Agilent Technologies to Support Genome Tri-Conference 2000.Business Editors PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2000 Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced its support of the Genome Tri-Conference 2000, a major West Coast event for scientists engaged in genetic discovery. Composed of three meetings on topics ranging from the Human Genome The human genome is the genome of Homo sapiens, which is composed of 24 distinct pairs of chromosomes (22 autosomal + X + Y) with a total of approximately 3 billion DNA base pairs containing an estimated 20,000–25,000 genes. Project to gene functional analysis, the Tri-Conference will be held from Feb. 26 to March 3 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . In addition to offering financial support, Agilent, partnering with Rosetta Inpharmatics, will provide speakers on gene expression technologies and will exhibit their products and services. "We are pleased to be supporting this important conference," said Richard D. (Rick) Kniss, senior vice president and general manager of Agilent's Chemical Analysis Group. "Our microfluidics, DNA-array, and bioinformatic solutions are beginning to gain market acceptance, and this event provides the ideal forum for us to further demonstrate these capabilities to life scientists." Moving toward a Total Solution for Gene Expression Analysis Agilent's commitment to life sciences has produced a total solution approach to gene expression analysis. Both the recently announced DNA microarray DNA microarray A small solid support, usually a membrane or glass slide, on which sequences of DNA are fixed in an orderly arrangement. DNA microarrays are used for rapid surveys of the expression of many genes simultaneously, as the sequences contained on a program and the Agilent 2100 bioanalyzer offer exciting opportunities for researchers to analyze gene expression faster and more cost effectively. Agilent's presence at the conference will serve to highlight its commitment to the following technologies: DNA Microarray, bioinformatics and lab-on-a-chip. DNA Microarray Technology Through its technology access program (TAP), Agilent offers selected researchers early and preferential access to its cutting-edge DNA microarray technology for gene expression analysis prior to the commercial launch of its full system of microarray See micro array. microarray - A technique for performing many DNA experiments in parallel. Nothing to do with computers. products and services. The TAP includes:
-- oligonucelotide-based microarrays that are synthesized "in situ"
on glass slides on demand to customer specifications;
-- a state-of-the-art scanner that uses two lasers to rapidly and
accurately read microarrays;
-- the Rosetta Inpharmatics Resolver Gene Expression Data Analysis
System; and
-- access to Agilent scientists for on-site implementation and
support of the DNA microarray technology.
Sophisticated Bioinformatics Technology As an integrated part of its solution for gene expression analysis, Agilent offers the Rosetta Inpharmatics Resolver Gene Expression Data Analysis System that combines software, hardware, and database architecture to enable storage, retrieval, and high level analysis of massive volumes of expression data. This solution is ideal for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agricultural companies needing to assess compound specificity, identify new genes or targets, or compare compound profiles to gold standards for existing drugs or agrochemicals. This enterprise-wide system combines flexibility and ease of use with high-performance algorithms to produce rapid, accurate results from complex gene expression data. Lab-on-a-Chip Technology Agilent, in collaboration with Caliper caliper Instrument that consists of two adjustable legs or jaws for measuring the dimensions of material parts. Spring calipers have an adjusting screw and nut; firm-joint calipers use friction at the joint to hold the legs unmoving. Technologies, offers a complete system for the integrated analysis of nucleic acids Nucleic acids The cellular molecules DNA and RNA that act as coded instructions for the production of proteins and are copied for transmission of inherited traits. . The Agilent 2100 bioanalyzer integrates fluid handling, sample processing, separation and detection in a miniature "chip" format. This innovative approach to quantitating DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. and RNA RNA: see nucleic acid. RNA in full ribonucleic acid One of the two main types of nucleic acid (the other being DNA), which functions in cellular protein synthesis in all living cells and replaces DNA as the carrier of genetic is designed to streamline research, increasing speed and productivity. Information about Agilent's chemical analysis products and services can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com/chem. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) is a diversified technology company, resulting from Hewlett-Packard Company's plan to strategically realign re·a·lign tr.v. re·a·ligned, re·a·lign·ing, re·a·ligns 1. To put back into proper order or alignment. 2. To make new groupings of or working arrangements between. itself into two fully independent companies. With 42,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. The businesses comprising Agilent, a subsidiary of HP, had net revenues of more than $8.3 billion in fiscal year 1999. Note to Editors: Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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