Genomics API allowing for seamless sharing of genetic data
13 August, 2014The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health has announced a new application programming interface that will allow DNA data providers and consumers to better share information and work together on a global scale.
World-first computer chip inspired by the human brain
11 August, 2014Scientists from IBM have unveiled the first neurosynaptic computer chip to achieve an unprecedented scale of 1 million programmable spiking neurons, 256 million programmable synapses and 46 billion synaptic operations per second per watt.
Synoptics Health ProReveal protein detection test with process validation analytics
04 August, 2014Scientific Digital Imaging's Synoptics Health has introduced its next-generation ProReveal with process validation analytics software for detecting and analysing the amount of residual proteins on surgical instruments post decontamination. The product is designed to determine the effectiveness of the decontamination process, which will help hospitals to improve the cleanliness of their surgical instruments.
RIKEN releases free bioinformatics tool
11 March, 2014The RIKEN Center for Life Science Technology has released ZENBU, a freely available bioinformatics tool. The system enables researchers to integrate, visualise and compare large amounts of genomic information resulting from large-scale, next-generation sequencing (NGS) experiments.
World's largest antibody search engine spins out from University of Bath
12 February, 2014Antibody search engine CiteAb, founded by Dr Andrew Chalmers from the University of Bath in collaboration with web development company Storm Consultancy, has officially spun out from the university.
Data visualisation software rises from the ranks
05 February, 2014 by Lauren DavisResearchers from Harvard University have created a piece of open-source software which enables users to analyse and rearrange ranking systems based on the attributes they find the most important.
Free visual browser of the epigenome
06 January, 2014Scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) have developed a software application, chroGPS, which serves to facilitate the analysis and understanding of epigenetic data and to extract intelligible information.
Free beta version of iBinom genomic data interpreter
18 December, 2013With more clinicians and researchers coming to rely on genetic data in their quest to combat disease, Moscow start-up company iBinom has released the beta version of a cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) solution for NGS (next-generation-sequencing) data interpretation.
An online resource for tracking gene patents
09 December, 2013Researchers have stated that overworked patent offices are struggling to keep up with the rapid explosion in information and technology that genetic sequences represent, while the public at large is kept in the dark about gene patenting practices. It is hoped that a free online resource will bring some transparency to an otherwise opaque system.
Qiagen launches Empowered Genome Community
16 October, 2013Qiagen has launched the Empowered Genome Community - an initiative to help people who have had their genomes sequenced share, explore and interpret their data with researchers and each other.
Rigaku SmartStudio central software platform for X-ray analysis
24 July, 2013Rigaku Corporation has announced SmartStudio software, which acts as a centralised command centre for operating the company’s SmartLab X-ray diffractometer, as well as carrying out all of the post-measurement analysis calculations from a centralised user interface.
GE Healthcare Biacore T200 Software v 2.0
13 June, 2013Biacore T200 Software v 2.0 enhances the capabilities of Biacore T200, offering researchers a flexible and powerful tool for efficient processing of molecular interaction data.
Data mining and machine learning for natural sciences project
06 June, 2013NICTA is leading a multimillion-dollar project that will use big data and machine learning to deliver new insights into the natural sciences.
How brilliant a scientist are you?
13 September, 2012A new formula reveals if young scientists will have a brilliant future.
Mining text for new insights
12 September, 2012A consortium of Dutch companies and universities is going to develop a Text Analysis Tool to systematically analyse worldwide scientific literature for food-related knowledge. This gives access to known and unveils hidden links and will provide new insights and routes for innovations in food.
