Interactive Supercomputing has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a software development project that seeks to enable scientists to transparently run their simulations on parallel architectures.
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CAS makes significant changes to databases
01 December 2006
CAS has made significant improvements to its databases, including extended Asian coverage, an increased number of US articles, faster searching capabilities, and revisions to chemical nomenclature.
UK national biobank employs LabVantages software
30 November 2006
onCore UK has licensed LabVantages Sapphire BioBanking Solution to support the launch of its ambitious large scale operational cancer biobank. The biobank is a national biosample resource for cancer researchers.
Former Oracle leader joins InforSense
30 November 2006
Richard Solari, former director of business intelligence at Oracle, has joined InforSense as vice president of analytic solutions. Solari will be responsible for the companys overall expansion into new markets.
Planners can play 'SimCity' for real
23 November 2006
Social policy makers and town planners will soon be able to play SimCity for real using grid computing and e-Science techniques to test the consequences of their policies.
LMS appoints new VP of marketing and customer services.
23 November 2006
LMS has appointed Eddy Vandersmissen as vice president of marketing and customer services. He joins LMS from Fujitsu Siemens where he was marketing director for the Benelux region.
University of Glasgow employs GenoLogics software
21 November 2006
The University of Glasgow recently installed the GenoLogics Proteus solution for its proteomics research, with plans to add the Geneus solution for genomics research in the near future.
DNAStar signs agreement with Cancer Research UK
20 November 2006
DNAStar has signed a site license agreement with Cancer Research UK that allows it to use DNAStars Lasergene software anywhere on its Lincolns Inn Fields or Clare Hall campuses.
OpenEye opens European office
20 November 2006
OpenEye Scientific Software, a developer of innovative molecular modelling solutions for drug discovery research, has opened its first European office in Strasbourg, France.
Gaz de France and ffA enter into R&D collaboration
20 November 2006
Gaz de France and ffA are collaborating to develop a 3D fault analysis toolset which will provide operators with a more accurate reservoir model and reserves estimate.
Scientists use virtual reality to ease amputees pain
14 November 2006
Scientists at The University of Manchester are using 3D computer graphics to combat the pain suffered by amputees, by giving the illusion the limb is still there.
GenoLogics develops partner network
14 November 2006
GenoLogics is developing a sophisticated network of partners, to create end-to-end lab and scientific data management solutions, for various applications such as cancer research, biomarker discovery, and translational medicine.
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