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Doggy Genes -- Newly Sequenced Genome Could Shed Light on Human Diseases

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:11:29 GMT

Doggy Genes -- Newly Sequenced Genome Could Shed Light on Human Diseases >> Posted By Fi5herman 5 hours, 42 minutes ago in Science & Technology > Molecular biologists have completely sequenced the first dog genome.

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Yahoo! Named ?Platinum Sponsor? of Cloud Computing Expo - Soa Wolrd

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:29:00 GMT

The event is expected to attract over 1,500 developers, engineers, architects, IT managers, and hardware and software professionals of every stripe. Founded in 1995, Yahoo! has evolved into leading global brand that has changed the way people ...

Gene's novel role may provide key to treating liver and ... - PhysOrg

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Scientists at Singapore's Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) have made a novel discovery about how the gene, "Fas-apoptosis inhibitory molecule" (FAIM), protects both immune and liver cells from apoptosis, or programmed cell death. Their ...

Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:50:04 GMT

UCSF researchers have identified a new "feed-forward" pathway linking estrogen receptors in the membrane of the uterus to a process that increases local estrogen levels and promotes cell growth.

Molecular Technologist

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:31:28 GMT

Maintaining QA/QC data and writing/reviewing SOPs. Required Skills/Experience Requirements include: ASCP certification in Medical Technology or Histotechnology required.

DNA's repair system studied in hopes of better cancer treatments

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:10:01 GMT

For a human cell, this is a scary world. Each of the 60 trillion or so cells in the average person's body is damaged tens of thousands, perhaps a million, times a day, scientists say.

DNA's repair system studied in hopes of better cancer treatments

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:10:01 GMT

For a human cell, this is a scary world. Each of the 60 trillion or so cells in the average person's body is damaged tens of thousands, perhaps a million, times a day, scientists say.

Bevy of scientists to descend on City

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:48:59 GMT

HYDERABAD: The city is all set to witness a galaxy of eminent scientists and research scholars discussing the latest developments in the field of science and technology for the next three days.

Research and Markets: Systems Biology Textbook - Biologists...

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:58:13 GMT

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Systems Biology: A Textbook" to their offering.

The virus that binds: A novel idea marries biology and mining

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:19:25 GMT

Researchers often make progress by applying a proven scientific method from one realm to another, connecting seemingly disparate disciplines.

Artomatic 2009: Forrest McCluer [bioephemera]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:19:08 GMT

Profile bioephemera is art + biology - anything and everything from representations of science in art and literature to the neuroscience of aesthetics.

Discovery May Lead To New Drugs For Alzheimer's Disease - HULIQ.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:17:00 GMT

In an article published this week in Nature Chemistry, the researchers explain the process in which the toxic Amyloid Beta 42 peptides aggregate, and outline the new technology they use to study these peptides. The findings come out of the laboratory ...

ESRI Recognized As Microsoft Government Partner - Soa Wolrd

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:13:00 GMT

ESRI, the leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, was selected as one of two finalists for Microsoft's Public Sector, Government Partner of the Year award. The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) Award recognizes partners ...

Virus-resistant grapevines

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:08 GMT

The plant on the left is unmodified and therefore susceptible to viral infections.

BUYINS.NET: KEG, GMXR, SYKE, XTO, CCJ, BRKR Are Seasonally Biased To ... - TradingMarkets.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:00 GMT

Key Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: KEG), together with its subsidiaries, operates as an onshore, rig-based well servicing contractor worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Well Servicing, Pressure Pumping Services, and Fishing and ...

DNP, MII devise nano-imprint mask technology

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:45:00 GMT

Photomask giant Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. and nano-imprint lithography supplier Molecular Imprints Inc.

Bee-killer genome sequenced

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:36:09 GMT

Agricultural Research Service scientists have sequenced the genome of an invasive parasite called Nosema ceranae that can kill honey bees and is one of the many suspects in the mysterious ailment known as colony collapse disorder .

BlueGnome to Distribute PicoPlex Technology from Rubicon Genomics - Genetic Engineering News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:39:00 GMT

Rubicon Genomics, Inc., a developer of pre-analytical amplification products that enable optimal performance of advanced genetic analysis tools, announced today that it has reached agreement with BlueGnome to non-exclusively market its PicoPlex ...

BlueGnome to Distribute PicoPlex Technology from Rubicon Genomics - Genetic Engineering News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:39:00 GMT

BlueGnome to Distribute PicoPlex Technology from Rubicon Genomics - PR Inside

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Colorectal cancer: Researchers identify genetic markers for metastasis formation

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:11:51 GMT

Previously, only a few genes had been associated with the formation of metastases in colorectal cancer.

Penguin Computing Delivers University Of Delaware's Fastest...

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The University of Delaware's team including Dr. Taufer and key collaborators Dr.

Newly appreciated membrane estrogen receptor important therapeutic target for breast cancer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:50:01 GMT

New research at Rhode Island Hospital has uncovered the biological effects of a novel membrane estrogen receptor, a finding that has potential implications for hormonal therapy for breast cancer.

Separating the Hype and the Buzz 052509

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:48:46 GMT

I must remark how impressed the Meridian coverage of nano has been. NEWSWORTHY 1. CANCER CELLS: DETECT, TRACK AND KILL Researchers at the U of Arkansas demonstrated that it is possible not only to monitor and detect nanomaterials moving through the circulation, but also to detect single cancer cells tagged with carbon nanotubes.

EnviroLogix Announces Receipt of DNA Development Award - PR Inside

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:16:00 GMT

PORTLAND, ME -- (Marketwire) -- 07/01/09 -- Earlier in June, EnviroLogix was one of five Maine companies to receive a Maine Technology Institute "Development Award." Fourteen companies applied for competitive Development funds. The award, made by MTI ...

