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28-Feb-2006
Drug collaboration focuses on infectious disease targets
Graffinity, announced today that it has entered into its second research collaboration with Mutabilis, which aims to discover novel therapeutics for infectious diseases, building on 2003's collaboration focusing on another anti-infective drug target.
EU food chemical study could tighten regulations
An EU-funded project into maternal exposure of certain chemicals found in foods could lead to more effective food regulations.
27-Feb-2006
Olympus releases new TIRF microscopy objectives
A new family of objectives from Olympus specifically for Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscopy (TIRFM) can selectively visualise processes and structures of the cell membrane, minimising photo-damage and allowing cells to live longer.
Singapore strives to boost science R&D
Singapore's Ministry of Trade & Industry (MTI) will commit $7.5bn (€63.1bn) over the next five years to drive R&D growth in key industry areas such as biomedical science and increase national R&D spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2010.
24-Feb-2006
Uni of Leicester announces world first forensic lab technique
A team of forensic pathologists are believed to be the world's first to use a new radiological laboratory approach for mass fatality investigations that could bring to the end current lab methods that are slow and limited in their applicability.
23-Feb-2006
New research gives scientists powerful drug discovery tool
A consortium of US scientists have developed and evaluated a robust new system for analysing how drugs bind to proteins, which could speed up the delivery of potential new drugs and improve existing ones.
eClinical trials uptake meets industry resistance
According to a new report, the adoption of eClinical technologies has been hampered by the ability to take the electronic revolution to the next level, as the adoption of eClinical technologies currently remain confined to localised start-up projects.
22-Feb-2006
Portable nano and micro sensors developed for food safety
An EU-funded research project has developed micro and nanotechnology portable devices to detect toxins, pathogens and chemicals in foodstuffs on the spot.
Frog secretions may be used as mosquito repellent.
A species of frog, which may hold the key to future mosquito repellents, is set to open up new avenues of lab research into frog chemical ecology as researchers try to come up with alternatives to synthetic repellents.
PANalytical revamps its diffractometer
Dutch instrumentation specialist PANalytical has added new options to its X'Pert PRO MPD X-ray diffractometer, providing a total solution for high throughput diffraction and analysing almost any material.
21-Feb-2006
Asynt launches affordable parallel reactor
Asynt have launched the first affordable 500ml parallel reactor on the market with its latest addition to the DrySyn range, providing a safe and flexible alternative to oil bath and mantles.
Researchers hunt for method to prevent Campylobacter contamination
New methods need to be develop to prevent Campylobacter in transport coopsand during carcass defeathering, critical points at which contamination ofbroilers and broiler carcasses occurs, according to new research.
20-Feb-2006
Beiersdorf invests in nanotechnology
Beiersdorf has invested in a newly opened joint-venture nanotechnology R&D centre as part of its aims to become one of the leading players in this fast-growing industry.
Optio Healthcare introduces new RFID solutions
Optio Healthcare introduces a new RFID and labelling solution, which allows healthcare facilities to generate thermal, barcode and RFID labels that can be used to track pharmaceuticals, as well as manage controlled substances, pathogens and other materials that pose a public health risk.
17-Feb-2006
Researchers develop lab diagnostic methods for viral pathogens
Researchers are to develop new computational diagnostic methods for key viral pathogens, which are set to make the storage, retrieval, and exchange of molecular and diagnostic data on viral pathogens more efficient and effective.
16-Feb-2006
New ReactArray Solo aids drug patent protection
A collaboration between Anachem and chemists within the pharmaceutical industry has resulted in the launch of the new ReactArray Solo, which is designed to provide faster, more efficient polymorph screening to aid drug patent protection by enabling runs of upto 48 different reaction conditions simultaneously.
Singapore MTI announces S$7.5bn investment
Singapore's commitment to pharmaceutical research and development goes from strength to strength after its government granted S$7.5bn (€3.9bn) to sustain the innovation-driven growth the country has experienced as Asia's main drug research hub.
Honeywell launches improved BMI activator
Honeywell launches a new formulation of BMI activator, which is used to synthesise DNA and RNA oligonucleotides for therapeutic and medical diagnostic applications. The formulation aims to result in higher yields and lower overall operational costs compared to traditional Tetrazole activator solutions.
15-Feb-2006
Data shows Acumen Explorer benefits lab research
New data that shows the effectiveness of TTP LabTech's Acumen Explorer for high content screening at high throughput reveals the advances high content screening has made in applications such as protein kinase activation, cell cycle analysis and beta-lactamase reporter gene analysis.
Olympus promises to make microdissection routine
A new easy-to-use laser microdissection system from Olympus is set to shake up the isolation technology market by reducing sample handling and contamination when isolating cells for downstream analysis and making the process routine.
