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NIAID Initiates Trial of Experimental Avian Flu Vaccine

Fast-track recruitment has begun for a trial to investigate the safety of a vaccine against H5N1 avian influenza, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announced today. Sites in Rochester, NY, Baltimore and Los Angeles will enroll a total of 450 healthy adults. The clinical sites are part of the NIAID-sponsored V...

Drug resistant avian influenza viruses more common in Southeast Asia than North America

Analysis of a key protein in different subtypes of avian flu viruses shows that resistance to the antiviral drug amantadine in H5N1 occurs worldwide, but is especially prevalent in China, according to St. Jude Resistance to the antiviral drug amantadine is spreading more rapidly among avian influenza viruses of H5N1 subtype in Southeast Asia than in North America, according to the study d...

Bird samples from Mongolia confirmed as H5N1 avian flu

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has positively identified the pathogenic form of avian flu--H5N1--in samples taken from birds last week in Mongolia by field veterinarians from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). It is the first instance of this viral strain occurring in wild migratory birds with no apparent contact to domestic poultry or waterfowl. Present in Mong...

WCS says avian flu prevention should focus on farms, markets

Wildlife health experts from the Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) warn that efforts to control the spread of avian flu across Asia and beyond must focus on better management practices on farms and in markets. WCS is currently working with Mongolian agencies on the ground in Mongolia's Kovsgol province, collecting samples from wild birds that have recently contracted the...

Less virulent strains of avian influenza can infect humans

In findings with implications for pandemic influenza, a new study reports for the first time that a less-virulent strain of avian influenza virus can spread from poultry to humans. The research appears in the October 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online. Crossing the species barrier is an important step in the development of a flu virus with pandemic potenti...

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Protein Identification Service via MALDI MS/MS from Protagen AG

Description:This protein identification Service includes 1. Scanning of gel(s) 2. Excision/picking of protein spots 3. High-sensitive tryptic in-gel digestion and peptide extraction 4. Preparation of samples for MALDI-MS 5. Acquisition of PMF (Peptide Mass Fingerprint) spectra via MALDI-MS (Bruker ultraflex TOF/TOF) 6. Acquisition of PFF (Peptide Fragmentation Fingerprint) spectra via MALDI-MS/MS (Bruker ult...
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Organic Acid Analysis Standard, 6 vials from Bio-Rad

Description:The organic acid analysis standard is a lyophilized mixture of six organic salts; molecular weights range from 69 to 294. This standard is provided for use with the Aminex HPX-87H column and the organic acid analysis kit for qualitative analysis only. Supplied as 6 vials....
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Carbohydrate Analysis Standard, 6 vials from Bio-Rad

Description:The carbohydrate analysis standard is a lyophilized mixture of five sugars and a sugar alcohol; molecular weights range from 152 to 504. This standard is provided for use with the Aminex HPX-87C column and the carbohydrate analysis kit for column testing or semiquantitative determination. Supplied as 6 vials....
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Corning Cryo Vial Rack, PC, Holds 30 Self-Standing Vials, Non-Sterile from Sigma-Aldrich

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LIVE/DEAD Viability/Cytotoxicity Assay for Animal Cells Using the SpectraMax Gemini XS Fluorescence Microplate Reader (MaxLine Application Note #43)

Anne T. Ferguson, Ph.D. Molecular Devices Corporation This application note describes the use of the SPECTRAmax Viability/Cytoxicity Assay Kit for animal cells. This assay uses two fluorescent dyes, calcein AM (cal...

Ca++-Induced G Protein Coupled Receptor (GPCR) Activation Monitored via Aequorin Luminescence in the LMax Microplate Luminometer (MaxLine Application Note #42)

Jinfang Liao, M.D., Ph.D. and Evelyn McGown, Ph.D. Molecular Devices Corporation, 8/00 The photoprotein aequorin, a bioluminescent protein from the coelentratejellyfish Aequorea victorea, has proven to be highly sensitive to the trace amount of Ca in cells. The aequorin complex which contains the...

Cell Proliferation and Viability Measurement

The quantification of cellular growth, including proliferationand viability, has become an essential tool in anylaboratory working on cell-based studies. Such techniquesenable not only the optimization of cell cultureconditions, but also the determination of growth factorand...

Genomic DNA Isolation Protocol for 40 l Avian Whole Blood

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Promegas Multiplexed Cell Viability and Apoptosis Assays performed on the PHERAstar

Promega Corporation, Madison, WI, USA Application Note 138 Rev. 07/2006 Correlated measurement of an apoptosis marker (or caspase activity) and cell viability Monitoring of both lumi...

