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Nanospeheres Used in Drug Delivery May Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 10, 2009
...spheres that are being used in drug delivery also have utility in repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries.
In animals with spinal cord injuries , polyethylene glycol, or PEG, has be...
Seen that? - 2005: A Year Of Diabetes Breakthroughs
in Daily Diabetic, on November 9, 2009
...n The Fat But Leave The Sugar Behind from A Hearty Life written by kendra James. While Ruth of The Biotech-Weblog wrote: Rituximab Antibody may Treat Type 1 Diabetes. Last but not [...] Read More ...
Seen that? - Gordon’s Jewelers Grants Wishes
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 9, 2009
...ndation Grants $1.6 Million to Study Biological Interactions with Nanomaterials at The Biotech Weblog The W.M. Keck Foundation has granted the University ...
Seen that? - Bio-Terrorism and the Flu Pandemic Conference
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 8, 2009
... Bio-Terrorism and the Flu Pandemic Conference at The Biotech Weblog In the aftermath of the London bombings, it is comforting to know that the Frau...
Seen that? - Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2009
...al Spray For Female Sexual Dysfunction Shows Favorable Phase IIa Trial Results at The Biotech Weblog It took a backseat to drugs for Erectile Dysfunction ...
Seen that? - CELEBRITY DOGS
in The Celebrities Weblog, on October 31, 2009
... others that [...] Read More BioArts' Cloned Dogs Up For Auction at The Biotech Weblog Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Stephanie Horrocks Bi...
Novel Antifungal Protein from Pumpkin Rinds
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 30, 2009
© Tambako the Jaguar Scientists have identified antimicrobial proteins from pumpkin rinds that can inhibit the growth of microbes, including Candida albicans which causes vaginal yeast infections, diaper rash in infants, and other health problems. From the abstract of the study published...
Seen that? - Outsourcing to Africa
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 29, 2009
...y was aimed at companies that were planning an inventory optimization [...] Read More Biotech's Challenge In Africa at The Biotech Weblog Na...
CIOs trust Microsoft over Google by two to one
in The CIO Weblog, on October 26, 2009
... feel much the same. Microsoft absolutely isn't a company you can trust in conventional terms; the spin is relentless, the marketing and legal departments have long since displaced the embarrassingly...
Seen that? - Diabetes Challenges: Dealing With Diabetes On Valentine's Day
in Daily Diabetic, on October 21, 2009
...rck KGaA Licenses Glenmark Pharmaceuticals' DPPIV Inhibitor for Type 2 Diabetes at The Biotech Weblog Merck KGaA and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals S.A (Switzer...
Aerosol Measles Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 21, 2009
© Dave Haygarth Researchers have developed a new method for the delivery of measles vaccine that allows the patient to inhale a finely-powdered form of the vaccine. Attenuated measles virus was mixed with high-pressure carbon dioxide to produce microscopic bubbles and droplets, which are t...
Times dismisses Microsoft
in The CIO Weblog, on October 19, 2009
... prospects, marking a new low in the prevailing conception of the company's chances as the industry spins slowly on an axis leading away from the traditional desktop market it dominates. While haters...
BioAccelerate NYC Prize To Fund Translational Research
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 18, 2009
© kaibara87 The Partnership for New York City and the New York City Economic Development (NYCEDC) Corporation have announced that the New York City Investment Fund (NYCIF) will provide up to $1.25 million for the BioAccelerate NYC Prize . The BioAccelerate NYC Prize is the first city...
Seen that? - Gilead wrestles with Roche for Tamiflu rights
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 9, 2009
... Gilead wrestles with Roche for Tamiflu rights at The Biotech Weblog The Foster City-based Gilead Sciences, best known for its AIDS drug Viread, not...
No Recovery in I.P.O.'s Yet
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-04
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Seen that? - Revolution Developers Get More than 1000 Dev Kits
in House of Nintendo, on October 2, 2009
...e New Diagnostic Kits by China Sky One Medical Passed National Final Inspection at The Biotech Weblog One of the leading producers and distributors for ex...
Seen that? - International symposium on nanotechnology in construction
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 3, 2009
...e Environmental, Health and Safety Database for Nanotechnology at The Biotech Weblog The International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON) and R...
Seen that? - Do erectile dysfunction drugs cause blindness?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 2, 2009
...tudy found [...] Read More Gene Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction at The Biotech Weblog The first human trial on gene therapy to treat erecti...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-10-02
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Personal Genomics & Privacy Survey
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 30, 2009
© micahb37 A group of researchers has created a new online, interactive survey regarding values & attitudes related to Personal Genomics , and are inviting you to participate.
