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Mesa gets $900,000 science grant
Mesa Public Schools has received a grant worth $900,000 over three years to train up to 24 teachers assigned to bioscience courses and to provide support for students researching the genome of a bacterium. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:01:44 GMT)
Company roundup
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 3M Co., Maplewood, has acquired the manufacturing and marketing rights to the Peridex brand periodontal rinse product from Zila Inc. for $9.5 million in cash. Omni Preventive Care, a 3M company since early 2006, has sold Peridex brand oral rinse to dentists in the U.S. since 2000. Navarre Corp., New Hope, has completed the sale of its independent music distribution ... (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:34:54 GMT)
QIAGEN Launches First QIAplex Products for Highly Multiplexed, PCR-Based Assays
VENLO, The Netherlands, June 1, 2007 -- QIAGEN , the world's leading provider of sample and assay technologies for research in life sciences, applied testing, and molecular diagnostics, today announced the launch of the first assays based on its breakthrough QIAplex PCR multiplex technology. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:45:00 GMT)
Study Reveals Aspirin's Colorectal Cancer Prevention Mechanism
Aspirin therapy's ability to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, an association seen in a large number of studies, appears to depend on the drug's inhibition of the COX-2 enzyme, the action that also underlies aspirin's usefulness for treating pain and inflammation. [click link for full article] (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:06:33 GMT)
NIAID Supports Research Into Etiology of Fungal-Induced Inflammation in Chronic Sinusitis
TAMPA, Fla.----Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. reports that the Mayo Medical and Graduate Schools and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute have been awarded a National Institute of Health grant of $2.4 million for a project entitled "The Pathogenesis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis." (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Acacia Technologies Acquires Rights to Patent Portfolio for Communication Resource Monitoring
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 portfolio relating to communication resource monitoring. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:23:22 GMT)
Community Interventions: A Brief Overview and Their Application to the Obesity Epidemic
By Economos, Christina D; Irish-Hauser, Sonya Introduction Defining "community" from a research perspective is difficult. Communities consist of environmental, social, and geographic components. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:13:33 GMT)
Serenex Launches Trial of Cancer Inhibitor
Posted: Today at 7:23 a.m. Durham — Serenex, a developer of drugs and technology to fight cancer, is launching a Phase 1 trial of a drug intended to be a cancer inhibitor. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:34:33 GMT)
$300K to fund Mesa students' genome work
More Mesa high school students will get the chance to do genome research, thanks to a $300,000 award from the Science Foundation Arizona. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:00:35 GMT)
Co-Discoverer Of DNA Presented With His Own Genome Sequence
James Watson, Nobel Laureate and co-discoverer with Francis Crick of the DNA double helix was presented this week with his own genome sequence.Watson, who is also the father of the Human Genome project, is the first human to be given the data that surrounds his own personal genome sequence. The project to unravel Watson's DNA took two months and cost 1 million US dollars. [click link for full ... (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:04:13 GMT)
UCB Selects Genedata To Manage Drug Target Information
Genedata, the Swiss-based computational solutions provider, announces a major research informatics solution deal with the global biopharmaceutical company UCB (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:32:12 GMT)
Prague, Czech Republic May 25, 2007
On April 17-19, 2007, the Pannonian Plant Biotechnology Association organized in Piestany, Slovakia a workshop on “Plant Biotechnology and Stability of Crop Production in the Greater Pannonian Region”. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:25:28 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Presentation at Bank of America Health Care Conference
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix, Inc. today announced its presentation time at the Bank of America Health Care Conference in Las Vegas has been changed by conference organizers to 11:20 a.m. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:00:00 GMT)
Thallion Announces Publication of ECO-4601 Phase I/II Clinical Data at ASCO
Thallion Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that preliminary data from its Phase I/II clinical trial investigating ECO-4601 in advanced cancer patients was published in abstract form as part of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:00:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems/ U.S. Department of Defense Contract for Prototype Instrument System to Identify Infectious Diseases ...
