Genome in Medical Technology

Researchers Create First Targeted Knockout Rats Using Zinc Finger Nuclease Technology

... technology will become the method of choice for genome engineering in cells, plants and transgenic ... in a technology that can precisely manipulate the genome of living organisms," said Dr. David Smoller, ... characterized immune system, a nearly complete genome sequence, and established transgenesis and ...

Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline Announce Positive Phase 3 Study Results for BENLYSTA(TM) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

... LONDON, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) and ... Web at www.gsk.com . About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply ... at (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon, BENLYSTA, BLyS ...

deCODE Discovers Second Common Genetic Risk Factor for Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke

... variant in the sequence of the human genome (SNP) conferring increased risk of ... and has identified key variations in the genome (SNPs) conferring increased risk of major ... ; for our pioneering personal genome analysis service and new focused disease scans, ...

FYI From Human Genome Sciences: GlaxoSmithKline Study Shows GSK's Novel Diabetes Treatment Syncria(R) (Albiglutide) Improves Glucose Control, Reduces Weight

... site at www.hgsi.com . HGS and Human genome Sciences are trademarks of Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) Safe ... The forward-looking statements are based on Human genome Sciences' current intent, belief and ....

Human Genome Sciences Submits Biologics License Application to FDA for ABthrax(TM)

... Md., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... and killing the cells. ABOUT HUMAN genome SCIENCES The mission of HGS is to apply ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are ...

First Jatropha Genome Completed by Synthetic Genomics Inc. and Asiatic Centre for Genome Technology

... Partners Analyze Jatropha genome and Associated Microbial Genomes to Understand ... and Disease Control Solutions Jatropha genome Represents Second Milestone Accomplishment for Partners who Announced Complete Oil Palm genome Sequence in 2008 LA JOLLA, Calif. and KUALA ...

Autism Genes Discovered; Help Shape Connections Among Brain Cells

... institutions, including members of the Autism genome Project (AGP), Hakonarson led both studies, which ... automated genotyping tools that scan the entire genome of thousands of individuals, the researchers ... of DNA samples through Autism Speaks' Autism genome Research Exchange (AGRE)," said Geraldine Dawson, ...

Human Genome Sciences Reports Positive Late-Breaker Results at EASL from ACHIEVE Phase 3 Trials of Albuferon(R) in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C

... Md., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today reported ... C patients in the U.S. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are ...

Human Genome Sciences Announces Positive Results in Second of Two Phase 3 Trials of Albuferon(R) in Chronic Hepatitis C

... Md., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... available for several days. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are ...

Human Genome Sciences Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Financial Results and Key Developments

... Md., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... available for several days. ABOUT HUMAN genome SCIENCES The mission of HGS is to apply ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are ...

deCODE Receives California Clinical Laboratory License

... deCODEme(TM) scans, the world's first personal genome analysis and focused disease area scans. With ... of common variations in the sequence of the human genome conferring increased risk of common diseases. ... ; for our pioneering personal genome analysis service and new Cardio and Cancer scans, ...

Human Genome Sciences Begins Delivery of First-in-Class Anthrax Treatment to U.S. Strategic National Stockpile

... Md., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... FDA licensure of ABthrax. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply ... . HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are ...

Research Teams at J. Craig Venter Institute and Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Uncover New Chromosomal Alterations in Cancer Using Transcriptome Sequencing Approach

... on the transcriptome, a subset of genes in the genome that code for proteins. It has long been known ... and detailed examination of changes in the human genome that could be directly involved in cancer. ... "This approach reveals alterations in the cancer genome within the active genes of cancer cells. Through ...

Human Genome Sciences Reports Substantial Progress Toward Commercialization and Announces 2009 Goals at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference

... Md., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) will announce ... days following the event. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are ...

Major deCODE-led Study Underscores Role of the Brain in Obesity

... common variations at seven new sites in the human genome found to influence obesity. The study analyzed ... 19 reported today in its deCODEme(TM) personal genome analysis service, and subscribers will receive an ... to overweight and obesity at seven regions of the genome not previously known to be involved in obesity; ...

J. Craig Venter, Ph.D. Receives Double Helix Medal from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

... D. Watson for making each of their individual genome sequences available for scientific use on the ... published the first diploid genome, which was his genome and represents both sets of chromosomes inherited ... at Celera Genomics. The publicly funded genome project also published their version of the ...

Complete Genomics and the Institute for Systems Biology Announce Partnership to Conduct the First Human Genome Population Study

... Inc., a newly launched, third-generation human genome sequencing company, and the Institute for Systems ... their partnership to conduct populationwide human genome studies. In phase one of the project, Complete ... in 2010. "Using Complete Genomics' human genome sequencing services to gather populationwide ...

deCODE and Radboud University Discover Common Variants in the Human Genome Conferring Risk of Bladder Cancer

... will be integrated into the deCODEme(TM) personal genome scan. REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Sept. 14 ... of two common single-letter variants in the human genome (SNPs) that confer increased risk of urinary ... today's findings into our deCODEme(TM) personal genome analysis service. At the same time, we are ...

Human Genome Sciences Reports Initial Results of Randomized Phase 2 Trial of HGS-ETR1 in Combination With Bortezomib in Advanced Multiple Myeloma

... for a broad range of cancers. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... at (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are trademarks of Human genome Sciences, Inc. Safe Harbor Statement This ...

