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Medarex Announces 2006 Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medarex, Inc. announced today its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:17:21 GMT)
Defense bill had $10.5 billion in earmarks, group says
The fiscal year 2007 defense bill contains 2,646 earmarks worth $10.5 billion, a drop of $700 million from the previous year, according to the watchdog organization Taxpayers for Common Sense (TCS). (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:05:03 GMT)
Toward Genetically Guided Cancer Treatment: Gene Expression Test Reveals Critical ...
Two critical characteristics of breast cancer that are important to treatment can be identified by measuring gene expression in the tumor, a research team led by scientists at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reports in Lancet Oncology online. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:12:56 GMT)
IU turns to one of its own to become school's 18th president
Michael A. McRobbie was passed over when Indiana University trustees were looking for a successor to Myles Brand in 2003. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:13:05 GMT)
MU plan could equal jobs
MU president Stephen Kopp sees a $36 million investment in the university as a research facility as a sure bet. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:13:38 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology to GNC
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation announced today that Financial Systems Innovation LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into non-exclusive licenses covering a patent that applies to credit card fraud protection technology with GNC Corporation. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology to GNC
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:23:21 GMT)
Scientists expand microbe 'gene language'
An international group of scientists has expanded the universal language for the genes of both disease-causing and beneficial microbes and their hosts. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 14:57:27 GMT)
Luminex Corporation to Webcast Investor Presentation
Luminex Corporation today announced that its senior management will host an investor meeting on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT)
OncoGenex Again Delays IPO
Biotechnology company OncoGenex Technologies Inc. has again delayed its initial public offering after underwriters reduced the expected price range. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:08:07 GMT)
Biotech Weathers a Market Storm in February
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- While the 416-point plunge in the Dow industrials on the penultimate day of the month took the wind out of biotech's sails, which up until then was performing ahead of the general markets, it did not completely ruin what was a strong performance by biotechs. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:01:26 GMT)
Scientists Expand Microbe 'Gene Language'
An international group of scientists has expanded the universal language for the genes of both disease-causing and beneficial microbes and their hosts. This expanded "lingua franca," called the Gene Ontology (GO), gives researchers a common set of terms to describe the interactions between a microbe and its host. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:11:36 GMT)
UB, JCC sign dual admission agreement
UB and Jamestown Community College have signed a new dual admission program agreement designed to assist the transfer experience and increase the number of students transferring to UB with completed JCC associate degrees that include prerequisites for parallel degree programs at UB. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:14:55 GMT)
eGene and Gene Company, Ltd. Enter into Three Year Distribution Relationship in China and Are Projected to Have High ...
IRVINE, Calif.----eGene Inc. , developer of a revolutionary high-performance genetic analysis technology, announced today that it has entered into a three year distribution agreement with Gene Company, Ltd. to promote and sell eGene's HDA-GT12 system in China. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:27:00 GMT)
Uniform Language For Describing Genes Of Pathogenic And Beneficial Microbes
An international group of scientists has announced a major expansion of a lingua franca used to describe the activities of genes in living organisms. The expansion provides terms that scientists can use to describe the complex events that occur when a pathogenic or beneficial microbe encounters its host. Understanding these events is crucial for developing new interventions for preventing ... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:11:36 GMT)
Genencor Licenses Integrated Genomics' ERGO Software
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Luminex Corporation And Tm Bioscience Corporation Announce Completion Of Acquisition Of Tm Bioscience By Luminex
Luminex Corporation and Tm Bioscience Corporation today announced that the parties have closed the previously announced definitive agreement for Luminex Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Tm Bioscience Corporation, a leader in the commercial genetic testing market. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:40:00 GMT)
Chicago Company Wins EPA Innovation Research Contract
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will give a $70,000 Small Business Innovation Research contract to Integrated Genomics Inc., 2201 W. Campbell Park Drive, Chicago, Ill. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:57:00 GMT)
Sigma Introduces QuantiGene(R) 2.0 RNA Quantification System
Sigma, a division of Sigma-Aldrich , a leading $1.8 billion Life Science and High Technology company, is pleased to introduce the QuantiGene® 2.0 RNA Quantification System . (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:00:00 GMT)
Strategic Diagnostics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results
NEWARK, Del.----Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - a leading provider of antibody products and analytical test kits for a broad range of food, water, agricultural, industrial, environmental and scientific applications, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:02:00 GMT)
Biotech IPO Watch: Rosetta Genomics Using MicroRNAs for Diagnostics
Centient Biotech Investor submits: Rosetta Genomics , an Israeli biotech, had the good fortune to price its IPO on Monday night, which is rather early in the week for any IPO. By doing so, the Rosetta Genomics IPO was a done deal before Tuesday morning rolled around with its huge 3% downdraft caused [... ] (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:43:10 GMT)
