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Evident Technologies Files for Bankruptcy
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 10, 2009
...$3.9 million in assets."
"Ballinger said a protracted legal battle with the California biotechnology company Invitrogen Corp. had sapped Evident financially," writes The Albany Tim... ... The Albany Times Union's Larry Rulison . "Bankruptcy documents show Evident owes the law firm representing it in the case, Kenyon & Kenyon LLP of New York City, nearly $1 million. The ...
20 Cholesterol Regulating Genes Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2009
© micahb37 Using RNA interference technology, researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory have identified 20 genes involved in cholesterol metabolism , potentially leading to new treatments for heart disease and other cholesterol-related diseases.
Of the 20 genes the scientists...
The world's oldest bible reunited online
in Wangtam, on July 7, 2009
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China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
... AMR Research, supply chain analyst firm recently published a report on countries' risk profile and interestingly, in a survey of 130 global companies China was the top contributing region for ...
AMR Research gets new hires for its supply chain group
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
... AMR Research, the research firm focused on the supply chain management and its supporting technologies, announced recently that it is expanding its research team with the addition of three new ana...
DHL makes exansion in China
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...tor Mok, executive vice president of DHL Supply Chain Greater China, at the opening ceremony of the firm's $25 million hub in Shanghai for transportation in eastern China.
DHL Supply Chain, which...
AgfaPhoto Is Producing A Tough Digital Camera For Tough Times
in Digital Shot, on June 30, 2009
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The venerable photographic firm, "Agfa", which has undergone many "business" changes during the heyday of the film era, is back again, with an unusual digital camera.
The new ...
How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 25, 2009
... I don't think I have written any post on biotech supply chain management in this blog (at least I don't remember any), but seeing this nice piece in ICIS website became a motivation to w...
Fiber for Nerve Repair Derived from Chitosan and Polyester
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2009
Researchers have developed a promising new material that can be used to repair severed nerves by combining chitosan , a compound found in the shells of crabs and shrimp, and polycaprolactone , a strong, flexible, biodegradable polyester commonly used in sutures. The hybrid fiber combines the b...
Azotobacter vinelandii Genome Sequence
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 18, 2009
© MASH DnArt Researchers have successfully sequence the genome of Azotobacter vinelandii , a nitrogen fixing bacterium found in soil. The data gathered will help advance research on nitrogen fixation and other biochemical processes, using A. vinelandii as model organism.
A. vinelandii has o...
Blood Test for Aging Protein p16p16INK4a
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 17, 2009
© Divine in the Daily Previously, researchers haveidentified a key protein, called p16INK4a, that increase in mammalian organs as as cells and tissues age. Recently, they have found out that the protein is also present in human blood and is strongly correlated both with chronological age and wi...
Could Childhod Obesity Be Declining?
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2009
...;re eating any better at home.
The findings, based on survey data by the Chicago market research firm NPD Group, follow a report last year that childhood obesity appears to have hit a plateau after ...
MGB-GT, Yours for Just $20 in Museum Charity Raffle
in Classical Drives, on June 12, 2009
... as all 1000 tickets have been sold.
The draw is being managed by Macy's Garage , a reputable firm with a history going back to 1932, now totally devoted to the maintenance of fine British autom...
Beverley K Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 11, 2009
...een raising their two young daughters and assisting Morrie with the daily operations of his jewelry firm, often appearing at trade shows across the country.
Lemon Quartz Ring with Diamonds
Beve...
Camara vs. the RIAA
in P2P File Sharing, on June 10, 2009
...lement letters to Harvard for so long..."
"The two plan to argue that MediaSentry , a firm hired by the RIAA to collect evidence on IP addresses and song sharing, is not licensed as a pri...
Jasmonic Acid Treatment Cuts Down Pesticide Use
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 9, 2009
© jilly40uk US agricultural company Becker Underwood, in collaboration with Plant Bioscience Limited, now holds worldwide exclusive licence on the use of jasmonic acid as a natural seed treatment to help cut down on pesticide use on some commercially-important agricultural crops.
Researchers a...
It's Not Called a Sunroof for Nothing
in Classical Drives, on June 8, 2009
...in Germany by Karmann, however most 60s and 70s sunroofs came from Webasto , an English specialist firm.
All-metal sunroofs eventually took over, having the advantage of total weather/sound-proofing...
OTC Prostate Cancer Test Kit in the Making
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 5, 2009
Researchers are developing a diagnostic test for prostate cancer wherein gold nanoparticles screen for the same cancer-related protein marker that is screened for by the FDA-approved Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test.
