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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...
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in Wangtam, on July 7, 2009
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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...
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...
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
Farmers, consumers 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 .
Here's the summary statement:
In light of our existing experience with ge...
Fujitsu expands to Australian ERP market
in Supplychainer, on May 31, 2009
...formation technology and communications solutions announced that it has expanded its SAP and Oracle portfolio through the acquisition of the Australia and South East Asia operations of Supply Chain Co...
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...
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...
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...
Accu-Chek unterstützt mein-diabetes-blog
in Mein Diabetes Blog, on May 18, 2009
...eräten entwickelt das Unternehmen in Zusammenarbeit mit führenden Wissenschaftlern ein breites Portfolio von Produkten und Service-Leistungen, das dazu beitragen soll, die Gesundheit und Lebensqualitä...
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...
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...
New Heart Studies with Focus on Prevention and Early Diagnosis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 14, 2009
...hm 2009 underscores the ongoing innovation behind Medtronic's Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management portfolio and our continued leadership in meeting unmet medical needs to improve the lives of patien...
Bioscience Education in America: A State by State Analysis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 12, 2009
...repared 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...
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...
HP拟1亿美元新建科罗拉多州数据中心
in Wangtam, on April 29, 2009
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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...
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in Wangtam, on April 21, 2009
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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 ...
科技创业公司成功过冬样板
in Wangtam, on April 17, 2009
...11 月，数十家创业公司裁员约 1000 名，放弃了新项目，开始采取守势。
其实， Hersh 一直就在酝酿裁员计划。红杉会议后，他决定不得不裁撤更多的员工，调整销售策略，以说服身陷困境的公司购买软件。 Jive 在红杉会议后的改变展示了成长性科技公司降低成本、进一步集中力量为生存而奋斗的办法。红杉合伙人、 Jive 董事 Jim Goetz 称，" Jive 是个典型。"在...
New Hedge Fund Manager at SilkInvest
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 15, 2009
...rgely focused on Sovereigns, there will be a corporate element that will represent up to 20% of the portfolio."
Daniel Broby, Chief Investment Officer says he is "delighted John is coming o...
20 款用于 SEO 的 WordPress 插件
in Wangtam, on April 15, 2009
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• SEO friendly and HTML valid subheadings
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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 round, ...
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...
Two Equity Fund Launches
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 6, 2009
...ican Lions fund and Arab Falcons fund went live on 27th March with an NAV of Euro 100 ($135.2). The portfolio managers, based in London, Cairo, Casablanca and Johannesburg, plan to build up the portfo...
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
in IfEnergy, on April 3, 2009
... over at Red Herring described the bill this way: the draft bill includes a nationwide renewable portfolio standard that requires electric utilities to get at least 6 percent of their power from re...
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...
Marker that Predicts Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2009
Researchers have identified a new marker for breast cancer metastasis called TMEM , for Tumor Microenvironment of Metastasis. These findings could lead to the first test to predict the likelihood of breast cancer metastasis via the bloodstream.
The Weill Cornell investigators set out to build o...
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...
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...
Dell 终于公布 Adamo 超薄本本
in Wangtam, on March 18, 2009
传言 是真的，Dell 今天终于公布了传说中的 Adamo 超薄本本。这是一个直指 Macbook Air 的针对性产品，同样为 13 英寸，标配售价 1999 美元，将于本周六开始出货。配置方面包括了 Intel Core 2 Duo U9300 的处理器，主频为 1.2GHz，2GB 内存和 64GB 的固态硬盘。13.4 的显示屏为 16:9，一般使用分辨率为 1366 x 768。以下是官方新闻稿和一些产品相片：
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
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5466776 Cranberries and cranberry juice have been documented to help fight urinary tract infections. An earlier study revealed that tannins found in cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to the lining of the urinary tract .
In a laboratory set up, th...
Prognostic Test for Frontotemporal Dementia
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6952418 A blood test has been developed to predict the risks of frontal lobe dementia (Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD), a form of dementia that occurs most frequently in patients younger than 65. The test is based on previous findings showing that a genetic d...
Gene Therapy for Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7126655 Scientists may have found a promising new treatment for obesity using gene therapy . They have discovered that a particular gene called BDNF , can result in improved insulin sensitivity , reduced fat mass and weight loss when active in the hypo...
Wie lege ich mein Geld gesund an der Börse an?
in Das Börsen Weblog, on March 6, 2009
...er von der Uni Mannheim hat ein paar goldene Regeln, wenn es darum geht, wie Privatinvestoren ihre Portfolios stricken sollten, um auch in Krisenzeiten weitestgehend gut gerüstet zu sein. Und das Gan...
200,000 Rice Mutants Available for Study
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 6, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4796039 Scientists are organizing a repository of genetically modified rice plants in the hope of understanding the function of the approximately 57,000 genes that make up the rice genome. Two hundred thousand rice mutants are now available and have been ...
Biomarkers for Severity of Chikungunya Fever Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 5, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7107223 Researchers have identified three specific biomarkers which can provide an accurate indication of the severity of Chikungunya fever (CHIKF), a viral illness that, like dengue fever, is transmitted by mosquitoes.
Based on blood samples obtained ...
Sun Intros GlassFish Portfolio
in Java Entrepreneur, on February 28, 2009
...GlassFish .
"With an integrated AMP stack that works alongside Java, Sun's new GlassFish Portfolio aims to help the company extend beyond its core Java application server base to provide a ...