JCI table of contents -- March 1, 2007
Air pollution and tobacco smoke contain oxidants that when inhaled can cause damage to the lungs and contribute to diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In a study that appears in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, identify a new mechanism by which mice are protected against ... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:04:10 GMT)
Sir Tim Berners-Lee Gives Congress Vision Of The Future
World Wide Web inventor says entire taxicabs, desks and even subways could become computer screens in the future of a more sophisticated Web. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:29:00 GMT)
Sir Tim Berners-Lee Gives Congress Vision Of The Future
World Wide Web inventor says entire taxicabs, desks and even subways could become computer screens in the future of a more sophisticated Web. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:34:01 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Presentations for UBS West Coast Life Sciences & Diagnostics Tour
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix, Inc. today announced that the Company will webcast presentations at 1:00 pm PT on Tuesday, March 6th in Santa Clara, CA as part of the UBS West Coast Life Sciences and Diagnostics Tour. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:49:00 GMT)
Sigma Introduces QuantiGene(R) 2.0 RNA Quantification System
ST. LOUIS, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sigma, a division of Sigma-Aldrich , a leading $1.8 billion Life Science and High Technology company, is pleased to introduce the QuantiGene(R) 2.0 RNA Quantification System (http://sigma.com/quantigene). (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:45:17 GMT)
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Revenues fell to $24.3 million from $57.2 million in 2005, its net loss widened to $54.7 million from $48.3 million in 2005 and it slashed its workforce from 434 to 151 employees, the company reported Friday. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:19:52 GMT)
Biotech officials honored for their support of industry
The Piedmont Triad Entrepreneurial Network said yesterday that biotechnology officials and an organization received awards for supporting the region's biotechnology industry. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 05:17:57 GMT)
Stratagene Announces Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
LA JOLLA, Calif.------Stratagene Corporation , today announced that it will release fourth quarter financial results on March 6, 2007 after the market close. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast on March 6, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Fraud Protection Technology to Pilgrim Telephone
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation announced today that Credit Card Fraud Control Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into a non-exclusive license with Pilgrim Telephone, Inc. and its affiliates covering a patent that applies to fraud protection technology. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Licenses Fraud Protection Technology to Pilgrim Telephone
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:23:21 GMT)
Wall Street Breakfast
What you need to know before the open today. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:27:52 GMT)
SuperGen to Present Discovery Platform and Pipeline Update at Analyst and Investor Day
SuperGen Inc. today announced it will present information on its CLIMB drug discovery technology and an overview of its current development pipeline at an analyst and investor event today in Salt Lake City. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:30:00 GMT)
Per Peterson, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Board of Directors of Invitrogen Corporation
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation today announced that Per Peterson, M.D., Ph.D. has been appointed to its board of directors, effective March 1, 2007. Dr. Peterson recently retired as Chairman, Research & Development, at Johnson & Johnson. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Genome Analyzer optimizes expression profiling resolution.
Human GW (genome wide) SpliceArray(TM) enables research and clinical communities to proceed with comprehensive analysis of human genome. It monitors 23,000+ human genes, covering 130,000+ expressed transcripts, and requires over 6 million probes to help elucidate diversity of human proteome. Able to detect all known and novel expressed transcripts, solution interrogates both exons and splice ... (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:04:30 GMT)
Florida Atlantic University to Host EDC BioTech 2007
Florida Atlantic University will host The Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida's (EDC) 6th annual bioscience conference in April. The theme of BioTech 2007 is "New Frontiers in South Florida Bioscience" and will focus on industry, clinical and academic collaborations and the region's 60-year life science history. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:21:34 GMT)
Integrated Genomics Sues Two Former Employees for Helping DOE’s JGI Develop Competing Tech
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Showcases Software Solutions For Award-Winning LTQ Orbitrap Hybrid Mass Spectrometer
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a leader in serving science, announced the introduction of application-specific software that unleashes the full potential of the Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap, winner of the 2006 R&D 100 award and the Editors Gold Award at PITTCON 2006 (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:08:21 GMT)
Biography of Keyan Salari, recipient of Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
KEYAN SALARI is a joint MD/PhD candidate at Stanford University. He has completed two years of medical school and is currently in the first year of a PhD program in Genetics. MR. SALARI is a 2004 graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a BA with honors and high distinction in Molecular and Cellular Biology. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:16:44 GMT)
SuperGen to Present Discovery Platform and Pipeline Update at Analyst and Investor Day
DUBLIN, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SuperGen Inc. today announced it will present information on its CLIMB(TM) drug discovery technology and an overview of its current development pipeline at an analyst and investor event today in Salt Lake City. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:34:04 GMT)
‘Perspectives on Diabetes’ lecture series presented by Univ. of Md. School of Medicine
