Eucalyptus tapped as the next tree genome to be sequenced
12 July, 2007
An ambitious international effort has been launched to decode the genome of Eucalyptus, one of the world's most valuable fibre- and paper-producing trees - with the goal to maximise its potential in the burgeoning bio energy market and for capturing excess atmospheric carbon.
Introducing Personal Automation
06 July, 2007 | Supplied by: Promega Pty Ltd
The Maxwell 16 System offers automated and truly walk-away nucleic acid purification that saves time and labour by eliminating reagent preparation, pipetting and centrifugation steps.
Technical notes
06 July, 2007 | Supplied by: Scientifix Pty Ltd
Scientifix has released the latest edition of Clontechniques.
Possible population screening for FXS
05 July, 2007
An automated test could enable population screening to identify carriers of the genetic disease fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common inherited form of mental retardation, reports a study in the April issue of Genetics in Medicine, published by the American College of Medical Genetics and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.
Genomic test to predict who needs chemotherapy
04 July, 2007
Duke University Medical Center scientists have developed a genomic test to predict which patients with early-stage lung cancer will need chemotherapy to live and which patients can avoid the toxic regimen of drugs.
DNA-damage test could aid drug development
28 June, 2007
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Whitehead Institute have developed a cell culture test for assessing a compound’s genetic toxicity that may prove dramatically cheaper than existing animal tests. This assay would allow genetic toxicity to be examined far earlier in the drug development process.
Flavivirus diagnostic
28 June, 2007
A rapid diagnostic test capable of detecting and identifying viruses such as dengue, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis (JEV) has been developed that has significantly reduced the time and discomfort involved with diagnosing an infection.
More rapid detection of unwanted microbes in food
27 June, 2007
The genomics revolution is helping food scientists to better predict microbial presence and possible toxin production as well as respond more rapidly should a food calamity occur, according to Professor Stanley Brul, University of Amsterdam.
Embryonic stem cells
26 June, 2007
Researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston have reported a new and efficient strategy, using eggs alone, for creating mouse embryonic stem cells that can be transplanted without the risk of rejection because the cells are compatible with the recipient’s immune system.
Blood test to spot TB in children
21 June, 2007
Accurate tuberculosis testing in children is crucial as the disease can rapidly spread from the lungs to other organs, leading to life-threatening conditions which particularly affect children. A simple blood test to analyse and identify proteins circulating in the blood of infected children could provide the answer.
A vaccine for nicotine addiction
20 June, 2007
Cytos Biotechnology has announced that it has entered into an exclusive global commercial licence agreement with Novartis to develop, manufacture and commercialise CYT002-NicQb, a therapeutic vaccine in phase II clinical development for the treatment of nicotine addiction.
Transdermal vaccine delivery
19 June, 2007
Apollo Life Sciences has announced it has successfully delivered a vaccine without needles, by applying it topically to the skin of mice using the company’s transdermal delivery technology. The technology could spell the end of injections for tetanus, flu and many other vaccine, according to Apollo’s CEO, John Priest.
Sequencing the Eucalyptus
12 June, 2007
The US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI) has announced its latest community sequencing programs.
Protein and peptide analysis
08 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Thermo Fisher Scientific LTQ XL linear ion trap mass spectrometer is equipped with electron transfer dissociation (ETD).
Haematology systems
08 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Beckman Coulter Australia
Beckman Coulter has introduced Coulter LH 780 haematology systems - top-of-the-line analysers that incorporate advancements to the company's VCS (volume, conductivity and scatter) technology for high sensitivity, specificity and efficiency in WBC differential analysis. The systems deliver functionality that increases laboratory capability and helps reduce healthcare costs.
