Archives for July 22, 2004

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Ciphergen launch next generation ProteinChip System

Ciphergen Biosystems has introduced its next generation ProteinChip System, Series 4000, primarily designed to enable rapid biomarker discovery and development of predictive, high throughput SELDI-based assays.

New drugs prevent glaucoma scarring

A novel approach to traditional drug design has led to a new drug which prevents eye scarring after glaucoma surgery. The discovery brings hope to half a million people in the UK who suffer from what is the most common cause of irreversible blindness...

Argonaut introduces the Isolute PPT+

Pharmaceutical instrument supplier Argonaut has introduced the Isolute PPT+ protein precipitation plates, created with the intention of accelerating drug research and development.

Increased antibiotic R&D to combat 'superbugs'

Pharmaceutical investment in antibiotic research and development (R&D) must be reinvigorated so doctors have access to medicines needed to combat the ever-growing threat of antibiotic resistant infections.

Invitrogen predicts gloomy future performance

US biotechnology company Invitrogen reported record second-quarter revenue but warned that top-line growth for the rest of 2004 would be less than expected, citing an increasingly competitive business environment.