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National Training on Bioinformatics Computational Tools for Microbial Research Nov 19 to 30, 2013

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:49:34 -0500

Agricultural research in modern scientific arena is being represented by proper integration among various research fields of biological, chemical and physical sciences, because this field encompasses many more complexities of biology in nature. In the era of fast accumulating biological data coming out from the research on many crop plants, live stocks and microbes and the impact of changing climate, habitat and other interrelations on these biological entities, bioinformatics has come forward across the globe to solve the problems of analysis, prediction, storage, management, pattern recognition, submission, retrieval and storage of the data to find out a fruitful outcome. This area is becoming increasingly important in the context of systems biology approach where a holistic approach is required to understand the biology and chemistry of the biological entities and their behavior during environmental interactions to resolve the harmful impact of biotic or abiotic causes on crop plants, animals, fishes, livestock sector, beneficial insects as well as microbes. The National Training program on ‘Computational Tools for Microbial Research” is an initiative for the capacity building of NARS scientists/researchers in this most emerging area and fast developing area of i.e. agricultural bioinformatics.

Contact The Director, National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Kusmaur, Maunath Bhanjan-275101 (U.P.); Phone: 0547-2530080, Fax: 0547-2530358, e mail: nbaimicar@gmail.com; website: www.nbaim.org.in OR

Dr. Dhananjaya P. Singh, Senior Scientist & CCPI, NABG project, NBAIM, Maunath Bhanjan, 275101; Mob.- 09415291703; e mail - dpsfarm@rediffmail.com, nabg.nbaim@gmail.com

More at http://www.nbaim.org.in/Announc.aspx?cd=36

Genetic Test in India

Rahul Agarwal — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:54:35 -0500

1.Xcode Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
6B, Eldorado,
112, Nungambakkam High Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034
Tamil Nadu, India

2.Mapmygenome™
Royal Demeure,HUDA Techno Enclave,
Plot No. 12/2, Sector-1 500 081
Madhapur,Hyderabad
AP, India

3. DNA Labs India

http://www.dnalabsindia.com/lab.php

4.MedGenome Labs Pvt Ltd
(Division of SciGenom Labs Pvt Ltd.)
Plot no: 43A,SDF, 3rd floor
A Block,CSEZ, Kakanad, Cochin
Kerala - 682037
Phone: 0484 - 2413399
Fax: 0484 - 2413398
Email: info@medgenome.com

5.Narayana Nethralaya

Narayana Hrudayalaya Campus
Narayana Health City
# 258/A, Bommasandra, Hosur Road,
Bangalore - 560 099 - INDIA.
TEL: +91-80-66660655-0658
FAX: +91-80-66660650
Mobile: 9902 821128 (Emergency Only)
e-mail: info@narayananethralaya.com

6.BioAxis DNA Research Centre Private Limited
13-51,Sri Lakshmi Nagar colony,
Besides Big Bazar, Near Kamineni Hospitals
GSI Post BandalGuda (L B Nagar) Hydeabad-500068
Andhra Pradesh (India).
Phone : +91-40-24034503/+91-9246338983

7.Gene Guiide

8th Floor, Embassy Towers, 7 Bungalows Rd, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai-61
09167 117799
info@geneguiide.com

See more at: http://www.geneguiide.com

8.INDIAN BIOSCIENCES
Regd. Office:
G-2 (Ground Floor Rear), Kailash Colony, New Delhi - 110048, India.
Phone: +91 (0)11 29236088, Email: info@inbdna.com.

9.SRL Limited

GP-26, MARUTI INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,

UDYOG VIHAR,SECTOR-18,

GURGAON - 122015

Tel: 0124-3001243 / 0124-3001209

SRL Limited
VASANT VIHAR, 8, PALAM MARG,
NEW DELHI - 110057
Tel: 011 - 4229 5333

Website: http://www.srlworld.com
National Customer care number:
Call Toll Free : 1800-222-660/1800-102-8282
E-mail id: customercare@srl.in

10.Tata Memorial Centre,

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer

Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210, INDIA.

