World first as rats are cloned
French company genOway has become the first in the world to clone rats, opening the way towards genetically-modified animals that can be used as reliable, reproducible models of disease processes.
Archives for October 2, 2003
Mixed reaction to Council stance on pharma reform
The European Union Council of Ministers has agreed a 'Common Position' aimed at improving the regulatory framework for human medicines in Europe.
Biocatalysts as cancer treatment
Redox catalysts which cause cancer cells to undergo apoptosis - or programmed cell death - have been developed by researchers in the UK.
BD looks to wine to improve roller bottles
Improving the design of a bottle would take some doing, but BD Biosciences claims to have done just that with its new BD Falcon TufRol range.
Cardinal Health buys Gala
Cardinal Health is to acquire 100 per cent ownership of protein production specialist Gala Biotech for $15.5 million (€13.2m)in a move to bolster its drug development services business.
Hedgehog for Parkinson's disease
Stimulation of the Hedgehog signalling pathway could have a therapeutic benefit in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease, says study.