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31-Aug-2006
PPD claims new software will expedite clinical data review
PPD International has launched a new software system that it claims can speed up the review time of safety and endpoint-driven data from large-scale clinical trials or registries.
30-Aug-2006
PerkinElmer introduces novel gas chromatography series
PerkinElmer has released its line of gas chromatography products, which claims to deliver the fastest injection-to-injection time in conventional gas chromatography, reducing cycle time and increasing sample throughput.
Membrane filtration technology getting cheaper, study finds
The growing use of membrane filtration technologies for water purification and recycling is being driven in part by the dramatic reductions in cost, according to study by Frost & Sullivan.
Combination treatment produces ultrapure water
Using a combination of microbubbles and ozone treatments to disinfect water can deliver a chemical-free knockout punch to bacteria, according UK researchers.
29-Aug-2006
Nanocantilevers studied for quick pathogen detection
Nanocantilevers could be crucial in designing a new class of ultra-small sensors for the quick detection of viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, say researchers at Purdue University.
India top of the world for contract research business
India is holding the lion's share of the world's contract research business as activity in the pharma market continues to explode in this region.
25-Aug-2006
Charles River opens facility at Chicago Technology Park
Charles River Laboratories becomes the ninth contract research organisation (CRO) to open up a new pathology facility within the Chicago Technology Park (CTP), reinforcing the emerging outsourcing trend in pharmaceutical discovery and development.
24-Aug-2006
Thermo experiences high operating profit growth
Thermo Electron has reported an operating profit growth of 26 per cent to $143.2m (€111.2m) and boosted its profit margin by three percentage points to 20 per cent in its second quarter results.
Fisher reports profit jump
Fisher Scientific has reported a second-quarter pre-tax profit jump of 31 per cent to $146.1m (€113.4m), reflecting the success of recent acquisitions and operating initiatives.
23-Aug-2006
Scientists develop system for animal behaviour automation
Scientists have developed a new computerised system for controlling cognitive science experiments through automating animal behaviour analysis, allowing efficient drug screening and potentially shortening development time for new drugs.
22-Aug-2006
OraLabs results rocket on strong sales
Colorado-based OraLabs has reported record results on the back of strong sales of breath-freshening products as well as its other core oral care and lip balm products.
New automated tool to remove sample tube caps
Instrumentation provider ABgene has launched the first automated device for the opening and closing of screw caps on sample tubes that it claims is three times faster than the manual method.
Wanted: science and business journalists
As it continues to expand, Decision News Media is currently seeking two new journalists to join its Pharmaceutical & Science News Group in Central London.
Opto Technology launches new heater plate
Optoelectronic specialist Opto Technology has launched a new low profile heater plate to be used for thermal reactions.
21-Aug-2006
Bionas make available its online cell monitoring system
Bionas has launched a product for in vitro profiling the metabolic activity of cells to understand cellular function that could prove highly useful in drug discovery and development.
17-Aug-2006
New automated cell counting tool to save labs time
Nexcelom Bioscience, a provider of instruments for cell-based assays, has just launched a new cell counter to make the cell counting process quicker and easier.
Sensitive salmonella detection
A new testing kit for Salmonella promises to give the most sensitive detection results in less than a day, its manufacturers claim.
Bio-Rad buys Ciphergen's life science instrument business
Ciphergen Biosystems has agreed to sell its proteomics instrument business to life science research firm Bio-Rad Laboratories for $20m (€15.6m).
16-Aug-2006
'Edible paint' has food applications, claim scientists
Scientists at Cornell University have created an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, removable, edible paint that could be used in candy and dietary supplements.
Global consumer opinion split on GM
Anything that makes food taste better is fine, according to 62 per cent of South Africans who are familiar with GM foods.
15-Aug-2006
New light microscope to pinpoint single proteins
Researchers have developed a new light microscope that is so powerful ituses a nanometre-scale resolution to spot individual proteins in a cell byusing a fluorescent labelling method.
