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Speakers offer perspectives about the role of genetics in helping smokers quit

On May 6, 2013, the final speakers for the Human Genome Project 10th anniversary seminar series addressed the genetic, social and behavioral implications of nicotine dependency. Caryn Lerman, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, and Alexandra Shields,...

GE Scientists in Technology “Relay Race” Against Cancer

GE technologies being developed to impact every stage of cancer patient care from screening to treatment and monitoring Earlier detection, more precise diagnosis, and enabling more effective treatments and monitoring all key goals in the race to defeat cancer To commemorate National Cancer Research Month, a team of...

DuPont Packaging Survey Results: ‘Convenience’ Food Packaging Changed Our Lives

Winners Revealed at 25th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Recloseable packaging and microwaveable plastic trays were named top packaging breakthroughs that most impacted peoples’ lives over the last 25 years in an on-line survey hosted by DuPont. Together the two categories of invention captured 48 percent of the votes. The online survey was availa...

Interleukin Genetics Announces $12 Million Private Placement

Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (OTCQB: ILIU) announced today that it has raised $12.0 million in gross proceeds through a private placement of its securities to accredited investors. Interleukin sold an aggregate of 43,715,847 shares of its common stock at a price of $0.2745 per share and issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 32,786,885 shares of...

Wyle Aided System Gets Named to Space Technology Hall of Fame

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A medical diagnostic technology that experts at Wyle helped perfect for use both in space and on Earth was inducted recently in the Space Technology Hall of Fame. The technology assures high quality, secure handling and transmission of diagnostic imagery generated by compact and low-power ultrasound units, like those used in hospitals and medical...

Cancer, genomics and technological solutionism: A time to be wary

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Life Technologies Announces Regulatory Approval of 3500 Dx Series Genetic Analyzers in Mexico

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced that its Applied Biosystems™ 3500 Dx and 3500xL Dx Genetic Analyzers have been approved by the Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks in Mexico for diagnostic use.  The development marks a major extension of Life Technologies' capabilities to serve the clinica...

SAIC Awarded Contract By Joint Program Executive Office For Chemical And Biological Defense

MCLEAN, Va., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) [NYSE: SAI] announced it was awarded a prime contract by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) to provide program, engineering, medical, and technical support services. The multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a three-year b...

Affymetrix Appoints Gavin Wood as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

A seasoned financial leader with extensive international experience Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX) today announced it has appointed Mr. Gavin Wood to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wood joined Affymetrix in 2006 and served most recently as VP Finance, International Controller based in the United Kingdom....

Selexis SA to Present Technology Platform Data at Cell Line Development & Engineering

Geneva, Switzerland (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Selexis SA, a serial innovation company focused on drug discovery for lead identification and cell line development for scale-up and manufacturing of therapeutic protein drugs, announced today that the Comp...

DuPont Celebrates Scientific Innovation by Recognizing Young Professors

14 Young Faculty Members from Seven Nations Receive Early Career Grants WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Recognizing exciting and innovative scientific research, DuPont named 14 young faculty members to its 2013 Class of Young Professors. Over the next three years, the company will provide this outstanding international group with more than $824,000 to support their work in advancing basic...

The International Congress on Personalized Medicine - Up Close and Personalized 2013 in Paris

On 25-28 July, 2013, UPCP 2013 will convene once again, this time – in Paris - the beautiful city of lights. Paris, France (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 On 25-28 July, 2013, UPCP 2013 will convene once again, this time – in Paris - the beautiful city of lights. According to Prof. Eddy Karnieli, the congress chairperson, "Personalized Medicine is revolutionizing the medical world. Understanding an...

Genetic screening could reveal hidden high risk for coronary heart disease

Finnish researchers have shown that genetic marker information can improve risk evaluation of coronary heart disease. The study comprised over 24,000 Finnish subjects and was led by Professor Samuli Ripatti. The results revealed that a panel of 28 ge...

Affymetrix CFO Barabe to retire in June

Affymetrix Chief Financial Officer Tim Barabe is planning to retire from his post next month. The genetic testing instrument business said Monday that it is promoting Gavin Wood to the position. Barabe's ...

Measuring genetic diversity within tumor predicts outcomes of patients with head and neck cancer

A new measure of the heterogeneity - the variety of genetic mutations - of cells within a tumor appears to predict treatment outcomes of patients with the most common type of head and neck cancer.

Full Genetic DNA Data Available in Minutes

A new device can extract human DNA from a swab of saliva, providing full analysis and genome sequencing data within...

Genetic Engineering Study Reveals Molecular Mechanism Controlling Blood Vessel Growth and Repair

Researchers have used advanced genetic engineering techniques to show that mice with a mutation in the gene encoding for...

Students receive Addiction Science Award at 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

An exploration of electronic "screen time" and sleep on mood, memory and learning was given the top Addiction Science Award at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair - the world's largest science competition for high school student...

Atossa Genetics to Present at the Second Annual Marcum LLP MicroCap Conference

SEATTLE, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Atossa Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATOS), The Breast Health Company™, announced today that Kyle Guse, Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel, will present at the Second Annual Marcum LLP MicroCap Conference on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in New York City at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The Company's presentation is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. EDT and...

MedTech Innovate Seminars: New Interactive Learning Forums at 2013 MD&M East

PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New interactive learning forums will be held by the most innovative thought leaders of the medical device industry at the 2013 Medical Device & Manufacturing East conference and expo, from June 18-20 in Philadelphia.      (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130517/613829 ) These all-new MedTech Innovate Seminars were de...

How To Find Out Your Genetic Risk Factors Like Angelina Jolie Did

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When Angelina Jolie told the world about her double mastectomy, she expressed a wish for all women with a family history of breast cancer: "It is my hope that they, too, will be able to get gene tested, and that if they have a high risk they, too, will know that they have strong options." You may think that such a test is something only movie stars...

Tens of Thousands to Walk for a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis

BETHESDA, Md., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Walks in nearly every state this weekend will raise funds to fight cystic fibrosis as part of Great Strides, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. Cystic fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease that causes debilitating lung infections and premature death. "Every walker who joins Great Strides makes a differe...

SUDLER's eHealth Group Signs Agreement With NextGxDx

NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sudler & Hennessey, one of the leading global healthcare communication agencies, announces an agreement between Sudler's eHealth Group and NextGxDx, an online genetic testing marketplace for healthcare providers and hospitals. Emerging trends in healthcare focus on cost, quality, and access to care and information. As personalized medicine continues...

Lekishia White is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional among Pharmaceutical Professionals

ENGLEWOOD CLIFF, N.J., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Who's Who/ - Lekishia White is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional among Pharmaceutical Professionals. Lekishia is the Vice President and Managing Director of MultiPharma Inc. In her current role, Lekishia specializes in GMP Operations; Warehousing; Logistics; Quality and Regulatory Compliance; Supply Chain...