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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...
The Reality Of PR: Smile, Dial, Name Drop, Pray.
in Wangtam, on July 6, 2009
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Apricorn Promises to Beef Up 5th Generation iPod Storage
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 6, 2009
...current battery fading to early, and the 240GB hard drive will give your 5th Generation iPod a real boost.
The kit is available now, and is $249. You can buy the HDD or the battery separately, but wh...
Netbooks may be the new mobiles
in The CIO Weblog, on July 6, 2009
While everyone has been busy catching iPhone fever, and Blackberries have firmly entrenched themselves as must-have tools in corporate America, the consumer-oriented, scorned netbooks may be the next hot device for businesses.
Although netbooks are viewed by traditional IT types as little better th...
Novitec Rosso Ferrari Scuderia 16M
in Wangtam, on July 4, 2009
...8 is supercharged by two cogged-belt-driven high-performance compressors with a maximum boost pressure of 0.48 bar. Each cylinder bank is fitted with a generously dimensioned water-to-air intercooler....
Housing slump boosts population in New York City, other big cities
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 3, 2009
...ing slump has certainly had some unforeseen consequences. For instance, it may have actually helped boost the number of people living in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago.
A story by Bloomberg N...
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...
Omega-3 For Diabetics' Heart Health
in Daily Diabetic, on June 23, 2009
© TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³ Daily supplementation of Omega-3 fatty acids promotes heart health in people with diabetes.
Such were the findings of a new study from Iran :
"We found that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids (3 g/day) for 2 months decreases the production of homocystein...
Bankers' pay soars despite crisis
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
...in response to the bailout rules of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Instead of bonuses, you just boost the base salaries. Given that the bonuses are six or seven figures and given that the banks ha...
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...
I Am Making The SSD Jump Thanks to Kingston V-Series Kit
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 16, 2009
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I know that you can get some serious performance boost when you add a ssd (solid state drive) to a laptop setup. The problem is, most of the drives that I can afford are slow, stuttery, or flat o...
Want a better credit score? Manage your money
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 12, 2009
...m, something that led to the record number of foreclosures we're seeing today.
But how can you boost your own credit score before applying for a mortgage loan? The good news is that it's cert...
Wal-Mart Promises to Promote Women. Do you Believe Them?
in Bizinformer, on June 11, 2009
...WMT) CEO Mike Duke pledged at the company's annual shareholder conference on Friday, June 5, to boost the retailer's commitment to developing female leaders by launching a "global women&#...
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...
iPhone 3GS, Cheap iPhone, and Leopards - OH MY!
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 9, 2009
...Phone 3GS hardware. First thing to note is that the 13 inch MacBook line received some nice battery boost, RAM support, and a small speed bump. All of this is available for the sweet price point of $1...
Cutting Salaries
in Biz Plan Hacks, on June 6, 2009
...l, and a professor at Duke University. He believes that in the right environment, pay cuts can even boost morale and loyalty. Ah, the key... "in the right environment." Suddenly all those wo...
30 Must-Have Tweaks For Your Mac
in Wangtam, on June 5, 2009
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• Paystr :: Friends Pay Friends Online!
• FTC Shuts Down Notorious Rogue Internet
• Tony La Russa Is Not Laughing At Yo...
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...
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...
Using Video to Boost Your Profile
in BootStrapMe, on May 24, 2009
...out your business. It's a powerful marketing tool that can give your business' image a big boost.
It's not hard to make a video look pretty professional with an inexpensive camera and som...
Oprah Hearts Skype
in The VoIP Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...39; in 2003 and did a show on YouTube in 2007."
"I don't think Skype will get the boost that Kindle did from its Oprah debut, as the technology is much more established," writ...
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...
Amtrak Lowers Summer Fares
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...Amtrak is lowering its fares for the summer by 25% on some of its Eartern lines in an effort to boost its passenger numbers. According to the Associated Press: The discount runs from June 2 through ...
