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31-Oct-2006
Oval film-coated tablets 'easier to swallow', says research
Patients can more easily swallow film-coated oval shaped tablets than any other commonly manufactured solid drugs, according to a new study.
E-beam eliminates E. coli in ground beef, researchers say
Low levels of irradiation can reduce pathogen levels, including the potentially deadly E. coli, in carcasses used for ground beef, claim researchers.
Qiagen acquires Genaco and multiplexing technology
Qiagen, today announced that it has acquired all outstanding shares of Genaco Biomedical Products in a deal that adds PCR-based, multiplexed molecular diagnostics technologies and panels to Qiagen's portfolio.
Biotech company develops anti-aging molecule
Canada-based biotechnology company ProtoKinetix says it has developed a family of synthetic anti-freeze glycoproteins which it says can provide anti-inflamation, anti-aging and UV protection for a variety of skin care applications.
30-Oct-2006
Novozymes raises earnings outlook after strong results
Novozymes has reported 'highly satisfactory' results for the first nine months of 2006, enabling the enzyme giant to adjust the outlook for earnings upwards.
26-Oct-2006
Janson Beckett launches competitively-priced peptide treatment
Peptide-based treatments have been all the rage for some time now, but pricing has kept such products out of the reach of the majority of consumers. However, Janson Beckett claims its latest launch is about to change this.
Intertek ASG expands biopharmaceuticals characterisation service
British-based analysis services provider Intertek ASG has announced it is expanding its analytical services to meet the growing demand for macromolecule characterisation.
Cambrex strips itself to the core with sale of major units
Cambrex has stripped itself to the core after selling two of its three business units and two further manufacturing facilities this week.
Thermo Electron reports continued 3Q strong growth
Thermo Electron has continued to show strong growth in the third quarter 2006 buoyed on by strong returns in its mass spectrometry business and progress in its Triple Quad technology.
Labs go portable with new miniature device
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has designed a portable "lab on a chip" diagnostic device, which the researchers say could identify biological or chemical weapons faster and easier than current methods.
Systech launches packaging automation system
Systech has launched a new packaging line automation solution that it claims will help drug makers address their manufacturing line inefficiencies.
25-Oct-2006
UK survey detects Listeria in mixed raw veg salads
About 5 per cent of mixed raw vegetable salads in the UK are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a national survey that uncovered two products with levels above the EU's regulatory limit.
Fisher Scientific Q3 goes from strength to strength
Fresh from Thermo's $10.4bn (€8.3bn) acquisition of the scientific equipment and instrument specialists, Fisher Scientific posted strong third quarter results that showed a profit rise of 62 per cent coupled with an 11 per cent increase in revenue.
24-Oct-2006
Unique imaging probe opens drug discovery possibilities
Using a modified version of nuclear magnetic resonance technology, (NMR) scientists have revealed the therapeutic potential of an insect's venom, which could be utilised to provide a better understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other disorders.
MDS Pharma opens first US central lab
MDS Pharma Services has opened its first central lab in the US, expanding its capabilities in late-stage clinical trial testing.
20-Oct-2006
Diluter improves test accuracy and traceability
A new programmable gravimetric diluter can reduce food lab technicians'workload while improving accuracy and traceability, its manufacturer claims.
Applied Biosystems simplify DNA methylation with free software
Applied Biosystems introduces a new software tool that aims to simplify DNA methylation research aiding researchers to further their understanding of this process in the genetic basis of complex diseases, such as cancer.
19-Oct-2006
Rohm and Haas creates new in vivo-like dissolution testing
Specialty chemicals maker Rohm and Haas has designed new equipments for its drug dissolution testing that it claims can reliably predict the release of oral drugs in vivo, and therefore potentially reduce the amount of animal testing.
18-Oct-2006
Many more companies targeting fast-growing nutricosmetics industry
Following the growing trend for products that aim to provide beauty 'from within' more companies are establishing product lines to target the fast-growing nutricosmetics niche market.
Sonic wave processor to target brewing
The creators of novel, sonic wave processing technology for the food industry will look to build on a successful year by focusing on new developments in the brewing sector.
Applied Biosystems introduce first MS system for amino acid analysis
Applied Biosystems has announced the availability of the first laboratory system that uses mass spectrometry to perform amino acid analysis, greatly improving the effectiveness and reliability of the data obtained.
17-Oct-2006
Injection moulder database created
A new database of injection moulders operating in Spain and Portugal could help food processorsdiversify their packaging supply base.
Millipore accelerate drug R&D with GPCR screening service
Millipore has now made available its GPCRProfiler screening service that allows more accurate characterisation of lead compounds enabling pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to accelerate their lead optimisation efforts.