Huo and her team at the UCF lab developed the new technique involving go...
Global Rejection of Genetically Engineered Wheat
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 3, 2009
...ers and civil society organizations in Australia, Canada and the U.S. released a joint statement confirming their collective commitment to stop commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) wheat ...
What the GM bankruptcy means
in Sox First, on June 1, 2009
...rial bankruptcy. It's the world's third largest to date, after Lehman Brothers and telecoms firm Worldcom. This bankruptcy will have global implications. Analysts say it will have an impact...
Eight Genes That Help Predict Patients Response to Melanoma Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 31, 2009
A group of researchers have identified eight genes that help predict a melanoma patient's response to treatment .
Dr. Tawbi and his colleagues examined the tumor tissues of 21 patients with metastatic melanoma, some of whom responded to chemotherapy and some who did not. Once the cases wer...
New MBAs claim they'll be ethical. Yeah right!
in Sox First, on May 31, 2009
...r suspect that the first time one of these kids quotes his oath to some MD at an investment banking firm he's more than likely to receive a suggestion as to what he can do with his idealism. Busin...
Adult Bone Marrow Stem Cells Can Repair Heart Tissue
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© denn Using an animal model, researchers have shown that injecting adult bone marrow stem cells into skeletal muscle can repair cardiac tissue and thus reverse damages due to heart failure by doubling myocytes, or heart cells, and reducing cardiac tissue injury by 60 percent.
"Injecting ...
New HIV Microbicide Can Be Produced in Transgenic Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© Sully Pixel Scientists have developed a new anti-HIV drug as well as a possible means of producing the drug in large quantities using transgenic plants.
In the research paper, Ma and colleagues describe how they combined two protein microbicides (b12 monoclonal antibody and cyanovirin-N) in...
P[acman]-Generated Gene Libraries for Drosophila melanogaster
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 25, 2009
Using a tool called P[acman] , group of researchers has established a library of clones covering most of the genome of Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly), an organism widely used in genetics research.
P[acman]- developed by Dr. Koen Venken (http://flypush.imgen.bcm.tmc.edu/lab/koenv/index...
National Venture Capital Association: Suggestions and Blind Spots
in TJ's Weblog, on May 25, 2009
...ling stock) is the mechanism for creating enough cash to allow the company to pay a venture capital firm some return on their investment in the new company. So the meager number of IPOs last year mean...
Redder Antioxidant-Richer Lettuce Using LEDs
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2009
© Leeks 'N' Bounds A team of plant physiologists has developed a method of producing redder- and thus healthier, anti-oxidant-richer - lettuce using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs) .
To create red leaf lettuce plants enriched with these compounds, Britz purchased low-power LE...
The recession: blaming the business schools
in Sox First, on May 21, 2009
...nfolding before their eyes. In the late 1990s, their faculties rushed to write paeans to Enron, the firm of the future, the new economic paradigm. The admiration was mutual: Enron was stuffed with Har...
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in Wangtam, on May 19, 2009
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SEC official abuses position
in Sox First, on May 18, 2009
...he broker told investigators she was trying to "bully him" and informed higher-ups at his firm. The inspector general, who didn't name Harmon but listed her position, referred the admini...
Anti-Inflammatory Constituents of Ginseng Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 16, 2009
© centralasian Scientists have identified immunologically active components in ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine.
Allan Lau led a team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong who identified seven ginseng constituents, ginsenosides , which showed imm...
Supply chain video: SCM at Home Depot
in Supplychainer, on May 15, 2009
...ith a short history of the company from 1978 till now highlighting the importance of the SM for the firm.
One of the very interesting things in this clip about Home Depot was the concept of &q...
Golden Rice is an Effective Source of Vitamin A
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 15, 2009
Golden Rice is a genetically modified plant developed to contain more beta-carotene in the grains, seen as a viable method of alleviating vitamin-A deficiency particularly in developing countries. In its current form, Golden Rice contains 35 micrograms of beta-carotene per gram. But how much o...
Time to lob a Molotov cocktail
in The CIO Weblog, on May 14, 2009
...If you have examples of the use of agile in your IT operations, send them to me , or if you are a firm specializing in such techniques, stop by the AgileOperations.net site... we're looking for s...
Bioscience Education in America: A State by State Analysis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 12, 2009
...red and supported by Battelle. BIO commissioned the report and had the input and support of the Biotechnology Institute.
WHEN: Monday, May 18, 2009, 2 p.m. EDT
WHERE: BIO 2009 International Co...
Gorton: LimeWire Is Secure
in P2P File Sharing, on May 11, 2009
...hes blamed on the technology," writes CNET's Elinor Mills . "In February, a security firm alleged that information about President Obama's helicopter was breached via P2P . There h...
Bacteria with Multiple Antibiotic Resistance in Waste Treatment Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 10, 2009
© DefMo Researchers have discovered increasing populations of bacteria with multiple resistance to antibiotics in waste water treatment plants. They found the so-called superbugs-bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics-up to 100 yards downstream from the discharge point into the Huron River....
Lung Cancer Susceptibility Gene Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 2, 2009
Researchers have identified a gene linked to increased lung cancer susceptibility and development . This gene, called RGS17, could result in a genetic predisposition to develop lung cancer particularly in those with a strong family history of the disease.
Using a genetically altered mouse mod...
Lost American Marques: Hupmobile
in Classical Drives, on May 1, 2009
...dynamic design, unfortunately, was dropped in favour of a more traditional shape.
All this did the firm's image no good, with a mere 1890 cars coming off the lines that year. Radical steps were n...
Tagliamonte Italian Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 30, 2009
...cated to the production of Venetian Cameo jewelry since 1985, and these creations have become the firm's principal product. In fact, Tagliamonte can be considered the only firm in the world that...
Swine flu and markets
in Sox First, on April 28, 2009
...economy? Narayanan Viswanathan who now heads the global supply chain practice of Boston consulting firm Aberdeen Group has told BusinessWeek the dangers are overblown, although retail and airlines ...
Walnuts May Help Fight Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2009
© tvol In an animal study, consumption of walnuts has been demonstrated to help ward off breast cancer in mice .
Researchers led by Elaine Hardman, a cell biologist at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia, compared breast cancer incidence in mice eating a di...
Urine Metabolite Identifies Smokers with Higher Lung Cancer Risk
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2009
© Saudi... Researchers have identified a metabolite in urine called NNAL that might predict risk of Lung cancer among smokers.
To evaluate the impact of NNAL, researchers identified 246 current smokers who later developed lung cancer and 245 smokers who did not develop lung cancer during...
Kiki McDonough Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 27, 2009
...d by smaller citrine, amethyst and peridot each surrounded by white diamonds.
$2240
McDonough is a firm believer that jewelry should be worn by women to enhance their natural beauty. Her jewelry is n...
Hedge Funds in the Cayman Islands
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 21, 2009
... Cayman Island law firm Solomon Harris is today hosting its inaugural Webinar on the highly topical subject of 'Managing Distressed Cayman Funds and lessons learned for new funds'.
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New Agricultural Biotechnology Blog
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 20, 2009
... The Council for Biotechnology Information has launched a blog dedicated to agricultural biotechnology news and information for the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, May ...
New Hedge Fund Manager at SilkInvest
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 15, 2009
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FSA regulated specialist asset management firm, Silk Invest Ltd, has hired John Bates, former Head of Credit Research Africa at investment bank Renaissance Capital, to spearhead its move into...
Full-sized House using GluBam Technology
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 15, 2009
In Changsha, Hunan Province, China now stands a full-sized California-style home made of bamboo, using the GluBam® technology, tagged by Popular Science in 'Best of What's New in 2008'.
Xiao's GluBam® technology utilizes the modern processing procedures to integrate the rou...
Goldman Sachs attacks blogger
in Sox First, on April 13, 2009
...;cease and desist letter" , informing him that his use of the Goldman Sachs brand violates the firm's intellectual property rights, constitutes an act of trademark infringement, represents un...
IDC Sez Linux Market Will Reach $35.5 Billion by 2013
in HackITLinux, on April 10, 2009
... © 4_EveR_YounG
A new report from research firm IDC entitled The Opportunity for Linux in a New Economy [PDF file] anticipates that the global market for Linux will grow to $35.5 billion by...
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in Wangtam, on April 9, 2009
... Yet another Googler leaves: Singh Cassidy joins Accel Partners
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Varnish Alternative Derived from Glycerin
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 9, 2009
© Elsie esq. German researchers have developed a varnish alternative in which the majority of petrochemical components have been substituted by vegetable oils and sugars. It has identical properties to the conventional varnishes used today and is hard-wearing, scratch-proof and resistant to c...
Banana Briquettes
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 8, 2009
© choyaw99 Researchers have developed a method of converting banana crop waste into briquettes as a source of fuel.
