Archives for February 13, 2004

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AmVaz decision could block biogenerics

Earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration suspended the approval of a generic version of Pfizer's high blood pressure drug Norvasc (amlodipine besylate) developed by India's Dr Reddy's Laboratories. The case could have significant...

First combined 1536 dispenser/washer launched

Molecular Devices has introduced what it claims is the first liquid handling system that can dispense fluid into and wash the full range of 96-, 384- and 1536-well microplates.

Fisher snaps up two firms in $410m spending spree

Fisher Scientific International has swooped on two companies providing tools for life sciences companies in a move designed to boost its product range for research laboratories and biopharmaceutical production.

Herb studies point to new drug target for anxiety

Fresh evidence that drugs targeting adenosine receptors could play a role in the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders has come from a study looking at the mechanism of action of a herbal remedy.

Korean scientists claim first in human cloning study

Scientists in South Korea have isolated stem cells from a cloned human embryo for the first time, bringing the use of cell- or tissuse-based therapies for treating disease a step nearer. But the work has also re-ignited the controversy over the ethics...