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Technology Spotlight

Protein Interaction Analysis
By their friends, you shall know them, the saying goes. The same is true of proteins. The majority of cellular proteins are cogs in large macromolecular machines comprising anywhere from two to dozens of... more...

Product Focus

TUNEL Assay Kits
The sensitivity and accuracy of TUNEL (Terminal deoxynucleotide transferase dUTP Nick End Labeling) assays has significantly improved over the years. Current TUNEL assay kits employ techniques that allow for the specific detection of apoptotic-associated... more...

News

Cancer Cells Spread By Releasing 'Bubbles', According to an MUHC Study
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Mouse Studies Show Tumors Suppress Cells Responsible for Regulating the Immune System
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Vitamin D in Brain Function
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Inflammation Triggers Cell Fusions That Could Protect Neurons, Stanford Research Shows
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Researchers Uncover Details About How Dietary Restriction Slows Down Aging
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Charting the Epigenome
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Duke Scientists Deconstruct Process of Bacterial Division
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Mature B Cells Reprogrammed to Stem-Cell-Like State
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Mice Sense Oxygen Through Their Skin
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Genome Analysis Reveals New Protein Associated With Breast Cancer Progression
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Flooding Brain with 'Pleasure Chemical' Receptors Works on Cocaine, as on Alcohol
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New Technique Yields More Detailed Picture of Chromatin Structure
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USC Study Finds Evidence of Gender-Related Differences in Development of Colon Cancer
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Clearer Day for Gene Therapy: New Vector Carries Big Genes Linked to Inherited Blindness
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Stem Cells: The Role of Cancer-Initiating Cells in Diagnosis and Treatment
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Molecular Basis for Neurodegeneration in Ataxia Telangiectasia
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Calorie Restriction Inhibits, Obesity Fuels Development of Epithelial Cancers
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New Technologies

Greiner Bio-One - 1536 well Microplates
After developing the 384-well microplate, Greiner Bio-One collaborated with BAYER AG to pioneer HTS advancement by utilizing space most efficiently within existing external dimensions.
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Strategic Diagnostics, Inc. - Genomic Antibody Technology™ (GAT)
A New Revolution in Antibody Production
Genomic Antibody Technology™ (GAT) is a proprietary technology developed by SDI.
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Promotion

Eppendorf Consumables “Buy 3, Get 1”
Our new Eppendorf Advantage offer makes it easier than ever to add Eppendorf premium quality consumables to your lab. Purchase 3 of the same participating Eppendorf consumables and get 1 complimentary. Choose from ep Dualfilter TIPS and epTIPS Reloads for use with all pipettes, Deepwell Plates 96 and 384, Electroporation Cuvettes, UVette Spectrophotometer Cuvettes, Safe-Lock tubes in standard and DNA LoBind, PCR tubes in single or strips, and twin.tec PCR Plates. Offer expires September 30, 2008. More Information

Featured Products

Mirus Bio Corporation - LabelIT miRNA Labeling Kit
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Phoenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Custom Peptide Synthesis
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Innovative Research - Mouse Plasma
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Scottish Biomedical - Phosphodiesterase Compound Profiling
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Primorigen Biosciences LLC - BriteArray ThiNClear ™ Protein Microarray Starter Kit
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Codon Devices - Gene Synthesis
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Streaming Video

Web Seminar: miRNA in hESC differentiation
Mark Landers discusses miRNA in hESC differentiation.
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Product Review

Product Review: Biocompare's Tour Through AACR 2008
There was a lot going on in the San Diego convention center last week, as the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) held their annual meeting. Posters flew up and down in rapid succession and there were more...
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Events

Featured Event: Advances in Biodefense Technology
May 7 - May 8, 2008
Select Biosciences’ inaugural Advances in Biodefense Technology conference will be held in Barcelona, and co-located with the Advances in Microarray Technology conference and Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress. Registered delegates will also have access to these meetings ensuring a very cost-effective trip. Visit the website for further information.
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Brain Development Symposium
May 12 - May 13, 2008
Organized by Francois Guillemot and Abcam
Topics: Cell fate specification, Connectivity, Migration, Behavior
Speakers: Evelyne Bloch-Galego, Andrea Brand, Mario De Bono, Sonia Garel, Alicia Hidalgo, Rudiger Klein, Patrick Lemaire, Kate Lewis, Jeff Macklis, Franck Polleux, David Price, Lukas Sommer, Pierre Vanderhaeghen
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Central European Biotechnology and Biobusiness Trade Fair - Bio-Forum VII
May 15 - May 17, 2008
Bio-Forum VII is the biggest international event for biotechnology in Central Europe gathering R&D representatives of countries such as Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland etc. It is a platform for biotech leaders to make connections with emerging biotechnology market of Central Europe. Discover Central European biotechnology potential with Bio-Forum!
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Jobs
Scientist (Proteomics) Maine Institute of Human Genetics (MIHGH/EMHS) Maine USA more...	Senior Scientist Smiths Detection Massachusetts USA more...
Postdoctoral Positions Available The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Texas USA more...	Senior Research Associate Neostasis, Inc. California USA more...