CSS boosts peptide capabilities with Albachem deal
Chemical Synthesis Services of Northern Ireland has acquired a controlling interest in Albachem, a company specialising in peptide and protein synthesis based in West Lothian, Scotland.
Archives for May 2, 2004
Discovery could help addicts kick the habit
Recovering cocaine addicts who suffer the misery of withdrawal symptoms may be offered relief after researchers were able to lessen cocaine cravings in rats by blocking signals in their brains.
RNAi markets set for strong growth
The market for RNA interference (RNAi) products used as research tools and therapeutics is still at an embryonic stage, but looks set to more than double in value by the end of the decade, according to new market research.
UK scientists find new target for cancer drugs
The discovery relates to the activity of telomeres - thimble-like caps that are added to the ends of chromosomes in order to protect DNA from damage....
Smart sample tech patented by Applera
Applera has been awarded a broad US patent covering the use of microdevices with built-in electronic memory that can be used for storing and retrieving information about samples used in laboratory experiments.
Icon unveils plant production technology
Germany's Icon Genetics has published details of its proprietary expression technology, designed to improve the production of biopharmaceuticals and other proteins in genetically-modified plants.
US lab supplies firms post bumper 1Q results
The raft of US laboratory equipment and consumables companies reporting results for the first quarter of 2004 this week provides convincing evidence that demand for these products has returned among the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries,...
New shredder makes drug disposal a snip
Drug companies, distributors or wholesalers sitting on a pile of expired medicines should be able to dispose of them safely using a new shredding system launched by Security Engineered Machinery.