The University of Maryland School of Medicine presented the first in a series of Bicentennial Lecture Series entitled “Perspectives on Diabetes: The Historian, The Physician, The Patient” at the Hippodrome Theater on Monday, February 26, 2007. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:20:58 GMT)
Vita Genomics and ITRI to Market Each Other's PGx Tools to Pharmas
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Florida Atlantic University to Host EDC Biotech 2007
Florida Atlantic University will host The Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida's 6th annual bioscience conference in conjunction with FAU's "Research Week" on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in the University Center on FAU's Boca Raton Campus located at 777 Glades Road. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:24:00 GMT)
FAU to host biotech gathering
Florida Atlantic University is to be home to the Enterprise Development Corp. of South Florida's sixth annual bioscience conference, on April 4. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 21:21:35 GMT)
ONLINE UPDATE: X Prize Foundation to announce competition to explore new frontiers
LOS ANGELES — In 2004, the little-known X Prize Foundation single-handedly kicked off the civilian space race with a $10 million contest to build a private spacecraft. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:31:10 GMT)
CU Offers Innovative Global Health Program with Weill Cornell
Funded by the National Institutes of Health and Cornell, the university's new Global Health Program will be the home to academic, research, internship and outreach collaborations related to global health issues across the Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 02:28:04 GMT)
Piedmont Triad Entrepreneurial Network Hands Out Five Bio Awards
Posted: Today at 2:15 p.m. GREENSBORO, N.C. – Five leaders in the Triad’s growing biotechnology/life science sector received awards at the “Triad BioNight” put on by the Piedmont Triad Entrepreneurial Network on Thursday night. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 04:49:34 GMT)
Wanted: the next really big idea. Prize: $10 million
LOS ANGELES — In 2004, the little-known X Prize Foundation single-handedly kicked off the civilian space race with a $10 million contest to build a private spacecraft. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 04:58:43 GMT)
Breast care center marks anniversary
“I am a breast cancer survivor,” said Elizabeth Edwards. The wife of presidential candidate John Edwards was the keynote speaker Friday at the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center 5th Anniversary Celebration. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:05:12 GMT)
Life Scientists' Media Engagement Revealed
At a recent event, Bill Kelly, President of BioInformatics, LLC, revealed how life scientists who are "highly engaged" with the marketing materials of their preferred suppliers are the ideal target market. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Businesses expect new IU president McRobbie to deliver
Crank out more high-skilled graduates. Spin off more science companies. Serve on more community boards. Speak to our investors. Michael McRobbie, the incoming president of Indiana University, can expect to hear a lot of requests from the business community, from the mundane to the grandiose. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 07:57:18 GMT)
Life Scientists' Media Engagement Revealed
At a recent event, Bill Kelly, President of BioInformatics, LLC, revealed how life scientists who are "highly engaged" with the marketing materials of their preferred suppliers are the ideal target market. "Highly Engaged scientists are more likely to obtain product information from most available sources, however they are also less influenced by personal recommendations," noted Mr. Kelly. ... (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:19:46 GMT)
Life Cycle Mapped Of Unique Organism In Extreme Environments
Microorganisms that thrive under extreme conditions, such as hot acid, not only can be used as a model for how life got started on earth or can emerge on other planets but can also provide knowledge about humans. A team of researchers at Uppsala University have studied some 2,000 genes in such an organism and mapped its life cycle. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:11:36 GMT)
Economics of ethanol
Don Cox looks at the idle farmland in Henry County and sees opportunity. The 60-year-old farmer and Paris, Tenn., fire chief is one of five farmers participating in a University of Tennessee Extension pilot project to grow switchgrass, a hardy perennial grass that many believe will play a vital role in the country's future energy needs. Cox has switchgrass growing on 28 acres of his 350-acre farm. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:51:56 GMT)
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DNA TEST A PUP QUIZ
A $64 genetic-test kit gives new meaning to "dogged pursuit." Now canine owners who plunk down thousands of dollars for high-end pooches can determine if Fifi is purebred or pure mutt - all with a swab to the inside of her cheek, New York magazine... (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 10:26:47 GMT)
Mapping Disease: Microarrays Super-Power Genetic Content Analysis
New DNA microarrays that can profile more than 500,000 exact genetic variations are giving researchers a better view of the genetic causes of many illnesses and helping them work towards more personalized treatments. While experts are nothing but pleased by the new crop of gene chips, they say that five to ten years from now researchers may shift away from current profiling methods toward new ... (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 11:37:40 GMT)
New Clues to Global-Warming Dangers
Scientists are using gene chips to monitor the effects of global warming on marine life. It's time to get worried. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:09:47 GMT)
BioServe snaps up genomics division of Mass. firm
A Laurel company is preparing to acquire the genomics division of SeraCare Life Sciences, a Boston-area biopharmaceutical supplier climbing out of federal bankruptcy protection, in a bid to beef up its clinical services menu. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:41:27 GMT)
LLNL Researchers Review Bio Detection Technologies
Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory review several of the technologies in the most recent issue (Issue 3, 2007), of the British journal "The Analyst," which appears online at http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/ (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:58:21 GMT)
