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28-Feb-2005
R&D spending inches up in EU
The latest figures on research and development (R&D) expenditure from Europe's statistic's gathering body Eurostat show that overall investment is now nudging the two per cent mark.
Hamilton launches Automated Cloning System
Hamilton Life Science Robotics has taken Invitrogen's Gateway Technology one step further by creating an automated cloning system that monitors and tracks each plate undergoing various processes. The system aims to further refine the drug development process and gain further insights into genetic interactions.
25-Feb-2005
Pharma R&D investment tops €29.3 billion
New statistics released today show that total US investments in R&D made by the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry topped $38.8 billion (€29.3 billion) during 2004. This beats the $34.5 billion total set in 2003 and demonstrates the steady increase in R&D over more than two decades, from an estimated investment of $2 billion in 1980.
24-Feb-2005
Agilent introduces first HPLC-Chip/MS System
Agilent Technologies has introduced the first high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-chip/mass spectrometry (MS) system for protein identification. This breakthrough microfluidics-based LC/MS technology is expected to significantly increase the speed, ease and productivity of proteomics research.
23-Feb-2005
Serologicals buys media firm to hike stem cell focus
Serologicals has continued its acquisitive streak, buying the cell culture business Specialty Media from Sentigen Holding Corp, for $6.5m (€4.9m) in cash. The unit will be integrated into Serologicals' Chemicon subsidiary.
22-Feb-2005
Sudan testing to cut risk and minimise costs
Food makers are advised to analyse any stocks of chilli and curry powder, bought in before the EU imposed the ban on sudan red food colour, to minimise the risk of expensive recalls and harm to brand reputation, writes Lindsey Partos.
Lab scale jet mill launched into UK pharma market
UK processing and packaging machinery specialist Isopak has added to its product range with a spiral jet mill - intended for pharmaceutical laboratories and R&D departments - that can micronise very small batches of powder.
21-Feb-2005
Cyclacel solve 3-D structures of PCNA complexes
Cyclacel researchers and collaborators have solved the 3-D atomic structure of human Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA), a protein involved in cancer. The discovery should prove crucial in designing and developing drugs that act on the cancer cell cycle through a variety of targets.
18-Feb-2005
Integra launches flask for MAbs production
Integra Biosciences has launched the CELLine disposable flask, which harnesses membrane technology that is suitable for recombinant protein expression and high yield monoclonal antibody production.
Scientists enter brave new world of nanotechnology
The practice of partnering computer simulations with real-world experiments is becoming more vital as scientists delve deeper into the potential of nantechnology, according to a US scientist. Anthony Fletcher reports.
Blowers help remove biological hazards
Bioquell UK has developed the Clarus range of patent protected biodecontamination technology, designed to generate hydrogen peroxide vapour for the surface biodeactivation of micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
17-Feb-2005
West Pharma buys packaging testing lab
West Pharmaceutical Services, fresh from the disposal of its drug delivery business, is to acquire Monarch Analytical Laboratories in exchange for cash, assumed liabilities and shares totalling $5.6 million (€4.3m).
16-Feb-2005
Safer cell culture supplement launched
Recently-formed cell culture specialist Celliance has introduced a new supplement designed to boost the growth of cells used in research and bioprocessing, that does not contain fetal bovine serum.
New HT service accelerates cellular target screening
A new high throughput ion channel screening service has been launched by BioFocus, which will allow pharmaceutical companies to pre-screen libraries against defined cell lines, identifying target compounds and limiting the use of more time-consuming electrophysiological evaluation techniques.
Sigma-Aldrich introduces gene knockout system
Sigma-Aldrich introduces the TargeTron gene knockout system, a tool that is set to feature prominently in functional genomics and systems biology. It incorporates technology that exploits the retrohoming ability of group II introns, which "target" the exact position of gene disruption.
15-Feb-2005
Separation tech for oligo research
Two US companies have teamed up to market a separation technology that could improve the yield, purity and length of oligonucleotide sequences.
Foodborne diseases, UTIs and cows, new link
Food safety comes to the fore again as new study builds on growing evidence that foods of animal origin, contaminated with Escherichia coli, can lead to urinary tract infections in women.
14-Feb-2005
Codex focus on fats and oils standards
Speciality oil firms will have the chance to voice their concerns on global food codes as 100 government delegates meet to discuss the fats and oil industry at a week-long session, kicking off in the UK next week.
10-Feb-2005
Particle sizer improved for aerosol drugs
Material science company Malvern Instruments has teamed up with ImageTherm Engineering to develop a new version of an instrument used to measure the size of droplets in concentrated spray and aerosols.
08-Feb-2005
FAO advises calm reaction to recent BSE scares
UN-backed food organisation warns food producers and consumers to stay calm, after a few cases of mad cow disease are identified in Canada and the US, and last month the first case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a goat.
Process water analyser launched by Honeywell
Honeywell has added to its portfolio of sensors and instruments with a dual analyser that monitors and controls process variables in the pharmaceutical and other process industries.
Biacore launches protein analysis system
Biacore International has launched the Biacore T100, a system that analyses the protein interactions that occur in disease pathways, selection of drug candidates and decisions on the safety of a protein therapeutic.
07-Feb-2005
DNA markers to track tender meat?
Ongoing pressure from consumers for quality meat ingredients drives food technologists in the US to investigate biochemical mechanisms for tender meat.
03-Feb-2005
New reader speeds up cell-based assays
Cybio has launched a new flash luminescence reader that improves throughput and data quality in functional screening of G-Protein coupled receptors and calcium channels in drug discovery and research.
02-Feb-2005
Pharma industry applauds animal extremism bill
Pharmaceutical industry groups today welcomed new government legislation, which ensures animal extremists who are found guilty of 'economic damage' to research laboratories will face imprisonment of five years.
01-Feb-2005
Millipore product offers easier, faster sterility testing
Millipore has launched its Steritest EZ testing range for sterility testing of large volume parenterals and synthetic drugs.
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