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Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Seminar Part 2 - Research Applications
Topic:Data Mining and Predictive Analytics - Research Applications; Date: Thursday, Oct 13; Time: 6:00-8:45 PM PST; Location: SFSU, Science Bldg (SCI), 1600 Holloway Ave (off 19th Ave), SF; Fees: No charge; Register at: http://sfsudmparesearch.eventbrite.com. - September 11, 2011 - San Francisco State University - Center for Computing in the Life Sciences
Novus Biologicals Announces New NODAL Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibodiy Technology™
Novus Biologicals announced today a new NODAL antibody (catalog number NBP1-71686) for the study of cancer, angiogenesis and stem cells. This NODAL antibody was made using SDIX Genomic AntibodiesTM (GATTM). This NODAL Antibody (NBP1-71686) serves as an excellent tool for studying stem cell... - September 11, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
AnaSpec Introduces Industry’s First Anti-MOG ELISA Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to be the first in the industry to provide Anti-MOG (Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein) ELISA assay kits. The SensoLyte® Anti-Human MOG (1-125) IgG Quantitation ELISA Kit, SensoLyte® Anti-Mouse MOG (1-125) and SensoLyte® Anti-Rat MOG (1-125) IgG ELISA assay kits are... - September 10, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Provides Industry’s Largest Collection of Anti-Tau Antibodies
In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the major pathological hallmarks are β-sheet aggregates of β-amyloid peptides in senile plaques and hyperphosphorylated tau protein in neurofibrillary tangles (NFT).1-2 AnaSpec, a provider of one of the world’s largest collections of β-amyloid... - September 10, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Norton Scientific Signs Up Shoko Scientific to Boost Sales in Japan
Norton Scientific expands its sales distribution across Asia. - September 09, 2011 - Norton Scientific
Advanced Pharma Finalizes Lease with UMLSTP
Advanced Pharma, a dedicated Phase I-IV comprehensive research facility, has finalized a lease with The University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park's (UMLSTP) developer, Wexford Miami, LLC. - September 08, 2011 - Advanced Pharma CR, LLC
Neuroreality: Galactic Black Hole Big Bang Fountains Are Emitting Missing Dark Matter
According to the "Galactic Big Bang Engine Model" of University of Hawaii’s biophysicist-cosmologist, Bruce E. Morton, "Each galaxy is a stacked double torus resulting from black hole polar big bang fountains, blasting out dark matter and dark energy. As these gather mass, they are pulled back into light matter at the inward flowing spiral arms of the galactic plane, which continuously reenter the black hole to feed its continued big bang emissions." - September 02, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Advanced Pharma Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
Advanced Pharma CR, LLC, one of South Florida’s largest dedicated phases I-IV clinical research facilities, is proud to announce that it has marked the two-year anniversary of its founding. Samantha Amaba, President and co-founder, is thrilled with the company’s success. "Advanced... - September 02, 2011 - Advanced Pharma CR, LLC
NovaTeinBio Introduces New CD Antigens to Company Catalogue
Cambridge, MA-based biomedical innovator and assay development specialist NovaTeinBio has recently announced that they have introduced a new array of products to their existing catalogue of CD antigens. These new products are designed to help medical researchers to increase their understanding of... - August 25, 2011 - Novatein Biosciences
AnaSpec Offers ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid Custom Peptide Synthesis Service
AnaSpec, the world’s largest provider of β-amyloid peptide and Alzheimer’s research reagents, also provides ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid custom peptide synthesis service. ClearPoint™ peptides are AnaSpec’s trademark collection of heavy or stable isotope labeled... - August 24, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Offers SensoLyte® 520 TACE Assay Kit
While fluorimetric assay kits for the detection and inhibitor screening of Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α) Converting Enzyme (TACE) currently exist, none of these have been able to take full advantage of the performance provided by long wavelength FRET technologies. AnaSpec’s... - August 24, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Colorado BioScience Association Serves as Catalyst in Assembling CEO Rountable Discussion for Senator Michael Bennet and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) brought more than 35 industry CEOs together today to dialogue with Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. At Senator Bennet's request, CBSA designed today's session to share the bioscience industry's specific and unique needs in bringing innovative drugs and devices to market under current, often constraining, market conditions. - August 22, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
InsightsNow Announces its Presence at the 9th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium in Toronto, Canada
InsightsNow will deliver two presentations at Pangborn. Beginning on September 5th, Alex Maki, VP of Product Development at InsightsNow and co-presenter, Alexa Williams, Research Manager at Frito-Lay R&D, PepsiCo will present, An Approach to Harness the Treasures in Social Media: Behavior-Driven Framework of the Barbeque Occasion. Then on September 7th, Dave Lundahl, President and CEO at InsightsNow will deliver, Going Beyond Liking: The “So What” About Emotions for Guidance Research. - August 21, 2011 - InsightsNow, Inc.
