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28-Jun-2004
Navigator finds route for microwave synthesis
Zinsser Analytic and CEM have joined forces to develop an integrated sample preparation system with a built-in microwave system for the synthesis of compounds used in process development or drug discovery.
25-Jun-2004
Champagne makers turn to finger-print technology
Scientists from the University of Seville, Spain, have developed a method of finger-printing champagne, cava, and other wines to prevent cheaper products being passed off as the more expensive varieties.
24-Jun-2004
Euro drug companies plan R&D cooperation
A group of research directors of leading pharmaceutical companies met this week to agree a framework for working together on research in a bid to make the European industry more competitive.
Dutch flooring resists chemicals
Bolidt Synthetic Products and Systems of the Netherlands has launched a new synthetic flooring finish designed specifically to cope with aggressive chemical and pharmaceutical production environments.
21-Jun-2004
Biotrace extends food safety range
Biotrace has been acquiring companies in order to extend its range of safety products for the food manufacturing industry. The takeover this month of Tecra Holdings, an Australia-based manufacturer of test kits for rapid detection of food pathogens such as Salmonella and Listeria, is a case in point.
17-Jun-2004
New player in RNAi reagents
Germany's MWG Biotech has launched its own line of small interfering RNA (siRNA) reagents, siMAX, encroaching into territory dominated by the likes of Qiagen, Dharmacon, Ambion, Proligo and Invitrogen.
Oxoid on bacteria trail
Oxoid, a leading manufacturer of microbiologicalculture media and diagnostic tests, says it will participate in CAMPYCHECK, a shared-cost three year project within the EU Fifth Framework 'Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources' Programme aimed at optimising detection of Campylobacteraceae.
15-Jun-2004
Entelos builds in silico model for diabetes
The development of an in silico model of the non-obese diabetic (NOD) mouse, the primary animal model used by researchers to study type 1 diabetes, is set to enhance understanding of the disease and radically advance pharmaceutical R&D, writes Wai Lang Chu.
11-Jun-2004
FSA funds research into meat detection
New research funded by the UK's Food Standards Agency could help food manufacturers ensure that the meat-free food eaten by vegetarians and people from certain ethnic groups is not contaminated by meat.
07-Jun-2004
Journal study reveals statistical flaws
More than one in 10 studies published in peer-reviewed journals contain errors in their statistical analyses which, while often minor, could in some cases compromise study findings.
Dutch lab-on-a-chip attracts US firm
Recently formed US company WaferGen has acquired licenses to three labs-on-a-chip developed at the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands that could be on the market in the next two years.
04-Jun-2004
Matrix launches thorough food analysis
A novel technique for analysing food samples to detect the presence of Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli pathogens has been developed. Whereas most conventional rapid techniques only analyse a fraction of the standard 25 g sample, Matrix Microscience's Pathatrix system is unique in that it circulates the entire sample so as to detect the target pathogens, even if there is only one present in the entire 25 g sample.
Tamper-proof security seals from Millipore
A new tamper-proof security seal for ensuring product integrity on filtration products has been launched. The seals are one component in a series of quality and security enhancements developed by Millipore.
02-Jun-2004
Protein structure studies at the double
Formulatrix and Bruker AXS have pooled their resources to speed up the process of high-throughput protein crystallography, a key process in the identification of protein structure and function.
GM detection receives accreditation
Accreditation of Genetic ID's testing for detection of genetically modified materials in raw foods, processed foods, and animal feed has been renewed by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Oxoid media for process validation
Microbiology specialist Oxoid has launched a new soya-based media that is designed for use in media fill trials in the pharmaceutical industry.
New media for antibody purification
Millipore has launched a new affinity chromatography media for the capture and purification of high titer antibodies.
01-Jun-2004
Reagent cuts proteomics workload
Applied Biosystems has unveiled a family of reagents that speeds up proteomics and biomarker discovery experiments by allowing up to four peptides to be analysed in single sample, writes Wai Lang Chu.
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