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, announced today that its contract with the U.S. Department of Defense surrounding the development of a prototype instrument system to improve the way infectious diseases are identified for epidemiological and biosecurity purposes has been terminated for the convenience of the government. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:15:00 GMT)
James Watson's genome sequenced
Discoverer of the double helix blazes trail for personal genomics. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:23:59 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Presentation at Bank of America Health Care Conference
Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced its presentation time at the Bank of America Health Care Conference in Las Vegas has been changed by conference organizers to 11:20 a.m. PT on Friday, June 1, 2007. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:10:19 GMT)
Overdiagnosis of congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS)
Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) can be lethal if not diagnosed -- yet recent increased awareness of the disorder may lead to diagnosing patients when they don't have the syndrome and then prescribing treatments that restrict patients' lifestyles, a new Mayo Clinic study shows. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:34:29 GMT)
Genome Canada, Genome Quebec And Universite De Montreal Launch P3G Consortium And CARTaGENE Project
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Industry, and Mr. Raymond Bachand, Quebec Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export, and Minister of Tourism, along with Dr. Martin Godbout, President and CEO of Genome Canada, Mr. Paul L'Archeveque, President and CEO of Genome Quebec, and Mr. Luc Vinet, Rector of the Universite de Montreal, have announced $34. [click link for full article] (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:04:11 GMT)
Study Identifying Alteration In Gene Associated With Uterine Cancer
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have announced the discovery of previously unrecognized alterations in a gene called FGFR2 in a subset of endometrial cancers, the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. The mutations in FGFR2 result in uncontrolled cell division, a hallmark of cancer. [click link for full article] (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:04:12 GMT)
AutoGenomics Addresses TB Crisis with a Genetic Drug Resistance Test
In light of the recent news event where a passenger with extensive drug resistant tuberculosis flew on multiple airline flights and potentially infected other passengers, the need for rapid identification of MTB and assessment of drug resistance is critical to control of the spread of the disease" said Dr. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:11:00 GMT)
AutoGenomics Addresses TB Crisis With a Genetic Drug Resistance Test
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- "In l (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 07:06:52 GMT)
Association of Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator With Asthma and Atopy
By Bgin, Philippe; Tremblay, Karine; Daley, Denise; Lemire, Mathieu; Et al Rationale: Urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) interacts with its receptor on inflammatory and migrating cells to regulate extracellular matrix degradation, cell adhesion, and inflammatory cell activation. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:21:52 GMT)
Bhopal, June 2:
The five-day national workshop on Chemiinformatics, organinsed by the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) under the aegis of Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility of Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, concluded here on Friday. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:38:55 GMT)
Workshop on Chemiinformatics concludes
Bhopal, June 2: The five-day national workshop on Chemiinformatics, organinsed by the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) under the aegis of Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility of Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, concluded here on Friday. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:42:23 GMT)
Three PG tech courses make debut at MSU
Going by the emerging trends in study of science and technology, M S University s Faculty of Technology is to begin three new post-graduate courses in Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology and one in Scientific Computing and Industrial Mathematics from this year. Briefing the press, the faculty authorities said that of the three new courses, the one in scientific computing will be a self financed, ... (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:28:54 GMT)
6 Billion Bits of Data About Me, Me, Me!
A DNA code cracker got his genome. Lines form now for everyone else. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:40:53 GMT)
IRRI vows to maintain world-class facility
World-class scientific facilities continue to play an increasingly important role in helping poor nations overcome poverty and food insecurity as well as handle new challenges such as the impact of climate change. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 13:56:53 GMT)
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property law is in a period of rapid evolution. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:23:21 GMT)
Gene expression patterns predict rapid decline in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease typically characterized by the slow but progressive onset of shortness of breath or cough. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:04:24 GMT)
DNA Mapping - Would You Want to Know?
James Dewey Watson does. Well, most of it anyway... Best known for discovering the structure of DNA with his research partner Francis Crick, Nobel laureate Dr. James Watson became the first... (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 02:44:43 GMT)
Uncontrolled asthma is highly prevalent
A survey of 1,812 patients with moderate-to-severe asthma revealed that the disease was not controlled in 55 percent, despite the fact that most had health insurance and visited their health care providers regularly. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 02:50:34 GMT)
What's happening on area campuses
American International College will offer a soccer camp June 25 to 29 for youngsters 5 to 16 years old. The full day camp is $200 and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The half day camp is $115 and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:05:19 GMT)
Bionomics’ Validates 3rd BNC105 Cancer Application
Australian drug discovery company, Bionomics Limited (ASX: BNO), announced today that their latest findings indicate that BNC105 disrupts the vasculature in human prostate tumours grown in mice, expanding on its previously demonstrated preclinical efficacy in breast and colon cancers. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:08:16 GMT)
UA targets elite level in research spending
The University of Arizona is closing in on becoming a Top 10-ranked public research institution, according to a recently released study. UA spent $530 million on research during fiscal 2005, which ended June 30. That placed it 13 among public colleges (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:04:27 GMT)
Spending on research earns UA No. 13 rank
The University of Arizona ranks first in the nation in research and development spending in physical sciences, according to the National Science Foundation's report released recently. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:05:47 GMT)
TransTech Pharma Boosts Preferred Stock Round by $30 Million
HIGH POINT--TransTech Pharma, Inc. says it has increased its series E preferred stock round by an additional $30 million and closed on the first tranche of $10 million. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:34:33 GMT)
PathCon Takes a Giant Step Forward in qPCR Assays
American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo -- PathCon Laboratories, the pathogen control experts, today unveiled PathCon ExpressID(TM) -- real-time qPCR testing for environmental microorganisms. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Interview with VP of ShanghaiBio Corporation
Shanghai. June 4. INTERFAX-CHINA - ShanghaiBio Corporation (SBC) is one of China's leading enterprises engaged in biochip technology. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:38:41 GMT)
Applied Biosystems Announces Early-Access Program For Its Next-Generation Sequencing Platform
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, today announced the launch of the early-access program for its next-generation DNA sequencing system. The company said that it has shipped initial units of its SOLiD System to leading research institutions that include Stanford University, and has begun accepting orders from other customers. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:30:00 GMT)
Innovations in Proteomic Sample Prep: Partnership Between Digilab BioVisioN GmbH and GenWay Biotech, Inc.
