23andMe helps individuals understand their own genetic information with recent advances in DNA analysis technologies and web-based interactive tools. The name 23andMe refers to the 23 pairs of chromosomes that make up each individual’s genome. 23andMe connects individuals to their unique, paired set of 23 chromosomes. 23andMe enables individuals to gain deeper insights into personal ancestry, genealogy and inherited traits.

BlogPulse is an automated trend discovery system for blogs. Blogs, a term that is short for weblogs, represent the fastest-growing medium of personal publishing and the newest method of individual expression and opinion on the Internet. BlogPulse applies machine-learning and natural-language processing techniques to discover trends in the highly dynamic world of blogs. BlogPulse is brought to you by Nielsen BuzzMetrics.

Celgene Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies to treat cancer and immune-inflammatory related diseases in Europe and the United States. Its lead products include THALOMID for the treatment and suppression of cutaneous manifestations of erythema nodosum leprosum, an inflammatory complication of leprosy. The company's products also include REVLIMID for the treatment of patients with transfusion-dependent anemi ...

GlaxoSmithKline plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the creation, discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical and consumer health-related products. Its Pharmaceuticals segment manufactures prescription drugs and vaccines that are used in various therapeutic areas, including central nervous system, respiratory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, oncology and emesis, metabolic, cardiovascular, and urogenital. This segment primarily offers Seretide/Advair for asthma an ...

Amgen Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of human therapeutics based on advances in cellular and molecular biology. It markets human therapeutic products in the areas of supportive cancer care, nephrology, inflammation, and oncology worldwide. The company's principal products include Aranesp and EPOGEN that stimulate the production of red blood cells to treat anemia; Neulasta and NEUPOGEN, which selectively stimulate the production of ...

Considered the founder of the biotechnology industry, Genentech has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to discover, develop, commercialize and manufacture biotherapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs. Today, Genentech is among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market for serious or life-threatening medical conditions and over 50 projects in the pipeline. The company is the lead ...

Applera Corporation-Applied Biosystems Group develops and markets instrument-based systems, consumables, software, and services. Its products and services are used in basic human disease research and genetic analysis; pharmaceutical drug discovery, development, and manufacturing; agriculture research; human identity testing; biosecurity; and quality and safety testing. The company's products include PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and Real-Time PCR Systems and related consumables, including ampl ...

Preventing tranfusion-transmitted infection is what Chiron is all about. As the world leader in blood safety for the transfusion industry, we develop novel tools, products and services to protect the global blood supply.

Chiron is the blood screening business of Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, a division of Novartis AG that was created in 2006 following the acquisition of Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics.