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 | Genomics for Lower Carbon Footprint Livestock? Ann Bruce, Edinburgh University, speaking at Genomics Research Europe 2012 |
 | Exploiting New Knowledge in Metabolic and Stress Signalling: Contribution to Achieving the Goal of 20:20 Wheat Nigel Halford, Rothamsted Research, speaking at Genomics Research Europe 2012 |
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market
MarketsandMarkets
by technology (pyrosequencing & others), competitors (Illumina, 454 Roche, Life Science Technologies), applications & tools - global trends & forecasts (2011 – 2016)
Life Science and Chemical Instrumentation Market (2011 - 2016)
MarketsandMarkets
Spectroscopy, Chromatography, DNA Sequencer & Amplifier, Lab Automation, Array, Flow Cytometer, Electrophoresis, Immuno Assay & Others
Algae Biofuel: Why Not Now?
Select Biosciences Ltd
Algae biofuel is either just around the corner or off in the distant future. Which? We used a patented technology mapping process from Emerging Tech Insights, Inc. to answer the question and to Get Beyond the Hype® in algae biofuels.
Global Seeds Market Report: 2011 Edition
Koncept Analytics
The leading seeds market in the word is the United States, followed by China and other countries. The US accounts for the maximum share of the total acreage of genetically engineered crops cultivated worldwide while the usage of GM seeds in China still lags behind.
Next-Gen Sequencing Trends 2011
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s 2nd industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on next-generation sequencing (NGS) carried out in March 2011.
Single Cell Omics 2011
Select Biosciences Ltd
The single cell Omics revolution is the potential transformation of cellular heterogeneity from a source of noise to a source of new, as yet hidden discoveries.
Global Seeds Market: Focus on Genetically Modified Segment
Koncept Analytics
The report is an attempt to analyze the size of the global seeds market, focusing primarily on the biotech seeds industry, along with the forecast of the industry size. The growth drivers and major issues facing the industry are also being touched upon. The major players of the industry are being profiled, highlighting their strategies.
Global Pipeline of New GM Crops
European Unioins JRC
A new publication provides a detailed list of products in the commercial, regulatory and advanced R&D pipelines.
MarketsandMarkets
by technology (pyrosequencing & others), competitors (Illumina, 454 Roche, Life Science Technologies), applications & tools - global trends & forecasts (2011 – 2016)
Life Science and Chemical Instrumentation Market (2011 - 2016)
MarketsandMarkets
Spectroscopy, Chromatography, DNA Sequencer & Amplifier, Lab Automation, Array, Flow Cytometer, Electrophoresis, Immuno Assay & Others
Algae Biofuel: Why Not Now?
Select Biosciences Ltd
Algae biofuel is either just around the corner or off in the distant future. Which? We used a patented technology mapping process from Emerging Tech Insights, Inc. to answer the question and to Get Beyond the Hype® in algae biofuels.
Global Seeds Market Report: 2011 Edition
Koncept Analytics
The leading seeds market in the word is the United States, followed by China and other countries. The US accounts for the maximum share of the total acreage of genetically engineered crops cultivated worldwide while the usage of GM seeds in China still lags behind.
Next-Gen Sequencing Trends 2011
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s 2nd industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on next-generation sequencing (NGS) carried out in March 2011.
Single Cell Omics 2011
Select Biosciences Ltd
The single cell Omics revolution is the potential transformation of cellular heterogeneity from a source of noise to a source of new, as yet hidden discoveries.
Global Seeds Market: Focus on Genetically Modified Segment
Koncept Analytics
The report is an attempt to analyze the size of the global seeds market, focusing primarily on the biotech seeds industry, along with the forecast of the industry size. The growth drivers and major issues facing the industry are also being touched upon. The major players of the industry are being profiled, highlighting their strategies.
Global Pipeline of New GM Crops
European Unioins JRC
A new publication provides a detailed list of products in the commercial, regulatory and advanced R&D pipelines.