HANNOVER, Germany----Digilab BioVisioN GmbH has entered into a licensing agreement with GenWay Biotech, Inc. based in San Diego, USA. Under the terms of the agreement, Digilab BioVisioN's location in Hannover, Germany, will become Official European Seppro® Center. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:42:00 GMT)
Pressure BioSciences, Inc. to Unveil New, Lightweight, Compressed Air Driven Barocycler ...
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., May 1 -- Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:PBIO) today announced that it will unveil a patent-pending, lightweight, compressed air driven pressure cycling instrument (Barocycler NEP2320) at the 2007 BIO International Convention, being held May 6-9 in Boston, Massachusetts. Approximately 20,000 attendees are expected at BIO 2007, an annual event generally considered one ... (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:54:37 GMT)
New Insight Into How Low HDL Causes Heart Disease
Researchers have found that one of the reasons people with low HDL - a molecule that helps eliminate excess cholesterol from arteries - are at risk of developing heart disease could be a defective version of a protein called ABCA1. [click link for full article] (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:04:12 GMT)
Systems Characterization Of Cell Surface Receptors
Cells communicate with their environment through molecules on their surface known as receptors. Receptors bind ligands - specific companion molecules that either carry information about the outside environment or are critical cell nutrients. A variety of receptors are internalized into the cell through a process known as endocytosis. [click link for full article] (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:05:34 GMT)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Industry-leading Mass Spectrometry Portfolio Introduces New Integrated Solutions for ...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. , the world leader in serving science, will unveil its expanded line of LTQ Orbitrap mass spectrometers, as well as other new research and discovery solutions, at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference being held June 3 - 7 in Indianapolis, Ind. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:31:00 GMT)
QUT Accelerates Research Productivity Through New SGI Supercomputer and Storage Facilities
Delivering the assurance of a fast, reliable and future-proof solution for a new era of scientific and computational research, SGI today announced it has been selected to provide the high-performance computing infrastructure for Queensland University of Technology . (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:39:00 GMT)
Biotech Remained Flat in May
The summer blues seem to have started early for biotech. Despite a record setting attendance of over 22,000 at the Biotechnology Industry Organization International Convention in Boston, a nearly 15% increase from the previous year, the event failed to boost the industry on Wall Street. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:44:00 GMT)
Too Much Of A Key Protein Observed In Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Researchers have shown that key chemicals that carry cholesterol and fats in the blood accumulate in people with type 2 diabetes, which may help improve treatment of this disease.Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than it should be and too much insulin is produced to counter this blood sugar increase. [click link for full article] (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:04:17 GMT)
Biotech Remained Flat in May
SAN FRANCISCO, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The summer blues seem to have started early for biotech. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:07:24 GMT)
PathCon Takes a Giant Step Forward in qPCR Assays
enabling quickresponse in an environmental crisis. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:17:24 GMT)
Manipal University to offer several job oriented courses
Manipal, June 4: Manipal University proposes to introduce several job oriented courses during the current academic year with specially designed curriculum meeting the industrial requirements. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:41:07 GMT)
How Fat Tissue Works
Jaswinder K. Sethi and Antonio J. Vidal-Puig review current knowledge on how fat tissue works in our bodies. They describe the biochemicals released by fat tissue and how they help keep the internal environment of the body stable by either storing fat or burning it to produce energy. [click link for full article] (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:04:23 GMT)
Applied Biosystems Announces Early-Access Program for Its Next-Generation Sequencing Platform
FOSTER CITY, Calif.----Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, has announced the launch of the early-access program for its next-generation DNA sequencing system. The company said that it has shipped initial units of its SOLiD System to leading research institutions that include Stanford University, and has begun accepting orders from other customers. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:08:00 GMT)
ChemGenex Reports Successful Personalized Dosing of Quinamed at ASCO
MELBOURNE, Australia & MENLO PARK, Calif.----ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals announced today the presentation of data from its Quinamed® phase 1/2a dose-escalation study, designed to identify a genotypically optimised dose of Quinamed in heavily pre-treated patients with a variety of solid tumors. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:30:00 GMT)
QUT Accelerates Research Productivity Through New SGI Supercomputer and Storage Facilities
Delivering the assurance of a fast, reliable and future-proof solution for a new era of scientific and computational research, SGI today announced it has been selected to provide the high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for Queensland University of Technology (QUT). In a contract won in conjunction with Intel, the SGI HPC solution will dramatically boost research productivity. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:02:58 GMT)
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DGAP-News: MOLOGEN AG sets course for sustainable success
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Online Sales of Life Science Products Continue to Grow
