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28-Apr-2006
Buhler releases pilot extruder for test production runs
Swiss-based Buhler has released a new extruder to help food companies test their processes before ramping up to full production output.
27-Apr-2006
Foss offers pay-per-test scheme to food labs
A pay-per-sample scheme introduced for a milk-testing laboratory in Germany could be offered to other customers across Europe, said Foss Analytical.
Overcoming drug development challenges
The number of new drug submissions has halved since 1995, while at the same time, pharma companies are spending three times as much money on R&D - a hole this industry needs to dig itself out of, and fast.
Merck steps up RNA productivity
Merck Research Laboratories has recruited Cerionx for one year to improve the efficiency of siRNA assay runs in its Philadelphia-based drug discovery labs.
Lactic acid mix found to eliminate food pathogens
A mixture of harmless bacteria helps food companies eliminate almost all of the common pathogens found in ground beef and other meat products, according to scientists.
26-Apr-2006
SRI International makes Quality acquisition
SRI International has bought Quality Clinical Labs (QCL) to bring a new drug analysis component to its pre-clinical R&D services business.
Guava Tech rolls out first of new antibody reagent lines
Guava Technologies has unveiled a new line of antibody reagents designed to identify subsets of haematopoetic-derived cells by their patterns of protein expression.
25-Apr-2006
EKM updates lab info system
US knowledge management firm EKM Corporation has launched an updated version of its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), in a move that aims to increase functionality, accuracy and speed of testing results.
Enzymes can tackle trans fats, claims Novozymes
New enzyme technology offers the possibility of obtaining necessary melting properties without producing harmful trans fats, claims Novozymes.
24-Apr-2006
Polymer Labs keeps its cool
Polymer Laboratories have launched a new Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD) that it claims will improve the analysis of pharmaceutical compounds at low temperatures.
EU approves new alternative to animal testing
The Scientific Advisory Committee of the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) has approved six new alternative testing methods aimed at reducing the need for certain cosmetics ingredients to be tested on animals.
21-Apr-2006
Busak and Shamban set the sealing standard at Interphex
Silicone product provider Busak and Shamban, showcased a variety of solutions at this year's Interphex event, highlighting the stringent demands made by the pharma industry are met by its range of sealing and bearing products.
20-Apr-2006
Public given voice to support animal research
A pioneering website has been set up that enables members of the UK public to express their support for medical research that uses animals as subjects.
GE Healthcare promises cheaper lab servicing
GE Healthcare has launched a new contract offering that it claims will cut the cost of running the service operations in life science R&D labs by up to 20 per cent, at a time when pharma and biotech firms are facing intense cost pressures.
New trial to probe calcium's role in weight, bone loss
Researchers from Florida State, armed with cutting-edge technology, are undertaking the largest and longest clinical trial to study the effects of calcium in postmenopausal women.
Bertin launches sample preparation product
Bertin Technologies makes available its solution for biological sample preparation to extract nucleic acids (DNA & RNA), and proteins - a crucial process in drug discovery and development as well as having implications in the pharmacology and toxicology sector.
19-Apr-2006
Tester uses extrusion method to measure viscosity
An extrusion-style tester provides an economical alternative when measuring the dynamic viscosity of foods, its manufacturer claims.
Invitrogen and Signalomics agree nanotechnology diagnostics deal
Invitrogen and Signalomics have agreed terms to develop nanotechnology-based laboratory approaches to cancer diagnostics in a move that is set to make the identification of tumours easier and quicker.
18-Apr-2006
Carbon infrared sterilisers designed for bakery equipment
A new series of carbon infrared emitters can help bakeries speed up the sterilisation of tins, trays and equipment, according to the manufacturer.
Stem cell use set to rise despite objections
Despite lingering ethical, legal and social concerns, the application of stem cell research in drug discovery and development is set to play a greater role as areas of unmet medical needs will need to be addressed as rates of incidence continue to rise.