The Genome Sequence of Tibetan Antelope Sheds New Light on High-altitude Adaptation
Why Tibetan antelope can live at elevations of 4,000-5,000m on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau?
An International Vision for Wheat Improvement
By 2050, a 60% increase in wheat production will be needed to meet the demand of a growing population.
Secret of Efficient Photosynthesis is Decoded
MIT researchers find that the key to purple bacteria’s light-harvesting prowess lies in highly symmetrical molecules.
Progress in Energy Innovation, Development, and Deployment
As the financial and environmental costs of current-generation energy sources continue to mount, development and implementation of innovative new energy sources have become increasingly important.
Potato May Help Feed Ethiopia in Era of Climate Change
With unpredictable annual rainfall and drought once every five years, climate change presents challenges to feeding Ethiopia.
Reducing the Environmental Impacts of Fertiliser Use
Improvements in nitrogen fertiliser manufacture and their application could help reduce China's agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
Plants Use Underground Networks to Warn of Enemy Attack
Plants use underground fungal networks to warn their neighbours of aphid attack.
Wheat Breeding Science Offers Greater Yields
UK wheat yields could be boosted by up to 30% with the introduction of a new wheat bred from a wild grass species.
Genome of Lotus May Hold Anti-Aging Secrets
The "sacred lotus" is believed to have a powerful genetic system that repairs genetic defects.
Adding Veggies to your Diet Helps Cut Global Warming
If the carnivorous U.S. population – as a whole – ate a more-vegetarian diet that included egg and milk products, the environment would be greatly relieved, says a preliminary Cornell study.
Why Tibetan antelope can live at elevations of 4,000-5,000m on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau?
An International Vision for Wheat Improvement
By 2050, a 60% increase in wheat production will be needed to meet the demand of a growing population.
Secret of Efficient Photosynthesis is Decoded
MIT researchers find that the key to purple bacteria’s light-harvesting prowess lies in highly symmetrical molecules.
Progress in Energy Innovation, Development, and Deployment
As the financial and environmental costs of current-generation energy sources continue to mount, development and implementation of innovative new energy sources have become increasingly important.
Potato May Help Feed Ethiopia in Era of Climate Change
With unpredictable annual rainfall and drought once every five years, climate change presents challenges to feeding Ethiopia.
Reducing the Environmental Impacts of Fertiliser Use
Improvements in nitrogen fertiliser manufacture and their application could help reduce China's agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
Plants Use Underground Networks to Warn of Enemy Attack
Plants use underground fungal networks to warn their neighbours of aphid attack.
Wheat Breeding Science Offers Greater Yields
UK wheat yields could be boosted by up to 30% with the introduction of a new wheat bred from a wild grass species.
Genome of Lotus May Hold Anti-Aging Secrets
The "sacred lotus" is believed to have a powerful genetic system that repairs genetic defects.
Adding Veggies to your Diet Helps Cut Global Warming
If the carnivorous U.S. population – as a whole – ate a more-vegetarian diet that included egg and milk products, the environment would be greatly relieved, says a preliminary Cornell study.
SKTO Secures Additional Acres for the Cultivation of Medical Marijuana
SK3 Group, Inc. has secured an additional 10 acres of real estate in Northern California to develop and manage state-of-the-art growing facilities.
Life Technologies Announces Patent Protection for TAL Effector Technology
Patent covers nucleic acids encoding Transcription Activator-Like Effector Nuclease fusion proteins (TALENS) and the formal launch of an associated sublicensing program.
BBSRC Supports Call for Multi-Disciplinary Research Centres in Synthetic Biology
Up to six centres will be funded in two phases; three in this financial year and three next financial year.
Artificial Fertility Specialist Secures £65,000 Investment
Funding received from The North West Fund for Biomedical.
Food Safety Modernization Act Means Changes for Producers, Processors
Proposed new Food and Drug Administration regulations developed under the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, will affect how Pennsylvania farmers, processors and retailers operate.