Redesigned Safety ECO Funnel® Returns to the Market
New and Improved ECO Funnel® for JUSTRITE® Safety Cans Officially Re-Released After Extensive Product Testing - August 20, 2011 - CP Lab Safety
Bioidentical Hormone Doctors Offer Practical Solutions for Vaginal Dryness
As women get older, they may lose interest in sex, it may not feel as great as it once did and they may be less willing to put forth the effort for unsatisfying rewards. But it doesn’t have to be this way. According to Kansas City bioidentical hormones expert, Dr. David Shuck, by treating any physical barriers and changing their outlook on sexuality, women can have a more enjoyable and fulfilling sex life. One physical barrier that many middle aged women will face is vaginal dryness. - August 18, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
Novus Releases New Mix-and-Match Pathway Assay Kits
Novus’ new Mix-and-Match Pathway Assay Kits allow for the simultaneous detection of activation states of multiple kinases in a signal pathway on a single multiwell platform. Their kits are designed to be much easier and faster than traditional Western blots (2.5 hour protocol), demonstrate a... - August 18, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Celestron® Now Makes Astro-Imaging Easier Than Ever
Celestron offers consumers a new generation of astro-imaging products making it even easier to take images of the night sky - August 17, 2011 - Celestron
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering Nuclear Receptor Fusion Proteins That Are of Importance to the Pharmaceutical Industry for FRET Interaction Studies
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, supplier of research tools, introduces a collection of Nuclear Receptor-Ligand Binding Domain fusion proteins, carrying a GST tag, capable to bind a Europium-anti-GST antibody. With this the influence of fluorophore-labeled peptides on the ligand binding characteristics can be studied. E.g. the addition of a particular peptide might prevent the receptor from binding a ligand, thereby eliminating a response of a cell to a given stimulus. - August 17, 2011 - MoBiTec GmbH
Mouse Monoclonal DUX4 Antibody Announced by Novus Biologicals
DUX4 is a transcriptional activator of PITX1, whose expression is epigenetically suppressed in differentiated tissues. DUX4 defects are suspected to cause facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD), a degenerative skeletal muscle disease and one of the most common muscular dystrophies. In FSHD... - August 17, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
AnaSpec Offers Monoclonal Antibody, Anti-5-Methylcytidine
AnaSpec, EGT Group is pleased to offer Eurogentec’s popular monoclonal antibody, anti-5-methylcytidine (Clone 33D3) for use in epigenetics research. Purified from ascites, this IgG1 / λ isotype antibody is supplied as a 1 mg/ml solution (in PBS) and is available in three sizes (0.1 mg,... - August 14, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Highlights Calcein AM with High Purity Grades
AnaSpec is pleased to provide Calcein AM at two purity grades, >90% or >95%, as determined by HPLC. AnaSpec also offers the SensoLyte® Calcein Cell Viability Assay Kit - a rapid and sensitive assay to detect viable cells. This kit provides ample reagents (dye and assay buffer) for 1000... - August 14, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues with Let’s talk with Dr. Jim Carrington: A New Leader, an Expanding Vision
The event is sponsored by Boeing. The program will feature the Center’s new President, Dr. James C. Carrington, who will discuss his vision for the institution, along with his hopes for the future of plant science. - August 07, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
World Demand for Rare Earths is Forecast to Expand 7.1% Annually Through 2015
World demand for rare earths is forecast to expand 7.1 percent per year to 180,000 metric tons in 2015. In dollar terms, sales are expected to more than triple from $3.0 billion in 2010 to $9.2 billion in 2015. Consumption will be driven by increases in battery Alloy, electronic product, motor vehicle and permanent magnet output. Market growth is expected to accelerate substantially from the 2005-2010 period. - August 07, 2011 - Electronics.ca Publications
Semiconductor Equipment Company Receiving Lower Cost, Higher Quality Thermal Management Solutions from ATS
A major manufacturer of test equipment for the semiconductor industry needed to reduce the costs of certain heat sink assemblies. Rather than choosing off-shore heat sinks they worked with ATS to meet their goals. - August 05, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Researchers Discover Method to Decrease Harmful Cyanogens and Increase Protein Levels in Key Staple Crop
