says a new study. The world has become painfully familiar with the notion of financial bubbles in the last two years. These are periods of in which prices are temporarily raised above their fundamental value, sometimes by orders of magnitude. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:17:10 GMT)
What’s up with UTMB joining Texas Medical Center?
Some readers for The Daily News asked questions about UTMB becoming a member of the Texas Medical Center and what it would mean. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:39:12 GMT)
Pathway Genomics Responds to Medco, Mayo Clinic Study Revealing Gene Testing Reduces Hospitalization Rates for ...
SAN DIEGO----Pathway Genomics Inc., a U.S. based genetic testing company, responded to research released today at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting that found that the number of hospitalizations for heart patients taking warfarin, the world's most-prescribed blood thinner, dropped by approximately 30 percent when genetic information for the patient was available to doctors ... (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:36:00 GMT)
National Institute of Biomedical Genomics to become operational from April 2010
The National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), being established under the National Biotechnology Development Strategy to provide basic research evidence using biomedical genomic approaches for betterment of public health programmes and services will be operational from April this year. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:43:54 GMT)
Mental preparation for overseas-bound students
KUALA LUMPUR: Every student should be focused and mentally prepared so that he or she will not get a culture shock when going overseas for further study, says Muhammad Izmil Fitri, a Management & Science University (MSU) graduate in biomedicine. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:22:14 GMT)
Pathway Genomics Announces Availability of its Genetic Health Report
SAN DIEGO----Pathway Genomics Inc., a U.S. based genetic testing company, announced the immediate availability of its personal Genetic Health Report. This customized and innovative personal genetic health report contains information on more than 70 health conditions, including pharmacogenetics , propensity for complex disease, and carrier status . (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:58:00 GMT)
Myriad breast cancer patent very broad, study finds
Myriad Genetics' disputed patent on the BRCA1 breast cancer gene is "surprisingly broad" and could interfere with future research, three experts said on Tuesday. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:53:36 GMT)
NHLBI Starts $76M Genetic Variation Studies
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute plans to pump $76 million over the next five years into a program aimed at combining cellular tools, molecular profiling, and genomics to study human genomic variation and genetic links to disease. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:05:33 GMT)
Hope for a Better Genetic Test for Autism
A technique, known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), may offer better, more accurate results than other genetic testsRead more: http://wellness.blogs.time.com/2 (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:29:54 GMT)
Autism chromosomal test most effective
BOSTON, March 16 (UPI) -- The Autism Consortium says it has found chromosomal microarray analysis is the most effective genetic test for autism spectrum disorders. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:48:43 GMT)
Trana Discovery Expands Scientific Advisory Board
World-renowned experts will focus on prioritizing prime disease targets for future assay development and new applications of the unique drug discovery technology... (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:55:10 GMT)
The "Hottest" Researchers
A Reuters survey of top researchers has named MIT's Rudolf Jaenisch the "hottest" in the world, saying his MIT stem cell lab has consistently broken barriers in the field. The annual list also named noted genomics experts at the Broad Institute: Eric Lander, Mark Daly, and David Altshuler. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:20:09 GMT)
Cycle Computing Launches CycleCloud for Life Sciences Product Family at XGen Congress
New Specialized Clusters for Researchers Provide Pre-Installed Tools for Increased Ease-of-Use in Performing Research in the Cloud (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:18:13 GMT)
Cycle Computing Launches CycleCloud for Life Sciences Product Family at XGen Congress
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/16/10) - Cycle Computing, providing proven, secure and flexible high performance computing (HPC) and open source solutions in the cloud, today launched its new CycleCloud for Life Sciences cluster of services during its presentation at XGen Congress in San Diego. The next generation of genome sequencing gives scientists access to large amounts of genome data while ... (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT)
Eureka Genomics' High-Throughput Sequencing and Bioinformatics Services Highlighted at "Now-Generation Sequencing ...
