May 31st, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

GeneBios Phenyx Integrated with Proteome Softwares Scaffold




Geneva, Switzerland and Portland, Oregon, USA May 31, 2007 - Geneva
Bioinformatics (GeneBio) SA and Proteome Software today announced that
GeneBios Phenyx software platform for MS data analysis has been
successfully integrated into Proteome Softwares Scaffold proteomics
meta-analysis software, thereby giving Scaffold and Phenyx users access to
an even greater abundance of and confidence in available results as well as
the opportunity to go beyond a certain level of analysis thanks to Phenyxs
innovative features.



Developed in collaboration with the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB),
Phenyx is GeneBios renowned software platform for the identification and
characterization of proteins and peptides from mass spectrometry data,
specifically designed to meet the concurrent demands of high-throughput MS
data analysis and dynamic results assessment and offering a flexible user
experience and an adaptable architecture to help instill confidence in
results assessment. (http://phenyx.vital-it.ch/pwi)



Proteome Softwares Scaffold meta-analysis software statistically validates
peptides and proteins from tandem mass spectrometry results data. One of the
many advantages of Scaffold is that it considers the results from multiple
search engines amongst which are Phenyx, SEQUEST® or Mascot®, as well as
optionally running X!Tandem on data files. This combination of results from
several applications yields numerous cross-validated protein
identifications, after which Scaffold displays the results in multiple
biologically relevant formats.

(http://www.proteomesoftware.com/Proteome_software_prod_Scaffold.html)



We strive to listen to our users to find out what tools they need us to
support, and an ever-increasing number are asking that we incorporate
results from Phenyx, said Mark Pitman of Proteome Software. This makes
perfect sense, as it adds yet another high quality search engine to the
Scaffold platform. We are always excited when we can deliver more value to
our users, and we consider Phenyx to be of high value to our users and our
overall platform.



We are very pleased to have Phenyx join the list of results users can
validate using Scaffold, said Nasri Nahas, CEO of GeneBio. We are assured
that our innovative approach to data analysis used in conjunction with the
other leaders in the field will give Scaffolds users a level of results
integrity hard to find elsewhere; everybody is a winner in this situation.



GeneBio will be present at ASMS 2007 in Indianapolis, from June 3rd to June
6th at booth #90. Please stop by to know more about this collaboration, to
receive a Phenyx demo or answers to your questions.



For more information concerning Phenyx, please go to www.phenyx-ms.com.



Proteome Software will be present at ASMS 2007 in Indianapolis, from June
3rd to June 6th at booth #151. Please stop by to learn more about this
collaboration, to receive a Scaffold demo or answers to any questions.



For more information concerning Scaffold, please go to
www.proteomesoftware.com.



About GeneBio
Geneva Bioinformatics (GeneBio) SA is a leading bioinformatics company
providing the life science community with world-class proteomics software
that bridges the gap between information gathering and knowledge generation.
Established in 1997, we focus our expertise on protein identification and
characterization as well as proteome imaging, offering clients and partners
a high degree of specialization essential to proteomics research. Close ties
to academic peers and a thorough network of distribution and strategic
partners give us both unfettered access to scientific excellence and
recognized market presence so that we may best serve the scientific
community. For more information about GeneBio, please visit:
www.genebio.com.



About Proteome Software
Proteome Software is a leading developer of proteomics software tools.
Passionate about developing software that enables cutting edge proteomics
research, Proteome Softwares Scaffold is a powerful and easy to use MS/MS
meta-analysis package. Scaffold is designed to help proteomics researchers
validate, visualize, and share their data. Proteome Softwares mission is to
enable proteomics research that will foster science and medicine for this
and future generations. More information is available at
www.proteomesoftware.com.





GeneBio contact:

Andrew Smith

andrew.smith@genebio.com

Tel: +41.22.702.99.00





Proteome Software contact:

Mark Pitman

mark.pitman@proteomesoftware.com

Tel: +1 503.244.6027