Angel to scale up ReNeuron's stem cell lines
British biotechnology firm Angel has won a manufacturing contract from stem cell therapeutics expert ReNeuron Group to produce a master cell bank for Huntington's disease, as the company's demand for stem cells increases.
14-Feb-2006
Waters introduces new capabilities for proteomic research
Waters Corporation has introduced new capabilities for proteomic research by enhancing its bioanalysis software, which will allow researchers to identify and quantify proteins and biomarkers more efficiently.
13-Feb-2006
Scientists develop lactic acid as mycotoxin fighters
Common grade lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from grain, malting, brewing and cereal processing could be a cheap and natural means of reducing deadly mycotoxins in grains, according to scientists in Ireland.
CFTA mulls update on mucous membrane testing
The Cosmetics Toiletry and Fragrance Association says will revise two specific safety evaluations relating to mucous membrane irritation and controlled testing to help avoid it.
10-Feb-2006
Rapid lab diagnosis of urinary tract infections made quicker
A new laboratory test, which enables the rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infections with novel biosensor technology, has proved so successful that it may replace antiquated testing methods, saving health care costs and valuable diagnosis time.
RFID production to increase 25-fold by 2010
According to a new report RFID production is to increase 25-fold in four years, buoyed on by the scramble by pharmaceutical manufacturers to comply with the new RFID Certification program, which aims to synchronise the industry's transition to RFID technology.
09-Feb-2006
Supelco introduces HPLC column
Supelco, a division of Sigma-Aldrich, introduces its HPLC Column, which offers improved retention power and resolution for difficult-to-separate analytes. The column becomes the latest in the Ascentis' family range, adding to the flexibility needed for sensitive MS applications.
Novascreen launches next gen drug screening service
NovaScreen BioSciences introduces a new side effect panel, which aims to improve procedures in identifying potential risk factors of drug candidates, by incorporating a broader range of receptor subtype assays, which target a broader range of therapeutic areas.
08-Feb-2006
Crunch time: how food talks to us
The crunchiness of food can be as significant as taste, look or smell in informing our perceptions of what we like, claim researchers.
CDC avian flu lab test dubbed quickest yet
The Food and Drug Administration has announced the approval of a new laboratory test that provides preliminary results within four hours on suspected H5 influenza samples that previous technology required at least two to three days to produce results.
07-Feb-2006
New lab systems optimises liquid handlers
ARTEL announces a new laboratory innovation to improve the performance of automated liquid handlers, introducing a system capable of verifying multichannel instrumentation using non-aqueous test solutions, such as Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO).
Affymetrix and Iconix deal assesses drug toxicity
Affymetrix and Iconix have formed a collaboration to develop new solutions for assessing the toxicological and pharmacological properties of drugs and drug candidates.
06-Feb-2006
Agilent launches HPLC chips for drug discovery studies
Agilent's breakthrough HPLC-Chip technology forms the basis of its new reusable microfluidic chips, designed to compliment the company's high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) chip/mass spectrometry (MS) modules.
Amgen boosts UK presence by opening new facilities
Amgen are to create a European Development Centre in the UK, significantly increasing UK R&D employee numbers. Amgen's announcement echoes the UK Government's commitment to attract more R&D investment with a view to making the UK a leader in biotechnology.
03-Feb-2006
ARTEL and Caliper deal enhances lab data integrity
A technology partnership between ARTEL and Caliper Life Sciences aims to enhance automated liquid delivery standards improving laboratory data integrity. The collaboration aims to manufacture technology to a level that is outlined by impending legislation.
Agilent's new MS/LC range conquers the "need for speed"
Agilent have dived in to grab a slice of the growing $1.3 bn mass spectrometry market with the launch of a series of new liquid chromatography-based mass spectrometry (LC/MS) systems that are cheaper and faster.
02-Feb-2006
Automation and integration fuels laboratory growth
According to a new report, automation technologies and integrated systems are set to fuel growth in the clinical laboratory analyser markets, accelerating the movement towards increased workstation consolidation and more streamlined procedures.
Handheld sensor detects pathogens within 10 minutes
A handheld sensor could help food companies quickly detect within 10 minutes whether their products are laden with Escherichia coli or listeria -- before they are shipped out of the plant.
SurModics deal results in novel synthetic ECM
Surmodics has announced that as a result of a collaboration with the Donaldson Company, the first of a collection of new synthetic nanofibrillar cell culture surfaces have been produced that will improve cell culture, cell-based bioassays and other in vitro (laboratory-based) cell-related applications used in drug discovery.
01-Feb-2006
Kidney disease lab research points to new therapies
Scientists have reported a discovery at the cellular level that suggests possibilities for drug therapy for kidney disease. This discovery could open up new avenues of laboratory research into the disease that could help the 600,000 people in the US affected.
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