HERCULES, Calif.----Balancing high-throughput sequencing and related bioinformatics analysis between a research group’s internal efforts and specialized service providers can both speed results to difficult biological questions and provide cost-effective access to the latest technology, says Eureka Genomics . (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:35:00 GMT)
Kinexus Bioinformatics launches new peptide synthesis facility
Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation, a world leader in functional proteomics research, announced the launch of a new peptide synthesis facility to provide researchers with the latest in peptide array technologies. These new services will facilitate and expedite access to peptide platforms for innovative approaches to proteomic research and discovery. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:07:58 GMT)
Northrop Grumman and Luminex Collaborate to Create Next Generation Autonomous Biodetectors
Luminex Corporation , the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced that it has signed a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman Corporation to collaborate in the creation of next generation biodetectors that will continuously monitor the environment and serve as an early warning system to alert authorities regarding the release of potentially harmful airborne agents. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT)
Kinexus Announces the Launch of New Peptide Production Services
New Peptide Array Facility Designed to Expedite the Drug Discovery Process VANCOUVER , March 16 /PRNewswire/ - Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation, a world leader in functional proteomics research, announced the launch of a new peptide synthesis facility to provide researchers with the latest in peptide array technologies. These new services will facilitate and expedite access to peptide ... (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT)
Illumina Announces HumanOmniExpress+ Custom BeadChip
SAN DIEGO----Illumina, Inc. today unveiled its new HumanOmniExpress+ Custom BeadChip , an enhancement to the recently announced OmniExpress BeadChip that allows for the addition of up to 200,000 custom variants for a total of >900k variants per sample. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT)
What’s up with UTMB joining Texas Medical Center?
Some readers for The Daily News asked questions about UTMB becoming a member of the Texas Medical Center and what it would mean. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:53:06 GMT)
In Print
Journal: BMC Bioinformatics . 2010 Feb 24;11(1):105. Title: Free energy estimation of short DNA duplex hybridizations. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:50:08 GMT)
Applied Biosystems, Sigma, Genomatix, University of California Santa Cruz Genome Bioinformatics Group, SRI International
Applied Biosystems has launched version 5.0 of its Panther protein classification system database. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:05:45 GMT)
International symposium to feature latest findings on vector-borne diseases in humans and plants
Leading insect vector biologists from around the world will gather at the University of California, Riverside for two days this month to discuss their latest research on vector-borne diseases in humans and plants. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:23:08 GMT)
What’s up with UTMB joining Texas Medical Center?
Some readers for The Daily News asked questions about UTMB becoming a member of the Texas Medical Center and what it would mean. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:08:36 GMT)
What’s up with UTMB joining Texas Medical Center?
Some readers for The Daily News asked questions about UTMB becoming a member of the Texas Medical Center and what it would mean. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:53:06 GMT)
New Genetic Autism Test Beats Older Tests
A new genetic test for autism, known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), finds more genetic abnormalities than two older tests, a study shows. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:20:31 GMT)
GeneNews Reports Fourth Quarter and 2009 Annual Results
GeneNews Limited , an emerging molecular diagnostics company focused on the application of functional genomics to enable early diagnosis and personalized health management, today reported operational and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT)
Entest Turns to Bioinformatics to Discover Therapeutics, Biomarkers for Lung Disease
Entest BioMedical said this week that it has kicked off an internal bioinformatics effort that will sift through clinical information as well as -omics and pathway data to explore whether existing drugs can be applied to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to identify potential biomarkers for COPD. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:20:18 GMT)
Symposium program
Overview of the University of California system, including 10 campuses, 5 medical centers and 3 national labs. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:46:57 GMT)
What’s up with UTMB joining Texas Medical Center?
