Archives for March 22, 2005

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Scientists to grow vaccines for world's poor

Genetically modified (GM) plants are to be used to grow vaccines for use in the worldwide fight against HIV, tuberculosis, diabetes and rabies thanks to a grant of €12 million from the European Union, reports Phil Taylor.

Agilent introduces high sample recovery LC column

Agilent Technologies claims a 95 per cent sample recovery with the introduction of its liquid chromatography column (LC) that separates and desalts protein samples. This enables proteomics researchers to detect and identify potential biomarkers in...

Perrigo completes Agis acquisition

Perrigo, a US manufacturer of nonprescription drugs and nutritional products, has completed its acquisition of Agis Industries, the second largest drug company in Israel, for $818m.

Generics market on the up in France

In France, sales of generic drugs are continuing to grow, helped by a favourable regulatory regime and a wave of patent expiries on top branded drugs, reports Phil Taylor.