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Nanospeheres Used in Drug Delivery May Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 10, 2009
Researchers have discovered that nanospheres 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 been found to specifically target damaged cells and seal the ...
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? - Silicon Valley Bank Bridges Sandhill Road and Shanghai
in China Venture News, on November 8, 2009
...ly, but it will soon be an address that technology investors must learn. For 25 years, locales from Singapore to the south of France have tried to create their own Silicon Valleys, but the original...
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...
Bangkok Airport Gets Free WiFi
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 31, 2009
...rnet access for passengers, matching services already available from regional competitors such as Singapore and Hong Kong, an airport official said Friday. The service will be free in the departure ar...
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...
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...
Seen that? - The Orchard Expands to Video
in Digital Music - The Future, on October 19, 2009
...onifer trees to make you think you're in an [...] Read More Christmas Shopping in Singapore? Orchard Road... at Wandalust Singapore is o...
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? - Digital music is 6% of industry sales
in Digital Music - The Future, on October 9, 2009
...inland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore and Switzerland. IFPI has brought suits against [...] Read More The Sky is F...
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...
Alinghi: Huckepack ins Emirat
in Das Segel Blog, on 05.10.09
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Nach einer zwölftägigen Reise über 4.400 Seemeilen an Bord des frachters Rickmers Singapore legte das Boot des Schweizer Titelverteidigers im 33. America's Cup am Mittwochmorgen um 6.30 MEZ i...
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...
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...
Lewis Hamilton Pushing 110%
in Das AutoWeblog, on 25.09.09
© p_c_w
Kaum zu glauben, aber wahr! Formel1 Weltmeister Lewis Hamilton startete beim Grand Prix von Italien in Monza von der Pole Position, führte 20 von 53 runden und in der letzten runde lag er sicher auf Platz 3. Doch dann geschah es: sein Auto drehte sich und er fuhr in die Streckenbegren...
Pushing 110% Lewis Hamilton berichtet!
in In der Boxengasse, on 24.09.09
© eugeneflores
So ein Pech für Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Fahrer Lewis Hamilton! Mit fantastischen Chancen startete er von der Pole Position und führte beim Grand Prix von Italien in Monza 20 von 53 Runden. In der letzten Runde dann das Drama: er lag auf dem sicheren dritten Platz, als er sich ...
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...
Eating Strange Stuff in Southwest China
in Hidden Travel Gems, on September 6, 2009
...ast extract on my toast in lieu of butter (the Aussies call it vegemite ). I've eaten fruit in Singapore that smelled so bad the hotels wouldn't let guests bring it inside (that would be dur...
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...
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...
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
Researchers are exploring the use of essential oils derived from herbs such as rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint as natural pesticides for use against agricultural as well as household pests.
"We are exploring the potential use of natural pesticides based on plant essential oils - commonly ...
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...
Lawsuit: Amazon Ate My Homework
in Wangtam, on 2009-08-02
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Airline losses soar
in Sox First, on August 1, 2009
...e industry's losses are starting to come in thick and fast. The Financial Times reports that Singapore Airlines, the world's second largest airline by market capitalization, will record its...
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...
Cars and the Coming Car Culture in China
in China Venture News, on July 22, 2009
...t really need a car. They just want one. It's a status symbol.
It reminds me of my time in Singapore. That city was flooded with taxis, had all the buses you could wish for, had a nice new me...
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...
Summer Suggestions
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 17, 2009
... been to most of them myself, I can say with some authority that they are pretty good suggestions.
Singapore is first on their list, and with good reason. The huge number of things to do there, the l...
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...
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 2009-07-06
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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...
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...
LG GM730 Windows Mobile Smartphone coming soon!
in The Smart PDA, on June 19, 2009
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LG has recently announced the GM730 Windows Mobile Phone at the CommunicAsia 2009 in Singapore. LG has designed the GM730 to fully adapt with the Windows Mobile Platform and it will come with po...
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...
Introducing the Huawei U8230 and C8000 Smartphones
in The Smart PDA, on June 17, 2009
...Huawei has recently announced two new Smartphones at the CommunicAsia 2009 in Singapore. Both devices will be available in 2nd Quarter of 2009. Here are the details:
U8230 - The U8230 is a styl...
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...
Food Allergy Support Groups
in Allergies, on June 5, 2009
...support groups in the US, listed alphabetically, as well as those in Canada, Greece, Hong Kong and Singapore.
If you are a member of, or know of an allergy support group not listed, or if you have di...
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...
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....
Financial crisis worse than the 1930s?
in Sox First, on May 7, 2009
...this year," the NIESR said. Black Swan author Nassim Nicholas Taleb has told a conference in Singapore that the crisis could be worse than the 1930s because financial systems and economies are...
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...