First, the banana skins and leaves are mashed to a pulp in a hand-operated domestic meat mincer. This pulp is mixed with sawdust to create a mouldable material - in Rwanda it wo...
G20 and FASB: the banks win again
in Sox First, on April 3, 2009
...tain when the money will start coming in. Bonuses should be reduced or taken off the table when the firm starts performing badly so there will be no reward for failure. Furthermore, firms have to &quo...
Google to Invest in Biotechnology
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 2, 2009
...velop, to comanage Google Ventures. The other managing partner, Bill Maris, who has a background in biotechnology and healthcare, will be based at Google's corporate headquarters in Mountain View,...
A Web 2.0 Obituary?
in TJ's Weblog, on April 2, 2009
...nown already:
- cloud computing (although recently over hyped, it's long term very viable)
- biotech has yet to show a broad range of success stories
- mobile will remain tricky as long as ther...
Microbes Convert Carbon Dioxide and Electricity to Methane
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 31, 2009
Researchers have developed microbial electrolysis cells using Archaea species that could use the current to convert carbon dioxide and water to methane without any organic material, bacteria or hydrogen usually found in microbial electrolysis cells.
The researchers created a two-chambered cel...
GolfBug TV - Golf On The Web
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 29, 2009
...e with Octagon Marketing in the U.K. Octagon Marketing is a huge sports and entertainment marketing firm that has been extensively involved in everything from golf to Formula One to the Olympics.
But...
被华尔街辞退？加入脱衣舞俱乐部吧
in Independent Money & Investment Guide, on March 29, 2009
28岁的Randi Newton不在金融危机爆发前曾经是摩根斯坦利的金融分析师，作为一位职业女性，她的工作并不算辛苦，却很容易的拿到六位数的薪水。但自从丢掉工作之后，她每周有三到四个晚上要在 Rick's Cabaret 进行表演。
而且自从她获得这份工作之后，与之前的分析师职位相比，她的生活更加清净和自由，因为新工作带给她的性骚扰事件越来越少～～
一起来看看Newton的新工作吧
Marker that Predicts Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2009
...erivascular white blood cells (macrophages) and the endothelial cells that line vessel walls. To confirm this finding in humans, Drs. Jones and Robinson developed a triple immunostain for human breast...
How to Rent an Affordable Classic on Your Next Riviera Vacation
in Classical Drives, on March 25, 2009
...era in many years but if I should be so lucky, my ride will be a car from Rent-A-Car-Classic . The firm offers uncompromising sports cars (Lotus Super Seven, Porsche Spyder 550, AC Cobra) for those w...
Licorice Compound May Prevetn Colon Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 24, 2009
A compound found in licorice has been demonstrated to help prevent colon cancer in mice trials. The compound works by inhibiting the enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11βHSD2), which is highly expressed in the colon.
The researchers examined expression of 11βHSD2 in human colo...
BlackHatters Beware... There ARE Consequences
in The Search Engine Weblog, on March 20, 2009
... SubmitEdge (which bills itself as "an ethical Search Engine Optimization firm") had an interesting article earlier this month on "What Happens to BlackkHatters."
Some definition...
Pharma CI Conference & Exhibition 2009
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 18, 2009
... Pharma CI Conference & Exhibition is THE INDUSTRY'S GOLD STANDARD for senior level pharma, biotech, and device professionals seeking the latest news and the rare chance to network with all th...
Wendy Brandes Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 16, 2009
...ting, including key positions at the Wall Street Journal, CNN, People.com , and investment banking firm Lehman Brothers. Her first jewelry designs were her engagement and wedding rings.
Queen ...
Supply chain video: Supply chain challenges at Darden Restaurants
in Supplychainer, on March 16, 2009
...ry network which helps the company to have more control over the supply base but also distracts the firm from its core business.
-Second, might be using third party logistics providers such as UPS wh...
Bioremediation of Chromium-Contaminated Waste with Acetic Acid
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 13, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 3765679 Scientists have discovered that the addition of dilute acetic acid or vinegar can help jumpstart bioremediation of chromium-contaminated industrial wastewater .
"Our treatment method reconverts the oxidised chromate to a non-soluble state, w...
How Cranberry Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 12, 2009
...m adhering to the lining of the urinary tract .
In a laboratory set up, this mechanism has been confirmed in further detail by exposing E. coli grown in culture to either light cranberry juice cock...
Jude Frances Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 12, 2009
...etail. 1/2"H x 1/4"W.
$690
Frances, mother of two and former owner of an interior design firm, oversees design and operations for Jude Frances. She was born in the English countryside and f...