Biotechnology startup rises from Icos ashes
From the ashes of Icos, a Seattle biotechnology startup is emerging. Calistoga Pharmaceuticals today plans to announce $21 million in venture funding. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:13:01 GMT)
Rough Week for Biotech
Centient Biotech Investor submits: What a difference a week can make. Without doubt, last week was devastating for biotech. The Centient Biotech 200 fell 232 points to 3822, a loss of 5.7% over the five sessions. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:32:31 GMT)
Scientists Define Universal Pathogen Gene Language
An international group of scientists, funded in part by the USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES), has expanded the universal language for the genes of both pathogenic and beneficial microbes and their hosts. This expanded "lingua franca," called gene ontology (GO), gives researchers a common set of terms they can use to describe the interactions between a ... (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:58:59 GMT)
Glitz and Google -- tech titan tosses A-list bash for X Prize Foundation
Forget global domination of the Internet. If Google Inc. can provide heated toilet seats for its almost 7,000 employees at Googleplex world headquarters, then it's a cinch that Google is well suited to help save humanity. "X" marked the spot... (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:58:32 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Acquires Rights to Patent for Vehicle Anti-Theft Parking Systems
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that Acacia Patent Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has acquired rights to a patent relating to automated vehicle recognition for parking systems. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:23:14 GMT)
U.S. Genomics & the Biophysical Society Honor Howard C. Berg with Outstanding Investigator in Single Molecule Biology ...
U.S. Genomics announced today that Dr. Howard C. Berg, the Herchel Smith Professor of Physics the Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and a Member of the Rowland Institute at Harvard University, is the recipient of the Biophysical Society's annual award for Outstanding Investigator in Single Molecule Biology, sponsored by U.S. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
U.S. Genomics & the Biophysical Society Honor Howard C. Berg With Outstanding Investigator in Single Molecule Biology ...
WOBURN, Mass., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Genomics announced today that Dr. Howard C. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:11:43 GMT)
Biosite Expands Distributor Network in the Physician Office Segment
SAN DIEGO, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Biosite Incorporated today announced the addition of McKesson Corporation to its distributor network. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:20:16 GMT)
Integrated Genomics’ Suit of Former Employees Topped Most-Read GenomeWeb News Stories Last Week
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Sourcefire, Clearwire, Xinhua face tough market
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Network security player Sourcefire, wireless broadband firm Clearwire Corp. and China-based media company Xinhua Finance face a test on the market's appetite for initial public offerings as bear market conditions move into their second week. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:40:49 GMT)
U.S. Market for Biocompatible Materials Will Reach $30.9 Billion in 2012, According to BCC Research Report
WELLESLEY, Mass.----According to a new and updated technical market research report, Biocompatible Materials for the Human Body - HLC010D from BCC RESEARCH , the U.S. market for biocompatible materials is valued at $22.2 billion in 2007 and is expected to grow with an compound annual growth rate of 6.9% to reach $30.9 billion in 2012. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:00:00 GMT)
Wooster, Ohio March 5, 2007
A new way of characterizing partial resistance to one of the most devastating soybean diseases may enable germplasm companies to incorporate effective genes more quickly into plant lines that are the most beneficial to growers. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:33:35 GMT)
Addressing unmet needs in assay development
The movement from research and discoveries about a biomarker to putting an assay on a commercially viable platform can be a lengthy and intricate process. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:34:02 GMT)
Icos spinoff Calistoga raises $21 million
A new biotechnology company that spun off from Icos Corp. has raised $21 million in venture capital. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:06:43 GMT)
Icos spinoff Calistoga raises $21M
A new biotechnology company that spun off from Icos Corp. has raised $21 million in venture capital. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:36:31 GMT)
Super-fermenting Fungus Genome Sequenced; To Be Harnessed For Improved Biofuels Production
On the road to making biofuels more economically competitive with fossil fuels, there are significant potholes to negotiate. For cellulosic ethanol production, one major detour has being addressed with the characterization of the genetic blueprint of the fungus Pichia stipitis, by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI) and collaborators at the U.S. Forest Service, Forest ... (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:14:07 GMT)
Applied Biosystems to Webcast Presentations at Two March Healthcare Conferences
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems Group , an Applera Corporation business, will webcast its presentations at two upcoming financial conferences. Kim Caple, Senior Director and General Manager of the Applied Biosystems Genetic Analysis Business, will present at the Cowen & Co. 27th Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 1:45 pm ET. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:05:00 GMT)
New Digital Grid Will Link Heart Researchers Worldwide
Researchers at three universities are creating an ambitious digital network that will allow cardiovascular researchers worldwide to easily exchange data and expertise on heart-related illnesses. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:15:59 GMT)
Stars align for X Prize fund-raiser at Googleplex
Robin Williams, Richard Branson and Arianna Huffington are among the guests at event to raise money for innovation contests. Photos: Raising funds to boost breakthroughs (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:33:52 GMT)
Malvern Instruments Secures Exclusive Distribution Rights In The United States, South And Central America For Farfield ...
Malvern Instruments Limited (Malvern, UK) and Farfield Scientific Limited (Crewe, UK) have concluded an agreement that gives Malvern Instruments exclusive distribution rights in the United States, South and Central America for Farfield's unique range of analytical instruments. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:12:06 GMT)
Alpha Innotech Posts Profit in Fourth Quarter and Improved Operating Performance in 2006
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.----Alpha Innotech Corp. , a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2006. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:53:00 GMT)
BioMicro Systems Celebrates the 350th MAUI Hybridization System Placement at the Duke Microarray Facility
BioMicro® Systems announces the 350th MAUI® Hybridization System placement at the Duke Microarray Facility at the Center of Applied Genome Technology, Institute of Genome Institute and Policy, a key milestone for the company. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
HUYA Bioscience Licenses Chidamide Cancer Compound From Chipscreen Biosciences
HUYA Bioscience International, LLC, announced today that it has exclusively licensed worldwide rights outside China to the cancer compound chidamide from Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Ltd. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Invitrogen Corporation Implements Agile Product Portfolio Management to Optimize Global Product Development Process
Agile Software Corporation , a leading provider of product lifecycle management solutions, today announced that Invitrogen Corporation , a leading provider of life science technologies for disease research and drug discovery, implemented Agile Product Portfolio Management to help streamline its company-wide global product development process. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Joslin Researchers Discover A Surprising Culprit In The Search For Causes Of Diabetic Birth Defects
Over the past several years, Joslin Investigator Mary R. Loeken, Ph.D., and her colleagues at Joslin Diabetes Center have unlocked several mysteries behind what puts women with diabetes more at risk of having a child with birth defects (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:07:48 GMT)
OGT Will Use Integrated Genomics' P. pastoris Sequence to Develop Microarray
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QuantRx(R) Biomedical Completes Final Phase of Equity Financing, Raising an Additional $3.53 Million for Aggregate ...
QuantRx® Biomedical Corporation, an emerging leader in the research and development of medical diagnostic platforms and products, today announced that it has further strengthened its financial position with the completion of a private placement to certain institutional and accredited investors of 3.53 million shares of QuantRx common stock at a per share price of $1.00. As a result, the Company ... (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:57:00 GMT)
Where's My Personalized Medicine?
The technology exists to protect patients from antidepressants that might cause harmful side effects. Why aren't doctors using it? By Aaron Rowe. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:58:28 GMT)
eGene Receives Notice of Allowance from US Patent Office for Patent Application 'MULTI-SEGMENT CARTRIDGE FOR ...
IRVINE, Calif.----eGene Inc. , a leading biotechnology company and developer of a compact and automated digital genetic analyzer, announced today that the Company has received notice of allowance from the US Patent Office of its decision to grant a patent for the "MULTI-SEGMENT CARTRIDGE FOR BIO-SEPARATION WITH MULTIPLEXED FLUORESCENCE DETECTION." (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:43:00 GMT)
UC Approves UCR’s Graduate Bioengineering Program
UCR gets the University of California's okay to proceed with interdepartmental M.S. and Ph.D. bioengineering programs. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:40:05 GMT)
Core Technology Alliance Adds GVSU, Names Executive Director
GRAND RAPIDS - The Life Sciences and Pharma-focused Core Technology Alliance has added its tenth member, Grand Valley State University - and named an executive director for the former Life Sciences Corridor. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:18:56 GMT)
John Martignetti Receives Award from Prostate Cancer Foundation
Dr. Martignetti receives award from Prostate Cancer Foundation for work focusing on therapeutic role of siRNA in metastatic prostate cancer. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:16:23 GMT)
Duke Microarray Facility Buys a BioMicro MAUI Hybridization System
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Stratagene Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth
LA JOLLA, Calif.----Stratagene Corporation , a developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialized life science research and diagnostic products, today released final financial results for the fourth quarter of 2006 ended December 31, 2006 that were in-line with preliminary results issued on February 1, 2007. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:00:00 GMT)
Sigma-Aldrich Launches MISSION(R) siRNA Druggable Genome Libraries
Sigma-Aldrich , a leading $1.8 billion Life Science and High Technology company, announced today the release of its first two MISSION siRNA Druggable Genome Libraries for Human and Rat to address the needs of researchers to quickly and cost-effectively screen for gene function. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:00:00 GMT)
deCODE genetics Announces Full-year 2006 Financial Results
