Polymer delivers double whammy to breast cancer
Pharmaceutical scientists at Cardiff University, UK, have developed a new method of delivering drugs for treating breast cancer that promises to be more effective than current treatments
Archives for October 4, 2004
Chlorogen, Sigma-Aldrich deal to develop CTT
The first commercial products from chloroplast transformation technology (CTT) looks a distinct possibility after Chlorogen signed a joint development and supply agreement with Sigma-Aldrich to produce four specific proteins in tobacco plants to be...
Cost-competitive bio-degradable packaging tape developed
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology in Germany are developing a compostable packaging tape that can be disposed of cheaply and creates less waste.
BASF bolsters chiral chemistry with Solvias deal
Germany's BASF has entered into a collaboration with Solvias of Switzerland that will see the two companies combine their expertise in the development and manufacture of chiral intermediates for the life science industry.
Merrion Biopharma opens Irish site
Drug delivery specialists Merrion Biopharma has announced the opening of new facilities in Ireland, strengthening its position in the $24 billion oral drug delivery market and reinforcing the healthy state of the Irish pharmaceutical and biotechnology...
Avery Dennison updates on RFID plans
In the wake of label giant Avery Dennison's recently announced charge into the radiofrequency identification (RFID) sector, Dan Scarborough, the group's chief operating officer, has shed more light on the rationale for the offensive, reports Phil Taylor.