DoubleTwist Announces New Online Service for Genomic Research.Business Editors and Biotechnology/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K OAKLAND, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 25, 2001 DoubleTwist announced the launch of a new online service for genomic research today at The Institute for Genomic Research's (TIGR TIGR The Institute for Genomic Research TIGR Treasury Investment Growth Receipt TIGR This Is Getting Ridiculous TIGR Thermally Induced Gallium Removal TIGR TSPI Interface for GPS/RAJPO ) 13th International Genome Sequencing and Analysis Conference (GSAC GSAC Golden State Athletic Conference GSAC Governance Structural Adjustment Credit (World Bank) GSAC Greater San Antonio Chapter (of the National Contract Management Association) ). The GenomeZone(TM) service at DoubleTwist.com will provide subscribers online access to the entire DoubleTwist Annotated 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. Database, which features more than 35 integrated public and proprietary databases including DoubleTwist's Annotated Human and Mouse Gene Indices. The company will be providing demonstrations at its GSAC exhibition booth (Booth numbers 504 & 506). Features of the new online service include: access to an assembled and annotated human genome, including the ability to conduct BLAST searches against the database using protein or nucleotide nucleotide (n  `klēətīd', ny`–), organic substance that serves as a monomer in forming nucleic acids. sequences or search for data with a flexible text search query interface; an enhanced version of the DoubleTwist Genomic Viewer, which includes the capability to navigate up and downstream from a specific chromosomal chromosomal,adj relating to chromosome, or a configuration within the cell's nucleus that contains a linear thread of DNA that conveys genetic data. chromosomal emanating from or pertaining to chromosome. position; and online access to DoubleTwist Locus Reports. The DoubleTwist Locus Reports, derived from DoubleTwist's proprietary algorithms, summarize gene, transcript, protein and functional information. Reports include predicted cDNA and protein sequences, all predicted exons for a given locus, alternative transcripts, expression profiles from RefSeq, UniGene and the DoubleTwist Gene Indices, protein comparisons and family associations. "This new service enhances our online offering and provides a more flexible way for customers to access our high-quality annotated data online," said John Couch John Couch may refer to:
See also Omen. Prosperity (See SUCCESS.) Ancaeus prophecy that he would not live to taste the wine from his vineyards is fulfilled. [Gk. Myth. (TM) database and tools suite while offering the convenience and cost benefits of a hosted, online service. This, combined with the easy-to-use online interface, makes the GenomeZone service an excellent genomic research platform for biotechnology companies Top 100 Biotechnology Companies The following is a list of the top 100 biotechnology companies ranked by revenue. The first nine companies qualify for the list of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies. who do not require these data and tools integrated at their facility for high-throughput analysis." DoubleTwist, Inc. is an innovator in the application of information technology to the life sciences. The Company provides genomic databases and bioinformatics software for drug discovery and related life science disciplines. DoubleTwist's strategy is to continue to develop its proprietary technology platform and new products aimed at facilitating a systems approach to biological research. For more information, contact DoubleTwist, Inc. at 510/628-0100 or e-mail info-pr@doubletwist.com or visit http://www.doubletwist.com. Copyright (c) 2001, DoubleTwist, Inc. All rights reserved. DoubleTwist, GenomeZone, Prophecy and the DoubleTwist logo are trademarks of DoubleTwist, Inc. |
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