Archives for April 6, 2005

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Nanostream designs plate changing system to meet demand

Nanostream has introduced an integrated plate changing system designed to meet the increasing demand in high-throughput analytical laboratories. The system also aims to allow users to increase their analytical throughput for a variety of drug...

Genetic test allows personalised drug therapy

A new signature genetics tool, which allows doctors to personalise drug therapy, could well have the potential to personalise a patient's drug regimen based on his/her genetic makeup to minimise side effects and maximise drug efficacy.

Biopharma helps lift Boeh Ingelheim in 2004

Germany's Boehringer Ingelheim is claiming the number two spot among the top 20 pharmaceutical companies for 2004 growth, reporting double-digit gains for both revenues and operating profit.

Varian extends NMR use into biological solids

Varian has introduced a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) probe that for the first time can be used to determine the molecular structures of proteins and other biomolecules in the solid state.

Thermo enhances GC, GC/MS autosampling

Thermo Electron has updated its XYZ robotic TriPlus Autosampler (AS) for increased sample throughput for GC and GC/MS applications in the pharmaceutical, food, fragrance and environmental laboratories.

Innodia advances lead drug candidate for diabetes

Innodia are to initiate a phase I trial of its lead drug candidate for the treatment of type 2 diabetes with a view to bringing this novel drug to market and the 170 million people affected by the disease, a number that is expected to exceed 300...

BICI boosts phenylephrine capacity

The chemicals subsidiary of Germany's Boehringer Ingelheim is expanding its manufacturing capacity for the nasal decongestant phenylephrine hydrochloride to tap into what it said is growing demand worldwide.

West Pharma brings anti-fake tech to injectables

Injectable drug delivery specialist West Pharmaceutical Services has develop a system of anticounterfeiting measures for its Flip-Off seals, widely used for injectable drugs that are withdrawn from vials by a syringe.