In this survey, you will be asked questions about issues of privacy and consent that arise in relation to persona...
SensiGene Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Test
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 20, 2009
Sequenom has launched the SensiGene Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Carrier Screening Test , a carrier screening genetic test that helps to identify individuals who may have an increased risk of having a baby with certain genetic conditions.
This innovative test screens for 103 mutations and five var...
No one believes Bernanke
in Sox First, on September 17, 2009
...form. More to the point, it means people will continue losing their jobs while politicians put the spin on the economy, claiming the crisis is over. Don't kid yourself, it's not over yet.
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ATI Catalyst Drivers 9.9 WHQL
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-14
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LA's analysis of Google Apps
in The CIO Weblog, on September 10, 2009
...ansitioning a large portion of its IT operations from on-premises based systems to Google Apps. The spin on the article is the irony of the city's proposed funding for the transition, more than ha...
Biotransformed Blueberry Juice Against Obesity and Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 5, 2009
© Kyle McDonald A newly published study showed that biotransformed blueberry juice may have therapeutic potentials against obesity and diabetes . Biotransformation of the blueberry juice was achieved with a new strain of bacteria isolated from the blueberry flora, specifically called Serratia...
Food stamp numbers soar
in Sox First, on September 4, 2009
...a year ago. That's the seventh straight month in which food stamp rolls set a record. Whatever spin the politicians want to put on things, it doesn't sound like a recovery. The US economy mig...
Can Skype make it on its own?
in Sox First, on September 2, 2009
...sell its majority stake in Skype for $2 billion. "Today, Skype begins a new chapter. We're spinning off from eBay to become an independent company once again. This is very exciting news for a...
Tablet-Based Treatment for Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 1, 2009
© Sarah G... Scientists have developed what could be the first tablet-based treatment for children and adults with Type 1 diabetes . Early animal trials indicate that the anti-Ras FTS compound is effective in restoring insulin production in animal models ― which could spell an end to the d...
Investor Group to Buy Skype?
in The VoIP Weblog, on August 31, 2009
...firms," Arrington writes.
"The rumours come after eBay said earlier this year it would spin off Skype in an initial public offering during 2010, with chief executive John Donahoe saying at...
2009 Mid-Atlantic Biotech Conference
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 31, 2009
...What: The 2009 Mid-Atlantic Bio (Biotech Conference)
When: November 4 - 6, 2009
Where: The Washington, D.C. Convention Center
In a unique forum to promote networking, business expansion, and...
Natural Odors and Development of Mosquito Repellents
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2009
Entomologists have identified a new class of odorants - chemical compounds with smells - present in ripening fruit that prevent the CO2-sensitive neurons in the antennae of fruit flies from functioning, thus enabling them to find their way to such foods. Researchers say that these findings may pav...
2009 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference Calls for Emerging Companies to Present to Investors
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2009
...Emerging companies in the field of biotechnology are called to present to potential investors at the Mid-Atlantic Bio's 2009 Conference (Nov. 4-6, 2009).
Building on the success of last yea...
Watermelons as Source of Biofuel
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 25, 2009
© La Grande Farmers' Market Watermelons that do not make it to the market may be a valuable source of alternative energy. A study has shown that the juice of reject watermelons can be fermented efficiently into biofuel .
Wayne Fish worked with a team of researchers at the USDA-Agricultura...
Anti-Aging Klotho Gene Prevents Hypertension and Renal Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 20, 2009
© Adrian Purser Based on studies using rat models, scientists have found out that the anti-aging gene called klotho has positive effects on hypertension and renal damage . These results indicate that declining klotho protein levels that happens with age may be involved in the progression of hy...
Bone-setting Glue Derived from Cloned Sandcastle Worm Genes
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 20, 2009
Credit: Fred Hayes Scientists have developed a synthetic version of an adhesive formed by a marine worm, Phragmatopoma californica . This worm secrets a glue to build a tubelike shell out of bits of sand, broken shells and other mineral debris. By cloning the gene for the proteins making up ...
Improved Butanol Production from Mutant Bacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 19, 2009
© futureatlas.com Researchers have doubled the production of butanol , a possible alternative to gasoline, by developing a mutant strain of the bacterium Clostridium beijerinckii in a bioreactor containing bundles of polyester fibers. The novel strain can produce 30 grams of butanol per lite...
