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Friday, March 28, 2003
Caliper annual report FRIZ Biochem raised Euro 3 Million in a First Closing of its Series B to Push Biochip-Platform Fully Automated Chip-based Nanoelectrospray Launched Infineon, MetriGenix launch 3D biochip Identification of Hedgehog Pathway Components by RNAi Extracting Jewels, Even from the Junk Using Genomics to Power Genetics Xserve and iPod simplify cluster setup Genome Analysis Sheds Light on Mobile DNA's Role Deciphering the "Bugs" in Human Intestines EU curbs threaten British stem cell research Stem Cells Could be Used to Treat Diabetes; Regenetech Pending Patents at the Core of Latest Biotechnology Developments Study finds components of diabetes in African Americans have genetic underpinnings Orchid BioSciences, Inc. Granted Temporary Stay To Remain Listed On Nasdaq National Market DNAPrint's Forensic Research Accepted for Publication Lung Cancer Detection 'Action Plan' Should Save Lives Highlights - Clinica Issue 1051- March 28 2003 diaDexus Will Supply Analyte Specific Reagents for Use in a Test to Measure Lp-PLA2 in Blood Mini satellites pose major threat CompleGen Announces Delivery of Targeted Cell-Based Assays to DuPont Crop Protection Nanosyn and Amphora Discovery Reach Chemical Genomics Collaboration Milestone: 100,000 Diverse, Purified, Characterized Compounds Delivered by Nanosyn, Novel Drug Leads Identified by Amphora Surprising discovery with Alzheimer's medication No Significant Change in the Numbers of 'Cyberchondriacs' - Those Who Go Online for Health Care Information, Says Latest National Survey Calendar of Events: CDER Advisory Committee Meetings Annual Report Tandem Mass Spectrometry (March 2003) The Finnigan LTQ FT from Thermo Electron Brings Home Silver from Pittcon 2003 Nobel Winner Tanaka to Develop New Mass Spectrometry Device Direct coupling of micellar electrokinetic chromatography to mass spectrometry using a volatile buffer system based on perfluorooctanoic acid and ammonia Proteome Systems and VRI BioMedical Collaborate on Point-of-care Diagnostic for Assessing Fitness of Elite Athletes Bruker AXS Buys Majority Stake in Baltic Scientific Instruments, Creates JV Aptamera, Assay Designs Announce Strategic Alliance First PNA-DNA quadruplex formed Beckman Coulter Releases New Protein MicroArray System -(|)- Delivering on the Promise TIRF Microscopy Realizes Its Potential Transfection Tools from A to Z Genes to Drugs: Motif of Modern Drug Discovery The Complex Nature of Protein Interactions Capturing Proteins Using Antibody Arrays new Journal of Proteome Research issue someday soon...? War hits first GCC genetics congress Fusion protein produces 'molecular switch' bio/nano Integration of nanotechnology with biology and medicine will result in major medical advances Nanoscale Rubber Hoses Debut New biological sensors for detecting blood glucose developed by Hebrew University, U.S. Scientists New clue to mystery illness Nanotech improves disease detection IGEN Products for the Detection of Biological Agents Support U.S. Armed Forces and Homeland Security Departments Takoma the dolphin is Awol NACCHO Research Shows High Cost of Smallpox Vaccination A Gem of an Idea Against Germ Attacks Life Medical Sciences acquires polymer technology Biomedical engineer constructs illuminating nanoparticles for medical imaging and gene detection Mayo Clinic, U. Minnesota Plan to Build New Statewide Genomics Centers Biotech, nanotech need aid Cost of war to fight terrorism Nanocrystalline polymers sense body information nano HP's moltronics research helps energize small tech startups Trapped ions make logic gates MIMIC of bacterial proteins could find a use in nanoelectronics Carbon nanotube-based saturable absorber shows promise for ultra-fast, 2R regeneration apps Pacific Fuel Cell powers up nanotubes Veeco Develops Environmental-Control AFM System for Imaging in Liquid, Inert Gas and in Vacuum up to 300 C Nanotech in textiles to hit NT$15 bil NANOTECH WAVE OF FUTURE Canadian firm's nanomaterials make heavy metal lighter, stronger View From London: UK Diamond to open new doors in nanotechnology Defence initiatives can bring other benefits Source claims house bill won�t hurt UTA status Israeli Secret Service Approves US Global Aerospace Guardian Cockpit Security Door US Global tests nano-based armored turret slight pause, apparently on the ground... looks like it might get ugly, they might want to wait for the 4th infantry & keep softening from above... but not lag, they got lucky w/ that silkworm or whatever it was, plus w/ other countries getting peeved... not