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31-Jul-2006
Murex licenses Ariadne's drug R&D software solution
Murex Pharmaceuticals has licensed Ariadne's software solution, which is to play a vital role in the visualisation and analysis of biological pathways and gene regulation networks for cancer therapeutics development.
Clued-up diabetics driving European diabetes market growth
The insulin market is set to explode over the next five years as uptake of insulin therapy is likely to increase with sufferers benefiting from heightened awareness and knowledge as well as the influx of affordable, innovative product solutions.
First steps forward in electronic ordering of controlled substances
Purdue Pharma is the first drug manufacturer to implement a new software program that allows firms to order all Schedule I & II controlled substance purchases on a single electronic form - potentially saving up to 90 per cent on ordering costs.
Snider Schenker adds temperature-controlled section
Snider Schenker has expanded its Benelux distribution centre in Willebroek, Belgium in a bid to capture a bigger chunk of the temperature-controlled foods market.
New report re-emphasises clinical trial safety
A new report compiled in the wake of the drug trial scandal, which left six men fighting for their lives, has re-iterated the call for scientists to proceed with extreme caution when testing such drugs in the future.
27-Jul-2006
New paper demonstrates power of laboratory mass spectrometers
Mass spectroscopy as an analytical laboratory technique proved it's worth again recently after Cerno Bioscience and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals jointly produced a paper that demonstrates the high mass accuracy that can be achieved using triple quadrupole mass spectrometers.
DNA-tested cosmetics come to Europe
Genelink's Dermagenetics brand has been making a big splash in the US with its DNA-tested and tailored anti-ageing treatments. Now available in Europe, the company is claiming that its approach could be set to revolutionise the approach to cosmetic treatments worldwide.
Sealer boosts line speed up to 200 trays a minute
A new traysealer can achieve production speeds of 200 trays per minute, according to its manufacturer.
26-Jul-2006
UK R&D firms urged to help solve China's endangered animal crisis
UK and Chinese R&D firms are this week being urged to band together to develop alternatives to the practice of using endangered animal parts to feed the vast traditional Chinese medicine industry.
First real-time HCV test receives CE mark
Celera Genomics announces its new test that is used for genotyping of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has obtained regulatory approval for commercial sale in Europe, signifying the first real-time test for genotyping the HCV virus to receive the CE mark.
25-Jul-2006
Acoustic waves could be "electronic tongue" for flavour tests
Fundamental research from a UK-US collaboration could lead to development of a small, robust, low power flavour tester that can not only distinguish between the four basic tastes, but also umami and metallic.
New white paper assists labs to maintain standards
A new white paper has been made available to laboratories worldwide, which aims to minimise the risk of infection through focused biosafety reviews and further reinforce the required level of infection control.
New specialty chemicals company is born
A new specialty chemicals company, Vertellus Specialties, has been created in the US to make high-growth and high-value pharmaceuticals.
Pharmaceutical industry flushed with IT services
The pharmaceutical and life sciences industries are flushed with quality IT services, with eight companies that have a specialist life science/pharmaceutical focus being featured in the top 20 of the first-ever listing of the world's top outsourcing service providers.
24-Jul-2006
Researchers revel in real-time cell action via new tool
Researchers in the US have developed an exciting new tool that enables scientists to watch cell chemical activity in real-time. The tool's development has major implications for speeding up new drug design.
20-Jul-2006
Copper better than stainless steel for food safety, scientists say
That copper cooking kettle may provide better protection against foodborne bacteria than a stainless steel one, according to scientists.
Prostate cancer double discovery for EU researchers
European researchers have not only devised a new diagnostic lab tool for prostate cancer but have also identified a new molecular marker that makes the identification of the disease much quicker.
19-Jul-2006
Agilent up the ante with microarray offering
Agilent Technologies has introduced its new microarray that offers high-resolution genomic coverage, whilst enabling multiple experiments per slide. The technology has the potential to make savings both in time and cost.
Mass spectrometers set to soar in demand, says report
According to a new report the proteomic revolution and the emergence of the customised drug market has led to an increased demand for mass spectrometers in the US, driving strong growth over the next seven years.
Wash additive boosts shelf life, reduces pathogens
A wash additive increases the shelf life of fresh-cut apples and reduces pathogen levels, scientists say.
18-Jul-2006
Bio-Rad and IDT in deal to develop RNAi tools
Bio-Rad Labs and Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), have announced a collaboration to develop RNA interference (RNAi) tools sets for life science researchers.
Lab instrumentation firm takeover makes PharmEng wiser
Looking to expand its laboratory testing and consulting services, PharmEng has acquired Rootlink Tecknic, a laboratory instrumentation automated solution sales and service company based in Toronto.
17-Jul-2006
Silab launches ingredient that repairs DNA
French ingredients provider Silab has announced the launch of its latest anti-ageing innovation, Heliomoduline, an ingredient that is said to repair DNA through the stimulation of proteins that naturally exist in the skin's dermal layer.
