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Fletcher selected as 2008 White House Fellow
Daniel Fletcher has been selected as a 2008 White House Fellow. The fellowship offers leadership development and public service at the federal level, with members taking part in roundtable discussions and study trips to examine U.S. policy in action. More >

Researchers find new mode of gene regulation in mammals
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have discovered a type of gene regulation never before observed in mammals – a "ribozyme" that controls the activity of an important family of genes in several different species. More >

Microarray technique promises new diagnostics
UC Berkeley and LBNL researchers have invented a technique in which DNA or RNA microarrays can be evaluated without elaborate chemical labeling or sophisticated instrumentation. Based on electrostatic repulsion, the technique is quick and inexpensive. More >

Richard Karp, renowned computer theorist, wins 2008 Kyoto Prize
Richard Karp, a UC Berkeley professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences, has been named a laureate of the 2008 Kyoto Prize, Japan's equivalent of the Nobel Prize, in recognition of his lifetime achievements in the field of computer theory. More >

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AFM BioMed Conference
The AFM BioMed Conference is set for October 15-18 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, with QB3 as a cosponsor. Early-bird registration ends August 8. More >

QB3/GE Bioprocessing Course
QB3 is sponsoring an intensive course August 25-29 on separation and purification strategies. Register here >

QB3 News Clips

July 2, 2008, Chemical & Engineering News
Microspheres read DNA microarrays

June 10, 2008, San Francisco Chronicle
UCSF, Pfizer sign collaborative research deal

June 3, 2008, Daily Telegraph
Malaria drug to be made from 'synthetic biology' organism

June 3, 2008, Independent
Malaria: a miracle in the making offers hope to millions worldwide

May 20, 2008, Chemical Technology
Hydrogel helps the medicine go down

May 19, 2008, Chicago Tribune
Termites hold clue to replace corn in ethanol

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