A new study by BioInformatics, LLC projects that 34% of products purchased by life scientists this year will be ordered online. Projected growth rates for online spending vary widely depending upon the product category but custom products, biologicals, research/specialty kits, and accessories/replacement parts will see growth in excess of 10%. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:15:00 GMT)
Digilab Biovision to Sell GenWay's Seppro IgY Proteomics Technology
GenomeWeb Daily News You are not logged in. Existing subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb Daily News? Register quickly here for your free subscription. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:44:47 GMT)
Sigma-Aldrich Announces the Aqua Peptide(TM) Partnership Program and Launch of the World's First Aqua Peptide Library
ST. LOUIS, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sigma-Aldrich announces the launch of the AQUA (Absolute Quantitation) Peptide Partnership Program, where Proteomic researchers ordering custom AQUA Peptides from Sigma-Aldrich will be invited to join the world's first AQUA Peptide Partnership Program. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:21:18 GMT)
Genetics provides opportunities, risks
U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, left, speaks with Dr. Francis S. Collins, keynote speaker at the fourth annual "Frontiers in Health Care" conference. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:38:31 GMT)
Genetics provides opportunities, risks
Last week, James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA more than 50 years ago, became the first person to have his own DNA fully sequenced. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:54:29 GMT)
Borderline Personality Disorder Shows Improvements with Intensive Psychotherapy
An intensive form of talk therapy, known as transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP), can help individuals affected with borderline personality disorder (BPD) by reducing symptoms and improving their social functioning, according to an article in the June issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, a premier psychiatry journal. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:26:27 GMT)
St. Jude Renovates Offices for 60 Software Developers
160 N. ParkwayMemphis, TN 38105Permit Cost: $1.5 million.... (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:03:46 GMT)
Va. Tech board approves budget and capital plan
The $967.2 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year is 7.4 percent over the year before. BLACKSBURG -- At its first meeting since the April 16 shootings, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors took time Monday to recognize victims and heroes of the tragedy before getting down to more typical board business. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:45:38 GMT)
ITTC to welcome networking event
The Information and Telecommunication Technology Center and its tech-minded personnel at Kansas University will be the focus of a networking event set for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 14 at the center, 2335 Irving Hill Road on KU’s West Campus. Sign-in and networking begin at 3:45 p.m., and the program begins at 4:30 p.m. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:46:48 GMT)
ICT collaboration unites West Midlands universities to build innovative region
In a major move to accelerate the region’s technology sector, the West Midlands ICT Cluster is bringing together all ICT related West Midlands universities by launching a series of university based ICT Innovation Clubs. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:04:40 GMT)
Venture Fund to Seek Out Cost Cutters in Health Care
Dr. David J. Brailer, a former senior health official in the Bush administration, is starting a $700 million private equity fund, Health Evolution Partners. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:18:20 GMT)
KU Researcher Receives Prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship
Because the good news arrived by letter, Wonpil Im, assistant professor of molecular biosciences at the University of Kansas, was surprised to find that he was the recipient of a 2007 Alfred P. Sloan fellowship. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:58:31 GMT)
New Contaminant Testing Method from Applied Biosystems/MDS SCIEX Developed To Help Improve Food Safety
Applied Biosystems , an Applera Corporation business, and its joint venture partner, Sciex, a division of MDS Inc.'s Analytical Technologies business, , today announced the release of a new food testing method intended to help public health laboratories and food manufacturers improve food safety. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
ITTC to Welcome Networking Event
By Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan. Jun. 5--The Information and Telecommunication Technology Center and its tech-minded personnel at Kansas University will be the focus of a networking event set for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 14 at the center, 2335 Irving Hill Road on KU's West Campus. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:11:14 GMT)
Affymetrix Arrays Used to Identify Gene Amplification Associated with Breast Cancer
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. announced today that researchers at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and University Medical Center Hamburg have used Affymetrix microarray technology to discover a gene amplification associated with breast disease and breast cancer. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
EXACT Sciences and NorDiag Announce International Collaboration and License Agreement for Colorectal Cancer
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & OSLO, Norway----EXACT Sciences Corporation and NorDiag ASA announced today that they have entered into a collaboration and a non-exclusive license agreement to advance the development and commercialization of colorectal cancer screening technologies outside the U.S. and Canada. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Health Evolution Partners' focus: Making health care cheaper
The California state employees' pension fund is putting $700 million into the private equity fund Health Evolution Partners, which plans to invest in cost-saving technologies. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:04:15 GMT)
Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute and the Windber Research Institute Join Forces to Enhance Well-Being Through Active ...