ESA Biosciences' HPLC detector optimised for polymer analysis
ESA Biosciences make available its HPLC detection tool that is designed for laboratories that use THF (tetrahydrofuran) as a component in chromatographic separations and sample analyses.
12-Apr-2006
BioTools achieves first for media preparator
BioTools Swiss has made available its new media preperator for the laboratory automation industry, which claims to be the fastest processor of readily dispensable agar/nutrient medium.
11-Apr-2006
Olympus unveils next-gen in vivo imaging system
Olympus has unveiled a working concept of what is claimed is the next generation in fluorescence in vivo imaging systems by enabling time-lapse and live imaging of emitted light from labelled processes and tissues.
Listeria test speeds up detection process, company claims
A new Listeria assay allows processors to simultaneous detect and differentiate between two species in a single test for food products.
10-Apr-2006
Kasan at Interphex showcases industry standard kit
Screening and processing equipment supplier Kason, were out in force at InterPhex 2006, with a range of products that aid the manufacturing industry meet stringent pharmaceutical sanitary requirements.
Impinj brings UHF RFID to item level
Impinj showcased what it claims is the world's first application of ultra-high frequency (UHF) Gen 2 RFID technology for item-level tagging of pharma products.
07-Apr-2006
Round Up: Suppliers battle for attention at Anuga FoodTech
COLOGNE, Germany: Some of the largest suppliers to Europe's food industry were at the Anuga FoodTec exhibition this week, but buyers also needed to check out some of the smaller providers in the less frequented corners of the complex of buildings where the exhibition is being held.
Thermosafe Brands introduce Nomadic pallet shipper
ThermoSafe Brands has unveiled a pre-qualified, reusable shipping system, which enables the safe transportation of bulk quantities of pharmaceutical and vaccine substances under optimal temperatures.
Olympus sharpens its focus
Olympus is gearing up to launch the two latest models in its range of stereo microscopes, hailed as offering scientists superior sensitivity with the highest zoom ratio and resolution on the market.
06-Apr-2006
New emuslifier targets confectionery applications
A new emulsifier blend based on a mix of sucrose esters has been launched with the UK confectionery market in mind.
Wyatt releases powerful light scattering detector
Wyatt Technology launches its newest addition to its Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) Detector range, boasting twice the signal to noise ratio and 100x the dynamic range of previous Wyatt's miniDAWN instruments.
05-Apr-2006
New research could facilitate low-linolenic soybean production
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have discovered a way to speed up the identification of low-linolenic soybean varieties, findings that could contribute to increased production of low-trans fat soy oil.
04-Apr-2006
New lab method aims to improve on cancer detection rate
Researchers have been working on a better laboratory method of detecting ovarian cancer, which is set to improve on routine screening that is currently available to women by improving sensitivity to detect the cancer in its earliest stages.
New sucralose source 'unlikely' to infringe on patents
Although it has not seen the fine detail, elements of Pharmed Medicare (PM)'s new sucralose process are unlikely to infringe upon Tate & Lyle's patent suite, according to Goldman Sachs.
Machine makers target convenience foods, aseptic trends
COLOGNE, Germany: The food industry's latest technology and machinery are on display beginning today in this city straddling the Rhine, with equipment suppliers targeting convenience foods and aseptic packaging as growth areas.
03-Apr-2006
Report pinpoints education as key to assay uptake
A new report out today has revealed that the uptake of assays for in-vitro diagnostics is being hindered due to a lack of knowledge of this technology, in which its high sensitivity, specificity and fast turn-around times has proved a revelation within the pharma industry.
Scientists explore pathogen killing methods without heat
Scientists are studying the effectiveness of new methods -- such as ozone and electrolyzed oxidizing water -- to kill pathogens in the plant without using thermal processes.
USDA funds genetic mapping of barley
A $5m project aimed at identifying and improving the genetic make-up of barley could lead to higher yields and a better quality crop, said the US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Friday.
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