Nektar opts for payout to avoid court showdown over PEGylation
Biopharmaceutical firm Nektar has agreed to fork out $25m (€20m) to settle a patent lawsuit by the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) concerning the company's PEGylation delivery technology currently used in eight approved biologic drugs in the US and Europe.
Torrey Pines stirs the emotions with the HS40
Torey Pines Scientific has announced the launch if its new stirring hot plate, which has been designed for use in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, and laboratories where reproducible, accurate, hands-off sample preparation is carried out.
13-Jul-2006
PANalytical introduces slick approach to oil analysis
Analytical X-ray specialists, PANalytical has launched its solution to enables X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis of fuel, oil and oil derivatives. The package attempts to overcome the traditional challenges associated with XRF analysis of oils while keeping costs low.
UK scientists lift lid on how taste and aroma works
Nottingham University researchers have reported improvements to the method of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the brain to give scientists a more "natural" insight into the perception of taste and aroma.
12-Jul-2006
New hybrid method sequences genome quicker and cheaper
A new tool that has the ability to achieve genomic sequencing faster and cheaper than ever before is set to become the solution to a rising demand for genome-sequencing methods, which have essentially relied on 30 year old approaches and fundamentals.
Isopak unveils new tablet check weigher
Isopak is flaunting a new automatic check weigher for capsules and tablets, promising more accuracy than ever before.
Thermo introduces enhanced pipetting aid
Thermo Electron introduces its solution for researchers involved in large volume pipetting, making available a pipetting aid that incorporates a motor to allow faster pipetting of volumes saving time and cost without compromising accuracy and safety.
11-Jul-2006
New lab-based kit offers superior drug response prediction
A recent paper has emerged, which details results of a clinical laboratory test and its ability to accurately predict drug response in lung cancer. The test gives way to the possibility of less invasive testing.
Entry-level X-ray inspection system targets food sector
An entry level X-ray inspection system offers processors a cost-effective way of meeting the EU's food safety requirements, its UK-based manufacturer claims.
Cadbury tries to clean up its act
Cadbury Schweppes has been forced to improve cleaning processes at its Herefordshire factory after last month's recall of Salmonella-contaminated products.
10-Jul-2006
SR Pharma contracts its way forward in siRNA production
SR Pharma has recruited Genzyme, BioSpring and OctoPlus to formulate and manufacture its lead RNAi therapeutic product Atu027 to good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards, as its liposomal drug delivry system moves forward.
Wyeth taps into Novascreen's Labchip power in outsourcing deal
Wyeth has announced that it has selected NovaScreen to conduct a high-throughput screening (HTS) campaign, which makes use of Caliper's microfluidic screening platform, which utilises reproducible electrophoretic separation of assay components
06-Jul-2006
UK guideline sets out temperature control requirements
The UK's food regulator has published draft guidelines on new temperature control legislation.
Genevac shows off its evaporators for lab research
Genevac have developed a Fast Lyophilisation Process that aims to provide the ultimate solution to the problems encountered by lab technicians when handling HPLC solvents.
Dynal launches new tool for immunotherapy
Dynal has announced today the release of a new research tool in its immunotherapy range that allow researchers to isolate and collect T cells from immunocompromised patients for ex vivo stimulation and expansion in a sterile environment.
05-Jul-2006
Cambrex completes first bioreactor project
Cambrex Bio Science has successfully completed its first monoclonal antibody project in the company's new cell culture bioreactor, as well as its first small-large molecule conjugation project.
Filling and capping machine ups manufacturing capabilities
French manufacturer Serac has launched Cronos, a filling and capping line specifically designed to focus on the issues of flexibility, precision and cleanliness in cosmetic and pharmaceutical production.
04-Jul-2006
Cooling tunnel chills each product separately
A manufacturer based in Germany has developed a tunnel for chilling a variety of products that need different times to cool down.
New toolkit to assist drug quality assurance
Best Practices Research and Consulting have put together a toolkit to help pharma companies improve manufacturing quality assurance and efficiency.
Applied Biosystems acquires new DNA sequencing technology
Applied Biosystems (AB) is to acquire Agencourt Personal Genomics (APG) for approximately $120m (€94m) in cash in which the life science specialists will gain a novel, high throughput approach with applications in DNA sequencing, gene expression, and genotyping.
NBS launches new laboratory shaker range
New Brunswick Scientific (NBS) has introduced two new benchtop incubator shakers, the first in a range of eight new models replacing the original C-Line. The shakers have been designed to allow reproducible results all the way down the cell line.
03-Jul-2006
Ecolab buys UK pharmaceutical cleanroom firm
Shield Medicare, a British supplier of alcohols, disinfectants and consumables to pharmaceutical cleanrooms, has been taken over by US cleaning products provider Ecolab, seeking to capture more of the European market.
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