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Optibrium Expands US and UK Operations
Jan 30, 2018, 07:08 AM by Michael CroftCAMBRIDGE, UK - Jan 30, 2018 - Optibrium, a developer of software for small molecule drug discovery, today announced it has appointed DrFull story -
Will America Yield Its Position As The World’s Leader In Science And Technology?
Jan 29, 2018, 16:19 PM by Michael CroftBostonGlobe | For the first time since World War II, America's primacy in science and technology is in jeopardy. Choices that the country makes today will determine whether it continues to reap the rewards that come from being at the cutting edge.Full story -
Oxford Nanopore MinION Used To Produce Most Complete Human Genome
Jan 29, 2018, 12:45 PM by Michael CroftBio-IT World A paper published today in Nature Biotechnology, reports Oxford Nanopore sequencing resulting in the most complete human genome ever assembled with a single technology.Full story -
Genedata, Congenica, Nanome, And More: News From January 2018
Jan 29, 2018, 10:10 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | January featured exciting new, products, and partnerships from around the bio-IT community from innovating companies, organizations, and universities, including Genedata, Congenica, Nanome, and more.
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Video: The Hyve Discusses Health Data Research Infrastructures, IoT In Webinar
Jan 26, 2018, 08:30 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | In a recent webinar, Kees Bochove of The Hyve delved into consent, GDPR, the healthcare professional’s role in infrastructure, FAIR principles, open source solutions, the future of wearables, and much more.
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The Cult Of DNA-centricity
Jan 25, 2018, 11:47 AM by Michael CroftForbes | All of biology lies in the genome, right? That's a premise of modern medicine: a disease-free utopia based on gene therapy and, soon, gene editing. But what if the real answers lie in your proteins? DNA-centric thinking is holding back the next wave of cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.Full story -
BGI Increases Long-Read Sequencing Capacity With Purchase Of 10 PacBio Sequel Systems
Jan 25, 2018, 10:00 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World Brief | BGI and Pacific Biosciences today announced an agreement by BGI Genomics to purchase an additional 10 Sequel Systems, significantly expanding the capacity for Single Molecule, Real-Time Sequencing for BGI’s global sequencing service business.
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VA Data And DOE Supercomputers Converge
Jan 24, 2018, 09:15 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | A joint initiative between the Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is using supercomputers to collect genetic, military exposure, lifestyle, and health information about veterans that can be used to understand how genes affect health and illness.
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Enhanced collaboration between Qlucore and Nebion to help biologists get more out of their data analysis
Jan 24, 2018, 05:45 AM by Michael CroftLUND, SWEDEN - Jan 24, 2018 - The amount of gene expression data being produced in labs around the globe is exploding, particularly from the use of RNA-SequencingFull story -
MDI Biological Laboratory Develops Anecdata Citizen Science Mobile App
Jan 23, 2018, 16:28 PM by Michael CroftBAR HARBOR, ME, UNITED STATES - Jan 23, 2018 - The MDI Biological Laboratory is riding the growing wave of interest in citizen science with the development of a new, easily accessible mobile phone app to help community organizations track and analyze crowd-sourced data from citizen volunteers on critical environmental questionsFull story -
Coagulation Sciences LLC Selects Enercon As Its Contract Manufacturer
Jan 23, 2018, 16:23 PM by Michael CroftBAR HARBOR, ME, UNITED STATES - Jan 23, 2018 - Coagulation Sciences LLC, a medical device startup that is being incubated at the MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, has announced that it has selected Enercon Technologies IncFull story -
Sterling Pharma Solutions expands presence in Japan
Jan 23, 2018, 12:10 PM by Michael Croft, JAPAN - Jan 23, 2018 - Global API developer and manufacturer, Sterling Pharma Solutions, has experienced growth in the Japanese market as a result of its technical capabilities and innovation strategyFull story -
Toronto software company to build Canada-wide rare disease data repository
Jan 23, 2018, 11:28 AM by Michael CroftTORONTO, ON, CANADA - Jan 23, 2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Gene42 to build first Canada-wide rare disease data repositoryGene42 IncFull story -
Why Celgene's Acquisition Of Juno Matters For Biotech And Investors
Jan 23, 2018, 10:20 AM by Michael CroftForbes | Celgene just acquired immunotherapy biotech Juno Therapeutics in a $9 billion dollar deal. The deal will allow Celgene to compete in a space already occupied by Novartis and Gilead as they vie for hegemony in a new field of oncology.Full story -
Vyasa Analytics Introduces Deep Learning Software for Life Sciences and Healthcare
Jan 22, 2018, 09:20 AM by Michael CroftBOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES - Jan 22, 2018 - Vyasa Analytics, a provider of deep learning software and analytics for life sciences and healthcare organizations, today announces the launch of Cortex, a secure, highly scalable software platform for collaborative knowledge discovery and data analyticsFull story -
Packing A Genome, Step-by-Step
Jan 19, 2018, 15:16 PM by Michael CroftHHMI | For the first time, scientists can see in minute-time resolution how cells package chromosomes into highly condensed structures prior to cell division.Full story -
CRISPR And Reddit: Doudna Hosts “Ask Me Anything” Session
Jan 19, 2018, 14:25 PM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | Jennifer Doudna hosted an “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit with assistance from her colleagues at Doudna Lab and at the National Human Genome Research Institute. Topics from the session include CRISPR/Cas9 litigation, potential immunity to CRISPR, Designer Babies, and more.
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PacBio Outlook 2018
Jan 18, 2018, 15:03 PM by Michael CroftOmics! Omics! | Keith Robison gives his take on PacBio's recent presentation at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference.Full story -
Oracle Health Sciences Study Reveals Top Challenges and Opportunities for RTSM/IRT SolutionsStudy of clinical trial professionals involved in RTSM/IRT reveals poor integration with other clinical plat
Jan 18, 2018, 14:11 PM by Michael CroftREDWOOD CITY, CA, UNITED STATES - Jan 18, 2018 - Oracle Health Sciences today announced the results of a new study, conducted in partnership with Informa Engage, which reveals the top challenges and frustrations for clinical trial professionals with current Randomization and Trial Supply Management/ Interactive Response Technology (RTSM/IRT) systems, as well as opportunities for improvementFull story -
Bio-Optronics Announces $30 Million Growth Investment from Mainsail Partners
Jan 18, 2018, 10:31 AM by Michael CroftROCHESTER, NY - Jan 18, 2018 - Bio-Optronics today announced a $30 million investment from Mainsail Partners, a growth equity firm that invests in fast-growing bootstrapped technology companiesFull story