Archives for February 1, 2005

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New catalyst, but hold the experiments

Danish researchers have come up with a virtual model for catalyst research that could do away with the need for large, expensive screening experiments.

Avian flu 'passed between humans'

The latest case of the bird flu passing from human-to-human is likely to be the first of many after researchers concluded a victim of the virus may have contracted the disease from her daughter.

Vitra and IDBS deal combines lead id tools

Vitra Bioscience and IDBS have entered into an agreement that merges IDBS' MathIQ software with Vitra's CellCard System. The combination of such technologies is an attempt to accelerate the identification of lead compounds that currently limits the...

High volume chromatography media from GE

GE Healthcare has launched the first in a new family of chromatography media designed specifically to handle the high volumes used in the bioprocessing sector.

Singapore's pharma sector exceeds aims

Singapore's manufacturing output, which includes pharmaceutical technology, recorded a 33 per cent growth in 2004, achieving this target one year ahead of schedule and exceeding projected figures compiled in 2000.

PEG makes tablets out of injectables

NOBEX has been granted two new US patents on its polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based technologies to improve the delivery of drugs that currently need to be injected.

Genaissance service a potential 'life saver'

Genaissance Pharmaceuticals expansion of its genetic testing service comes after it was revealed there are over 50 approved drugs which prolong the QT interval potentially causing cardiac arrythmias and safety concerns amongst effective...