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 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....
No recovery yet
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
... to the results of the bank stress tests as a green shoot with 10 of the 19 largest banks needed to boost their capital by a combined total just shy of $75 billion. Not as much as many expected, promp...
Testing stress tests
in Sox First, on May 5, 2009
...d so The Wall Street Journal reports that 10 of the 19 banks undergoing stress tests will have to boost their capital and that list might include Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citigroup. The fund...
HP to Get on the Blackberry Software Train
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 4, 2009
...ady known for being business-friendly but the software available for these phones is about to get a boost. Research In Motion (RIM) and computer giant Hewlett-Packard said they have agreed to a strate...
Google Likes To Steal Other's Thunder
in Wangtam, on May 3, 2009
...rley: Don't Expect A Google Ranking Boost For The AP
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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...
H.P. Labs Pulls Out the Measuring Stick
in Wangtam, on May 1, 2009
...r The Swine Flu
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Improving Indoor Air Quality
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
... on indoor air quality , here are some tips from Dr. Neil Schachter to give your home a healthier boost:
1. Avoid cleaning products with ammonia and chlorine -Some household chemicals may be irri...
Folic Acid May Help Against Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...lots of green leafy veggies (which are rich in folic acid). At the very least, the vitamin boost will do the immune system good!...
Indoor Air Pollution
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...ue may result."
Next post: tips from Dr. Schachter on how to keep your indoor air quality a boost....
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Asthma Risk
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
According to a Costa Rican study , children with Vitamin D deficiency could be at a higher risk of developing asthma.
Vitamin D levels were also associated with increased frequency of hospitalization, according to a study with 616 Costa Rican children with asthma published in the American J...
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...
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 ...
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...
Pre-Conception Folic Acid: Boosts Birth Weight
in Well Woman Blog, on April 6, 2009
...spina fibida.
Now, according to a new study from The Netherlands, pre-conception folic acid can boost the baby's birth weight by over 60 grams .
Starting folic acid supplementation before f...
CoQ10 for Diabetics' Heart Health
in Daily Diabetic, on April 6, 2009
...lth of diabetics taking statins .
Statins deplete the body of its natural supply of CoQ10, thereby boosting the use of CoQ10 especially in the US where the use of statins has become popular in the 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,...
HP Considering Android Netbooks
in HackITLinux, on April 2, 2009
...th the project," Scheck and Wingfield write.
"HP's use of Android would be a major boost for the Google-developed OS that's used today in mobile phones," notes InformationWee...
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...
Japan's economic collapse
in Sox First, on March 30, 2009
... and instead focus on the environment, medical care and support for households, anything that would boost productivity. Based on the views of its ruling party, no one is expecting that to happen....
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...
Introducing Skype for iPhone
in The VoIP Weblog, on March 27, 2009
...iPhone using third party apps like Fring or Truphone, but a standalone Skype client could certainly boost adoption among those who want to make inexpensive calls without being tied to their computers,...
iTunes to bring in variable pricing
in Digital Music - The Future, on March 27, 2009
...the impacts of the economic problems the world is experiencing, and are doing this in order to both boost sales of cheap tracks, and make more profit from those that they can easily sell for more?
On...
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...
Sony Bets on Digital Cameras to Move Phones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 20, 2009
...ras.
The Swedish-Japanese company plans to launch its C905a 8.1-megapixel-camera phone, hoping the boost in picture quality and carrier promotions will help it increase sales. Estimates place the dev...
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...
Obama Set to Help Small Business
in Biz Plan Hacks, on March 16, 2009
...or small business owners to borrow money, using $730 million in stimulus funds to cut lending fees, boost loan guarantees and expand other programs, officials said.
"We know that small businesse...
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 ...
Don't count on China
in Sox First, on March 5, 2009
...will go nowhere without the without the US, Japan, UK, and EU consumers going out to buy again. Any boost from China's stimulus package will be short-lived because the odds are stacked against it....