Some readers for The Daily News asked questions about UTMB becoming a member of the Texas Medical Center and what it would mean. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:09:40 GMT)
Research and Markets: Comprehensive and Advanced Discussion on Plant Stress Biology: From Genomics to Systems Biology
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Plant Stress Biology: From Genomics to Systems Biology" to their offering. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT)
Debating the Merits of Personal Genomics
Actress Glenn Close made news last week when she had her DNA fully sequenced. Since then, the blogosphere has been buzzing with opinions on whether Close was smart or stupid to get her genetic map laid out in such detail. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:35:08 GMT)
Better genetic test for autism? Chromosomal microarray analysis picks up more abnormalities than current tests
A large study from Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston-based Autism Consortium finds that a genetic test that samples the entire genome, known as chromosomal microarray analysis, has about three times the detection rate for genetic changes related to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) than standard tests. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:23:54 GMT)
A Better Genetic Test For Autism
In largest study to date, chromosomal microarray analysis picks up more abnormalities than current testsA large study from Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston-based Autism Consortium finds that a genetic test that samples the entire genome, known as chromosomal microarray analysis, has about three times the detection rate for genetic changes related to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) than ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:16:53 GMT)
A Better Genetic Test for Autism
In largest study to date, chromosomal microarray analysis picks up more abnormalities than current tests BOSTON, March 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A large study from Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston-based Autism Consortium finds that a genetic test that samples the entire genome, known as chromosomal microarray analysis, has about three times the detection rate for genetic changes ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:13:42 GMT)
Cancer Cells Have Pull
Nanoscale patterns of metal on glass substrates govern the mobility of organic molecules, lipids and proteins, which form a coating 'supported' membrane. This synthetic cell surface can replace the surface of a natural cell and form an interface with a living cell. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:03:29 GMT)
RTI to Invest $2M in Translational Research Center
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – RTI International, a nonprofit research institute headquartered in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, said it will commit $2 million toward a new research center that will carry out interdisciplinary and translational research focused on molecular epidemiology, genomics, the environment, and health. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:35:19 GMT)
Newer Genetic Test for Autism More Effective
Study finds chromosomal microarray analysis detects more abnormalities. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:30:58 GMT)
Nutrigenomics point the way to anti-inflammatory supplements
The supplement was also associated with a 7 per cent increase in levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone linked to various metabolic processes, and levels are inversely related to body fat levels. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:43:41 GMT)
Medicine's future could lie in each patient's genome
Two separate scientific teams announced this week that they had successfully sequenced individual genomes to pinpoint precise genetic causes of illness -- breakthroughs that open the door to a future of individualized, genomics-based medicine. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:36:04 GMT)
MDRNA, Inc. Demonstrates the Potential for Greater Efficacy in Cancer With an UsiRNA Combination Approach
Announces Early Collaborative Effort With AstraZeneca Innovation Center China (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:34:13 GMT)
MDRNA, Inc. Demonstrates the Potential for Greater Efficacy in Cancer With an UsiRNA Combination Approach
BOTHELL, WA--(Marketwire - 03/15/10) - MDRNA, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA - News ), a leading RNAi-based drug discovery and development company, today announced enhanced efficacy for tumor reduction when two UsiRNA were combined within a single formulation. The UsiRNAs targeted two proteins survivin, a protein involved in cell division and inhibition of apoptosis, and PLK1 (Polo-like Kinase 1), a protein ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT)
Diagenode Introduces New Bioruptor Sonicator Models: Systems Optimized for High-Throughput and for Next Generation ...
SPARTA, NJ and LIEGE, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Diagenode, an innovative leader in products and technologies for epigenetics, genomics and diagnostics, and the only provider of complete epigenetics solutions, announced today the launch of two new models of its popular Bioruptor® sonicator, the Bioruptor-UCD500, tailored for high-throughput labs, and the new digital UCD300 ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:23:15 GMT)
Entest BioMedical Announces It Is Developing a Bioinformatics Model for COPD
Company Aims to Integrate Existing Molecular Knowledge of COPD to Aid Its Development of Its Stem Cell / Photoceutical Therapy for COPD (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:18:53 GMT)
What’s up with UTMB joining Texas Medical Center?
Some readers for The Daily News asked questions about UTMB becoming a member of the Texas Medical Center and what it would mean. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:09:57 GMT)
Entest BioMedical Announces It Is Developing a Bioinformatics Model for COPD
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/15/10) - Entest BioMedical Inc. (OTC.BB: ENTB - News ) announced today It is creating a bioinformatics-based program combining advances in molecular knowledge of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with computer-powered search tools to integrate existing and newly generated data for this condition. Bioinformatics is defined as the collection ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT)
Diagenode Introduces New Bioruptor Sonicator Models: Systems Optimized for High-Throughput and for Next Generation ...