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Contraceptives via Internet

In an alarming revelation it is now possible for anyone to buy contraceptives via Internet. Sometimes these contraceptives have major contraindications and side effects and in most cases these are not available over the counter but surprisingly these are now available through the Internet. However it takes up to two weeks for the delivery of these contraceptives after placing an order thr...

Renal problem alleviated

The cognitive problems that can occur in patients with chronic renal failure might be alleviated by certain antioxidants, say US researchers. Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, found that rodent models of chronic renal failure had higher levels of nitrotyrosine, a marker of oxidative damage caused by the interaction of oxygen free radicals with nitric oxide, in areas...

Drug trafficking via Internet a growing threat

Czech traffickers arrange drug deals at internet cafes. Australians use courier companies’ Web sites to track packages of pills. American dealers swap recipes for amphetamines in restricted-access chat rooms. Worldwide, drug traffickers increasingly are taking advantage of encrypted e-mail and other Internet technology to sell their stashes, launder money and trade tips and techniques, th...

Viagra for heart and lung patients

Researchers from University of Texas observed that Viagra could be used to treat heart and lung disease. The reports are accurate, but based on a small experiment in healthy young men,// the results of which do not translate directly to people with chronic heart and lung disease. They report that the drug may be useful in treating people with pulmonary hypertension (caused by conditio...

Viagra Also Found To Be Effective For Treatment of Lung Diseases

Pulmonary hypertension is different from hypertension, the common condition of high blood pressure. The pulmonary disease involves extremely high pressure in the artery that carries blood // from the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen. The disease, also called pulmonary arterial hypertension, can make even routine tasks an ordeal. Viagra the blue pill that treats erectile dysfunction,...

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Advia 60

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Advia 70

Description:The Advia 70 hematology system delivers a full CBC and 5-part differential. Designed for speed and accuracy, this compact analyzer combines cost-effectiveness with impressive productivity. The Advia 70 is suitable either on its own or twinned with another system for low to medium workload routine laboratories....
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Advia 120

Description:The Advia 120 hematology system is designed to streamline laboratory workflow and achieve long-term economic benefits. This analyzer offers a unique portfolio of diagnostic assays, meeting the needs of clinicians, enhancing patient management and adding value to your laboratory....
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ADVIA IMS 800i Integrated Modular System

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ADVIA LabCell Automation Solution

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Avian (Bird) Flu: Is There a Role for Rapid Tests?

With human infections of bird flu (avian influenza) reported in Asia and Eastern Europe, public health officials have moved swiftly to develop policies on surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment. The virus in question is the H5N1 subtype of influenza A, which has become epidemic...

ViaCell to Present at the C.E. Unterberg, Towbin Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 2, 2007 - ViaCell, Inc.(NASDAQ: VIAC) today announced that Marc D. Beer, President andChief Executive Officer of ViaCell, will present an update on itsbusiness activities and product pipeline at the C.E. Unterberg,Towbin Emerging Growth Opportunities Conference on Tuesday, July10, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York,NY. A live...

An Investigational Study Released at ADA Showed that Initial Combination Therapy with Januvia (sitagliptin) and Metformin Led to Improvement in Markers of Beta Cell Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2007 - New data from aninvestigational study released at the American Diabetes Association(ADA) 67th Annual Scientific Sessions showed that initialcombination therapy with Januvia(TM) (sitagliptin) and metformindemonstrated significant improvement in markers of beta cellfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Pancreatic islet betacell function determines...

Late Breaking Data Released at ADA Showed that the Investigational Use of Januvia and Metformin as Initial Combination Therapy Provided Significant Glucose Lowering Efficacy over 54 Weeks in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 23, 2007 - Late breaking datapresented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 67th AnnualScientific Sessions showed that, when used investigationally asinitial therapy, JANUVIA(TM) (sitagliptin) in combination withmetformin provided significant glycemic improvement and wasgenerally well tolerated over 54 weeks in patients with type 2diabetes. Additional new...

Biodel Inc. to Present VIAject Clinical Progress at the 2007 American Diabetes Association Meeting

Company-Sponsored Investor Briefing and Webcast to FollowPresentation DANBURY, Conn., June 20, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BiodelInc. today announced plans to present clinical results of itsleading product candidate, VIAject(TM), at the 67th Annual AmericanDiabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions, to be held inChicago, June 22 through June 26. Biodel's oral presentation at...

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