Tel: +91-22-2740 5000

Fax: +91-22-2740 5085

E-mail: mail@actrec.gov.in

EMBL Postdoc position in Bacterial Gene Gain Loss

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:09:21 -0500

A post-doctoral fellowship is available in the research groups of Nick Goldman (EBI) and John Welch (Genetics Department, Cambridge University) under the EMBL-EBI / Cambridge Computational Biomedical Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme.

The project is on bacterial gene gain and loss and emerging pathogenicity, and is described in full here: https://www.ebi.ac.uk/research/postdocs/ebpods/projects/goldman-welch-2015 . The EMBL-EBI / Cambridge Computational Biomedical Postdoctoral (“EBPOD”)

The closing date for applications is 3 September 2015. Nick Goldman EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute Nick Goldman

More at https://www.ebi.ac.uk/research/postdocs/ebpods/projects/goldman-welch-2015

The Story of You: ENCODE and the human genome

Sat, 24 Aug 2013 18:49:03 -0500

Ever since a monk called Mendel started breeding pea plants we've been learning about our genomes. In 1953, Watson, Crick and Franklin described the structure of the molecule that makes up our genomes: the DNA double helix. Then, in 2001, scientists wrote down the entire 3-billion letter code contained in the average human genome. Now they're trying to interpret that code; to work out how it's used to make different types of cells and different people. The ENCODE project, as it's called, is the latest chapter in the story of you. To read the ENCODE research papers and more, visit http://www.nature.com/ENCODE

DNA is packaged in a chromosome experiment

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:01:12 -0500

For more information, log on to- http://shomusbiology.weebly.com/ Download the study materials here- http://shomusbiology.weebly.com/bio-materials.html A nucleosome is the basic unit of DNA packaging in eukaryotes, consisting of a segment of DNA wound in sequence around four histone protein cores.[1] This structure is often compared to thread wrapped around a spool.[2] Nucleosomes form the fundamental repeating units of eukaryotic chromatin,[3] which is used to pack the large eukaryotic genomes into the nucleus while still ensuring appropriate access to it (in mammalian cells approximately 2 m of linear DNA have to be packed into a nucleus of roughly 10 µm diameter). Nucleosomes are folded through a series of successively higher order structures to eventually form a chromosome; this both compacts DNA and creates an added layer of regulatory control, which ensures correct gene expression. Nucleosomes are thought to carry epigenetically inherited information in the form of covalent modifications of their core histones. Nucleosomes were observed as particles in the electron microscope by Don and Ada Olins [4] and their existence and structure (as histone octamers surrounded by approximately 200 base pairs of DNA) were proposed by Roger Kornberg.[5][6] The role of the nucleosome as a general gene repressor was demonstrated by Lorch et al. in vitro [7] and by Han and Grunstein in vivo.

Research Associate @ ICGEB, New Delhi.

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:49:20 -0500

Applications are invited for Research Associate position in the DBT Sponsored Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility at ICGEB, New Delhi.

Essential requirements: Experience of using bioinformatics tools.

Experience of working in Linux. Basic knowledge of computer network administration.

Desirable: Knowledge of Linux installation/administration and proficiency in either of the following:

Shell/PERL/Java/Python/VB/Oracle/MySQL/C/CUDA.

Qualification: PhD. or First class M.Sc degree in Bioinformatics or Biotechnology/life science with specialization in Bioinformatics.

Fellowships: Rs 22,000/- with HRA for PhD qualified, Rs 16000/- with HRA for NET/BET/BINC/GATE qualified and 12000/- with HRA for non NET qualified applicants.