SPARTA, NJ and LIEGE, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - 03/15/10) - Diagenode, an innovative leader in products and technologies for epigenetics, genomics and diagnostics, and the only provider of complete epigenetics solutions, announced today the launch of two new models of its popular Bioruptor sonicator, the Bioruptor-UCD500, tailored for high-throughput labs, and the new digital UCD300, optimized for ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT)
Arzneimittel in systembiologischer Sicht
Computergestütztes Wirkstoffdesign ist das Thema eines internationalen Workshops, der in der Woche vom 22. bis 25. März 2010 im Schloss Rauischholzhausen bei Marburg stattfindet. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:16:31 GMT)
University of Miami Adds Effective and Efficient Online Tutorial Suites to Bioinformatics Portal
University of Miami’s Center for Computational Science subscribes to OpenHelix tutorial suites for their online Bioinformatics Integrated Services (iBIS) portal. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT)
Better genetic test for autism
Washington, March 15 : A new study has found that a genetic test that samples the entire genome, known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), has about three times the detection rate for genetic changes related to autism than standard tests. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:42:10 GMT)
Study: Chromosomal microarray analysis detects genetic changes related to ASDs better than standard tests
A large study from Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston-based Autism Consortium finds that a genetic test that samples the entire genome, known as chromosomal microarray analysis, has about three times the detection rate for genetic changes related to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) than standard tests. Publishing in the April issue of Pediatrics (and online March 15), the authors urge ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:52:58 GMT)
BioDiscovery Releases Nexus Expression version 2 for Gene Regulation Analysis
BioDiscovery, Inc. the pioneering developer of integrated software solutions for microarray-based research, announced today the release of Nexus Expression version 2 for gene expression analysis. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:01:00 GMT)
New gene test for autism
CHICAGO - US RESEARCHERS looking for genetic changes linked to autism reported on Monday an advanced gene test that searches for deleted or extra DNA in chromosomes worked three times better than standard tests. They said the test, known as a chromosomal microarray analysis or CMA, should be used in the first round of testing done to look for a genetic cause for a child's autism. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:42:24 GMT)
What’s up with UTMB joining Texas Medical Center?
Some readers for The Daily News asked questions about UTMB becoming a member of the Texas Medical Center and what it would mean. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:26:58 GMT)
Yale Team Uses Protein Microarrays to ID Candidate Ovarian Cancer Biomarkers
A team of Yale University researchers has used a protein microarray method to identify candidate protein biomarkers for ovarian cancer in a study they say supports the use of such a platform for discovery research. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:05:20 GMT)
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. Ranked as A Top Patent Prosecution Firm
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A., a Minneapolis-based IP law firm with offices in San Jose, CA, and Austin, TX, has been recognized, again, as a 2010 Top Patent Firm by Intellectual Property Today magazine. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT)
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. Ranked as A Top Quality Patent Prosecution Firm
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A., a Minneapolis-based IP law firm with offices in San Jose, CA, and Austin, TX, has been recognized in the "Kings of Quality Revealed: Â The US Law Firms That Secure The Most Valuable Patents" issue of Intellectual Asset Management magazine. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT)
Autism Consortium study in Pediatrics shows CMA finds more genetic abnormalities than current tests
( Autism Consortium ) The Autism Consortium published the results of its comparison study of genetic testing methods for autism spectrum disorders in the journal Pediatrics today. The study revealed that chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) had the highest detection rate among clinically available genetic tests for patients with autism spectrum disorders and should be part of the initial ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:33:01 GMT)
A better genetic test for autism
( Children's Hospital Boston ) A large study from Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston-based Autism Consortium finds that a genetic test that samples the entire genome, known as chromosomal microarray analysis, has about three times the detection rate for genetic changes related to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) than standard tests. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:32:51 GMT)
US stem cell expert is "hottest" researcher-Thomson
Source: Reuters (Embargoed for release at 12.01/0401 GMT) * Stem cell science, genomics are hot fields * Researchers are also Nobel candidates By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, March 15 ( ... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:14:01 GMT)
Hydra Genome Sequenced by J. Craig Venter Institute and Multi-National Research Team
Researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute, along with more than 70 other researchers from around the world, have sequenced and analyzed the genome of Hydra magnipapillata, a fresh water member of the cnidaria -- Â stinging animals that include jellyfish, sea anemones and corals. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:09:00 GMT)
Willful ignorance is not an effective argument against personal genomics [Genetic Future]
