DNA sequencing is the next frontier in biological research.As new sequencing technology becomes more efficient and affordable, it is increasingly available to small laboratories. Thus, sequencing data is being generated at a faster rate than ever before.

However, the computing capacity needed to analyze such vast amounts of data still has some catching up to do. Large networks of interconnected computers, called computer clusters, are required to analyze these data. Expensive to establish and maintain, these computer clusters are generally available only to labs that can afford them.

Biomedical engineers have developed a new type of probe that allows them to visualize single ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules within live cells more easily than existing methods. The tool will help scientists learn more about how RNA operates within living cells.

Techniques scientists currently use to image these transporters of genetic information within cells have several drawbacks, including the need for synthetic RNA or a large number of fluorescent molecules. The fluorescent probes developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology circumvent these issues.

Since you are all inquisitive scientists, it is not a big surprise that sex is  a popular topic of study in the real world.  I attended a talk by Mary Roach, author of  “Bonk: The Curious Coupling Of Science And Sex” , at UC Davis on Monday.  Aside from the series of thank-yous provided by the introducer that seemed more appropriate for an Academy Award than an author of a pop science book on sex, it got right to the meat and potatoes. 

NEW YORK and BERLIN, April 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- 100 photographs by 50 artists from 1850 to the present

- Estimates from US$500 to US$50,000

- April 24-30, 2009

From April 24-30, artnet Online Auctions will feature April in Paris, a special sale of 100 photographs by 50 renowned artists including Brassai, Robert Doisneau, Andre Kertesz and Willy Ronis.

Modern Masters

On the occasion of her centennial, Rita Levi-Montalcini addressed the crowd with the gentle tone of a grandmother and the confident cadence of a statesman.  At 100 years, she has an energy that many younger people might envy.  She divides her workdays between her namesake brain research laboratory and her foundation to encourage African women with potential for scientific achievement.  These dual pursuits are fitting of a woman who fought past the setbacks of her own time and culture to become a driving force in both medical research and the politics of science.

COLUMBIA, Maryland, April 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- The results of the largest study performed to date will be presented during the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Annual Meeting in Paris, France on April 24, 2009

Since it was cleared as an in vitro assessment of cell-mediated immunity in immunosuppressed patient populations, numerous clinical investigations have contributed to defining the role of the Cylex ImmuKnow assay among recipients of solid organ transplants.

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CHENNAI, India, April 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- Revenues Grow 3% Over the Previous Year; Net Loss at $16.85 Million

Sify Technologies Limited (Nasdaq National Markets: SIFY), a leader in Enterprise and Consumer Internet Services in India with global delivery capabilities, announced today its consolidated unaudited results under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the fiscal year ended 31st March 2009.

Performance Highlights FY 2008-09 (Unaudited)

MCKINNEY, Texas, April 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- Webcast Alert: 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

TORCHMARK CORPORATION (NYSE: TMK) announces the following Webcast: What: 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders When: April 30th, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. EDT Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=56940 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above.

Contact: Davida Walls of TORCHMARK CORPORATION, +1-972-569-3775

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site www.torchmarkcorp.com

ALZENAU, Germany and CHERNOBYL , Ukraine, April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On 24 April 2009, NUKEM Technologies GmbH, based in Alzenau (Germany), handed over a turnkey waste treatment centre for solid radioactive waste (ICSRM = Industrial Complex for Radwaste Management) to its customer, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The project was primarily financed by the European Commission's TACIS program, with additional funding provided by the Ukrainian government. High-ranking representatives of the European Commission, Ukraine, and partners involved in the project attended the handover ceremony held on-site at the power plant.

NEW YORK, April 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- ONLINE ALERT -

What: GoldenSource Corporation, a leading provider of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solutions, will be attending the SIFMA Operations Conference Exhibit in Hollywood, Florida on April 26-29.

Why: GoldenSource will be exhibiting at the show at booth 202, showcasing its new derivatives solution. GoldenSource for Derivatives, launched in March 2009, allows for a 360 degree view of instrument, issuer and counterparty exposure, to help financial institutions accurately value portfolios and manage risk for derivatives products.