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++ November 19, 2009
New version of our Automatic Linux + ARB installation system ARBuntu 3.0 released
Finally, it's done! After extensive optimization and testing we have a fully operational ARBuntu 3.0 system available. It is based on the recent stable ARB release 5.1 from October 2009 and an updated Linux system (Kubuntu 9.04) to assure maximum hardware compatibility. The new ARBuntu system comes as a DVD and not a CD anymore and will be offered in multiple flavours.
At the moment, you can order the standard 32bit edition but also a 64bit version is in preparation. It will be released until end of this year. Both system will also become available as an extended pro version including the SILVA Aligner (called "SINA") integrated into ARB for unlimited local usage.
++ March 20, 2009
Ribocon builds web tool for high-quality rRNA-based identification of pathogens
Initiated by the Molzym GmbH and connected to their SepsiTest technology, Ribocon has realized a web tool called SepsiTest BLAST for the fast and easy identification/classification of 16S/18S rRNA gene sequences based on all type strains (described reference culture of a species) publicly available.
Set-up of SepsiTest BLAST was primary motivated by medical relevant questions but the system can also be used for other kinds of rRNA-based surveys because of the completeness of the database (>7.000 fully classified rDNA sequences). Whenever you want to easily identify smaller sets of rRNA gene sequences, presumably affiliated with clusters of cultivated microorganisms, SepsiTest BLAST should be your choice.
Just upload your query sequence in FASTA or ABI format and within seconds you will get the information if and which next relatives are available. Compared to NCBI BLAST, SepsiTest BLAST contains only entries relevant for rDNA-based sequence information. Plus quality checks!
The tool can be accessed via 
www.sepsitest-blast.net.
There, you also find more information. Try it!
++ February 10, 2009
May 2009 ARB/SILVA Workshop fully booked!
The course was fully booked within less than 48h - we thank you for your overwhelming interest!
We will try to organize another workshop in the second half of the year to cope with your interest. Updates you can also find in the News Section of the SILVA rRNA database project (www.arb-silva.de).
++ February 5, 2009
Next regular ARB/SILVA Workshop in May 2009! Registration open!
We have fixed the date for our next regular ARB/SILVA & Phylogeny Workshop in Bremen, Germany.
It will be held from May 26 to 29, 2009.
Registration is open with immediate effect. Please note that it works on a first come, first serve basis.
In total, we can host 11 participants. As soon as the course is fully booked, it will be announced here.
For more information please visit our 
Next course details section.