Gene Knockdown Competition
$10,000 Prize for siRNA Versus Morpholino Comparisons. Five research proposals will be awarded preliminary prizes, then a $10,000 grand prize awarded in 2006 will be based on publication. Proposals due March 1, 2005 at Gene Tools, LLC.
(PRWEB) January 9, 2005 -- $10,000 Prize for siRNA Versus Morpholino
Comparison
The recently completed Human Genome Project uncovered many
thousands of new genes. To understand the functions of those new genes
researchers are increasingly turning to sophisticated new tools designed to
specifically knock down the activity of any selected gene. However, many of the
tools being used for these gene knockdown studies suffer from serious flaws
which obscure and befuddle the experimental results.
On the premise that
it is important for scientists to have rigorous comparisons of both the merits
and the flaws of the tools available for gene knockdown, GENE TOOLS is
sponsoring a competition to directly compare key properties of two leading gene
knockdown types: siRNAs and Morpholinos. This competition is open to all
individuals and groups worldwide. Phase 1 research proposals are due 1 March
2005. There will be 5 Phase 1 winners, and then a $10,000 grand prize awarded to
the Phase 2 winner.
Details of the competition are at: www.gene-tools.com
Contact: Shannon Knuth, Ph.D. at
(541) 929-7840 x1041
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