deCODE genetics today announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. A conference call to discuss the year's results and recent operating highlights will be webcast live tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7, at 8:00am EST/1:00 pm GMT . (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:09:00 GMT)
Rickettsia felis, a cat-flea–borne pathogen, sheds light on Rickettsial evolution
BLACKSBURG, Va., March 7, 2007 – VBI researchers in collaboration with scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have created a new classification system for rickettsia bacteria that may assist researchers in the way they approach the development of diagnostics and vaccines for the virulent rickettsial pathogens. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:12:27 GMT)
Sigma-Aldrich Launches MISSION(R) siRNA Druggable Genome Libraries
ST. LOUIS, March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- S (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:26:52 GMT)
Prostate Cancer Foundation Grants Calif. Colleges
The Prostate Cancer Foundation announced Tuesday it awarded a total of $6.1 million in grants to 63 research investigators, including several from UCLA and USC, to aggressively search for better treatments and a cure for the disease. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:33:00 GMT)
UCSD Researcher Receives Grant From Prostate Cancer Foundation
SAN DIEGO -- The Prostate Cancer Foundation announced Tuesday it awarded a total of $6.1 million in grants to 63 research investigators, including Dr. Michael G. Rosenfeld of the University of California, San Diego, to aggressively search for better treatments and a cure for the disease. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:59:26 GMT)
Test May Help Identify Lung Cancer at Early Stage
CHICAGO _ Scientists may be close to being able to predict who will develop lung cancer _ a development that could prevent tens of thousands of deaths a year in the U.S. alone. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:46:02 GMT)
Akaza Research Receives the National Cancer Institute's "Embodying the Vision" Award
Akaza Research has been honored at the National Cancer Institute's caBIG conference with the "Embodying the Vision" award. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2007) (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:13:24 GMT)
Veterinary Laboratories Agency, U.K. and Applied Biosystems to Commercialize New Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease ...
LONDON----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency , a UK government agency specializing in animal disease surveillance and veterinary research, today announced a strategic collaboration to manufacture and commercialize the VLA's molecular avian influenza and Newcastle disease environmental detection kits. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:24:00 GMT)
CombiMatrix Molecular Diagnostics to Utilize Autism Probe Content from a Partnership with The Centre for Applied ...
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Acacia Research Corporation announced today that its CombiMatrix group's subsidiary, CombiMatrix Molecular Diagnostics , has entered into a partnership with The Centre for Applied Genomics in Toronto, Canada. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Announces Management Change
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) (Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that Robert Berman, who was Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, has left the company. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:23:31 GMT)
Celera to Webcast Presentation at Cowen & Co. Healthcare Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md.----Celera , an Applera Corporation business, will webcast its presentation at the Cowen & Co. 27th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
GeneGo's MetaDrug Won the Best in Show New Product Award at the 2007 Molecular Medicine Meeting
GeneGo, Inc., the leading systems biology tools company, announced today that its systems pharmacology product MetaDrug 2.0 won the "Best in Show" product award at the CHI's Molecular Medicine Marketplace conference held in San Francisco last week. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
CT scans may do more harm than good, study finds
MINNEAPOLIS - When it comes to lung cancer, early detection might not be such a blessing after all, according to study being released today by the Mayo Clinic and other centers. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:38:40 GMT)
The BioAnalytics Group Announces Researcher-Friendly Data Management: BioPathwise DM At Tucson Symposium
JAMESBURG, N.J., March 7, 2007 -- The BioAnalytics Group announces its new software for biomedical researchers, BioPathwise DM at the Tucson Symposium, organized by Ventana Medical Systems, March 6 and 7. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:18:20 GMT)
Surprising Culprit In The Search For Causes Of Diabetic Birth Defects
Joslin researchers discover a surprising culprit in the search for causes of diabetic birth defects -- a protein that makes it possible for high blood glucose to enter embryonic cells. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:12:16 GMT)
X PRIZE Foundation Raises $2.7 Million at Gala Hosted at Google
LOS ANGELES----The X PRIZE Foundation raised more than $2.5 million at the "Radical Benefit for Humanity" on Saturday evening. Hosted by Larry Page at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., luminaries from around the world attended including: Lawrence Bender, producer of "An Inconvenient Truth"; Tipper Gore; Sergey Brin, Google co-founder; Sir Richard Branson; Dr. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:30:00 GMT)