BUENA PARK, Calif.----Yamaha Corporation of America announced today that its newly created Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute has established a formal collaboration with the Windber Research Institute to enhance quality of life through active music participation. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:43:00 GMT)
Applied Biosystems Announces Early-Access Program For Its Next-Generation Sequencing Platform
Applied Biosystems, an Applera Corporation business, has announced the launch of the early-access program for its next-generation DNA sequencing system (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:17:54 GMT)
Kreatech Launches Novel Low Input miRNA Isolation And Labeling Kit
Kreatech Biotechnology is pleased to announce the release of the latest in a line of labeling kits for miRNA analysis applications the "miRacULS II: Low Input miRNA Isolation and Labeling Kit" (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:18:16 GMT)
AB&C adds KFDunn to its healthcare offerings
Aloysius Butler & Clark ( http://www.a-b-c.com (AB&C)), healthcare marketing and KFDunnhave merged to form KFDunn Life Sciences, a division of AB&C. Kathleen F. Dunn will serve as the president of the new division. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:33:08 GMT)
Gene Expression Patterns Predict Rapid Decline In Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease typically characterized by the slow but progressive onset of shortness of breath or cough. Most patients live about five years after diagnosis. [click link for full article] (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:04:14 GMT)
New Private Equity Firm to Challenge Traditional Models of Delivering Health Care
SACRAMENTO, Calif.----Health Evolution Partners will today launch a private equity fund that will invest up to $700 million in solutions that advance the quality, efficiency and consumer orientation of health care. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT)
MWG-Biotech schließt Beherrschungsvertrag mit Eurofins Genomics, plant Delisting
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Simulations unravel outer membrane transport mechanism
Using X-ray data and advanced computer simulation and visualization software, researchers at the University of Illinois have painstakingly modeled a critical part of a mechanism by which bacteria take up large molecules. Their findings provide a rare window on the complex interplay of proteins involved in the active transport of materials across cell membranes. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:04:18 GMT)
Asthma Not Controlled In Majority Of Patients
A survey of 1,812 patients with moderate-to-severe asthma revealed that the disease was not controlled in 55 percent, despite the fact that most had health insurance and visited their health care providers regularly. [click link for full article] (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:04:12 GMT)
Richmond, California June 5, 2007
Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO) today announced that its partner, Dow AgroSciences, LLC highlighted the successful collaboration between the two companies in a recent presentation to investors on Wall Street. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:24:31 GMT)
Simulations Unravel Outer Membrane Transport Mechanism
Using X-ray data and advanced computer simulation and visualization software, researchers have painstakingly modeled a critical part of a mechanism by which bacteria take up large molecules. Their findings provide a rare window on the complex interplay of proteins involved in the active transport of materials across cell membranes. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:06:29 GMT)
Online Sales of Life Science Products Continue to Grow
A new study by BioInformatics, LLC projects that 34% of products purchased by life scientists this year will be ordered online. Projected growth rates for online spending vary widely depending upon the product category... (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Avera lab focuses on genetics, aims to keep children healthy
The nature versus nurture debate is alive and well in a small laboratory on Sioux Falls' south side. Employees are putting lab equipment into place and preparing to start research next month at the Avera Institute for Human Behavioral Genetics. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:11:29 GMT)
DNA testing is for the dogs
A new DNA test out this summer can tell owners if their mutt's a dachhuahua (dachshund and chihuahua), Labradoodle (Labrador retriever and poodle), a dorgi (dachshund and corgi) or a pugle (pug and beagle). (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:20:48 GMT)
Online Sales of Life Science Products Continue to Grow
A new study by BioInformatics, LLC projects that 34% of products purchased by life scientists this year will be ordered online. Projected growth rates for online spending vary widely depending upon the product category... (PRWeb Jun 6, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.ph (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:21:56 GMT)
USAID Grant Funds UC Davis Partnership To Improve TB Diagnosis In Pakistan
UC Davis and Pakistani researchers have received a grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a better method for diagnosing tuberculosis that employs novel technology and is highly effective, affordable and portable, which will allow it to be deployed in remote, rural areas of the world. [click link for full article] (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:06:02 GMT)
[Metro and State] Farm bill may bring funding to U research
U.S. Rep. Tim Walz toured the University Friday, meeting with St. Paul campus deans, agricultural researchers and University President Bob Bruininks. Walz serves on the House Agricultural Committee... (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:46:26 GMT)
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Leffler will be presented a $250 cash award at the AIAA NCS Honors and Award Dinner to be held Thursday at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:41:24 GMT)
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The observances of the anniversary included alumni returning to speak at the morning chapel service. Many of the alums have children now enrolled in the school. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:42:03 GMT)
Correlogic Systems and JEOL Sign Research and Development Agreement
