BASF trims down at Ludwigshafen
German chemical giant BASF is to shed about 3,600 jobs at its main Ludwigshafen plant over the next three years as part of efforts ensure the site's competitiveness.
Archives for November 25, 2004
Walkaway DNA purification made easy
Qiagen has launched an automated viral DNA and RNA purification solution that provides improved sensitivity in purification and detection of viral DNA and RNA from serum, plasma, and cell-free body fluids.
UK academic turns to AFRICA for process development
After a successful trial period, Syrris has supplied one of its recently-launched AFRICA microreactor systems to Professor Steven Ley at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, UK. His group will use the system to develop new...
Wyatt Technology buys Dynapro manufacturer
Wyatt Technology, a specialist in macromolecular characterisation instrumentation and software, has completed the acquisition of Proterion Corp, a US firm making dynamic light scattering instruments.
New drug extends multiple sclerosis options
The first in a completely new class of drug for multiple sclerosis has been approved in the US, opening up a new avenue of treatment for sufferers of the debilitating diseases and potential blockbuster revenues for developers Elan and Biogen Idec.
Consortium AIMs to cut MAb production costs
The European Commission has launched an €11.4 million project to identify ways of improving the production of biologic drugs and cutting the cost of treatment.