Archives for July 27, 2003

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InnaPhase completes Beckman LAO buy

InnaPhase has completed the transaction of Beckman Coulter's Laboratory Automation Operations (LAO) that was announced in May of this year.

Pharma holds back life sciences at DSM

DSM reports a disappointing set of second quarter results and says it is unlikely to meet its 2002 operating profit level this year; the group blames weaker demand for its products and negative currency factors. Restructuring drive sees 500 more jobs...

Sweet way to protein production

Scientists have developed a way of making proteins in sugarcane that they claim will be safe and less expensive than transgenic approaches using animals.

Chemical ID for high-value products

Vencor has launched a range of chemical taggants that can be used to provide secure identification of products, including drugs and speciality chemicals.