Correlogic Systems, Inc. and JEOL, Ltd. today announced the signing of a research and development agreement focused on further enhancing the performance of mass spectrometry in a clinical setting. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:49:00 GMT)
Abbott and Caprion Extend Partnership to Discover Antibody Targets for Cancer
Abbott and Caprion Proteomics, a general partnership wholly owned by Thallion Pharmaceuticals have extended their discovery partnership to investigate viable human therapeutic antibody targets for oncology using their CellCarta® technology platform. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:01:00 GMT)
Abbott, Caprion Extend Partnership
Health care products maker Abbott Laboratories and Caprion Proteomics, a general partnership owned by Canada's Thallion Pharmaceuticals, said Wednesday they have extended their collaboration to investigate antibody targets to treat cancer. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:29:16 GMT)
Genomics Will Be a Focus of New $700M VC Initiative in California
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CLC bio and University of Aarhus Sign Site License Agreement
CLC bio and the Department of Molecular Biology, University of Aarhus, have signed a site license agreement for CLC bio's premier bioinformatics software solution, CLC Combined Workbench, in combination with CLC bio's brand new Educational Package which offers a solid backbone for bioinformatics courses. The deal runs for five years and is for several hundred seats, which will be installed on all ... (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:27:37 GMT)
Research team identifies new Alzheimer's gene
PHOENIX, June 6, 2007 -- A study comparing more genetic markers in the DNA of people with and without Alzheimer’s disease than ever before has enabled researchers to identify a common gene that appears to increase a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:07:57 GMT)
Genetic 'fellow traveler' discovered in Alzheimer's
A new gene that influences susceptibility to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD) has been identified by an international research team that analyzed the genomes of more than a thousand people with and without the disorder. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:08:17 GMT)
Phoenix researchers identify gene that could lead to Alzheimer's cure
Phoenix gene hunters announced Wednesday they have discovered an Alzheimer's gene that could lead to a treatment and possibly a cure for the memory disorder that affects about 5 million Americans. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:15:19 GMT)
Second Alzheimer's gene identified: study
Researchers have identified a gene that dramatically increases a person's risk for developing Alzheimer's if they are already predisposed to this type of dementia, according to a study released Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:33:35 GMT)
June, 2007
Salty soil caused by irrigation practices in arid regions has become a major agricultural problem – not only in India, China and African countries, but also around the Mediterranean and in dry regions of the USA, such as California. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:39:48 GMT)
Biggest-ever gene scan throws up new links to diseases
The widest-ever genetic probe into inherited disease has identified at least 10 new genes linked to seven major ailments, including diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, bipolar disorder and rheumatoid arthritis. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:49:45 GMT)
Almac Diagnostics Attends Pre-IDE Meeting With FDA For Colorectal Cancer Diagnostic
Almac Diagnostics had a preliminary Investigation Device Exemptoin (pre-IDE) meeting with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the proposed regulatory pathway for the company's prognostic gene signature for relapse in colorectal cancer (CRC). Senior company officials met with representatives of FDA's Center for Devices and Radiologic Health (CDRH) on April 13, 2007. [click link for ... (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:04:12 GMT)
Arizona researchers identify gene that could lead to Alzheimer's cure
A research team led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute and Banner Alzheimer's Institute has singled out the gene called a major breakthrough (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:06:25 GMT)
New Star-P for Life Sciences Enables Faster Time-to-Discovery
Interactive Supercomputing Inc. (ISC) today unveiled a new version of its Star-P(TM) software designed to accelerate time-to-discovery and boost productivity for users in the life sciences industries. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:19:01 GMT)
New Alzheimer's Gene Found
Certain mutations in the GAB2 gene may make Alzheimer's disease more likely, researchers report in the journal Neuron. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:20:16 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Annual Meeting of Shareholders
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix, Inc. today announced that it will webcast its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A live transmission of the meeting will take place at 4 p.m. PT, on June 13, 2007. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:23:00 GMT)
Affymetrix Appoints John Batty to Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. announced today that it has appointed John C. Batty to chief financial officer and executive vice president, reporting to Stephen P.A. Fodor, Ph.D., chairman and CEO. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:30:00 GMT)
AZ researchers identify gene that could lead to early Alzheimer's detection
Arizona scientists believe they have identified a gene that could help better predict a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:20:44 GMT)
Biotech & Health
Arizona scientists believe they have identified a gene that could help better predict a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A research team led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute and Banner Alzheimer's Institute say that the gene, called GAB2, appears to modify some patients' odds of getting the progressive neurological disorder. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:21:02 GMT)
News Summary
Martek Biosciences Corp., of Columbia, which develops, manufactures and sells products from microalgae, reported revenue for its fiscal second quarter ended April 30 of $76.7 million, up 9 percent from $70.2 million reported in the prior-year period. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:23:09 GMT)
