Archives for February 11, 2005

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Studies improve understanding of drug targets

Researchers have developed a new structural understanding of how the two key subunits of kinases, one of the most important classes of enzymes, work together. kinases have increasingly become prime targets for drugs to treat an array of diseases.

€10 million EU project devoted to biocrystallography

A €10 million grant from the EU has allowed researchers throughout Europe to advance their research in the field of 'biological crystallography,' which aims to create precise, 3-D "architectural" models of biological molecules.

Genomic Solutions launches plate arraying technology

Genomic Solutions have launched its plate arraying technology on the BioRobotics MicroGrid II and the GeneMachines OmniGrid Accent. This technology allows the production of DNA and protein microarrays in 96 and 384-well microplates allowing the...

Genetix launches technology for biopharma development

Genetix Limited has launched the ClonePixFL, a mammalian cell imaging and picking instrument that builds upon the success of the ClonePix adding fluorescent capabilities to its clone picking abilities.

Antibiotic resistance rises in European regions

High rates of antibiotic resistance in South and East Europe are higher than in northern Europe because the regions have high rates of antibiotic use, according to a study published in this week's issue of The Lancet.