Bayer CropScience Breaks Ground on New Greenhouse in Memphis, Tennessee
Company plans to invest USD 17 million for greenhouse as part of EUR 7 billion global research and development commitment.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire Life Technologies Corporation
The definitive agreement will see Thermo Fisher will acquire Life Technologies for $76.00 in cash per fully diluted common share or approximately $13.6 billion.
ARABLAB, the Analytical Industry’s Most Powerful Annual Trade Show
ARABLAB, the laboratory and instrumentation industry’s biggest international show in the Middle East and Asia, is the only event that covers all of the important growth markets of the Middle East, China, the Indian sub-continent, south-east Asia and Africa.
Life Technologies Acquires KDR Biotech
The acquisition is part of Life Technologies strategic international growth plan in fast-growing markets.
Global Biofuels Production Will Reach Nearly 62 Billion Gallons by 2023, Says Report
After more than a decade of healthy growth for conventional biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel, the next wave of advanced biofuels is nearing commercialization.
SK3 Group, Inc. has secured an additional 10 acres of real estate in Northern California to develop and manage state-of-the-art growing facilities.
Life Technologies Announces Patent Protection for TAL Effector Technology
Patent covers nucleic acids encoding Transcription Activator-Like Effector Nuclease fusion proteins (TALENS) and the formal launch of an associated sublicensing program.
BBSRC Supports Call for Multi-Disciplinary Research Centres in Synthetic Biology
Up to six centres will be funded in two phases; three in this financial year and three next financial year.
Artificial Fertility Specialist Secures £65,000 Investment
Funding received from The North West Fund for Biomedical.
Food Safety Modernization Act Means Changes for Producers, Processors
Proposed new Food and Drug Administration regulations developed under the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, will affect how Pennsylvania farmers, processors and retailers operate.
Bayer CropScience Breaks Ground on New Greenhouse in Memphis, Tennessee
Company plans to invest USD 17 million for greenhouse as part of EUR 7 billion global research and development commitment.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire Life Technologies Corporation
The definitive agreement will see Thermo Fisher will acquire Life Technologies for $76.00 in cash per fully diluted common share or approximately $13.6 billion.
ARABLAB, the Analytical Industry’s Most Powerful Annual Trade Show
ARABLAB, the laboratory and instrumentation industry’s biggest international show in the Middle East and Asia, is the only event that covers all of the important growth markets of the Middle East, China, the Indian sub-continent, south-east Asia and Africa.
Life Technologies Acquires KDR Biotech
The acquisition is part of Life Technologies strategic international growth plan in fast-growing markets.
Global Biofuels Production Will Reach Nearly 62 Billion Gallons by 2023, Says Report
After more than a decade of healthy growth for conventional biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel, the next wave of advanced biofuels is nearing commercialization.
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Protein Microarrays for Characterisation of the Bacillus anthracis ‘infectome’
Health Protection Agency
These studies provide an interesting insight into the transcriptome of virulent B. anthracis in a host infection environment.
Effect of Heat and Cold Treatment on Germination and Early Growth Stage of Terminal Heat Tolerant (WH 730) and Intolerant (RAJ 4014) Wheat Genotypes
Directorate of Wheat Research
Being second important staple food crop globally, wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production is largely limited by heat and cold stress which adversely affects the germination, crop growth and development. Terminal heat stress is a major problem for wheat production which severely affects the grain yield.
Kidney Genes Expression in Hypertensive ISIAH Rats
ICIH SO RAN
The present study was performed to detect the key genes involved in the hypertensive phenotype manifestation in the ISIAH rats with inherited stress-induced arterial hypertension.
Variation in miRNA expression between TRV-infected tobacco plants is correlated with symptom severity and TRV-16K transcripts abundance
National Research Institute, Poland
In the present work, expression of certain miRNAs and their targets were investigated in three tobacco plants infected with Tobacco rattle virus (TRV) isolate Deb57 collected from Northern Poland in 2008.
Discovery of Conserved Domains for Development of Functional Markers and Identification of microRNAs from Drought Responsive Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
DOR, Hyderabad
This stidy identified that conserved domains or gene families from the ESTs could be utilized for the identification of gene-targeted markers and for development of functional markers to accelerate marker assisted backcross breeding in chickpea.
Automated Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Cardiotoxicity Assay in Zebrafish
AB Sciences
The zebrafish embryos have recently gained relevance in biomedical research thanks to some of its characteristics including embryo transparency. Combined with the possibility to adapt the model with an automatic device and the reduced cost associated to each assay, the model is an ideal killer experiment in early phases of drug discovery as well as a novel method to increase the selection arguments to reduce the candidates to enter into the Drug Development process.
Novel, Fully Automated Method Allows Efficient Analysis of qPCR Data for Qualitative Calling Based on Comparative Cq
Azure PCR Limited
Assessment to ascertain if a method for analysis of qPCR data dependent on manual intervention can be replaced by automated analysis using the AzurePCRTM method.
Defining off-target cleavage in a pair of Zinc Finger Nucleases
University of Utah
This study looks at off-target cleavage of Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZNFs) in Drosophila in an attempt to analyze potential cleavage spots, with a view to designing more efficient ZFNs.
Lab-on-a-Chip System for Detection of Mycotoxins in Animal Feed
Institut fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz
This poster introduces an automated Lab-on-a-Chip system for reliable quantitative testing of mycotoxin contamination of animal feed developed in the framework of the EU-funded project micro- FLUID.
Polarized Cell Expansion and Heterochronic Shift in Angiosperm Spermatogenesis
UEB
This study evaluates genetic factors and common pathways in polarized cell-tip expansion.
Health Protection Agency
These studies provide an interesting insight into the transcriptome of virulent B. anthracis in a host infection environment.
Effect of Heat and Cold Treatment on Germination and Early Growth Stage of Terminal Heat Tolerant (WH 730) and Intolerant (RAJ 4014) Wheat Genotypes
Directorate of Wheat Research
Being second important staple food crop globally, wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production is largely limited by heat and cold stress which adversely affects the germination, crop growth and development. Terminal heat stress is a major problem for wheat production which severely affects the grain yield.
Kidney Genes Expression in Hypertensive ISIAH Rats
ICIH SO RAN
The present study was performed to detect the key genes involved in the hypertensive phenotype manifestation in the ISIAH rats with inherited stress-induced arterial hypertension.
Variation in miRNA expression between TRV-infected tobacco plants is correlated with symptom severity and TRV-16K transcripts abundance
National Research Institute, Poland
In the present work, expression of certain miRNAs and their targets were investigated in three tobacco plants infected with Tobacco rattle virus (TRV) isolate Deb57 collected from Northern Poland in 2008.
Discovery of Conserved Domains for Development of Functional Markers and Identification of microRNAs from Drought Responsive Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
DOR, Hyderabad
This stidy identified that conserved domains or gene families from the ESTs could be utilized for the identification of gene-targeted markers and for development of functional markers to accelerate marker assisted backcross breeding in chickpea.
Automated Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Cardiotoxicity Assay in Zebrafish
AB Sciences
The zebrafish embryos have recently gained relevance in biomedical research thanks to some of its characteristics including embryo transparency. Combined with the possibility to adapt the model with an automatic device and the reduced cost associated to each assay, the model is an ideal killer experiment in early phases of drug discovery as well as a novel method to increase the selection arguments to reduce the candidates to enter into the Drug Development process.
Novel, Fully Automated Method Allows Efficient Analysis of qPCR Data for Qualitative Calling Based on Comparative Cq
Azure PCR Limited
Assessment to ascertain if a method for analysis of qPCR data dependent on manual intervention can be replaced by automated analysis using the AzurePCRTM method.
Defining off-target cleavage in a pair of Zinc Finger Nucleases
University of Utah
This study looks at off-target cleavage of Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZNFs) in Drosophila in an attempt to analyze potential cleavage spots, with a view to designing more efficient ZFNs.
