Navigation Links
Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation to Protect Archived DNA Using Biomatrica's Room Temperature Storage
Date:7/8/2009

SAN DIEGO, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Biomatrica today announced that the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation (SMGF) will use Biomatrica's SampleMatrix room temperature storage technology to archive its DNA samples.

SMGF will use the SampleMatrix technology in place of ultra-low-temperature freezers for the long-term storage of all newly collected samples. In addition, SMGF will move its collection of previously archived samples from freezers to room temperature storage.

"SMGF has an extremely valuable collection of DNAs, and we have been very concerned about the long-term storage and preservation of the collection," said Scott Woodward, executive director of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation. "Biomatrica has developed a product that we feel addresses our concerns in a very practical, economical and secure way."

SMGF is using pedigree information and DNA samples to develop a genetic family tree. To date, the foundation has collected more than 100,000 samples along with corresponding genealogy charts containing at least four generations from volunteers in more than 170 countries around the world. SMGF currently stores all of its archived DNA samples in quadruplicate: one sample at 4 degrees C, one sample at minus 20 degrees C and two samples at minus 80 degrees C. SMGF plans to eliminate minus 80 degree frozen storage entirely and replace it with room temperature storage using SampleMatrix technology.

"I am all too familiar with losing precious biological materials since my wife has lost an enormous number of samples in defective freezers, and I have seen decreased sample quality through repeated freeze/thaw cycles, even when stored at minus 80 degrees," said Rolf Muller, Ph.D., president and CSO of Biomatrica. "Companies with biobanks, such as SMGF, as well as research institutions and biotechnology companies, can help safeguard their biological assets against loss in emergency sit
'/>"/>

SOURCE Biomatrica, Inc.
Copyright©2009 PR Newswire.
All rights reserved

1

GOOD

Page: 1 2 3

Related biology technology :

1. Center for Molecular Medicine Only Regional Provider of Test Suggested in FDA Alert on Prescribing Codeine to Nursing Mothers
2. Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics to Release H1 2007 Results on August 29, 2007
3. Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Half Year Results 2007
4. Rosetta Genomics to Present at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) "Molecular Diagnostics in Cancer Therapeutic Development" Conference
5. Glycominds Joins Biomolecular Photonic (BMP) Consortium to Develop New Molecular Imaging Technique
6. Former Pfizer Director of Inflammation Molecular Sciences to Spearhead Velcura Therapeutics Inflammatory Disease Initiatives
7. Sunesis Pharmaceuticals to Present Data at the AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
8. Astex Drug Candidates to be Featured at the 2007 AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
9. Center for Molecular Medicine One of the First Midwest Labs to Offer Advanced Test for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer
10. Delivering Molecular Imaging Solutions Across Clinical Specialties: Siemens Showcases New Technologies at RSNA 2007
11. Center for Molecular Medicine Offers Xceed Ziplex(TM) Services to Research Community

Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:11/6/2009)... Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) ("...ted results from a Phase II study of intravenous R... the lung in a poster presentation at the 15th Ann...d in Miami Beach, Florida, from November 5th to 7t...tudy of Intravenous REOLYSIN (Wild-type Reovirus) ...
(Date:11/6/2009)...head’s 2010 Personalized Medicine Partnershi...ary 22-24, 2010 in Philadelphia, has been announce...key issues in forming partnerships and engage the ... Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) Novembe...0 Personalized Medicine Partnerships Conference , ...
(Date:11/5/2009)...rstCall/ -- GenVec, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNVC ) today an...r ended September 30, 2009. GenVec reported a net ...ee months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a n...omparable quarter of 2008. For the nine months end... million ($0.15 per share), compared to a net loss...
(Date:11/5/2009)... DSM Pharmaceutical Products today announced that ... Saint Jean D,Illac, France, where DSM will be the...for Galenix commercial products on a global basis....s development opportunities co-marketing Galenix d...f Galenix in drug product development and clinical...
Breaking Biology Technology:Oncolytics Biotech(R) Inc. Collaborators Present Positive Phase II Sarcoma Trial Results at CTOS Annual Meeting 2Oncolytics Biotech(R) Inc. Collaborators Present Positive Phase II Sarcoma Trial Results at CTOS Annual Meeting 3Leaders in Biopharma and Molecular Diagnostics to Discuss Key Issues and Opportunities in Forming Partnerships at 2010 Personalized Medicine Partnerships Conference 2Leaders in Biopharma and Molecular Diagnostics to Discuss Key Issues and Opportunities in Forming Partnerships at 2010 Personalized Medicine Partnerships Conference 3GenVec Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results 2GenVec Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results 3GenVec Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results 4GenVec Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results 5GenVec Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results 6DSM Pharmaceutical Products Forms Manufacturing Alliance With Galenix 2DSM Pharmaceutical Products Forms Manufacturing Alliance With Galenix 3
...ider of room-temperature biosample transport, stor...ease today of GenConnect 3.2, the newest version o... Highlights of the release include a strategic lic...ted seamlessly into third-party informatics offeri...t enables scalable enterprise-wide deployment that...
...General Meeting of Syngenta AG on 21 April 2009, t...by the Board of Directors. , , Shareholders appr...ness year 2008, an increase of 25% over the previo... the share capital to CHF 9,459,984.90 through the...ny repurchased in 2008 within the scope of the app...
...ovide sustained tumor exposure to platinum and pro...city observed in the clinic - , , DALLAS, April 2...ard: ACCP) announced today that its collaborator...preclinical data on its lead anticancer compound, ...cer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting taking place Ap...
Other Biology Technology:GenVault Corporation Launches its Latest Centralized and Standardized Software Solution for Biobanking and Biological Sample Management, GenConnect 3.2 2GenVault Corporation Launches its Latest Centralized and Standardized Software Solution for Biobanking and Biological Sample Management, GenConnect 3.2 3Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting 2Access Pharmaceuticals Presents New Data on ProLindac(TM) at the 2009 AACR Annual Meeting 2Access Pharmaceuticals Presents New Data on ProLindac(TM) at the 2009 AACR Annual Meeting 3Access Pharmaceuticals Presents New Data on ProLindac(TM) at the 2009 AACR Annual Meeting 4
(Date:11/4/2009)... LEADS: (top news in natural science) , Unite...ates uses less water today than it did 35 years ag...nes in water use are partly attributable to altern...icient irrigation systems. According to the latest...sed in the United States goes to cooling thermoele...
(Date:11/4/2009)...he University of Oklahoma at Norman has received m...funding agencies as part of the federal stimulus p...ng received by OU researchers to $23 million. Thi...search ranging from archaeology to weather. , "T...atic approach to matching areasof scholarly excell...
(Date:11/4/2009)..., RIDGE, N.Y., Oct. 21 What,s the...reventing accidental death resulting from prescrip...ts with good intentions, however, may be unaware t...cting their teens from the ticking timebomb of pre... leader in premium-quality medical supplies, has f...
Breaking Biology News(10 mins):USGS science picks 2USGS science picks 3USGS science picks 4USGS science picks 5USGS science picks 6USGS science picks 7OU achieves $10 million in stimulus grants for 33 projects on the Norman campus 2OU achieves $10 million in stimulus grants for 33 projects on the Norman campus 3MEDNET Launches MedSafe to Prevent Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse 2MEDNET Launches MedSafe to Prevent Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse 3FamilyLife Supports Military Marriages in Milwaukee 60270 1FamilyLife Supports Military Marriages in Milwaukee 60270 2FamilyLife Supports Military Marriages in Milwaukee 60270 3FamilyLife Supports Military Marriages in Milwaukee 60270 4Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Floridas Power of the Human Voice Campaign Wins Prestigious DMA International ECHO Gold Award 60266 1Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Floridas Power of the Human Voice Campaign Wins Prestigious DMA International ECHO Gold Award 60266 2New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients 60263 1New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients 60263 2
...IVERSIDE, Calif. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (...found in numerous items in the home, such as the t...s reported in a KNBC story on Nov. 28 , they are ...lood and breast milk a potentially major concern ...al chemicals have been associated with cases of fe...
...russels & Leuven, Belgium As the most common form...ease carries enormous implications for our ageing ... is caused by Alzheimer peptide (A -peptide) proto...s type of protofibril is formed and leads to the d...discovered that certain lipids, present also in ou...
...nglish chalk streams are less healthy than we thou...l warming, said Dr Mark Trimmer at a Science Media... at a plant that covers up to three quarters of th...methane generated in the sediment beneath the plan... emissions to some UK peat bogs said Dr Trimmer fr...
Other Biology News:Chemicals used as fire retardants could be harmful, UC-Riverside researchers say 2Chemicals used as fire retardants could be harmful, UC-Riverside researchers say 3Chemicals used as fire retardants could be harmful, UC-Riverside researchers say 4Lipids in the brain an important factor for Alzheimer's disease? 2
7500 Series ICP-MS ChemStation Upgrade from Agilent Technologies
Safety Glasses Dispensers from Terra Universal, Inc.
Apparel Dispenser from Terra Universal, Inc.
...A expression profiling and built on the flexible a... platform. These microarrays are available as part...g Service. Probe Content The Mammals microRNA M... unique mature sequences). The comprehensive probe...
Biology Products: