From owner-embldatabank@net.bio.net Mon Feb 01 22:00:00 1993 Path: biosci!agate!spool.mu.edu!sdd.hp.com!network.ucsd.edu!riscsm!usenet From: bashford@scripps.edu (Don &) Newsgroups: bionet.molbio.embldatabank,bionet.molbio.genbank.bionet.sci-resources Subject: Re: Declaration_Against_cDNA_Patenting Message-ID: Date: 2 Feb 93 07:38:35 GMT References: <1993Feb1.115905@genethon.fr> Sender: usenet@riscsm.scripps.edu Organization: The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA Lines: 29 Xref: biosci bionet.molbio.embldatabank:145 In-Reply-To: auffray@genethon.fr's message of Mon, 1 Feb 1993 10:59:05 GMT I'll probably sign, but I must say that I am disappointed by the weakness of this declaration. It doesn't even mention patents directly, only giving the vague reference to "the dangers of monopolization." Some will argue that patenting of cDNA does not raise any danger of monopolization so long as the patent holder sells to more than one producer. I'd rather see a declaration that since cDNA data is part of "our human scientific heritage" it cannot be made into the any form of "intellectual property," such as patent right held by any individual or institution but should available to all people withount restraints or preconditions. Going farther, I would argue the same for all types of naturally occurring nucleic acid and protein sequences and their three-dimensional structures. Going even farther, I would argue the same for the source code of computer programs whose output is considered significant enough to be the substance of a serious scientific publication. This is on the grounds that the source code constitutes a description of one's methods and should therefore be open to inspection by anyone. Donald Bashford Assistant Member Department of Molecular Biology Research Institute of Scripps Clinic La Jolla, California, USA bashford@scripps.edu From owner-embldatabank@net.bio.net Mon Feb 08 22:00:00 1993 Path: biosci!s.u-tokyo!news.u-tokyo.ac.jp!wnoc-tyo-news!sh.wide!sun-barr!lll-winken!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!bogus.sura.net!darwin.sura.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsserver.technet.sg!nuscc!mcbjjbj From: mcbjjbj@nuscc.nus.sg (Jose Julian Blanc Juarez (Mr)) Newsgroups: bionet.molbio.embldatabank Subject: Kinasa Database Message-ID: <1993Feb9.071308.2224@nuscc.nus.sg> Date: 9 Feb 93 07:13:08 GMT Distribution: bionet.molbio.genbank Organization: National University of Singapore Lines: 3 X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4 Is there a protein kinase database attached to, or separate from the main database? If so, who should we contact? Is there an Email address? Please reply by Email. From owner-embldatabank@net.bio.net Mon Feb 08 22:00:00 1993 Path: biosci!agate!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!bogus.sura.net!darwin.sura.net!welchgate.welch.jhu.edu!danj From: danj@welchgate.welch.jhu.edu (Dan Jacobson) Newsgroups: bionet.molbio.embldatabank Subject: Re: Kinasa Database Message-ID: <1993Feb9.141748.29125@welchgate.welch.jhu.edu> Date: 9 Feb 93 14:17:48 GMT References: <1993Feb9.071308.2224@nuscc.nus.sg> Distribution: bionet.molbio.genbank Organization: Johns Hopkins Univ. Welch Medical Library Lines: 31 In article <1993Feb9.071308.2224@nuscc.nus.sg> mcbjjbj@nuscc.nus.sg (Jose Julian Blanc Juarez (Mr)) writes: >Is there a protein kinase database attached to, or separate from the main >database? If so, who should we contact? Is there an Email address? >.... There is a sepereate database of the catalytic domains of protein kinases maintained by Anne Marie Quinn at the Salk Institute. The database is sequence only and comes ready for searching in Fasta format. The reference for each sequence is given in a seperate file. To obtain this database - if you have gopher then gopher on in to merlot.welch.jhu.edu and go to the following directories: --> 2. FTP Sites For Biology/ --> 24. NCBI Repository FTP Archive / --> 27. pkinases/ Or you can obtain it by anonymous ftp from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov in the repository/pkinases directory. Best of luck, Dan Jacobson danj@welchgate.welch.jhu.edu From owner-embldatabank@net.bio.net Wed Feb 10 22:00:00 1993 Path: biosci!s.u-tokyo!news.u-tokyo.ac.jp!wnoc-tyo-news!sh.wide!wnoc-kyo!icspub!oskgate0.mei!chorus.mei!adagio.panasonic.com!sgiblab!darwin.sura.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsserver.technet.sg!nuscc!mcbjjbj From: mcbjjbj@nuscc.nus.sg (Jose Julian Blanc Juarez (Mr)) Newsgroups: bionet.molbio.embldatabank Subject: Re: Kinasa Database Message-ID: <1993Feb11.064205.1346@nuscc.nus.sg> Date: 11 Feb 93 06:42:05 GMT References: <1993Feb9.071308.2224@nuscc.nus.sg> Distribution: bionet.molbio.genbank Organization: National University of Singapore Lines: 8 X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4 mcbjjbj@nuscc.nus.sg (Jose Julian Blanc Juarez (Mr)) writes: : Is there a protein kinase database attached to, or separate from the main : database? If so, who should we contact? Is there an Email address? : Please reply by Email. : Mission accomplished. Thanks for your help Dan & Scott. JJBJ From owner-embldatabank@net.bio.net Thu Feb 11 22:00:00 1993 Path: biosci!NET.BIO.NET!kristoff From: kristoff@NET.BIO.NET (David Kristofferson) Newsgroups: bionet.molbio.embldatabank Subject: BIOSCI/bionet Frequently Asked Questions Message-ID: <9302121000.AA06567@net.bio.net> Date: 12 Feb 93 10:00:03 GMT Sender: kristoff@net.bio.net Distribution: bionet Lines: 16 New users of BIOSCI/bionet may want to read the "Frequently Asked Questions" or "FAQ" sheet for BIOSCI. The FAQ provides details on how to participate in these forums and is available for anonymous FTP from net.bio.net [134.172.2.69] in pub/BIOSCI/biosci.FAQ. It may also be requested by sending e-mail to biosci@net.bio.net (use plain English for your request). The FAQ is also posted on the first of each month to the newsgroup BIONEWS/bionet.announce immediately following the posting of the BIOSCI information sheet. Sincerely, Dave Kristofferson BIOSCI/bionet Manager kristoff@net.bio.net From owner-embldatabank@net.bio.net Sun Feb 14 22:00:00 1993 Path: biosci!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!rutgers!igor.rutgers.edu!yoko.rutgers.edu!minnam From: minnam@yoko.rutgers.edu (Minnam Sivananda) Newsgroups: sci.bio,bionet.general,bionet.molbio.methds-reagnts,bionet.molbio.evolution,bionet.molbio.proteins,bionet.molbio.gdb,bionet.molbio.embldatabank,bionet.molbio.gene-linkage Subject: Laboratory courses on DNA offered by Cook College of Rutgers-Univ. Message-ID: Date: 15 Feb 93 19:30:58 GMT Followup-To: bionet.general Distribution: usa Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J. Lines: 46 Xref: biosci sci.bio:2073 bionet.general:4085 bionet.molbio.methds-reagnts:4262 bionet.molbio.evolution:758 bionet.molbio.proteins:519 bionet.molbio.gdb:38 bionet.molbio.embldatabank:150 bionet.molbio.gene-linkage:152 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey Campus at New Brunswick Continuing Professional Education Programs in Biotechnology The Cook College of Rutgers- The State University of New Jersey is offering two hands-on Laboratory courses in the field of Biotechnology. Recombinant DNA Techniques: Three sessions: March 16-19,1993 June 8-11,1993 August 9-12,1993 Course description This 4-day hands-on laboratory course introduces the fundamental techniques used in Recombinant DNA research. Emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of molecular genetics and the acquired techniques and styles needed for successful experimentation. Theoretical background and ideas for troubleshooting will also be presented in a format that integrates lectures and laboratory work, making the most efficient use of time and enhancing the learning experience. Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blotting Two sessions: June 23-24,1993 January 13-14,1994 Course Description This 2-day hands on laboratory course will introduce fundamental techniques used in the separation and analysis of proteins using antibodies. Optimal conditions and limits under which western blotting can be applied will be demonstrated. Detection strategies using various secondary antibodies and reporter molecules will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on the laemmli method and other electrophoresis systems. Theoretical background and ideas for troubleshooting will also be presented in a format tha t integrates lectures and laboratory work, making the most efficient use of time and enhancing the learning experience. For more information : Call Pam at (908)932-9271 or Send mail to : Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education P.O Box 231 New Brunswick NJ-08903-0231 or Send email to : czesak@gandalf.rutgers.edu or Send Fax to : (908)932-8726