Tiny sensors tucked into cell phones could map airborne toxins in real time

20-May-2010 - A tiny silicon chip that works a bit like a nose may one day detect dangerous airborne chemicals and alert emergency responders through the cell phone network. If embedded in many cell phones, its developers say, the new type of sensor could map the location and extent of hazards like gas leaks ...

Epigenomics AG Receives Allowance for Key Technology Patent in Japan

Patent broadly covers HeavyMethyl, a core technology of Epigenomics' molecular diagnostic products

15-Mar-2010 - Epigenomics AG announced that it received a Notice of Allowance by the Japanese Patent Office stating that they intend to grant a patent for Epigenomics' HeavyMethyl(TM) technology. This notification is equivalent to a "Rule 71(3) notification" by the European Patent Office. Patent application ...

Agilent Technologies Announces Strategic Partnership with Pacific Laboratory Products in Australia

11-Mar-2010 - Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the strategic partnership with Pacific Laboratory Products in Australia to provide best-in-class technical support and efficient delivery for the entire range of Agilent Chromatography Columns and Supplies products. “We have long established partnership with ...

Grace Opens Office in Southern Australia

24-Aug-2009 - W. R. Grace & Co. is celebrating the official opening of its new facility in Rowville, Australia. The site operates as part of Grace Davison Discovery Sciences, bringing together the customer service and warehousing functions previously located in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, and the sales ...

Scientists 'rebuild' giant moa using ancient DNA

Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and rock shelters in New Zealand

06-Jul-2009 - Researchers from the University of Adelaide and Landcare Research in New Zealand have identified four different moa species after retrieving ancient DNA from moa feathers believed to be at least 2500 years old. The giant birds – measuring up to 2.5 metres and weighing 250 kilograms – were the ...

71 projects fill DOE Joint Genome Institute 2010 pipeline

01-Jul-2009 - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) has selected 71 new genomic sequencing projects for its 2010 Community Sequencing Program (CSP) — a targeted sampling of the planet's biodiversity — to be characterized for bioenergy, climate, and environmental applications. JGI's ...

Rockeby European patent granted for CanDia5

07-Nov-2008 - Rockeby biomed Ltd announced that it has been granted an European Patent by the European Patent Office, with relation to CanDia5 candida assay patent. The Patent (European Patent No. 1 381 864) relates to a method and a means of diagnosing Candida infection. In particular the present invention ...

Syrris Establish Japanese Subsidiary Office

Syrris Expand Global Sales Network to Match Growing Demand in the Far East

23-Sep-2008 - Syrris, has opened a new subsidiary office in Japan. Syrris Japan, Inc. officially opened for business in May, 2008 and has already received a significant number of orders. “‘This is a very exciting development for the Syrris Group,” said Syrris’ Managing Director, Mark Gilligan. “Establishing ...

New international wine genomics project launched

23-Jul-2008 - On the occasion of the 9th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference and Tradeshow sponsored by the British Columbia Wine Grape Council, Genome BC announced the launch of WineGen, a unique international wine genomics research and development program with an investment of $5 million. The ...

First nanoscale image of soil reveals an 'incredible' variety, rich with patterns

29-Apr-2008 - A handful of soil is a lot like a banana, strawberry and apple smoothie: Blended all together, it is hard to tell what's in there, especially if you have never tasted the fruits before. But when you look at soil's organic carbon closely, it has an incredible variety of known compounds. And ...