“This breakthrough demonstrates that it is possible to use genetic modification to deliver enhanced cassava with decreased cyanogenic content as well as increased protein and essential amino acids that will directly benefit children and at-risk populations,” said Narayanan. - August 04, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding to Flashback Technologies
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has selected Longmont, CO-based Flashback Technologies, Inc. to receive funding and management assistance. - August 03, 2011 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
Mouse Monoclonal ABCG8 Antibody Announced by Novus Biologicals
Novus Biologicals announced today a new mouse monoclonal ABCG8 antibody. ABCG8 is an ATP binding cassette family member which acts to exclude non-cholesterol sterol entry to the intestine, to promote excretion of cholesterol and sterols into bile, and to facilitate transport of sterols back into... - August 03, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Novus Biologicals Announces VMAT2 Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibodies™
Novus Biologicals announced today a new VMAT2 antibody (NBP1-69750) for use in neurotransmission research. This VMAT2 antibody was made using SDIX Genomic Antibody TechnologyTM (GATTM). VMAT2 is a multipass membrane protein responsible for vesicular transport of neurotransmitters by pumping... - August 01, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Are Dimensions, Parallel or Alternate Universes, and Strings Real or Science Fiction?
“Physicist Feynman, unbeknownst to him, discovered 3 types of Strings through subatomic behavior of particles. These 3 Strings became the foundation of the 2 newly invented Periodic Tables which provide proof to Parallel Universes and 8 Dimensions,” says 24 DNA co-founder Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - July 30, 2011 - AIGA
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Supports Canine Assisted Rehabilitation for the Elderly
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Makes $750 Donation to Wake County Organization. - July 28, 2011 - NCVMA
First Virtual Job Fair to Offer Exciting Speakers and Topics for Life Science PhDs and MDs
The Virtual Job Summit will enable employers to recruit seasoned postgraduate life scientists from the top 15 percent of U.S. training institutions. Employers will be able to upload brochures, white papers, videos and webinar recordings to their virtual booths. Jobseekers will be able to browse among employers, download information and return during the two-day live event on October 5 and 6 to speak with employers via video chat. - July 27, 2011 - Bio Careers
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Sets August 5th as Submission Date for New Project Consideration
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) is seeking its fifth project and a review date of Friday, August 5th has been selected as the cut-off for submitting material to CID4.com for consideration. - July 27, 2011 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
Public Consultation on the Future of Gender and Innovation Launched by Portia Ltd as Part of the genSET – Gender in Science - Project
Knowledge and innovation are accepted as the key drivers for sustainable growth and prosperity in a future Europe. Politics, industry and research are therefore trying to find answers on how to transform the EU into an "Innovation Union." But have we been asking the right questions? genSET invites all European innovation stakeholders to give their view on the correlation between gender and innovation. - July 26, 2011 - Portia Ltd
New Technology of Data Storage and Transfer in Measurement Devices
Aktakom introduces innovative technology for storing sampled data in Excel format on SD card. - July 24, 2011 - T&M Atlantic
Raybiotech Launches Risk-Free Trial Program for ELISA Kits
RayBiotech, Inc., has just launched a Risk-Free Trial on its ELISA kits, stipulating that if a researcher is unsatisfied with the performance of any RayBio® ELISA, EIA, or phosphorylation ELISA, they can receive a full product refund or credit. - July 22, 2011 - RayBiotech, Inc
It All Began Here... Faculty of 1000 Marks Ten Years Since the First Evaluation Was Written
On the 4th July 2001, Andrew Lumsden of the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, King's College London, and F1000 Section Head for Neurodevelopment, became the author of the first Faculty of 1000 (F1000) evaluation. In the ten years since this evaluation was written, F1000 has continued to illuminate the top literature of biology and medical research. - July 22, 2011 - Faculty of 1000
STM Journals – Launches 60 New Scientific, Technical & Medical Journals in India
Journals and especially scientific journals are considered as the backbone of scientific knowhow and development of a country. Institutions all over the world always vie for subscribing best and latest journals which cater to the ever growing demand of their ingenious student and faculties. - July 21, 2011 - STM Journals