Isopak to offer packaging equipment sourcing service
Equipment supplier Isopak has launched a new sourcing service to meet the manufacturing needs of its clients.
16-Oct-2006
Sandoz wades deeper into generic biopharmaceuticals
As it looks to the "future of pharmaceuticals," Sandoz is planning a "powerful biopharmaceuticals programme" with the construction of a new biopharmaceuticals development centre in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Information Technology hailed as tool to streamline trials
There is a growing realisation in pharma that, to remain competitive, paper-based trials are not the way forward. Instead, electronic data capture (EDC) and management technology solutions are now readily available and becoming more broadly adopted.
12-Oct-2006
Test lab opens for E. coli, Clostridium botulinum
Due to increased demand, Leatherhead has expanded its testing services and research into Escherichia coli and Clostridium botulinum, two of the deadliest foodborne pathogens.
Salmonella test approved for poultry plants
A new rapid test for Salmonella has been approved for use in poultry plants by a department ofagriculture committee.
11-Oct-2006
RegeneRx seeks CRO to speed up patient recruitment
Falling foul of the patient recruitment problems that are plaguing the industry, RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals has recruited an undisclosed contract research organisation (CRO) to help it with the mountainous task.
PerkinElmer introduces two multiplexing platforms
PerkinElmer has introduced two multiplexing platforms for genomic research, which provides important tools for improving gene expression validation, molecular karyotyping and genome profiling.
Holmes Biopharma gaining Phase I momentum
After opening its first large scale clinical research facility earlier this year in the US through its new clinical research division, Qualia Clinical Service, Holmes Biopharma is starting to see the business gain momentum.
10-Oct-2006
Agilent chooses Distek to reach US dissolution market
Agilent Technologies has chosen Distek to be its number-one provider for dissolution instrumentation service in North America under its Lab Resource Management (LRM) programme.
Reaxa to launch new product-saving scavenging resins
Reaxa has chose the recent CphI to announce it is developing a new addition to its range of scavenging resins that it claims allows a huge reduction in product loss in the process of precious metals clean-up.
Cardinal attracts Wyeth as cell line engineering market remains "robust"
Cardinal Health says it is experiencing a "robust market" for its cell line engineering technology, as it attracts the attention of pharma giant Wyeth and executes capacity expansion plans its for full service offerings in the field.
New light stablizer reduces plastic weathering
A new monomeric hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) is the first to be approved forfood contact applications worldwide, claims BASF.
09-Oct-2006
BioDiscovery introduces new CGH analysis module
BioDiscovery has released a new array module for its Imagene software that provides an advanced array-based DNA copy number analysis and visualisation tool for the drug discovery sector.
05-Oct-2006
Membrane cleans water using live bacteria
An eating, breathing membrane technology uses bacteria to clean waste water and sewage.
Pomegranate test determines concentration
With pomegranate rapidly assuming the status of the new super fruit, a food laboratory hasreleased a testing system for determining its concentration in products.
Gerresheimer launches new container closure system
Germany-based drug packaging provider Gerresheimer has launched a new closure system for tablet containers with a moisture-absorbing system that it claims is unique in the market.
04-Oct-2006
Mobious prototype test detects positive sample in 40 secs
Mobious Genomics has announced a prototype version of a new immunoassay that identified a low concentration bacterial sample within 40 seconds, vastly improving on the six - forty eight hours it currently takes to identify the same sample.
Tepnel launches new disinfectant testing service
UK-based Tepnel Scientific Services has launched a new pharmaceutical outsourcing solution - disinfectant testing - aimed at the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, as well as disinfectant manufacturers.
03-Oct-2006
Icon Lab expands Irish facilities to meet demand
Icon Laboratories, a provider of outsourced services for the biopharma industry, has expanded its central lab facilities in Ireland by 30 per cent to meet growing demand for clinical trial testing services.
02-Oct-2006
Filling machine combines accuracy with speed
A new filling machine for carbonated beverages combines accuracy with speed and a potential tosave on energy, according to its manufacturer.
Food company awards reveal best industry practices
When it comes to winning awards for following best industrial practices, food companies areproving themselves as no slouches at making improvements.
Novel search engine speeds up drug research
Scientists have come up with an innovative tool that may accelerate the drug development process, which has slowed down considerably despite the investment in new technologies and analytical techniques.
TTP Labtech launches triple laser cytometer
TTP Labtech has launched a microplate cytometer, which accelerates transfer from development to screening, combining data collection from whole well scanning with fast read times making it suitable for industry and academia.
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