Interested candidates may send their complete biodata along with a write-up of their experience and suitability for the position to Dr. Dinesh Gupta by email only to dinesh@icgeb.res.in within 15 days of publication of this advertisement. Kindly mark the email with subject “Application for BIF-RA-2013”

Closing date for applications: 18 October 2013

Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview at ICGEB.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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How I discovered DNA - James Watson

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:30:26 -0500

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/james-watson-on-how-he-discovered-dna Nobel laureate James Watson opens TED2005 with the frank and funny story of how he and his research partner, Francis Crick, discovered the structure of DNA. Talk by James Watson.

SRF/JRF/RA @ UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 07:49:11 -0500

SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD

Applications on plain paper along with details of CV (relevant photocopies of their
qualifications/experience and reprints of published work to be attached) are invited from qualified candidates for Research Fellowship in CSIR- sponsored research project.

JRF/SRF/RA (one vacancy)

CSIR sponsored “In silico design, identification and in vitro validation of lead molecule inhibitors to Bcr-Abl kinase”

JRF: M.Sc in Chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with I division and NET or GATE qualified

SRF: M.Sc in chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with at least two years of post- M.Sc research experience as evidenced from published papers in standard refereed journals in relevant area

RA: PhD in chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with research experience in
relevant area.

As per CSIR guidelines

Notes:
1) You may visit the University of Hyderabad website www.uohyd.ernet.in to learn more about the University of Hyderabad.
2) Applicants should note that the appointment to be made is purely temporary and there is no right for claiming for any regular appointment in the University.
3) No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining the post, if selected.
4) The application should be submitted by post/courier/in-person to the address given below on or before November 1st 2013.

Prof. Lalitha Guruprasad
W-103, Gurbakhsh Singh Building
School of Chemistry
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad- 500 046
5) Short-listed candidates will be called for interview at a short notice.

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DNA testing companies around the globe !

Jit — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:44:03 -0500

It was realized in the 1940s that DNA molecules are passed down through the generations of a family. In 1953 Watson and Crick elucidated the chemical structure of this molecule as a twisted ladder (a ‘helix’) made of two strands. DNA occurs in all the cells of our body, it is our blueprint! The strands of DNA contain information in the form of a code, which in turn determines our individual traits and characteristics. This code, the genetic code, is the order of four types of DNA building block. When the two strands of DNA separate, each building block (‘base’) accurately templates a corresponding base on the newly made strand of DNA so that information is not lost but is instead duplicated and preserved.

Testing for similarities between DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) samples from two people allows family relationships to be established – or disproved – to an extraordinarily high degree of certainty. A common use for a DNA test is to establish if a man is the biological father of a child; this is known as a paternity test. However, there are other uses for the science of DNA testing (also called genotyping), these include forensic analysis of human DNA samples, and tracking relationships amongst domesticated animals.

The order in which the bases occur in DNA is referred to as the DNA sequence. Each person is unique and just as people differ in their fingerprints, they also have a unique and slightly different DNA sequence. Half of a person’s DNA is received from their mother, and half is received from the father. However, while fingerprints have no value for establishing family relationships, the minor variations in DNA sequence are extraordinarily useful for this purpose. All cells of our body contain DNA, skin cells from the lining of the cheek provide a simple and convenient source of material.

DNA is purified from these cells and the minor variations are read out as a type of bar-code by a machine. When the net DNA ‘barcodes’ from family members are lined up next to each other it becomes clear when a child is related to biological parents because half the stripes in the bar-code like signature will line up with those of the mother, and half will line up with those of the father. On the other hand, in the absence of a biological relationship, the DNA signatures from a child and from a potential parent are not found to have 50% in common. It may be appreciated that DNA testing is the most convenient and scientifically accurate method of determining relationships between people.

