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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...
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...
Project Natal to strike in 2010
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 18, 2009
...When MS showed off the tech behind project Natal, people were wowed, but didn't half wonder exactly how much it will actually cost, or whether it'll ever make it to the shelves at all! But MS ...
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...
Obese Pregnant Women Should Not Gain Weight
in Next Nine Months, on May 31, 2009
...tudy group. Twenty-three extremely obese patients lost weight during their pregnancy.
The findings showed that there were no fetal deaths and no growth-restricted infants in the study group. Also...
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 ...
Skype 4.1.0.130 Beta for Windows
in Wangtam, on May 29, 2009
...owed out as ????
• bugfix: Skype crashed on shutdown sometimes
• bugfix: GDI+ error was displayed when running Skype on Windows 7
• bugfix: Not all audio devices were shown out under audio options
• b...
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...
Welcome back Jojo!
in Noah's and Lily's Blog, on May 22, 2009
...Surprise, surprise globe trotting Jojo showed up in little Hesedorf. Can this really be coincidence? Got me thinking at least...
It was great to see you again Jojo - see you ...
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...
1957 年款 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
in Wangtam, on May 19, 2009
官方新闻稿：
MARANELLO, Italy, May 17 /PRNewswire/ - RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby's made history at the Ferrari factory in Maranello today as a 1957 Ferrari 250 TR, chassis no. 0714TR sold for € 9,020,000 at the third-annual Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event to set a new world record...
OTC Prevacid®, Heartburn Medicine Now FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2009
...clinical studies, comparing the product to placebo over a 14-day course of treatment, the product showed significantly better efficacy in treating frequent heartburn than placebo.
his approval wil...
More bad news: Housing foreclosure activity remains at record levels
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 14, 2009
... data didn't disappoint this month, when it released its April foreclosure report . The report showed that housing foreclosure activity remained at record levels during the month.
According to t...
Why stricter laws won't work
in Sox First, on May 13, 2009
... need for regulation, but not too much. He warns that the experience in America with Sarbanes-Oxley showed that harsh laws could backfire and produce something far worse. Over-regulation stops people ...
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...
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....
Alexis Bittar NYC Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 7, 2009
...kets, where they collected and sold rare antiques and collectibles. At the tender age of 10, Bittar showed his entrepreneurial spirit by selling flowers from a hand-painted cart across the street from...
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...
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...
Checkout www.MyWeddingWorkbook.com
in White Lace Wedding, on April 27, 2009
...s turned off by how the other online planners weren't well integrated and left things out). She showed it to her friends, who all loved it and thought it would be great if we could beef it up and ...
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 ...
Elan Microelectronics demoes Multi-Touch on Android
in The Smart PDA, on April 19, 2009
A taiwenese company known as Elan Microelectronics has recently demonstrated Multi-Touch technology on the Android OS and they are also planning to sue Apple for stealing their Multi-Touch technology. The following video provides a demonstration of the Multi-Touch feature on the Android OS and it se...
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...
Enterprise 2.0: Reality Check
in The CIO Weblog, on April 10, 2009
...almost constantly online was nowhere in evidence; rather, the entire panel and most of the audience showed well-considered positions which balanced corporate needs against the advantages and individua...
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...
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...
Jay Cutler: Bucking the Broncos?
in End Zone Buzz, on March 18, 2009
..., and the damage is likely to be permanent. He wants out. If he didn't come out and say it, he showed it loud and clear by not attending a "non mandatory" team meeting this week.
Cutler...
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...
Skype 4.0.0.215 for Windows（含 Protable 版）
in Wangtam, on March 15, 2009
Skype 4.0 上周有了小更新，主要都是一些 Bug 修复。
11.03.2009 Skype 4.0.0.215 for Windows
Young Women Drinking Heavily, Not Impressing The Men
in Well Woman Blog, on March 13, 2009
...n steadily drinking heavily thereby bending the truth that men drink more than women.
The results showed 71 percent of women overestimated the men's actual preference of drinks at any given even...
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...
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 ...
Par Cooked Pasta With Leftovers in Mind
in Do you like to cook?, on March 5, 2009
...oggy" when you reheat it, so some of us shy away from keeping it for leftovers. Karen has showed us one method of reheating pasta provided you have time and are willing to boil water .
If y...
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...
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...
Egg Proteins May Reduce Blood Pressure
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 21, 2009
...asoconstrictor, angiotensin II, thereby improving blood flow and blood pressure.
"Our results showed that in vitro digestion of cooked eggs could generate a number of potent ACE inhibitory pepti...
The recession's Spam index
in Sox First, on February 20, 2009
...ker of Spam, tell us things are bad and getting worse. While Hormel's profit fell 8%, the data showed strong sales of Spam as consumers tighten their belts and hunker down. That took its earnings...
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...
Clogau Welsh Gold Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 18, 2009
...casually picked-up a piece of waste rock and broke it in two. As he expected, the cracked fragments showed no trace of copper. What he didn't expect was the glittering yellow metal that was reveal...
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 ...
How the Recession is Shaping Up
in Biz Plan Hacks, on February 12, 2009
...out the difficult task of predicting sales. I used a chart from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that showed real job losses in the 1990, 2001 and current recessions. I thought I'd create a little m...
Dashboard Madness
in The CIO Weblog, on February 11, 2009
...of wasted hours battling some rogue user initiative that sounded cool to an executive after his son showed it to him, but which wouldn't fit the company's existing architecture at all and does...
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...
Skype 4.0.0.206 for Windows（含 Protable 版）
in Wangtam, on February 4, 2009
Windows 的 Skype 4.0 在经历了三个 Beta 版本之后，终于发布正式版了。新版不仅完全在界面上进行了改版，而且还对视频通讯优化了不少。
03.02.2009 Skype 4.0.0.206 for Windows
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...
Nanotubes with Stem Cells Accelerate Bone Growth
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 31, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5176287 Researchers have discovered that using titanium oxide nanotube implants with stem cells can help accelerate bone growth and healing.
During their research, the group of UC San Diego bioengineers and material science experts used a nano-bio techno...
Nanosensor for Skin Based Glucose Monitoring
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 30, 2009
Researchers from Draper Laboratories have developed an injectable nanosensor that can be injected into the skin to monitor an individual's blood-sugar level.
The material consists of 120-nanometer polymer beads coated with a biocompatible material. Within each bead is a fluorescent dye...
First Clinical Trial Using Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 28, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 2845362 The FDA has approved the world's first clinical trial on the use of stem cell therapy for patients with acute spinal cord injury. Geron Corporation will conduct a Phase I multi-center trial designed to establish the safety of GRNOPC1 in ...
Gene Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 852788 A study published in the journal Human Gene Therapy reports of the first clinical evidence that gene therapy reduces symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis , based on data from two patients. The experiment build on a previous study publish...
Three Genes Linked to Obesity Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 23, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 3457127 Based on a genetic study of 1,380 Europeans, reseachers have identified 3 genes that increase risk of early-onset obesity in children, and morbid obesity in adults .
"The idea was not just to look at run-of-the-mill obesity, but look for gene...
Ben Gurion University and Primafuel Collaborate to Produce Fuel from Microalgae
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 22, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 450318 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Primafuel, Inc. , a California-based company that develops renewable fuels, have entered a multi-year, multi-million dollar technology-licensing and development agreement .
The collaboration is focuse...