XDx Sponsors Heart Transplant Recipient and Professional Golfer Erik Compton at The Ultimate Game at Wynn
XDx today announced its sponsorship of professional golfer and heart transplant recipient Erik Compton in The Ultimate Game at Wynn Las Vegas. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:28:00 GMT)
New Alzheimer's Gene Found
Certain mutations in the GAB2 gene may make Alzheimer's disease more likely, researchers report in the journal Neuron. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:11 GMT)
Affymetrix to Webcast Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced that it will webcast its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A live transmission of the meeting will take place at 4 p.m. PT, on June 13, 2007. Following the formal business of the meeting, management will provide an overview of the company. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:08:53 GMT)
Affymetrix Appoints John Batty to Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) announced today that it has appointed John C. Batty to chief financial officer and executive vice president, reporting to Stephen P.A. Fodor, Ph.D., chairman and CEO. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:10:38 GMT)
State of Victoria to promote partnerships at B'lore Bio 2007
The State of Victoria, Australia, the partner country for Bangalore Bio, is gearing up to ink pacts with prospective companies and research institutes in India. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:34:42 GMT)
XDx Sponsors Heart Transplant Recipient and Professional Golfer Erik Compton at The Ultimate Game at Wynn
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- XDx today announced its sponsorship of professional golfer and heart transplant recipient Erik Compton in The Ultimate Game at Wynn Las Vegas. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:10:14 GMT)
Tracking turtles
The Lady Lisa cuts a smooth line in the glassy green water of Charleston Harbor. The 75-foot trawler’s heavily netted arms reach out in the early morning sun and seem to balance her ride toward open water. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:16:27 GMT)
Embassy Suites Memphis Sells for Nearly $19 Million
A Maryland limited liability company has bought the Embassy Suites Memphis hotel at 1022 S. Shady Grove Road for $18.9 m.... (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:04:07 GMT)
Borderline Personality Disorder Shows Improvements With Intensive Psychotherapy
An intensive form of talk therapy, known as transference-focused psychotherapy, can help individuals affected with borderline personality disorder by reducing symptoms and improving their social functioning, according to a recent article. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:07:16 GMT)
Research Team Identifies New Alzheimer's Gene
A study comparing more genetic markers in the DNA of people with and without Alzheimer's disease than ever before enabled researchers to identify a common gene that appears to increase one's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. The finding by researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, Banner Alzheimer's Institute, Kronos Science Laboratory and their collaborative partners, ... (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:09:17 GMT)
UI Hypertension center wins grant
A five-year $10 million grant was awarded to UI Center on Functional Genomics of Hypertension in the Cardiovascular Research Center from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:56:28 GMT)
Biggest-ever gene scan throws up new links to diseases
The widest-ever genetic probe into inherited disease has identified at least 10 new genes linked to seven major ailments, including diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, bipolar disorder and rheumatoid arthritis. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:02:33 GMT)
Bio-Reference Labs: Just What the Doctor Ordered
James Hale submits: Bio-Reference Laboratories is a relatively small player in the huge business of diagnostic testing services. With annual revenue of $204 million and a market capitalization of $356 million, it is a tiny fraction of the size of competitors like Quest Diagnostics or Lab Corp. of America . (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:55:03 GMT)
Ariz. team identifies a link to Alzheimer's
Arizona researchers believe they have identified a gene that increases a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:13:03 GMT)
Agilent Technologies Adds Strength to Its Life Science Business With Acquisition of Stratagene
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced it has completed the acquisition of Stratagene Corp. , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialized life science research and diagnostic products. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Dr. Patrice Milos Joins Helicos BioSciences as Chief Scientific Officer
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----Helicos BioSciences Corporation announced today an addition to its leadership team. The Company has appointed renowned life sciences expert Dr. Patrice Milos as Vice-President and Chief Scientific Officer. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Retains Investment Banking Firm Ladenburg Thalmann
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc.,(OTC.BB: SLXCF), a Canadian pharmaceutical developer and marketer of high quality, cost-effective products for select health care markets, today announced it has retained investment banking firm Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:30:00 GMT)
Phenomenex to Distribute Beckman Coulter's IgY Proteome Enrichment Chemistry for Biomarker Discovery
TORRANCE, Calif.----Phenomenex Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of separation science consumables, announced today a distribution agreement for Beckman Coulter's market-leading ProteomeLab IgY enrichment products for proteomics and biomarker discovery. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:31:00 GMT)
Multiple Cophylogenetic Analyses Reveal Frequent Cospeciation Between Pelecaniform Birds and Pectinopygus Lice
By Hughes, Joseph; Kennedy, Martyn; Johnson, Kevin P; Palma, Ricardo L; Page, Roderic D M Abstract.- Lice in the genus Pectinopygus parasitize a single order of birds (Pelecaniformes). (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:11:41 GMT)
Synergistic Substrate Inhibition of Ent-Copalyl Diphosphate Synthase: A Potential Feed-Forward Inhibition Mechanism ...
By Prisic, Sladjana; Peters, Reuben J Gibberellins (GAs) or gibberellic acids are ubiquitous diterpenoid phytohormones required for many aspects of plant growth and development, including repression of photosynthetic pigment production (i.e. deetiolation) in the absence of light. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:19:46 GMT)
A Genomic Approach to Suberin Biosynthesis and Cork Differentiation1[C][W][OA]
By Soler, Maral; Serra, Olga; Molinas, Marisa; Huguet, Gemma; Et al Cork (phellem) is a multilayered dead tissue protecting plant mature stems and roots and plant healing tissues from water loss and injuries. Cork cells are made impervious by the deposition of suberin onto cell walls. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:19:56 GMT)
Inverness and Biosite Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period
Inverness Medical Innovations, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (Amex: IMA) and Biosite Incorporated ( Nachrichten ) (Nasdaq: BSTE) today announced that the waiting period required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 with respect to Inverness ' proposed acquisition of Biosite pursuant to a cash tender offer of $92.50 per share has expired without a request for additional ... (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:21:54 GMT)
Agilent Completes Stratagene Deal
Agilent Technologies Inc., which makes devices used to test and inspect network components, said Thursday it completed the $250 million purchase of Stratagene Corp. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:09:34 GMT)
Kreatech Launches Novel Low Input miRNA Isolation And Labeling Kit
Kreatech Biotechnology is pleased to announce the release of the latest in a line of labeling kits for miRNA analysis applications the "miRacULS II: Low Input miRNA Isolation and Labeling Kit." (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:44:58 GMT)
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Retains Investment Banking Firm Ladenburg Thalmann
Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc., (TSX VENTURE: SLX)(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 it has retained investment banking firm Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. the principal operating subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services (AMEX: LTS) ... (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:02:26 GMT)
Agilent buys life science company for $250M
Agilent Technologies Inc. said Wednesday it acquired Stratagene Corp. for $250 million, or $10.94 per share of common stock. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:13:02 GMT)
Arizona researchs find possible gene, Alzheimer's link
A group of Arizona scientists say they might have discovered a gene that could help predict a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The research was conducted by the Transitional Genomics Research Institute and Banner Alzheimer's Institute, both of which are based in Phoenix. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:10:36 GMT)
Agilent buys life science company for $250M
Agilent Technologies Inc. said Wednesday it acquired Stratagene Corp. for $250 million, or $10.94 per share of common stock. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:51:35 GMT)
Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium Completes World's Largest Whole-genome Association Project Using Affymetrix ...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Affymetrix Inc. today announced that the Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium has used its GeneChip® microarray technology to complete the world's largest whole-genome association project to date. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:02:00 GMT)
Tech's Board of Visitors sets budget goals
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors held a quarterly meeting Monday afternoon, in which the 2007-2008 university budget was adopted along with a number of plans for Virginia Tech’s future. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:18:44 GMT)
Washington, DC June 7, 2007 U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman and Agriculture Secretary
Mike Johanns today announced that the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture have jointly selected 11 projects for awards totaling $8.3 million for biobased fuels research that will accelerate the development of alternative fuel resources. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:39:28 GMT)
Ariz. team identifies a link to Alzheimer's
Arizona researchers believe they have identified a gene that increases a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:51:09 GMT)
Helicos taps new science chief
Helicos BioSciences Corp. said Thursday the company has appointed Dr. Patrice Milos as vice-president and chief scientific officer. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:10:30 GMT)
New York Biotechnology Association Opens Capital Area Office at University at Albany Center for Functional Genomics
ALBANY, N.Y.----The New York Biotechnology Association announced today that it has opened an office in Albany, expanding the trade association's state-wide presence which currently includes offices in New York City and Stony Brook, Long Island. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:34:00 GMT)
Agilent buys life science company for $250M
Agilent Technologies Inc. said Thursday it acquired Stratagene Corp. for $250 million, or $10.94 per share of common stock. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:43:32 GMT)
Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium Completes World's Largest Whole-Genome Association Project Using Affymetrix ...
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) today announced that the Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium (WTCCC) has used its GeneChip® microarray technology to complete the world's largest whole-genome association project to date. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:08:35 GMT)
Friday, June 8, 2007
The countrys biotechnology industry, for the fiscal year 2006-07, registered a 30 per cent growth and touched $2 billion (Rs 8,300 crore) revenue mark as against $1.45 billion (Rs 6,485 crore) in the previous year 2005-06 and Rs 4,745 crore in 200405. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:03:46 GMT)
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