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Enzo Biochem generating more than $100M in revenues annually

Enzo Biochem, Inc. is well positioned to benefit from the results of its transformation involving acquisitions, new managements at each of its major subsidiaries and a heightened focus on new life science, diagnostic and therapeutic products, Barry Weiner, President, told the annual meeting of shareholders today.

30 Jan 2010

Pathway Genomics' genetic health report provides valuable insight into certain health conditions

In the past few years, the science of genetic testing has advanced exponentially, both in the amount of information genetic testing can reveal and the precision and reliability of the results.

30 Jan 2010

Project A.L.S. and Robert Packard Center for ALS Research partner in $15M research initiative

Project A.L.S. (New York, NY) and the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) announced that they will partner on P2 ALS, a $15 million initiative designed to advance ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research exponentially over the next three years.

30 Jan 2010

Rubicon Genomics reaches agreement with ZyGEM to market its PicoPlex single-cell amplification kits

Rubicon Genomics, Inc., a developer of pre-analytical amplification products that enable more comprehensive genetic analysis of clinical and research samples, announced today that it has reached agreement with ZyGEM to non-exclusively market Rubicon's PicoPlex™ single-cell amplification kits in Australia and New Zealand.

30 Jan 2010

Children's Wish Foundation facilitates 12-year-old with genetic mitochondrial disease play international hockey

Gregory Herbert is a 12-year-old boy. He fell ill suddenly at the age of 10. Several organs were attacked, including his eyes, brain, kidneys and heart, by a genetic mitochondrial disease that is rather unknown to doctors. Thanks to the Children's Wish Foundation, Gregory will experience his fondest wish and participate in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament this February!

29 Jan 2010

Should medical workers participate in the development of "medicalized" weapons?

(Garrison, NY) The latest issue of the Hastings Center Report features articles on "medicalized" weapons that temporarily incapacitate targets, sharing the benefits of newly found biological resources, and applications of GINA (the Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act).

29 Jan 2010

Targeted sequencing of exome can help identify potential disease-causing genes

Researchers from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Roche Applied Science have recently published a research study on human exome resequencing results from eight individuals that span across three generations of a family. The findings of this study showcased the value of targeted enrichment for family-based studies which allows researchers to quickly identify potential disease-causing genetic variants and will provide the data and information for further research to better understand disease and the impact across generations of a family.

29 Jan 2010

GSA announces recipients of 2010 awards for distinguished service in the field of genetics

The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its five awards for distinguished service to the field of genetics. These awards represent sustained activity and contributions by members of the genetics community.

29 Jan 2010

UCLA's non-invasive pre-surgical testing approach leads to seizure-free surgical outcome in TSC patients

When medication fails to control seizures in children with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple organ systems and frequently causes epilepsy, surgery to remove part of the brain is often necessary. But pre-surgical testing, which involves the implanting of electrodes into a child's head, can lead to longer hospital stays and greater risks from surgery.

29 Jan 2010

QIAGEN hosts panel discussion to educate public about the emerging promise of personalized medicine

The treatment of illness has traditionally been based on the law of averages – what works best for the largest number of patients. As a result, billions of dollars are spent every year on treatments that could be ineffective or even harmful for some patients. What if doctors could tell with a simple test which course of treatment would be best for a particular patient?

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 29 Jan 2010

Researchers discover new target for drugs to prevent common iron deficiency

The discovery of a major player in the body's regulation of iron levels should provide a new target for drugs that prevent common iron deficiency as well as rare, potentially deadly iron overload, researchers said.

29 Jan 2010

Baylor Sammons Breast Center receives accreditation from NAPBC

Baylor Sammons Breast Center at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas has been recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for its "firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease."

29 Jan 2010

CAMH signs licensing agreement to develop and market genetic test for degenerative muscle disorder

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has signed a licensing agreement with a Massachusetts firm to develop and market an innovative genetic test for a recently identified degenerative muscle disorder. The disorder tends to strike adults in their early 30s.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 29 Jan 2010

Genzyme implements new annual and long-term incentive plans for senior executives

Genzyme Corporation announced today that it has adopted new annual and long-term incentive plans for senior executives that will be utilized beginning in 2010.

29 Jan 2010

Life Technologies collaborates with Ignite Institute to create genomic sequencing center

Life Technologies Corporation and the Ignite Institute for Individualized Health announced today a collaboration to create a ground-breaking genomic sequencing center at Ignite’s new facility in Northern Virginia.

28 Jan 2010

Life Technologies reports fourth-quarter and fiscal year results ended December 31, 2009

Life Technologies Corporation today announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2009. Non-GAAP revenue for the fourth quarter was $874 million, resulting in full year non-GAAP revenues of $3.30 billion, an increase of 5 percent over the $3.14 billion reported for 2008, as if Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems had been combined.

From Danaher 28 Jan 2010

Humans' evolutionary advantage also makes them susceptible to cancer, dementia and heart disease

The same evolutionary genetic advantages that have helped increase human lifespans also make us uniquely susceptible to diseases of aging such as cancer, heart disease and dementia, reveals a study to be published in a special PNAS collection on "Evolution in Health and Medicine" on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

28 Jan 2010

DNA variations in genes increase risk of developing PI-IBS

Studies of the victims of the Walkerton, Ont. tainted drinking water tragedy have led researchers to discover DNA variations in genes that increase the risk of developing post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS). The sheer scale of infection and the recording of the health of Walkerton's citizens gave a team of researchers a unique opportunity to study the origin of this disorder.

28 Jan 2010

Blocking action of key protein boosts immune 'memory' to prevent or clear viral infection

Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a potential new way to stimulate the immune system to prevent or clear a viral infection. By blocking the action of a key protein in the mouse immune system, they were able to boost immune "memory" in those mice-work that may one day help doctors increase the effectiveness of human vaccines designed to prevent viral infections.

28 Jan 2010

New technique could reduce animal use in gene study

A new method of priming early embryos to form embryonic stem (ES) cells has allowed ES cells to be derived from mice used in diabetes research for the first time.

28 Jan 2010

Genetic News and Research

Enzo Biochem generating more than $100M in revenues annually

Pathway Genomics' genetic health report provides valuable insight into certain health conditions

Project A.L.S. and Robert Packard Center for ALS Research partner in $15M research initiative

Rubicon Genomics reaches agreement with ZyGEM to market its PicoPlex single-cell amplification kits

Children's Wish Foundation facilitates 12-year-old with genetic mitochondrial disease play international hockey

Should medical workers participate in the development of "medicalized" weapons?

Targeted sequencing of exome can help identify potential disease-causing genes

GSA announces recipients of 2010 awards for distinguished service in the field of genetics

UCLA's non-invasive pre-surgical testing approach leads to seizure-free surgical outcome in TSC patients

QIAGEN hosts panel discussion to educate public about the emerging promise of personalized medicine

Researchers discover new target for drugs to prevent common iron deficiency

Baylor Sammons Breast Center receives accreditation from NAPBC

CAMH signs licensing agreement to develop and market genetic test for degenerative muscle disorder

Genzyme implements new annual and long-term incentive plans for senior executives

Life Technologies collaborates with Ignite Institute to create genomic sequencing center

Life Technologies reports fourth-quarter and fiscal year results ended December 31, 2009

Humans' evolutionary advantage also makes them susceptible to cancer, dementia and heart disease

DNA variations in genes increase risk of developing PI-IBS

Blocking action of key protein boosts immune 'memory' to prevent or clear viral infection

New technique could reduce animal use in gene study

Genetics & Genomics - Second Edition eBook

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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