cool. hopefully they just pick off saddam et al... meantime, notice that the 'errant bombs' are mainly in the shiah/shi'ite neighborhoods, probably not from the US/UK... then again they're also storing stuff in those neighborhoods so they are targets [still it's questionable to stockpile military stuff in urban residential areas, that's their choice; given that fact, we are more careful]... meanwhile let's not get too sloppy with ethics in this country or our allies... Advisors of Influence: Nine Members of the Defense Policy Board Have Ties to Defense Contractors Key Rumsfeld Adviser Perle Resigns [chairmanship, not membership] Carlyle Group: High-profile Washington ties of investment firm make it a target of protests HHS Proposes New Guidance for Financial Conflicts of Interest in Human Subject Research GSK Confirms Global Commitment to Corporate and Social Responsibility why the mention of politics with the science and biz stuff... I just read or hear about things and try to pass along if interesting; freedom of speech, babeee, gotta love it! plus it's mainly just providing links to other people's opinions/content... use your own judgement, experience, research, & what not to determine its value (+ whether to read it in the 1st place). 'the opinions & viewpoints presented are not necessarily those of CyberNano, nor does CyberNano necessarily endorse them, nor do I have any association or monetary arrangement with any of the co's/websites'. I said the posts would slow down, hmm I guess not... probably after today... hi-ho, hi-ho... etc Going cheap More Vulture than Venture Real World Robots Sony Seeks Homes for Robots Saddam's Bunker Stands Tough Toshiba to market new personal robot [Robodex 2003?] • • • • • Thursday, March 27, 2003
QIAGEN, Agilent To Co-Market Lab-on-a-Chip Solutions Metabometrix and Waters Sign Agreement Bruker Daltonics annual report Affinity Selection Techniques for Proteomic Studies New Chromatography Columns and Accessories at the 2003 Pittsburgh Conference, Part I LC Columns - The Top-10 List Integrin Signaling Pathway Molecules Designed To Interfere With DNA Upon Signal DNA-repair protein functions differently in different organisms Cause of SARS still uncertain Two Viruses Scrutinized in Mystery Pneumonia Cases New antibiotics for anthrax? Scientists pinpoint gene responsible for tooth root formation in mammals Embryonic Facial Development Subject To Insult Or Repair Longer Than Expected Venture Capitalists Eye Biotech After Burst of Internet Bubble Kerala, India Biotech Park Moves Forward: Four Acres Earmarked for Incubator Assocham Calls For Bio-tech Fund Blaming it on corn syrup Redheaded Women Respond Better To Painkilling Drug Anorexics carry the CART Marketing of cancer-gene test raises ethical, medical concerns Researchers discover new breast, lung cancer gene Gene Transfer Reduces Levels of Key Alzheimer's Disease Protein More Support for Embryonic Stem Cell Research in Australia Growing number of firms reapply for drug approval FDA Approves First in a New Class of Medicines To Treat Acromegaly FDA Approves New Drug to Combat Nausea and Vomiting for Cancer Patients Getting Chemotherapy bio/IT FDA Proposes New Amendments Houston police ask that its contributions to DNA database be removed Crime lab crackdown urged in Texas DDBJ Release 53 Completed Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhi Ty2 was added to GIB Swedish Worm Writer Nabbed Network builds itself from scratch Computers cluster for genes research Lucene-based Keyword Search on the PDB Beta Web Site Icaptur4e Center, IBM in Deal to Create Knowledge Base IT is pushing medical care to a new era, IBM exec says Celera Genomics turns SAN islands into a global entity bio/nano Plastic coating makes chips biofriendly Electrifying claims for DNA are dashed Bonds strengthened on mechanically linked molecules nano Design handles iffy nanocircuits Molecule toggle makes nano logic Hydrogen yields smaller nanowires misc, IT, evolution, etc The Stuff of Genes Periodic chart Scientists Find Evidence For Crucial Root In The History Of Plant Evolution Easy, Earth-Friendly Weed Removal Climate Change Linked To Migratory Bird Decrease Russia and Iran may build second reactor at Busher nuclear facility Secrecy Surrounds A Bush Brother's Role In 9/11 Security Public Safety Studies on Evacuation of World Trade Center to be Announced at April 8 Community Forum PayPal Tightens Transaction Reins PC Forum delves into future of tech Red Hat losses narrow but sales disappoint Network Associates admits probe IBM Researchers Move From Lab to Workplace 3D holo video arrives • • • • • Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Paradigm Genetics Launches Gene Expression Microarray Services Business; Signs Co-Marketing Agreement with Agilent Technologies ActivX Biosciences Reports Key Advances on the Large-Scale Profiling of Kinases and Other Nucleotide Binding Proteins St. Jude Researchers Decipher Structure and Activity of Multi-functional Enzyme That is Key Player in Major Biochemical Pathways of Life Astex announces drug discovery collaboration with the Institute of Cancer Research and Cancer Research Technology Spectral Lines - Latest Issue Proteomic profiling of proteins in a colon cancer cell line Functional proteomics of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis Affinity Selection Techniques for Proteomic Studies OGS confirms discussions with three further parties regarding potential offer for the company Oxford GlycoSciences reaches Medarex milestones Identification of differentially expressed proteins in human glioblastoma cell lines and tumors RNaseCut: a MALDI mass spectrometry-based method for SNP discovery Linkage disequilibrium patterns across the Human Genome & across populations Large-Scale Identification of Single-Feature Polymorphisms in Complex Genomes Topigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. signs a development and manufacturing agreement with The Dow Chemical Company to supply oligonucleutides Gene(neprilysin) transfer reduces Key Alzheimer's disease protein(beta-amyloid) Identification of a key protein associated with cerebral ischemia In Anxious Times Anxiety Disorders Are Overlooked - One in Four Experience High Levels of Anxiety Daily ASINEX Announces Lead Optimization Deal with Avalon Pharmaceuticals Prana announces diagnostics collaboration Orthovita, Inc. and Kensey Nash Corporation Announce an Agreement to Jointly Develop and Commercialize New Biomaterials-Based Spine Products Proposed Rule (Correction): Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids; Reopening of the Comment Period; Correction Notice: Medical Devices; Availability of Safety and Effectiveness Summaries for Premarket Approval Applications Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures Marine bugs make drugs What's Behind the Killer Virus? Antimicrobial Resistance Page Updated Northrop Grumman Team Continues to Move Forward on USPS Bio-Agent Detection System Program Engineered Support Receives $19.0 Million Contract for Chemical/Biological Shelter Units Preparing for the Health Hazards of War bio/IT Outbreak Detection Software, 'RedBat,' Alerts Health Officials of Mystery Infection Called SARS Genaissance signs agreement with Wayne State University Prediction of protein domain boundaries from sequence alone Prediction of the plant �-barrel proteome METRIGENIX PARTNERS WITH WABAN SOFTWARE TO ENHANCE ITS GENE EXPRESSION ANALYSIS PLATFORM University of New Mexico Microarray Core Facility Studies Infectious Diseases With Acuity 3.0 Informatics Software Security and Legal Experts Discuss Protecting Confidential Data bio/nano Porous ceramic can sort proteins magnetically Carnegie Mellon University chemists create versatile polymer brushes Nature inspires DNA/protein A Gem of an Idea Against Germ Attacks Quantum dots for sale Companies capitalize on availability of biodefense dollars Commission keeps ear to the ground with NEST programme EV Group supports Waseda University on Nanotechnology Research China to Set up Nano Science Center (same one as prev post...) Penton Media Announces Support from Major Industry Associations for 2nd Annual NanoBusiness 2003 Conference nano Don't mess with silicon nanospheres Optical network developers... Chemical force microscopy chooses materials for lightweight nanotube-based composites Carbon nanotube-based saturable absorber shows promise for ultra-fast, 2R regeneration apps When NanoOpto met SpectraSwitch, optical component sparks flew events Governor Granholm to Open Michigan Life Sciences Corridor Conference Fourth Annual FDA/Industry Conference etc Vitamin E, Vitamin C in Supplement Form Found to Improve Outcomes For Surgical Patients 'Tooth-Whitening Products - Ask Your Pennsylvania Dental Association-Recommended Dentist Before You Try' Palomar Enterprises Inc. Announces the Launch of Arouse-All Latest BodyMedia Patent Stakes Broad Claim in U.S. Healthcare Space; Location and Comfort of Wearable Body Monitors Is Key to New IP Basketball-Related Injuries Top 1.8 Million Costing Over $24 Billion • • • • • Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Xmark Funds Call on Caliper and Its Board to Clarify Plans to Maximize Shareholder