AnaSpec Releases Anti-LL-37
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of a new anti-LL-37. Rabbit Anti-human Cathelicidin LL-37 polyclonal antibody was raised against a synthetic peptide from a sequence found within 134-170 amino acid residues (LL-37) of the LL-37 precursor human cationic antimicrobial protein, hCAP-18... - July 17, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Expands SensoLyte® MMP Assay Kits Collection
Since its introduction, AnaSpec, EGT Group’s product line of SensoLyte® 520 MMP Assay Kits has become the new standard in MMP assay sensitivity. These fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based assay kits utilizing the 5-FAM/QXL™ 520 are some of the most sensitive and... - July 17, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Specializes in Custom Peptide Synthesis
Since 1993, AnaSpec has assisted scientists in the design and synthesis of >50,000 peptides. As a result, AnaSpec's combined knowledge and expertise provide premium solutions to its customers. AnaSpec routinely completes difficult peptide synthesis such as synthesis of long peptides... - July 15, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New miniDOT Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Logger for Water Monitoring
PME has developed a new optical dissolved oxygen and temperature logger for use in a variety of liquid environments. A unique design allows each logger to collect data for many months. - July 15, 2011 - Precision Measurement Engineering, Inc.
J. Mark Eddy Joins Partners for Our Children as New Research Director
J. Mark Eddy, Ph.D., has been named research director for Partners for Our Children (POC) at the University of Washington. In addition to his research director duties, Dr. Eddy will serve as a research professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work. For more than 20 years, Dr. - July 15, 2011 - Partners for Our Children
Bayer CropScience Named Presenting/Season Sponsor of North Carolina Theatre
Crop Science Company is Committed to Supporting Local Arts - July 15, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Are the "2 New Periodic Tables" Invented by 24 DNA Founders for Chemistry and Related Fields, Science Fiction or Reality?
“Sounds crazy but these 2 New Periodic Tables provide evidence that we exist in 8 Dimensions where both 3rd & 5th share the 4th Dimension and each has 10 major Force or Energy Fields. We live in the 3rd Dimension of our parallel Universes,” says 24 DNA co-founder Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - July 15, 2011 - AIGA
Gravity’s Force Carrier "Graviton" is Found with Its Material Particles "Neutrinos" by 24 DNA Founders
"Gravity is really a combination of Electromagnetic, Spacetime, and Weak Nuclear Force. The Weak Nuclear Force is dominant, an inverse of Gravity with their respective force carriers of W- and W+ Bosons," says 24 DNA "Mad Scientist," Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - July 13, 2011 - AIGA
NC Project SEED Participants Receive Honors in International Competitions
North Carolina High School Seniors Participating in Program Offered $8.3 Million in College Scholarships. - July 08, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Celestron Launches Its First iPhone Application, SkyQ
Packed Full of Features, Celestron's New SkyQ Application Presents the Night Sky in a Full Multimedia Experience - July 07, 2011 - Celestron
Philadelphia Resident is One of 150 Selected to Attend NASA Tweetup for Last Space Shuttle Launch, July 7 - 8, 2011
NASA will bring together 150 Twitter followers to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a two-day Tweetup, July 8 - 9, 2011, for the final launch of Atlantis before the space shuttle program is retired. Philadelphia resident Shareef Jackson has been selected as one of 150 @NASA Twitter followers to attend and Tweet the event. - July 07, 2011 - Shareef Jackson
Filmmakers Use Social Media to Record Legacy of the Space Program, Invite the Public to Share Their Memories
On July 8, 2011, millions of people will watch coverage of the last space shuttle flight and remember a moment in time when all things became possible. "The Space Crowd," which chronicles the US Space Shuttle program through the eyes of the American public, produce the film, a "Sociomentary." The film, made in cooperation with NASA, captures personalities, activities and stories from NASA's biggest fans as they countdown the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the end of the Shuttle program. - June 30, 2011 - The Space Crowd
"God’s Particle" Found by 24 DNA Founders Will Bring New Era in Science
“Einstein and every scientist’s quest for the ‘Theory of Everything’ or ‘Unification Theory’ have an answer today with ‘God’s Particle’ found,” says 24 DNA “Mad Scientist” Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - June 29, 2011 - AIGA