Camilla Long's appallingly bad op-ed piece about personal genomics in the Times is a true masterpiece of unsupported criticism, and an ode to willful ignorance. I'd encourage readers to discover their own favourite errors and misconceptions (there are plenty to go around), but here are some of the more glaring flaws: Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:11:28 GMT)
Maybe He Could Solve That Data Management Problem
And you thought learning basic bioinformatics was daunting? Take this as inspiration: a blog post at Engadget reports on 11-year-old Jon Penn , who has been in charge of his elementary school's 60-machine network since the previous admin left last year. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:05:30 GMT)
Applied Biosystems’ Microarray Promise: A Chip and a System
Applied Biosystems clearly believes that customers of microarray technology want a single microarray containing the whole human genome, along with new instrumentation to surround it, the ability to integrate into existing sequencing systems, and access to online databases and content. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:05:19 GMT)
Roche to Pump $6M into Andalusian Medical Genome Project
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Roche said today that it will collaborate with Spain's Department of Health of Junta de Andalucía on the Medical Genome Project, a research project created to study the genetic underpinnings of rare diseases. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:50:08 GMT)
Your family tree plays an important role in your health
Discussing health issues is usually a topic delicately danced around when, in reality, it's better to dive right in and be nosy, says Dr. Alfred George Jr., a geneticist and director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Integrative Genomics. The more details - who, what, when - that you know about your family's medical history, the better off your future generations will be. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:11:19 GMT)
FDA Chief Commits to Completing Rx/Dx Codevelopment Guidance This Year, Improving Regulatory Science
At a luncheon hosted by the Personalized Medicine Coalition last week, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg committed the agency to completing its long-awaited drug/diagnostic codevelopment guidance by year end. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:35:12 GMT)
Seeking 'Next Generation' Treatment For Breast Cancer
Many women live with breast cancer that does not respond to standard medical treatment, a condition that researchers at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare want to change by aggressively targeting specific genes. Improving quality of life and potentially keeping the cancer under control for a longer period of time are goals of a new clinical trial at the cancer center's ... (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:35:09 GMT)
Effects of lifestyle and exposures are mirrored in blood gene expression
A study by Norwegian and French researchers hopes to provide new understanding of how blood cells adjust gene expression in response to various clinical, biochemical and pathological conditions. The Norwegian Woman and Cancer postgenome study highlights numerous blood gene sets affected by one's physical condition, lifestyle factors and exposure variables. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:22:46 GMT)
Leading Entomologists to Gather at UC Riverside to Discuss Vector-Borne Diseases and their Global Impact
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Leading insect vector biologists from around the world will gather at the University of California, Riverside for two days this month to discuss their latest research on vector-borne diseases in humans and plants. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:16:22 GMT)
Prize goes to evolution professor
DAVIS — Questions matter to Rick Grosberg. That is how he carries out his research on evolution and family conflict, and what he tries to show his students: that science is not just about mastering a body of knowledge, but also about asking the right questions and challenging authority. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:01:09 GMT)
New imaging technology brings trace chemicals into focus
Scientists have hit on a new, versatile method to significantly improve the detection of trace chemicals important in such areas as national security, human health and the environment. The research team was able to detect and identify tiny particles of the explosive trinitrotoluene or TNT -- each weighing less than a billionth of a gram -- on the ridges and canals of a fingerprint. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:21:34 GMT)
Campaign Yields $5.7M to Date for MD Anderson Basic Sciences Institute
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's basic sciences research hub is among five virtual institutes that stand to benefit from the $1 billion it is seeking to raise by the end of next year. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:50:08 GMT)
Bigger not Always Better: Larial Proteomics Endures Homelessness, Proteomics Downturn, and Recession
In a world in which instinct instructs that to become better a company must get bigger, Larial Proteomics has taken the opposite approach. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:35:08 GMT)
In Print
Babur O, Dogrusoz U, Demir E, Sander C. ChiBE: interactive visualization and manipulation of BioPAX pathway models . [ Bioinformatics . 2010 Feb 1;26(3):429-31]: Describes ChiBE, open source software that features display, navigation, and manipulation of pathway models in BioPAX format. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:20:23 GMT)
Pocketing $3.7M, Eureka Touts Informatics as Differentiator in Sequencing Services, Microorganism Detection
Fresh from a $3.7 million financing round, Eureka Genomics is looking to build out both sides of its two-pronged business model, which involves sequencing services as well as internal discovery projects to identify novel microorganisms associated with disease. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:20:13 GMT)