Value Enhanced protein identification using microfluidic technology New Technique Fabricates 'Plumbing' For Microfluid Factories Vincogen's innovative chip technology allow it to compete with glass slide and membrane in biochip industry Health Byte: NCL Developing Chip For DNA Screening To Detect Diseases Feasibility of Multi-affinity Surfaces in BIA/MS Studied Use of phage display to probe the evolution of binding specificity and affinity in integrins Oolemmal proteomics - identification of highly abundant heat shock proteins and molecular chaperones in the mature mouse egg and their localization on the plasma membrane Evaluation of Multidimensional Chromatography Coupled with Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/LC-MS/MS) for Large-Scale Protein Analysis: The Yeast Proteome Quantitation using enhanced signal tags: a technique for comparative proteomics Effects of mRNA amplification on gene expression ratios DiscoveRx Receives another Phase I SBIR Grant Dharmacon Launches Cell Cycle Regulation Arrays Ambion and Cenix to Develop Genome-Wide siRNA Library Celltech Group plc Cash Offer For Oxford Glycosciences plc ('OGS') OGS still pursuing CAT merger despite Celltech stock purchase Teaming Up To Attack Free Radicals: Antibody/Enzyme Combo Protects Transplanted Lungs From Oxidative Stress Damage FDA Proposes New Amendments Consumerized Packaging, Bar Code Requirements, Distribution Issues And CR/SF Protocol Headline the HCPC's 11th National Symposium On Patient Compliance One World, Many Regulations Contact Lenses That Dispense Prescription Drugs Executive Prophesies Vision for the Future Bears' Healthy Genes Researchers discover gene that contributes to sense of balance Age-related Changes In The Brain's White Matter Affect Cognitive Function In Old Age Hermaphrodite finch hints genes mould brain Biotechs Struggle for Big Money Tracking and Creating Biotech Clusters Worldwide Now Made Easier Through New Partnership Between BioSpace and New Economy Strategies When did "bioethics" begin in each country? A proposal of a comparative study Make Sure the Medicines You Take are Right for You New technique may improve cancer treatment Cytochrome P450 3A pharmacogenetics: the road that needs traveled Life Made to Order Scientists: Africa Must Make Own Drugs Scots to make up one-fifth of UK gene bank Genetic health care services, present and near future in Japan Life Sciences Regain Prominence in Venture Capital Arena With 56 Percent Budget Cut Looming, Michigan Life Sciences Corridor Seeks Foreign Investment Unravelling yeast's mysteries Antibody cocktail targets deadly foodborne germs nano The next big thing (is practically invisible) Me, You Could Become Grey Goo Critics fear university `creating tools for Frankenstein species' WITH INVESTORS WARY, NANOTECH COMPANIES TRY TO PEEL OFF THE LABEL 51-page Nanotechnology Issue from The Wall Street Transcript Coalition: Small Times ranking might boost New Mexico's small tech industry Funds for start-up companies will spur nanotech advances SIA Applauds Nanotechnology R&D Act of 2003 U.S. House pushes for more nanotechnology research First nanoscience park breaks ground in northwest China Indian scientist makes breakthrough in nanotechnology Chemical force microscopy chooses materials for lightweight nanotube-based composites NEC tries to grab the fuel cell market by the carbon nanohorns Warfare and consumer culture events Biochips World Congress 16th International Mass Spectrometry Conference bio/IT ArQule achieves 2002 production goals in Pfizer collaboration GenVault Secures $10M in Series A NIH Installs Mascot Proteomics Software on Shared Server SPINE 2: A System for Collaborative Structural Proteomics within a Federated Database Framework Accelrys, Wiley to Create Chemical Reaction References Biosift Acquires Entigen's Technology Assets Building Momentum for Data Interchange Standards Finding Meaning In A Google World Early tests of supercomputer pleases Oak Ridge officials Computer pioneer Adam Osborne dead at 64 IBM Gains Momentum in Life Sciences Q&A: "We Have Reinvented Ourselves Many Times" (extended) IBM bets $3 billion on chip Cybersecurity oversight committee named Who's Watching the Watch Lists? war, mystery virus etc Cold Virus Linked to Outbreak Cold virus linked to mystery respiratory disease Test on Mystery Illness Developed Impulses for warfare always were with us Border security rises as war feeds fears Wife chops off finger to stop TV 'war addict' husband Cosmic ray detector reveals hidden uranium Cosmic rays could catch nuclear smugglers Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometric analysis of explosives: RDX adduct ions Alleged coverup at Sandia echoes LANL situation 'Friendly Homicide' a Result of Hidden Psychological War, Says Psychiatrist Robert Roerich When Teaching the Ethics of War Is Not Academic Officials prepare for disease in Iraq For Biological and Chemical Protection: Duct Tape and Plastic Alone Not Enough Drones See, Smell Evil From Above gray area / etc The Behaviourome / Mental Map Project: Second Stage 'The Fit For Life Solution' Author Harvey Diamond - Agent Orange Survivor, Offers Global Solution to Life Threatening Diseases, Resistance to Antibiotics, and for Fighting Off Any Type of Chemical Attack Pursuit of female Viagra raises question: Can one drug do it? Scientists sift evidence for a 'God gene' DNA pioneers lash out at religion Scientist maps genes more accurately Inspired By Nature, Cornell Chemist Finds Way To Make Biodegradable Plastic That Imitates Bacteria Vegetable-Based Fuels Steam Ahead Methanol Could Fuel Computers, Cell Phones Cleaner air, but not for all I'm busy these days so the posts will slow down, ie less often not less stuff. I might add a 'donations / tips' capability, maybe paypal or something, to fund a domain, hosting, more features, content etc... email me if you have any advice/feedback (other than 'up yours'... it'll still be free anyway, ok) at [email protected] • • • • • Sunday, March 23, 2003
U.S. and world not ready to prevent or control emerging diseases War, terrorist alert, and a new study tighten focus on industrial plant vulnerability selectscience Waters Annual Report GlaxoSmithKline Liquidates Affymetrix Stake NuGEN Launches New Product Ovation Nanosample RNA Amplification System Cambridge Antibody Technology Reports the Development of ABthrax By Human Genome Sciences, Inc Genomics Pioneer Takes On Anthrax Miniature Spectrometer Can Detect Biological Hazards MicroFluidic Systems Inc. Secures Increased Funding to Develop Autonomous Pathogen Detection Systems Cheap vaccines from bacterial viruses EraGen Biosciences announces patent licensing agreement At CHI's Molecular Marketplace, Clues as to What the Market Really Looks Like 'Darwin's Blind Spot': Biotech Merger CRACKING THE GENETIC CODE Cat on the Cutting Edge Working Weeds Clinica Issue 1050- March 21 2003 Drug Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism IGEN to Supply Products to U.S. Air Force For the Detection of Biological Agents Doctor Issued Patent on Biomarker Linking Autism, ADD and ADHD Applied Imaging Receives Patent for a Method of Simultaneous Gene And Protein Analysis BD Biosciences launches new flow cytometry products incorporating Alexa Fluor Dyes from Molecular Probes Xenogen Names SC Biociences Exclusive Distributor in Japan Sigma-RBI Signs Agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Cyntellect announces issuance of patent for Laser Enabled Analysis and Processing (LEAP) technology platform Receptor Phosphorylation in a Cell-Based Assay as a Screen for Receptor Modulators Ligand Earns $1.5 Million Milestone Payment as Lilly Advances Novel PPAR Modulator into Phase II Studies for Diabetes G-alpha-q Pathway INGENIUM doubles it murine tissue archive Framework for biotech foods? New and Improved! new The Scientist new Today's Chemist at Work bio/IT PDB - Redundancy Reduction Cluster Data Now Available for Beta Testing Cost Effective Part 11 Compliance for Laboratory Information Management Systems The Legal Risks of Compliance with the Electronic Signatures and Records Requirements of 21 CFR Part 11 CBER Vision: The Electronic Investigational New Drug Application events New Jersey Technology Council Unites Emerging Technology Companies And Financing Resources etc Grid Computing Becomes Strategic Are privacy and data mining mutually exclusive? Eyes Slammed Open Feds Alert to Web Security Threat Taiwan Goes After the World's Chip Business Journal debates race as medical factor Food intolerance: the making of a market Cosmetic food - the next nutraceuticals? Viagra to Remain the Top Seller in The Erectile Dysfunction Drug Market According to Primary Care Physicians and Managed Care Pharmacy Directors Drug Free Pennsylvania Reminds Parents About the Danger Under Their Kitchen Sinks FASEB President Appeals to Congress for Adequate FY 2004 NIH Funding FASEB, APS and ASBMB join in thanking Congressional Champions for NIH Doubling in March 19, 2003 Roll Call High-flying venture capital firm Carlyle Group cashes in when the tanks roll For sale: Trucks at 17 cents each Made in the USA (Part II) Watching the War • • • • •
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