Following are the list of companies who qssist in DNA testing:

DNA testing companies

23andMe (admixture, adoption, deep ancestry, genealogy) (health and trait reports also available in some countries)
24 genetics (admixture, exome sequencing, health, paternity, pharmacogenetics, whole genome sequencing) A company catering for the Spanish market
African Ancestry (deep ancestry)
AfricanDNA (FTDNA affiliate) (admixture, deep ancestry, genealogy)
AncestrybyDNA (admixture, deep ancestry)
AncestryDNA, a subsidiary of Ancestry.com (admixture, adoption, genealogy)
Atlas Biomed (deep ancestry, diet, health and traits, sport) A test catering for the Russian market
BritainsDNA (formerly Ethnoancestry) (admixture, deep ancestry)
Centrillion Biosciences (aka TribeCode) (admixture, deep ancestry)
CymruDNAWales - see BritainsDNA
Dante Labs (exome sequencing, health, whole genome sequencing) A test aimed at the European market
DNA Ancestry and Family Origin (FTDNA affiliate in the Middle East) (admixture, adoption, deep ancestry, full mtDNA sequencing, genealogy)
DNA Consultants (admixture, deep ancestry)
DNA Tribes (admixture)
DNA Worldwide (formerly a FTDNA partner. See also Living DNA)
Ethnoancestry - see BritainsDNA
Family Tree DNA (admixture, adoption, deep ancestry, full mtDNA sequencing, genealogy, Y chromosome sequencing)
Full Genomes Corporation (whole genome sequencing, Y-chromosome sequencing)
Gene by Gene - the parent company of Family Tree DNA which now incorporates the companies previously known as DNA Traits, DNA DTC and DNA Findings (research, health, exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing)
Genebase (deep ancestry, genealogy)
GenoTek (admixture, genealogy, diet and fitness, family planning, health, talents and sports) A company catering for the Russian market
Genographic Project (admixture, deep ancestry)
Genos Research Inc (DTC whole exome sequencing; consumer focused healthcare big data spin out from Complete Genomics; Note: no genetic genealogy focus or tools)
Guardiome (admixture, whole genome sequencing and interpretation)
Helix (exome sequencing) US supplier of the Genographic Project Geno 2.0 Next Generation test
iGENEA (FTDNA affiliate) (admixture, deep ancestry, genealogy)
IrelandsDNA - See BritainsDNA (formerly Ethnoancestry)
MyDNA Global - a new name for BritainsDNA
Living DNA (admixture, deep ancestry) See also DNA Worldwide
MyHeritage DNA (admixture, genealogy)
Oxford Ancestors (deep ancestry)
Roots for Real (admixture, deep ancestry)
ScotlandsDNA - (formerly Ethnoancestry) (admixture, deep ancestry)
Sorenson Genomics (laboratory services)
Sure Genomics (whole genome sequencing and interpretation)
TribeCode See Centrillion Biosciences
Veritas Genetics (whole genome sequencing and interpretation)
Xcode (Diet and Fitness, Precision medicine, Genotyping, Sequencing, Interpretation)
YorkshiresDNA - See BritainsDNA (formerly Ethnoancestry)
WeGene (admixture, deep ancestry, health, sports, traits) A test tailored for the East Asian market
YSEQ (custom Y-SNPs, Y-STRs, SNP panels, whole genome sequencing)

Research Fellow in Bioinformatics @ Queen's University Belfast -Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 04:33:02 -0500

Ref: 13/102900

Available immediately until 30th November 2015, to work on the development of bioinformatics approaches to aid analysis of data derived from the metabolomic profiling of biological matrices. The successful applicant will lead research activities on an FP7 funded EU-wide collaborative project aimed at establishing biomarker-based strategies for high throughput diagnostic screening. Key tasks will involve multivariate analysis of large datasets, bioinformatic-based selection and validation of identified markers, construction of metabolomic spectral profile databases and development of machine learning/database searching approaches amenable to analytical screening techniques. This position will offer the opportunity to travel and undertake work with project collaborators based in the Republic of Ireland and Europe.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Terry McGrath, email: terry.mcgrath@qub.ac.uk.

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 31st October 2013
Salary scale: £30,424 – £39,649 per annum (including contribution points)
Closing date: Monday 21st October 2013

Telephone (028) 90973044 FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

More @ https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=5616943npO&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA