Ocimum Biosolutions Launches Genowiz 4, A Comprehensive Gene Expression Analysis Software

Released on: April 23, 2008, 5:27 am

Press Release Author: Mayank Kumar

Industry: Biotech

Press Release Summary: GenowizTM, a comprehensive and integrated solution for gene
expression analysis. To serve researchers better, version 4.0 offers Autoguide,
adding organisms/genomes, update automatic annotations.

Press Release Body: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 --
(Business Wire India)
Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading provider of integrated genomics solutions, has
announced the release of GenowizT 4.0, a comprehensive solution for gene expression
analysis. The latest version makes the process of microarray data analysis simpler
with a host of features such as AutoGuide to execute automated work flows for
analyzing data, addition of organisms/genomes, automatic update of annotations,
PLIER algorithm, data export in different formats, box plots and enhanced scatter
plots.

\"Ocimum aims to be the number one genomics outsourcing partner in the world.
GenowizT is a key product central to our vision of providing integrated end-to-end
genomic solutions for our valued customers by combining biology and IT in an
easy-to-use interface to handle different kinds of expression and genotyping formats
such as Affymetrix, Agilent and Ocimum\", says Anuradha Acharya, CEO of Ocimum
Biosolutions. \"Unlike most of the other tools of the same genre in the market,
GenowizT is envisioned by expert biologists and implemented using sound algorithms.
This means that it has great features which are tailor-made for experimental
biologists\", adds Dr. Ashwin Sivakumar, Director, Marketing Alliances and Outreach.

GenowizT is a comprehensive microarray data analysis package that effectively
assists researchers in generating significant biological conclusions, right from
data upload through analysis and visualization. The strong algorithms of GenowizT
can analyze microarray data formats from various sources, be it academics or
industries. GenowizT allows researchers to organize experimental information
(MIAME), import data files quickly and easily, work simultaneously with multiple
experiments, import gene annotation files, pre-process and normalize data, perform
cluster analysis, classify and view gene information, perform functional
classification and track down intricate correlations in data by performing pathway
analysis. All analysis performed is saved in database and can be retrieved as
required.

About Ocimum Biosolutions:

Ocimum Biosolutions is an integrated life-sciences R&D enabling company providing
focused solutions for different steps of the genomics process chain. After joining
hands with Gene Logic, we offer a strong BioResearch portfolio including knowledge
bases in Genomics and solutions in Toxicogenomics, Pharmacogenomics and Clinical
Genomics. Through our BioIT division, we provide expertly trained lab information
management solutions for life sciences, niche bioinformatics services and products
for genomic research such as gene expression analysis, advanced statistical
analysis, gene function analysis, genome annotation, sequence comparison and EST
analysis. Our BioMolecules division provides essential molecular biology commodities
like DNA oligonucleotides and flexible custom (and catalog) microarrays. All labs
and software facilities are ISO 9001:2000 certified. Strict adherence to quality
practices and prompt delivery times, not to mention the greatest respect for
clients' proprietary and confidential information, have further reinforced our
position as one of the fastest growing, most dependable companies in the
Biotechnology Industry.

For more information, please visit www.switchtogenowiz.com.

Web Site: http://www.ocimumbio.com

Contact Details: Ashwin Sivakumar, Director - Marketing Alliances and Outreach,
Ocimum BioSolutions,
+91 (040) 66627200,

You can also contact Ocimum on phone at and on email at info@ocimumbio.com.
ashwin.s@ocimumbio.com

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