Inhalant Powder Measles Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 17, 2009
Scientists have developed the first dry powder inhalable vaccine for measles . This less invasive method of delivery are best suited particularly in developing countries where there are areas that often lack the electricity for refrigeration, clean water and sterile needles needed to administer...
Eco-friendly Pesticides Derived from Herbal Essentail Oils
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 17, 2009
...ial products now being used by farmers have already shown success in protecting organic strawberry, spinach, and tomato crops against destructive aphids and mites, the researcher says.
While conventi...
Two Pennsylvania Startups Receive Nanotech Funding
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 8, 2009
...ot;
"Another Air Force Research Laboratory grant, for $200,000, was given to nanoGriptech, a spin-off of Carnegie Mellon University , for commercialization of an adhesive technology based on t...
DaisySL, New Mandarin Variety Released for Propagation
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 5, 2009
Plant breeders have released a new variety of mandarin orange (or tangerine) for commercial production. Named DaisySL for Daisy seedless, the new fruit is finely textured and juicy, with a rich, sweet and distinctive flavor when mature. Its rind is smooth and thin, and bears a deep orange colo...
Western Digital Intros Terabyte Laptop Drive
in On Storage, on August 3, 2009
... shock-resistant technology, which includes parking the recording heads off the disk surface during spin up, spin down and when the drive is off."
"The WD Scorpio Blue 750GB drive (model W...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-07-29
...slam: They're Better Than Us
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Generatying Electricity from Cow Manure
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2009
© pamzpix According to US research paper "Cow Power: The Energy and Emissions Benefits of Converting Manure to Biogas " published in the Institute of Physics' Environmental Research Letters, livestock manure can be converted into a domestic renewable fuel source to generate up ...
Tires Partially Made from Cellulose
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 22, 2009
© tillwe A new study indicates that microcrystalline cellulose, a product derived from plant fibers, can be used to partially replace silica as a reinforcing filler in the manufacture of rubber tires . This technology would require less energy and costs during production, and result to tires t...
Swine Flu Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 19, 2009
© Eneas Scientists are on a race in the development of a vaccine against swine flu. Researchers at the University of Antwerp will be testing 4 potential vaccines for H1N1v in a trial involving 300 to 400 volunteers and expects that a Mexican flu vaccine is available early November.
"Mos...
Genetically Modified Salt-Tolerant Cereal Crops
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 10, 2009
Using a new genetic modification approach, agricultural researchers have developed cereal crops that are able to withstand salinity .
Professor Tester says his team used the technique to keep salt - as sodium ions (Na+) - out of the leaves of a model plant species. The researchers modified gen...
O2 to Launch Toshiba TG01 with Nimbuzz Pre-Installed
in The VoIP Weblog, on July 9, 2009
...apdragon chipset and it has a 4.1-inch screen," writes TMCnet's Bob Emmerson . "The spin is that the ability to employ Nimbuzz services on this powerful handheld device matches the nee...
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...
Novel Delivery of Vaccine Against Otitis Media
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 4, 2009
© boltron- Scientists have developed a pain-free vaccination strategy that works against otitis media , or ear infection, reported to be the most frequently diagnosed illness in children less than 15 years of age in the United States.
The vaccine was recently tested by placing a droplet of fo...
Genome-Wide Karyomapping for Detecting Cystic Fibrosis in Embryos
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 30, 2009
© drsuparna In the 25th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam, scientists report of an embryo test that can screen for cystic fibrosis as well as aneuploidy. According to the researchers, genome-wide karyomapping simultaneously detects inherita...
How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 26, 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...
Dick Cheney's memoirs
in Sox First, on June 24, 2009
...memoirs. According to that report, Cheney will be paid a cool $2 million for the book. Reading his spin on how he dragged the US into a destructive war will be fascinating. Would love to read his ta...
Fiber for Nerve Repair Derived from Chitosan and Polyester
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2009
...r.
Researchers combined the fibers at the nanometer scale by first using a technique called electrospinning to draw the materials into nanometer-scale fibers, and then weaving the fibers together. Th...
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...
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...
Time Warner Inc. Announces Plan to Separate AOL
in Wangtam, on 2009-05-30
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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...
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...
Bioscience Education in America: A State by State Analysis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 13, 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....
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...
H.P. Labs Pulls Out the Measuring Stick
in Wangtam, on 2009-05-02
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