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REDWOOD CITY, CA -- Silicon Genetics, a leader in life science informatics, today announced the release of highly scalable enterprise versions of its successful gene expression software products, GeneSpring(TM) 4.1, GeNet(TM) 2.4, and introduced a new module, the Script Editor(TM) 1.0. GeneSpring, the desktop component of this scalable enterprise solution, is widely used by researchers to decipher knowledge from large amounts of gene expression data. Among the several exciting new features of GeneSpring 4.1, is the scripting function that allows for automating complex analysis tasks. GeneSpring 4.1 also has added significant enhancements to: -- automated data loading -- visualization and display tools -- normalization capabilities -- customized annotation -- statistical filter functions -- advanced searching GeNet is the web enabled database component of this solution, allowing users to share and mine their gene expression data. GeneSpring integrated with GeNet, permits complex gene expression data analyses to be performed at the desktop level or server side, utilizing the newly incorporated remote server functionality. GeNet 2.4 has advanced data sharing, process report generation features, etc. that facilitates data storage and mining in an enterprise environment. In addition scientists can now purchase the newly available Script Editor module for complex data analysis. The Script Editor is an intuitive tool that automates complex data analysis. Users can design, edit, save and share the steps of complex analyses in scripts, allowing time efficient and high throughput gene expression data analysis. Using the script editor also provides for standardization of analysis operating procedures across the organization. "Our extensive customer base enables us to better understand, anticipate and respond to our clients' needs," said Saeid Akhtari, COO of Silicon Genetics. "Silicon Genetics' development of Script Editor and new updates to GeneSpring and GeNet reinforces our commitment to bring forth new and innovative technologies that scale the application of our tools and services at many levels within life science informatics. These new releases further improve work flow, data analysis, and data management in an effortless and efficient manner in the process of discovering novel genes and new drugs." For further information visit www.sigenetics.com