New e-science service could accelerate cancer research

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:07:10 GMT

The University of Manchester and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute have launched a major new e-science resource for biologists - which could accelerate research into treatments for H1N1 flu and cancer.

Scientists 'rebuild' giant moa using ancient DNA

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:00:01 GMT

Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and rock shelters in New Zealand.

KU Researcher Finds Fungi Compounds Have Potential As Treatment for Diseases

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:42:39 GMT

A team of researchers including Berl Oakley, the Irving S. Johnson Distinguished Professor of Molecular Biology at KU, has developed a method to activate genes of the fungus Aspergillus nidulans to produce such compounds, also known as secondary metabolites.

Three-day conclave of scientists from today

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:37:15 GMT

HYDERABAD: Several public and special lectures by distinguished scientists, two symposia on topical areas of research and presentations on a wide range of topics will be highlights during the three-day platinum jubilee celebrations of the Indian Science Academy commencing here on July 2. D. Balasubramanian, president of the academy, told a press ...

Change in Nepal: An NRN's Perspective

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:35:09 GMT

As we hang in these uncertain times, general feeling is that Nepal is headed right towards a dark tunnel without any ray of light at the end of it.A And to a certain extent, one could look at the current situation and come to that logical conclusion.A But as it so happens, for someone who has been engaged in Nepali business landscape with will and ...

Integrating FPGA Acceleration into the Protomol Molecular Dynamics Code: Preliminary Report

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:56:28 GMT

There are several innovations: a novel interpolation strategy, including use of higher order terms; coefficient generation with orthonormal functions; the introduction of "semi-floating point" numbering; and various issues related to system integration.

Sun Blade 6048 and Sun Blade X6275 NAMD Molecular Dynamics Benchmark beats IBM BlueGene/L

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:04:53 GMT

A Sun Blade 6048 chassis with 12 Sun Blade X6275 server modules ran benchmarks using the NAMD molecular dynamics applications software.

Top 10 Companies For US Patents In 2008: IBM Again #1

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:07:00 GMT

IBM was awarded 4,186 patents last year to lead the Top 10 list, marking the 16th straight year IBM has earned more US patents than any other company in the world.

Toxic chemicals affect steroid hormones differently in humans and invertebrates

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:40:02 GMT

In a study with important consequences for studies on the effects of chemicals on steroid responses in humans, a team of French and American scientists, including Michael E. Baker, PhD, professor in UC San Diego's Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, have found that - contrary to earlier assumptions - enzymes used for the ...

Precise Control of Molecular Dynamics with a Femtosecond Frequency Comb

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:40:51 GMT

The use of weak pulses permits an analytic description within the framework of coherent control in the perturbative regime, while coherent accumulation of many pulse pairs enables near unity transfer efficiency with a high spectral selectivity, thus forming a powerful combination of pump-dump control schemes and the precision of the frequency comb.

A List of New Jobs for Women in Government

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:38:06 GMT

President Barack Obama intends to nominate Meredith Attwell Baker as Commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission.

CombiMatrix Provides Update on Progress of Its Lawsuit With National Union and $36 Million Judgment

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:20:03 GMT

CombiMatrix Corporation announced today that all Appellate Briefs by CombiMatrix and National Union have been filed with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals .

Newsletter Archives

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:12:31 GMT

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FlexServ: an integrated tool for the analysis of protein flexibility

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The server incorporates powerful protocols for the coarse-grained determination of protein dynamics using different versions of Normal Mode Analysis , Brownian dynamics and Discrete Dynamics .

Parametrization, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, and Calculation of...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:25:56 GMT

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B , Vol. 112, No. 18. , pp. 5755-5767. NEW yxue Abstract The nitroxide spin label , commonly used in site-directed spin labeling of proteins, is studied with molecular dynamics simulations.

Validation of Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Biomolecules Using...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:02:21 GMT

Abstract Abstract: Biological function of biomolecules is accompanied by a wide range of motional behavior.

Fluidigm Introduces New TOPAZA Protein Crystallization Chip That...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:19:32 GMT

In the rarified world of protein crystal hunters, Fluidigm's TOPAZ system is the tool that has helped researchers solve the structures of proteins from the Ebola Virus and Avian Flu Influenza.

National briefs

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES - Popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia has banned Scientology's more vocal friends and foes from editing articles about the religion.

Graduate allowed to thank Jesus

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES - A University of California, Los Angeles student can thank Jesus in a personal statement to be read during graduation ceremonies, even though an administrator initially barred use of the Christian reference, the university said.

Religion notes

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:14:49 GMT

A University of California, Los Angeles student can thank Jesus in a personal statement to be read during graduation ceremonies, even though an administrator initially barred use of the Christian reference, the university said.

Religion News in Brief

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia has banned Scientology's more vocal friends and foes from editing articles about the religion, a move that worries some in the Internet community.

Religion News in Brief

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:58:29 GMT

Popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia has banned Scientology's more vocal friends and foes from editing articles about the religion, a move that worries some in the Internet community.Wikipedia has blocked contributions from computers at the Church of Scientology's Los Angeles headquarters, as well as some critics of the religion.The move is aimed ...

Religion news in brief

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:52:55 GMT

Popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia has banned Scientology's more vocal friends and foes from editing articles about the religion, a move that worries some in the Internet community.

Scientology, critics banned from editing Wikipedia entry

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:54:03 GMT

Popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia has banned Scientology's more vocal friends and foes from editing articles about the religion, a move that worries some in the Internet community.