Archives for May 18, 2004

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Pharming bolsters transgenic platform

Pharming of the Netherlands has modified two of its commercial relationships in a move that should accelerate its activities in developing therapeutic proteins that are made in transgenic animals, writes Phil Taylor.

RTS unveils compound storage unit

Automated systems provider RTS LIFE Science International is to launch SmaRTStore, an automated sample management system designed for customers that do not have the large-scale requirements, or budget, of the big pharmaceutical companies, writes Wai...

Acambis seeks new customers for vaccine plant

UK biotechnology company Acambis is looking for new clients to take up unused capacity at its facility in Massachusetts, US, now that Baxter has pulled out of a manufacturing contract.

Leak-testing for food packs could have pharma uses

A highly flexible automatic measuring device capable of detecting the tiniest leaks of CO2 from protective gas atmosphere packaging has been developed. While initially being targeted at the food sector, its pharmaceutical applications are also being...