Lab-on-a-Chip System for Detection of Mycotoxins in Animal Feed
Institut fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz
This poster introduces an automated Lab-on-a-Chip system for reliable quantitative testing of mycotoxin contamination of animal feed developed in the framework of the EU-funded project micro- FLUID.
Polarized Cell Expansion and Heterochronic Shift in Angiosperm Spermatogenesis
UEB
This study evaluates genetic factors and common pathways in polarized cell-tip expansion.
EN 15779 — Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Polyunsaturated FAME in Biodiesel Made From Algae and Marine Oils
Agilent Technologies
This application note describes the configuration and performance of the Agilent 7890A GC system when using this method for the analysis of B100 biodiesel derived from algae oil.
Automating Complex Sample Preparations Using the Agilent 7696A WorkBench
Agilent Technologies
The 7696A Workbench is a standalone instrument specifically designed to automate sample preparation.
Analysis of Natural Oils and Extracts Using the Low Thermal Mass LTM Series II System
Agilent Technologies
The enantiomers of linalool and other important components of natural oils or natural extracts including cypress oil, geranium extract, balm leaves oil, and jasmin oil are separated on a multidimensional system using two separate GC ovens.
Analysis of Organophosphorus Pesticides with Agilent 7820 Gas Chromatograph Flame Photometric Detector
The Agilent 7820 series gas chromatograph (GC) equipped with a flame photometric detector (FPD) provides high sensitivity, good linearity, and stability for the analysis of organophosphorus pesticides.
Analysis of Glycerin and Glycerides in Biodiesel (B100) Using ASTM D6584 and EN14105
Agilent Technologies
This application provides complete system configuration as well as guidelines for successful analysis of free glycerin and total glycerides in biodiesel.
Monitoring Bacterial Cell-to-Cell Communication “Quorum sensing” Using FLUOstar OPTIMA
BMG Labtech
Bacteria can monitor and respond to changes to environmental conditions via a cell density process known as quorum sensing. Bacteria use this process to monitor their community by producing, detecting and responding to low molecular mass signal molecules, called autoinducers. Effects on quorum sensing were investigated by measuring growth and bioluminescence of Vibrio fischeri. The FLUOstar OPTIMA was utilized to measure absorbance and luminescence in parallel.
Agilent Technologies
This application note describes the configuration and performance of the Agilent 7890A GC system when using this method for the analysis of B100 biodiesel derived from algae oil.
Automating Complex Sample Preparations Using the Agilent 7696A WorkBench
Agilent Technologies
The 7696A Workbench is a standalone instrument specifically designed to automate sample preparation.
Analysis of Natural Oils and Extracts Using the Low Thermal Mass LTM Series II System
Agilent Technologies
The enantiomers of linalool and other important components of natural oils or natural extracts including cypress oil, geranium extract, balm leaves oil, and jasmin oil are separated on a multidimensional system using two separate GC ovens.
Analysis of Organophosphorus Pesticides with Agilent 7820 Gas Chromatograph Flame Photometric Detector
The Agilent 7820 series gas chromatograph (GC) equipped with a flame photometric detector (FPD) provides high sensitivity, good linearity, and stability for the analysis of organophosphorus pesticides.
Analysis of Glycerin and Glycerides in Biodiesel (B100) Using ASTM D6584 and EN14105
Agilent Technologies
This application provides complete system configuration as well as guidelines for successful analysis of free glycerin and total glycerides in biodiesel.
Monitoring Bacterial Cell-to-Cell Communication “Quorum sensing” Using FLUOstar OPTIMA
BMG Labtech
Bacteria can monitor and respond to changes to environmental conditions via a cell density process known as quorum sensing. Bacteria use this process to monitor their community by producing, detecting and responding to low molecular mass signal molecules, called autoinducers. Effects on quorum sensing were investigated by measuring growth and bioluminescence of Vibrio fischeri. The FLUOstar OPTIMA was utilized to measure absorbance and luminescence in parallel.
