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RSSEngine 1.0.0.3 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:01:37 GMT 15 Current Releases http://www.transworldnews.com/images/twn_logo.gif http://www.transworldnews.com Pfizer and Perlegen Form New Genetics Research Collaboration to Analyze Patient DNA Samples Perlegen Sciences, Inc. announced today a four-year research collaboration with Pfizer Inc for whole genome and replication studies that may identify genes associated with major diseases and predict patient responses to certain medicines. http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4010 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4010 Wed, 28 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT Pfizer Invests $50 Million in Perlegen Sciences; Takes 12% Stake in Company That Seeks to Genetically Define Disease and Improve Understanding of How Patients Respond to Drugs Perlegen Sciences, Inc. today announced that Pfizer Inc has made a $50 million equity investment in Perlegen, taking a twelve percent position in the private biotechnology company. http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=3611 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=3611 Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:45:56 GMT Perlegen Sciences and International Rice Research Institute to Collaborate on Rice DNA Variation Study Perlegen Sciences, Inc., and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) announced today that they will collaborate to identify DNA variation in fifteen rice strains. http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4011 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4011 Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMT Kyushu University and Perlegen Sciences Identify Haplotypes in the Japanese Population Researchers at Kyushu University of Japan, in collaboration with Perlegen Sciences, Inc., have identified common patterns of human DNA sequence variation, or haplotypes, in the Japanese population. http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4012 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4012 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:00:00 GMT International Consortium Completes Map of Human Genetic Variation The International HapMap Consortium today published a comprehensive catalog of human genetic variation, a landmark achievement that is already accelerating the search for genes involved in common diseases, such as asthma, diabetes, cancer and hea ... http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4013 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4013 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 07:00:00 GMT Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium Partners with Perlegen and Affymetrix to Search for Genetic Origins of Ten Complex Diseases The Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium (WTCCC), the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute (WTSI), Perlegen Sciences and Affymetrix Inc. http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4014 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4014 Wed, 05 Oct 2005 08:00:00 GMT Perlegen and Merck to Work on High-density, Whole-genome Analysis Linking Genetic Variation to Molecular and Clinical Profiling Perlegen Sciences, Inc. announced today that it will assist Merck & Co., Inc. in conducting a high-density whole genome analysis of more than 1,000 individuals with important clinical characteristics. http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4015 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4015 Tue, 04 Oct 2005 08:00:00 GMT Research Study Provides First Whole Genome Map of Genetic Variability in Parkinsons Disease Mayo Clinic researchers in collaboration with scientists at Perlegen Sciences, Inc. and funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research have produced the first large-scale whole genome map of genetic variability associated with P ... http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4016 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4016 Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMT Perlegen and GlaxoSmithkline Sign New Agreement for Genetic Studies Perlegen Sciences, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its relationship with GlaxoSmithKline with an agreement that enables multiple genetics related studies to be conducted over a period of time. http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4017 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4017 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 08:00:00 GMT RIKEN and Perlegen Begin Collaboration to Conduct High-Resolution, Whole Genome Studies of up to 47 Common Diseases RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research) and Perlegen Sciences Japan K.K., announced today that they have formed a large-scale, high-throughput research collaboration using Affymetrix technology to conduct high-resolution, whole g ... http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4018 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4018 Wed, 20 Jul 2005 14:30:00 GMT Perlegen Sciences and the Pritzker Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research Consortium to Collaborate on Bipolar Disorder Study Perlegen Sciences, Inc. announced today that it is conducting a high density whole genome association study of bipolar disorder (BPD) in collaboration with the Pritzker Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research Consortium (PNDRC). http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4020 http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=4020 Thu, 14 Jul 2005 08:00:00 GMT