Human Genome Sciences Completes Enrollment in Second Phase 3 LymphoStat-B(R) Trial

... at http://www.elef.rheumanet.org . About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... at (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are trademarks of Human genome Sciences, Inc. Safe Harbor Statement This ...

Human Genome Sciences Completes Enrollment in Randomized Phase 2 Trial of HGS-ETR1 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

... for a broad range of cancers. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... at (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are trademarks of Human genome Sciences, Inc. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT This ...

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

... 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 ...

Human Genome Sciences Reports Positive Long-Term Data for LymphoStat-B in Patients With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

... autoimmune disease activity. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon, BLyS and LymphoStat-B are trademarks of Human genome Sciences, Inc. Safe Harbor Statement This ...

Human Genome Sciences Initiates First Clinical Trial of Lead IAP Inhibitor HGS1029 in Advanced Solid Tumors

... Md., May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... the TRAIL apoptosis pathway. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... at (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B ...

Human Genome Sciences Reports Progress With Late-Stage Products and New Initiatives

... Md., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today will report ... several days following the meeting. ABOUT HUMAN genome SCIENCES The mission of HGS is to apply great ... at (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B ...

Transgenomic Establishes Collaboration With the National Cancer Institute to Investigate Mitochondrial Genome and Associated Nuclear Genes in Cancer Cell Lines

... evaluation of the mitochondrial genome in the NCI 60 panel. The data from this study ... are linked to alterations in the mitochondrial genome and can be detected with our sensitive mutation ... leadership in the analysis of the mitochondrial genome in disease. The NCI 60 panel study ...

Human Genome Sciences Completes Enrollment in First of Two Phase 3 Lymphostat-B(R) Trials

... http://www.elef.rheumanet.org . About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are trademarks of Human genome Sciences, Inc. Safe Harbor Statement This ...

Human Genome Sciences Modifies Dosing in Achieve Trials of Albuferon(R)

... Md., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) announced today ... to listen to the webcast should visit the Human genome Sciences website at http://www.hgsi.com . The ... remain available for several days. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ...

New Approach to Treating Anthrax Significantly Improves Survival Rates in Pivotal Efficacy Studies

... - Human genome Sciences' ABthrax(TM) shows lifesaving potential ... and killing the cells. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B ...

Human Genome Sciences Reports Positive Data from Long-Term Treatment with LymphoStat-B(R) in Patients with Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

... Md., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... at http://www.niams.nih.gov . About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon, BLyS and ...

Human Genome Sciences Announces Presentation at AASLD of Results of Phase 2b Trial of Albuferon(R) for Chronic Hepatitis C

... Md., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... primary liver cancer and even death. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B ...

Human Genome Sciences Presents Results of Phase 2 Trial of Albuferon(R) in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients Who Failed To Respond To Previous Therapy

... Ma., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... primary liver cancer and even death. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B ...

Human Genome Sciences Announces Full Presentation of Quality-of-Life Results From Phase 2b Trial of Albuferon(R) for Hepatitis C

... Md., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) today announced ... primary liver cancer and even death. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B ...

Sangamo BioSciences and Sigma-Aldrich Announce Nature Biotechnology Study Demonstrating Zinc Finger Technology for Modification of Human Stem Cells

... to specifically and efficiently modify the human genome in stem cells potentially enabling the efficient ... to a pre-determined 'safe-harbor' site in the genome of both human hematopoietic stem cells and human ... the specific and targeted modification of any genome of potentially any species and may enable the ...

Human Genome Sciences Presents New Data Showing Anti-Tumor Activity And Safety Of Trail Receptor Antibodies In Combination With Chemotherapy

... of any product commercialized. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... The forward-looking statements are based on Human genome Sciences' current intent, belief and ... which speak only as of today's date. Human genome Sciences undertakes no obligation to update or ...

Microarray Sequence Capture Speeds Large-Scale Resequencing of Targeted Genomic Regions

... method for capturing targeted regions of the genome via NimbleChip(TM) microarrays in preparation for ... sequence capture technology, Baylor's Human genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) has signed on as an ... said Gibbs. "If the aim is to sequence a whole genome for everybody, this is a huge step in that ...

Quest Diagnostics Introduces ClariSure(TM) Test for Identifying Chromosome Abnormalities Associated With 85 Developmental Disorders in Children

... in diagnostic testing resulting from the Human genome Project(1). This project gave us the map of the human genome and knowledge of DNA required to develop and ... Form 10-K and subsequent filings. (1) The Human genome Project was the international, collaborative ...

Human Genome Sciences Completes Enrollment of First Phase 3 Albuferon(R) Trial Ahead of Schedule

... liver cancer and even death. About Human genome Sciences The mission of HGS is to apply great ... (301) 610-5790, extension 3550. HGS, Human genome Sciences, ABthrax, Albuferon and LymphoStat-B are trademarks of Human genome Sciences, Inc. Safe Harbor Statement This ...

First Potential Lupus-Specific Treatment in Sight

... WASHINGTON, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Human genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced positive results from a ... treatment that lupus requires. "We are grateful to Human genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline for their pioneering efforts to develop a ...

deCODE-led Megastudy Finds New Genetic Clues to Causes of Schizophrenia

... several new common single-letter variants in the sequence of the human genome (SNPs) linked to risk of the disease. The study, by a multinational ... site at http://www.decodediagnostics.com ; for our pioneering personal genome analysis service and new focused disease scans, integrating the genetic ...