AlgoNomics Granted Patent Rights for Epibase
GHENT, Belgium----AlgoNomics NV, the immunoprofiling company, announced today that notice of grant has been received from the European Patent Office for a key patent covering its Epibase® technology. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:38:00 GMT)
Breaking new ground
Nothing ever stays the same, and that is certainly true in the rapidly evolving IVD industry. Emerging diagnostic technologies offer the ability to conduct tests in more locations, using new—and even multiple—markers, and detect more diseases than ever before. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:03:52 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics Ltd. Announces Closing of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option
Rosetta Genomics Ltd. announced today that it closed the sale of an additional 562,500 ordinary shares pursuant to the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters of its initial public offering. With the closing of the purchase of the over-allotment shares, a total of 4,312,500 ordinary shares were sold by Rosetta Genomics in the offering, resulting in gross proceeds ... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:36:00 GMT)
New Classification System For A Cat-flea-borne Pathogen Could Lead to Vaccines
VBI researchers in collaboration with scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have created a new classification system for rickettsia bacteria that may assist researchers in the way they approach the development of diagnostics and vaccines for the virulent rickettsial pathogens. The work has been carried out as part of the PathoSystems Resource Integration Center (PATRIC) ... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:11:36 GMT)
Drivers and passengers on the road to cancer
Scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, where one-third of the human genome was sequenced, have now pioneered decoding the sequence of cancer genomes. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:13:15 GMT)
Mine Runoff Continues to Provide Clues to Microbial Diversification
Pink slime at the surface of water trickling through an old mine in California is proving to be a treasure for researchers in their quest to learn more about how bacterial communities exist in nature. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:21:24 GMT)
Largest Genome Study Of Cancer Types Finds Many Mutations
Scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have carried out the broadest survey yet of the human genome in cancer by sequencing more than 250 million letters of DNA code, covering more than 500 genes and 200 cancers. The survey shows that the number of mutated genes that drive development of cancer is greater than previously thought. Significantly, each cell type also carries many more ... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:13:07 GMT)
No Carrier Necessary: This Drug Delivers Itself
Scientists in the University at Buffalo's Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics and Roswell Park Cancer Institute have developed an innovative drug delivery system, which consists of the drug itself. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:15:49 GMT)
Selective, Speedy Shuttle Service in Cells Lining Blood Vessels of Lungs: A NEW GATEWAY for Pumping THERAPEUTIC and ...
For the first time in a live animal, scientists have been able to see how the cells that line the inside of blood vessels can capture specific targeted molecules from the blood stream and move them rapidly into the tissue. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:48:26 GMT)
For big beasts, dinosaurs sure had small genomes
For big beasts, dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex sure had small genomes. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:48:11 GMT)
Metabolic Response To Colitis Varies Depending Upon Whether Inflammation Is Chronic Or Acute
A new study being published by the American Physiological Society finds that the body responds differently to colitis (inflammation of the colon) based on whether the disease is acute (sharp and brief) or chronic (long-term). (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:11:56 GMT)
Small computer tackles big workload
BLACKSBURG -- It may resemble one of those fancy three-in-one devices found in offices these days, but the computer sitting humbly in the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech doesn't print, copy or scan. Not in the traditional sense, anyway. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:40:01 GMT)
Empire Genomics & BioDiscovery Form Strategic Alliance to Bring Best In Class aCGH Products, Services and Software to ...
Empire Genomics, LLC (EG) announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with BioDiscovery, Inc (BD) to offer complete solutions to customers in the array comparative genomic hybridization field. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
InforSense(R) Customer Hub Unveiled to Empower Life Scientists and Informaticians
LONDON & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----InforSense Ltd., the leading provider of integrative analytics, today announced the availability of its online Customer Hub at www.chub.inforsense.com . (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:30:00 GMT)
Empire Genomics & BioDiscovery Form Strategic Alliance to Bring Best In Class aCGH Products, Services and Software to ...
Empire Genomics, LLC (EG) announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with BioDiscovery, Inc (BD) to offer complete solutions to customers in the array comparative genomic hybridization field. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.ph (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:30:51 GMT)
InforSense(R) Customer Hub Unveiled to Empower Life Scientists and Informaticians
InforSense Ltd., the leading provider of integrative analytics, today announced the availability of its online Customer Hub at www.chub.inforsense.com This new, powerful resource enables life scientists and analysts to share best practices, collaborate more easily and work more efficiently by being able to leverage knowledge found in the global scientific community. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:32:56 GMT)
$100m to bolster psychiatric research
The Broad Institute, the genomics powerhouse in Cambridge, announced yesterday that it will receive what it believes is the biggest gift ever for psychiatric research to a single US institution: $100 million to decipher the genetics of severe mental illnesses. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:07:51 GMT)
Applied Biosystems May Bounce On Deutsche Bank Note
Notable Calls submits: Deutsche Bank notes that following the recent ~25% pullback, shares of Applied Biosystems look significantly undervalued vs. strong core fundamentals. Given the company's market leading position in its three core technology platforms, an increased focus on the applied markets and emerging geographies, and its robust new product pipeline, the firm thinks [... ] (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:04:39 GMT)
MIT, Harvard Venture Gets 100 Million Dollar Research Grant
A joint Harvard, MIT genomics research venture get a huge grant from a Maryland based philanthropy. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:47:22 GMT)
Broad Institute gets $100 million research grant
A joint Harvard/MIT genomics research venture is getting a $100 million private grant to gather and analyze thousands of DNA samples from people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to try and determine the genetics behind severe mental illnesses. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:55:22 GMT)
Asian Biosecurity Policies and Practices Highlighted by BioInformatics at Global Biosecurity Conference
Dr. Tamara Zemlo, Director of Syndicated Research at BioInformatics, LLC, highlighted biosecurity policies and practices of Asian life science labs at the recent conference Developing Options for Global Biosecurity: (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Broad Institute gets $100 million research grant
CAMBRIDGE - A joint Harvard/MIT genomics research venture is getting a $100 million private grant to gather and analyze thousands of DNA samples from people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder... (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:12:06 GMT)
M-I-T, Harvard venture gets 100 million dollar research grant
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. A joint Harvard, M-I-T genomics research venture get a huge grant from a Maryland-based philanthropy. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:21:23 GMT)
BioDiscovery and Empire Genomics to Integrate, Co-Market aCGH Tech and Related Software
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:36:26 GMT)
No carrier necessary: This drug delivers itself
The problem of efficiently delivering drugs, especially those that are hydrophobic or water-repellant, to tumors or other disease sites has long challenged scientists to develop innovative delivery systems that keep these drugs intact until reaching their targets. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:58:08 GMT)
Empire Genomics & BioDiscovery Form Strategic Alliance to Bring Best in Class aCGH Products and Software to Market
Empire Genomics, LLC announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with BioDiscovery, Inc to offer complete solutions to the array comparative genomic hybridizations field. Empire's best in class aCGH services and products will be combined with BioDiscovery's industry leading proprietary software to reduce the difficulty in obtaining high quality data from assays. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:15:00 GMT)
$100M Grant Targets Mental Illness Genes
A genomics venture by MIT and Harvard won a $100 million grant to examine the genetics behind severe mental illness. The grant -- from the Stanley Medical Research Institute, a Maryland-based family philanthropy -- will let the Broad Institute gather and analyze thousands of DNA samples from people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:59:19 GMT)
$100M grant targets mental illness genes
A genomics venture by MIT and Harvard won a $100 million grant to examine the genetics behind severe mental illness. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:22:36 GMT)
MIT particles pave way for new bedside diagnostics
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--MIT researchers have created an inexpensive method to screen for millions of different biomolecules (DNA, proteins, etc.) in a single sample-a technology that could make possible the development of low-cost clinical bedside diagnostics. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:09:09 GMT)
Broad Institute Awarded $100M Donation to Build Psychiatric Genomics Center
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:21:02 GMT)
Rosetta Genomics Sells 560,000 Additional Shares in IPO Over-Allotment
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M-I-T, Harvard venture gets 100 million dollar research grant
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. A joint Harvard, M-I-T genomics research venture get a huge grant from a Maryland-based philanthropy. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:51:34 GMT)
Lumera Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results; Company Elects C. James Judson Chairman
BOTHELL, Wash.----Lumera Corporation , a leader in the emerging field of nanotechnology, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2006 and released information regarding its current product development progress. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:00:00 GMT)
Lumera's ProteomicProcessor(TM) Enables Researchers to Find Novel Biomarkers in Liver Serum
BOTHELL, Wash.----Lumera Corporation , a leader in the emerging field of nanotechnology, announced today that collaborators at The Institute for Systems Biology have used Lumera's ProteomicProcessor beta instrument to identify a novel biomarker panel associated with liver toxicity in mice. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:00:00 GMT)
Genes and groups of genes commonly shared between species, studies show
Berkeley -- Two new studies by University of California, Berkeley, scientists highlight the amazing promiscuity of genes, which appear to shuttle frequently between organisms, especially more primitive organisms, and often in packs. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:04:00 GMT)
Computer technology leads to new discovery in cancer treatment
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital used high-powered information technology to identify new targets for treating the most common cancer in children. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:18:14 GMT)
Sidney Kimmel researchers make discovery that could lead to lung disease treatments
Scientists based at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in San Diego reported this month that for the first time in a live animal, they have been able to see how the cells that line the inside of blood vessels can capture specific targeted molecules from the blood stream and move them rapidly into the tissue. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:55:15 GMT)
Lumera's ProteomicProcessor(TM) Enables Researchers to Find Novel Biomarkers in Liver Serum
Lumera Corporation (NASDAQ:LMRA), a leader in t (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:04:27 GMT)
Mine Runoff Continues To Provide Clues To Microbial Diversification
Pink slime at the surface of water trickling through an old mine in California is proving to be a treasure for researchers in their quest to learn more about how bacterial communities exist in nature. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:11:36 GMT)
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