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Now, India gears up to sequence buffalo genome

India, after gaining laurels in sequencing rice genome in a global partnership, has now decided to sequence buffalo genome. A multi-crore project has been cleared and the Karnal-based National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) and the Hisar-based Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes (CIRB) would work on a network mode for the project, said the director-general of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Mangla Rai

CCMB Scientists To Map Buffalo Genome

It is perhaps for the first time in the world that scientists are working on mapping the ’complete buffalo genome sequence’. The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad has taken up the prestigious project for decoding the genes of the Indian buffalo. This landmark project is being assisted by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) which has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CCMB. The collaborative project called ‘Buffalo genomics’ involves a total cost of Rs 2.3 crore, to be funded by NDDB and developed over a three-year period in a phased manner.

Max-Planck Institute publishes Neanderthal mitochondrial genome sequence

Singapore, August 12, 2008: Researchers led by the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany have published the complete Neanderthal mitochondrial genome sequence. The mitochondrial genome was generated using the 454 Sequencing technology to 35-fold redundancy, facilitating a detailed comparison against known human mitochondrial genomes and an analysis of recent human evolution. The study, entitled “A complete Neanderthal mitochondrial genome sequence determined by high-throughput sequencing� appears in the journal Cell.

A Genome in Any Format

In a recent post, Andrew Yates asked, "How much data is a human genome?" He then did a little math to show that an uncompressed diploid human genome would easily fit on two music CDs, if stored as a text file. That got Genetic Future's Daniel MacArthur thinking. There are, he says, other formats that a human genome could be stored in, including as images from an Illumina machine. In that format, a genome with 30x coverage would take up about 28.80 terabytes. Also, if the sequence data is stored as a Sequence Read Format file, the storage space'll top out at 1.98 terabytes.

Genome Sequencer FLX System plus NimbleGen Sequence Capture Arrays Help Unravel the Cryptic Genetic Changes in Hematological Malignancies

PENZBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 8, 2008 - The Cancer Genomics Group at Barts and The London Medical School is researching leukemia with the aquisition of the state-of-the-art Genome Sequencer FLX System paired with the Roche NimbleGen Sequence Capture arrays. Researchers, led by Professor Brian Young, will use the combined technology of 454 Sequencing and NimbleGen Sequence Capture Arrays to uncover the genetic changes that are involved in the development of leukemia. The new sequence information will be linked to an existing extensive clinical and cytogenetic database to investigate the relationship between genetic change and the clinical features of this devastating disease. The researchers expect that the new data could have implications for the future therapy and clinical outcome of hematological malignancies.

Roche's 454 Sequencing System Used to Determine the Complete Neanderthal Mitochondrial Genome, Establishing When Humans and Neanderthals Diverged

BRANFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2008 - Researchers led by the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany have published the complete Neanderthal mitochondrial genome sequence. The mitochondrial genome was generated using the 454 Sequencing technology to 35-fold redundancy, facilitating a detailed comparison against known human mitochondrial genomes and an analysis of recent human evolution. The study, entitled "A complete Neanderthal mitochondrial genome sequence determined by high-throughput sequencing" appears today in the journal Cell.

eBay India Motors announces India's first online truck bazaar

eBay India Motors, the leading online B2B Motors marketplace, today announced the launch of India's first online truck bazaar on eBay India. The Online Truck Bazaar can be accessed on http://trucks.eBay.in and is free for any fleet operator who would like to list buses, LCVs or HCVs for sale. Interested dealers or purchasers can simply call or email the advertiser and complete the purchase easily.

Gears of War 2's active sniper will not insta-down (Gears of War 2)

The one and only Cliff Bleszinski popped up on the NeoGAF forums where the latest video of Gears of War 2 was being discussed, to clarify the Longshot sniper's abilities. Responding to a remark claiming that "active downs with the Longshot are still existent in Gears 2", Cliff denied the claim, stating that the Longshot will not have insta-down abilities in Gears 2.

eBay India Motors Announces India's First Online Truck Bazaar Free Classifieds Website for Fleet Ope

(PRWEB) July 11, 2008 -- eBay India Motors, the leading online B2B Motors marketplace, today announced the launch of India's first online truck bazaar on eBay India. The Online Truck Bazaar can be accessed on http://trucks.eBay.in and is free for any fleet operator who would like to list buses, LCVs or HCVs for sale. Interested dealers or purchasers can simply call or email the advertiser and complete the purchase easily.

Neanderthal Mitochondrial Genome Sequence Published

Researchers led by the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany have published the complete Neanderthal mitochondrial genome sequence. The mitochondrial genome was generated using the 454 Sequencing technology to 35-fold redundancy, facilitating a detailed comparison against known human mitochondrial genomes and an analysis of recent human evolution.

USDA-ARS, Mars and IBM Intend to Sequence and Study the Cocoa Genome

MCLEAN, Va., June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), Mars, Incorporated, and IBM intend to apply their scientific resources to sequence and analyze the entire cocoa genome. Sequencing the cocoa genome is a significant scientific step that may allow more directed breeding of cocoa plants and perhaps even enhance the quality of cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate.

