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Researchers fine-tune genomic links to high blood lipid levels

An international team of researchers has uncovered new evidence of potential genetic influences on blood lipid levels in three ethnic groups: African Americans, East Asians and Europeans. The results may lead to new insights into how genes affect the...

Experts urge caution over use of new genetic sequencing techniques

The use of genome-wide analysis (GWA), where the entirety of an individual's DNA is examined to look for the genomic mutations or variants which can cause health problems is a massively useful technology for diagnosing disease. However, it can also...

Illumina Launches BaseSpace® Apps

Beta Phase Ends, Platform Enables E-Commerce for Developers with Introduction of iCredits™ Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the full commercial availability of BaseSpace, the Company’s genomics cloud computing and storage platform. BaseSpace Apps is now out of beta status, and includes a full-fledged e-commerce system that allows custom...

DNA Genotek Inc. Announces Spit for Africa Program

Program Includes Collaboration with the African Society of Human Genetics Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 DNA Genotek, a leading provider of products for biological sample collection, today announced ‘Spit for Africa’, a sponsorship program in conjunction with the African Society of Human Genetics (AfSHG). Spit for Africa is designed to improve access and reduce the cost of DNA collection for...

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Genomic Health, Sanofi, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Amgen and Isis Pharmaceuticals

CHICAGO, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Genomic Health Inc. (Nasdaq:GHDX), Sanofi (NYSE:SNY), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:REGN), Amgen Inc....

Illumina releases genomics cloud computing and storage platform

Illumina, Inc. today announced the full commercial availability of BaseSpace, the Company's genomics cloud computing and storage platform.

A Fight for the Future of Saint John's: Saint John's Foundation and Hospital Physicians Come Together with Chan Soon-Shiong Institute in Bid to Safeguard Future of Renowned Hospital for Local Community

The Saint John’s Health Center Foundation together with the physician leadership of Saint John’s Heath Center and John Wayne Cancer Institute announced today their strong endorsement of a community bid to purchase the hospital currently run by the SCL (Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth) Health System in Denver, Colorado. This bid is sponsored by the no...

Secure cloud-based computing system to access, analyze human genomic cancer information

The University of Chicago launched the first secure cloud-based computing system that enables researchers to access and analyze human genomic cancer information without the costly and cumbersome infrastructure normally needed to download and store ma...

Structure-guided discovery of the metabolite carboxy-SAM that modulates tRNA function

The identification of novel metabolites and the characterization of their biological functions are major challenges in biology. X-ray crystallography can reveal unanticipated ligands that persist through purification and crystallization. These advent...

European Society of Human Genetics urges caution over use of new genetic sequencing techniques

(European Society of Human Genetics) The use of genome-wide analysis, where the entirety of an individual's DNA is examined to look for the genomic mutations or variants which can cause health problems is a massively useful technology for diagnosing...

Foundation Medicine to Present Clinical Data on its FoundationOne™ Cancer Genomic Profile at the 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting

Foundation Medicine, Inc., a molecular information company that brings comprehensive cancer genomic diagnostic testing and analysis to routine clinical care, today announced that 12 abstracts highlighting the company’s progress in clinical cancer genome sequencing will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting...

Cancer Genetics Announces First Quarter 2013 Financial Results and Significant Business and Portfolio Progress

First quarter revenue increased 46% YoYClinical test volume increased 19% YoYInstitutional client base grows to 42% of revenuesDNA-Probe product manufacturing moved to India, reducing cost of goods Cancer Genetics, Inc. (OTCQB: CGIX) ("CGI" or the "Company") is an emerging leader in the diagnosis and disease management for the most com...

Autonomy and the patient's right ‘not to know’ in clinical whole-genomic sequencing

Genomic Health's New Prostate Test May Extend The Stock's Upward Climb

By Amy Baldwin:Genomic Health, Inc.'s (GHDX) stock has risen over 31% in the last month. The molecular diagnostics company's upward swing may be due to an earlier announcement of an 8% increase in revenue, but what probably propelled the stock further in the last few days was that Genomic health announced its novel genetic test to gauge the aggressiveness of prostate cancer became available on the...

Integrating breast cancer genomics and proteomics

ecancer reporter Peter Goodwin talks to Dr Mills at the 2013 IMPAKT conference in Brussels about the MD Anderson's current 'Moon Shot' programme looking at the genetics of triple negative breast cancer to take preventative action such as prophlyactic...

How do we design trials that improve outcome?

ecancer reporter Peter Goodwin talks to Dr Carey at the 2013 IMPAKT conference in Brussels about redesigning drug trials in the genomic era. They discuss the different trial options available including neoadjuvant trials. Filming supported by Amgen

Chines project probes the genetics of genius

The US adolescents who signed up for the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth (SMPY) in the 1970s were the smartest of the smart, with mathematical and verbal-reasoning skills within the top 1% of the population. Now, researchers at BGI (formerly...

Research Team Publishes New Methods for Synthetic Generation of Influenza Vaccines

LA JOLLA, Calif. and ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of international researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA, US Department of Health and Human Services), and Institut fur Virologie, Phillips Universitat, has published a study...

BioConference Live Hosts High Level Speakers from UCSF at Their Virtual Conference in May

The 4th Annual BioConference Live Clinical Diagnostics Virtual Conference presents cutting-edge research in clinical diagnostics May 29-31, 2013. Yorba Linda, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 BioConference Live is a premiere producer of online conferences aimed at covering a variety of science verticals, including Clinical Diagnostics, Genetics & Genomics, Cancer Research & Discovery, and Laborato...

Director of Proteomics at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Steven Carr, to Deliver Pittcon 2014 Wallace H. Coulter Plenary Lecture

The Pittcon Program Committee is pleased to announce that Steven Carr, director of proteomics at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, will deliver the Wallace H. Coulter Plenary Lecture at PIttcon 2014. Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Dr. Carr is internationally recognized as a leader in the development of novel proteomics methods and in their application in biology and medicine. Dr. Carr...

LI-COR Analyzers Monitoring Carbon Dioxide Worldwide as Atmospheric Levels Reach 400 parts per million

On May 13, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported a preliminary daily average carbon dioxide (CO2) reading of 400.07 parts per million (ppm) at the Mauna Loa Observatory on the Big Island of Hawaii. On May 9, a reading over 400 ppm was reported at the site for the first time ever. But that reading (400.03 ppm) was later revised...

RainDance Attracts Top-Tier Commercial Leadership to Accelerate Global Growth

Jay Therrien, Ph.D. joins as Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Roger Schaller as Business Leader of Next-Generation Sequencing and Yafei Liu, Ph.D. as Head of Commercial Operations for Asia-Pacific RainDance Technologies, Inc., the Digital Biology™ Company, has announced several high-profile additions to its commercial leadership team. Ind...

Illumina Announces Partnerships to Automate TruSeq® and Nextera® Sample Preparation Kits

Automation Methods Developed By Leading Vendors Will Enable Customers to Accelerate Testing and Discovery Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced it is collaborating with leading providers of liquid handling robotic platforms to develop automation methods for its best-in-class TruSeq and Nextera Sample Preparation kits. Initial partners in this ef...

Cliff Reid on Complete After BGI

MendelsPod | Complete Genomics CEO, Cliff Reid, talks about the future after BGI’s buyout.

TGen joins Riddell to advance athlete concussion detection and treatment

Head protection plays a vital role in the health and safety of any athlete participating in helmeted sports. In a move that could help revolutionize football player safety, the Translational Genomics Research Institute, and Easton-Bell Sports through...