Varian introduces HPLC columns for R&D applications
Varian makes available its new HPLC columns that are designed for use in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in pre-clinical development, increasing productivity by enabling more products to be purified in less time.
14-Aug-2006
Millipore launches new tangential flow filtration device
Millipore launch its version of a tangential flow filtration (TFF) device for the filtration of monoclonal antibodies and other therapeutic proteins that form an integral part of the drug discovery process and development cycle.
Low-cost scale-filler for liquid packers
T.D. Sawvel has introduced a low-cost scale-filler kit for liquid food packers, bringing fast, accurate liquid measurements to low-budget operations, says the company.
Guava simplifies Ab screening with new kits
Guava Technologies aim to simplify antibody screening with its new range of quantitative bead-based kits designed to quantify either mouse or human IgG antibody (Immunoglobulin G) during hybridoma screening.
10-Aug-2006
Campbell Brothers targets Scandinavian market
Australian-owned Campbell Brothers has entered the Scandinavian laboratory market by acquiring Swedish-based lab group Analytica.
New test to identify patients at low blood clot risk
Researchers have found that a simple and inexpensive test can help determine which patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) are at low risk for recurrence and can therefore avoid unnecessary and potentially dangerous long-term anticoagulant treatment.
Government lab criticises pesticides in soft drinks study
Tests in India that found soft drinks contaminated with pesticides are 'doubtful', warns a lab affiliated to the UK government, as PepsiCo and Coca-Cola face more bans and threats of legal action across Indian states.
Infra-Red analyser awarded best product
An Infra-Red analyser has been named one of the Top 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year.
09-Aug-2006
Aviva launches service for genome-wide detection
A new service introduced on the back of customer demand has been launched by Aviva Systems Biology which make available a method for genome-wide detection of promoters and enhancers that interact with proteins or carry modifications.
Weigh and collect tech a valuable prospect
A computer-integrated weighing system will allow food packagers to weigh products and automatically collect data, its manufacturers claim.
08-Aug-2006
Use of natural antimicrobials grows, analyst says
EU manufacturers are using more and more natural antimicrobials instead of the synthetic versions, according to a new report.
Optical discovery opens way to lab-on-a-chip technology
Researchers have created a compact optical device that could make"lab-on-a-chip" possible by shrinking all the sensing power of biosensorsand developing a new design for photonic crystals in the process.
07-Aug-2006
Steritool launches cleanroom-friendly crowbar
Steritool has launched the world's first crowbar made entirely of stainless steel - designed to serve in zero-particulate environments and eliminate contamination.
Thermo introduces enhanced microcentrifuge models
Thermo has released an enhanced version of its Heraeus Pico & Fresco microcentrifuges that have been designed to cover a broad spectrum of life science research areas including drug discovery.
03-Aug-2006
New method to "glue" cells on carriers
Researchers have developed a new method by which cells can be glued to an exact position on a carrier.
Aldevron announces GIA facility expansion
Aldevron has announced the expansion of its Genetic Immunisation and Antibody (GIA) facility to meet the increased demand of vaccine screening contracts.
Canadian lab named reference centre for BSE
Canada's National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD) has been designated as a reference lab for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organisation for Animal Health known as the OIE.
02-Aug-2006
Lush targets REACH in fight against animal testing
Natural cosmetic and toiletries player Lush has drawn attention to what it sees as shortfalls in the EU REACH legislation, which mean animal testing on ingredients can still be carried out in member states.
Attacks by animal extremists down on 2005
UK government legislation designed to curb animal extremism appears to be working as statistics published this week records a reduction in the number of incidents provoked by animal rights extremists during the first half of this year.
01-Aug-2006
PerkinElmer acquisitions expands maternal diagnostics arm
PerkinElmer has announced the acquisition of Macri Technologies and NTL Laboratories in a deal that means the Health Sciences and Photonics company take charge of a novel screening test for first-trimester prenatal risk assessment.
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