Genome Prairie Announces New President and CEO

SASKATOON/WINNIPEG, June 27 /CNW/ - Dr. Arnold Naimark, Chair of Genome Prairie's Board of Directors, announced today the appointment of Dr. Wilf Keller as the new President and CEO of Genome Prairie. "Dr. Keller's research experience, accomplishments and exemplary record of leadership at the National Research Council - Plant Biotechnology Institute make him the ideal choice for President and CEO," commented Dr. Naimark. Dr. Keller has held the position of Director of Research and, most recently, Acting Director General, at NRC-PBI. Dr. Keller's appointment comes at a very important time for Genome Prairie. Genome Canada's Applied Genomics Research in Bioproducts and Crops (ABC) Competition is currently underway and involves several crops and bioproducts researchers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

iPhone Roundup: "Small But Enthusiastic" In India; Orange Poland Hires Actors; O2 UK Sells Out

image-- India’s “small but enthusiastic� reception: Maharajas, rich kids, and entrepreneurs: so that’s who’s buying the iPhone in India, according to a Reuters report from the front line, which found that the launch of the iconic handset in India had “none of the mass hysteriaâ€� that accompanied its debut in the US, Europe and other parts of Asia in July. Priced at $700-$800 in India, or twice the monthly salary of a white collar middle manager, the iPhone response was predicted. Still, it was an “enthusiastic reception,â€� and for those who can afford it, the phone gives them bragging rights in a country where mobile phones are still seen as “symbols of status and success,â€� and where the phone has already enjoyed a strong run in the black market.

Me and my genome

Some biologists hope that it will be possible to sequence the entire genome of any individual. While DNA sequencing is progressing fast, a tenth of the human genome remains impossible to sequence with existing methods. This obstacle has not discouraged companies from commercialising their DNA research. 23andMe and deCodeMe offer clients a personal DNA read-outs for about $US1,000. In April 2008, Navigenics launched a similar package for $US2,500 and a yearly fee of $US250. The package includes access to "genetic counsellors" and the storage of one's DNA until it can be re-analysed as the technology improves

Me and my genome

BACK in 2002, before the $3 billion Human Genome Project was even complete, some biologists began to talk of sequencing the entire genome of any individual for just $1000. While DNA sequencing is getting ever cheaper and faster, we are not quite there yet: about a tenth of the human genome remains impossible to sequence with existing methods.

Kohli's ton takes India A to victory

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Genome Sequencer FLX System plus NimbleGen Sequence Capture Arrays Help Unravel the Cryptic Genetic Changes in Hematological Malignancies

Genome Sequencer FLX System plus NimbleGen Sequence Capture Arrays Help Unravel the Cryptic Genetic Changes in Hematological Malignancies

Philips Launches its First Patient Monitoring System in India

Royal Philips Electronics announced a series of new portable, compact patient monitors that provides a reliable, yet affordable means to observe and care for patients. Now available to healthcare providers in India, the new Philips SureSigns VM3 is the first Philips patient monitor designed for emerging markets like India. With a growing per capita income and adoption of new lifestyles, healthcare services in India are rapidly changing. In order to meet the increasing demand for quality care, people in urban areas have seen the construction of new, state-of-the-art hospitals and associated satellite facilities, while others are increasingly seeking care at smaller nursing homes and clinics. This has fueled the demand for healthcare equipment across segments and the growth of the Indian patient monitoring equipment market is estimated

deCODE and SGENE Consortium Discover Deletions in the Human Genome Linked to Risk of Schizophrenia

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a major paper published today in the online edition of the journal Nature, scientists from deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN) and the University of Iceland, along with academic colleagues from the deCODE-led European SGENE consortium, China and the United States, report the discovery of three rare deletions in the human genome that confer risk of schizophrenia. Such deletions are gaps in the normal sequence of the genome that can arise spontaneously during the recombination or reshuffling of the genome that takes place in the creation of sperm and eggs. The deletions reported in today's study are located on chromosomes 1q21, 15q11 and 15q13, and confer, respectively, 3, 15 and 12 times greater than average risk of schizophrenia.

deCODE and SGENE Consortium Discover Deletions in the Human Genome Linked to Risk of Schizophrenia

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, July 30, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- DCGN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- In a major paper published today in the online edition of the journal Nature, scientists from deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and the University of Iceland, along with academic colleagues from the deCODE-led European SGENE consortium, China and the United States, report the discovery of three rare deletions in the human genome that confer risk of schizophrenia. Such deletions are gaps in the normal sequence of the genome that can arise spontaneously during the recombination or reshuffling of the genome that takes place in the creation of sperm and eggs. The deletions reported in today's study are located on chromosomes 1q21, 15q11 and 15q13, and confer, respectively, 3, 15 and 12 times gre

Gears 1 Achievements Unlock Gears 2 Features

The Achievements that gamers tallied up in Gears of War will unlock playable characters in Gears of War 2...

Gears of War gun now available on Amazon

Wasteâ€� some imaginary Locust with the replica LancerEver wanted to dress up like Marcus Fenix, hide behind your front garden wall and growl manly obscenities at passers by? Well, today’s your lucky day: a full-size replica of Gears of War’s Lancer assault rifle is now available for pre-order on Amazon!

Old warhorses look to shine

India begin their three-Test series at a venue where they have suffered their worst loss against Sri Lanka; the last time these two sides played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, India were trounced by an innings and 77 runs. Sri Lanka have won just three of their 26 Tests against India but won the previous home series against the same opponents 2-1. They have fared much better against India at home, with just two losses in 12 Tests, and one series defeat in 1993. India have won ten Tests in all, six of them by an innings margin. One in two Tests has produced a result, and the results have often been one-sided - the smallest margin of victory has been by 149 (in terms of runs) and seven (in terms of wickets). (Click here for results of previous Tests between the two teams.

Genome sequence deepens mystery of inconspicuous sea creature

Trichoplax adhaerens a pancake of cells first discovered on the walls of a saltwater aquarium in the 1880s. Its genome sequence shows it to be an ancient ancestor of all animals. (Ana SignorovitchYale University)

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