Oliver Wight launches fast track offerings for supply chain improvement
in Supplychainer, on February 28, 2009
...Fast Track programs are:
1. Working capital reduction
2. Order-to-cash time compression
3. Product portfolio optimization
4. Supplier cost improvement
5. Engineering spares re-profiling
6. Customer o...
Caffeine Offers Skin Cancer Protection
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6660710 In a study published this week in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology , researchers investigated the mechanism by which caffeine may confer protection against skin cancer .
For the study, Nghiem's team looked at caffeine's effect on ...
How Capsaicin Interacts with Pain Receptors
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7560169 New research published in PLoS Biology further expounds on capsaicin's role in chronic pain relief . According to a related report :
"The receptor acts like a gate to the neurons. When stimulated it opens, letting outside calcium enter...
New Raspberry Variety: Moutere Red Raspberry
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 26, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5788741 A team of plant breeders from Canada and New Zealand has developed a new variety of red raspberries dubbed 'Moutere' Red Raspberry .
The new variety boasts of high yields of large, uniform size, bright red berries, suitable for consumption...
New Blog Deals With Crisis
in Eagle Par Birdie, on February 24, 2009
...l sorely lacking in the investment community despite what is happening daily; if I read of one more portfolio manager recommending that now is the time to put money in equities, I will puke.
Malcolm&...
Lactic Acid Bacteria as Vehicle for Anthrax Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 24, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 407156 Researchers have discovered that lactic acid bacteria, commonly found in dairy products, can also be used as a vehicle for an oral vaccine against anthrax , and possibly other types of viruses and pathogens. According to the researchers, "the a...
Verwaltung zweier Muenchner Wohnanlagen in trockenen Tuechern
in Bauen - aber richtig, on February 21, 2009
© CBP Die Kölner Investor AXA Investment Managers bringt 91 einheiten der Projekte in München "Giesinger Gärten" in Obergiesing und "Lofts & Flats" in Sendling in den neuen auf innovative und energieeffiziente Wohnformen spezialisierten Wohnimmobilien-Fonds &q...
Genetic Sequencing of Cold Virus
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 19, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 195814 Scientists have successfully mapped the genome of all known human rhinoviruses , which causes the common cold which in turn is responsible for about half of all asthma cases and is a factor in other upper and lower respiratory tract illnesses such a...
Data management and forecasting remain top challenges in life science sector
in Supplychainer, on February 16, 2009
...so remove SKUs, especially the ones which have short life cycle and not profitable enough, from the portfolio.
...
RHAMM Protein Removes Wrinkles
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2009
Scientists have discovered that a protein which plays a role in cancers and tissue repair may also hold potential in removing skin wrinkles. The protein, called RHAMM, for Receptor for Hyaluronan Mediated Motility, may one day replace Botox treatment, which carry such unpleasant side-effects as ...
IBM provides EC2 versions of server software
in The CIO Weblog, on February 12, 2009
... produce, so the Amazon deal is probably the best possible way for IBM to transition their software portfolio to a utility computing basis. There has been considerable question recently whether or not...
Swarovski-Embellished Wedding Cake Toppers
in White Lace Wedding, on February 12, 2009
Don't like those traditional cake-toppers with bride and groom figurines? Then how about a customized cake topper bearing your and your better half's initials from Toppers with Glitz ? These embellishments are hand made with CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements. You can have a single letter...
Using Biotechnology in Cultural Heritage Conservation
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 10, 2009
...itage Conservation Forum held this week in Caracas, Venezuela, curators will be collaborating with biotech scientists to find ways to restore and prevent the decay of art and cultural artefacts using...
Isolongifolenone: A Natural Repellent of Ticks and Mosquitoes
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 9, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5006157 Researchers have identified a powerful insect repellent derived from a natural compound found in the Tauroniro tree ( Humiria balsamifera ) of South America. The compound, isolongifolenone , has been shown to deter biting of mosquitoes and to repe...
FDA Approxes ATryn, First Drug from a Genetically Engineered Animal
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 7, 2009
The Food and Drug Authority has approved ATryn , the first ever transgenically produced therapeutic protein and the first recombinant antithrombin approved in the U.S.
ATryn is indicated for the treatment of patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency, undergoing high-risk surgical or c...
Panetta's conflicts of interest
in Sox First, on February 5, 2009
...ll under the bus, joining the likes of the man Obama had selected to lead the key health reform portfolio, the former US Senate leader Tom Daschle, and Nancy Killifer, who had been pegged to be Wh...
Kleinanleger informieren sich in der Presse
in Das Börsen Weblog, on February 1, 2009
...en Leser das auch machten. Und schon hatte man sich mit Pixelpark oder EM.TV ein solides Plus ins Portfolio gewirtschaftet.
Das war dann am Ende doch nicht so leicht und am Ende wollen es ja auch all...
Biomaterials Asia 2009
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 1, 2009
What: Biomaterials Asia 2009
When: 5-8 April 2009
Where: Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong
This event, with keynote speakers drawn from the world's best scientists, will provide an unparalleled opportunity for researchers, technologists and clinicians in the fields of bioengineering, m...
Introducing the Verizon Hub
in The VoIP Weblog, on January 31, 2009
...Sascha Segan . "It's replacing Verizon's VoIP service, VoiceWing, in the carrier's portfolio. VoiceWing was a simple voice service without the flashy touch screen, but it cost $10/mon...
