'Post-genomic era' challenges instrument makers
21 February, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergSoft revenues recorded by life science instrument giant Applied Biosystems in the second quarter of its 2002 fiscal year sent a shockwave through the markets last month.
Olympus develops DNA computer for gene analysis
20 February, 2002 by Kuriko MiyakeOlympus Optical has developed what the company claims is the first commercially practical DNA computer that specialises in gene analysis.
Singapore's Biopolis builds its biomedical grid
20 February, 2002 by Sophia HengTHE Singapore Bioinformatics Institute (BII) is exploring the potential of Itanium processor clustering based on Linux open source code as a platform for its Biomedical Grid.
Hitachi eyes investing in more biotech startups
20 February, 2002 by Martyn WilliamsJAPAN'S Hitachi Ltd plans to increase the amount of money it invests in start-up companies involved in bioinformatics and biotechnology as it attempts to strengthen that sector of its business.
Apple, Genentech tweak bioinformatics tool for Mac
20 February, 2002 by Peter CohenAPPLE Computer has collaborated with Genentech to launch a Mac version of popular bioinformatics tools from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
