Archives for May 18, 2005

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Researchers hail incretin as next diabetic treatment

A new understanding of specialised gut hormones may lead to advances in the treatment and management of type 2 diabetes, offering patients a viable option in controlling fluctuating blood glucose levels that is characteristic of the disease.

Nikon launches spectral imaging detector

Digital imaging specialists Nikon has launched a new spectral detector that captures images faster with a single scan over the full spectral range. The quality of images obtained from multiple fluorescence probes within a sample will have numerous...

ASCO unveils latest treatment strategies

By Wai Lang Chu

In the wake of the latest American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) annual conference, drug companies from around the world showcased potential drug treatments, with a number of new molecular targets as well as therapy strategies for cancer.

Affitech enters cancer antibody deal

Biotechnology company, Affitech, has entered into a collaboration agreement for two promising new cancer-specific human antibodies using its Cell-Based Antibody Selection technology (CBAS).

Single injection rivals implant for drug delivery

A single injection could replace implants for some drugs that require continuous administration, according to preliminary experiments with a novel drug delivery technology, reports Phil Taylor.

Siegfried buys into US controlled API sector

Switzerland's Siegfried Group, a specialist in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), dosage forms and biopharmaceuticals, has boosted its position in the production of controlled substances with the acquisition of US-based Penick Corporation in a...

Resin could replace silica for biologics polishing

Rohm and Haas' Advanced Biosciences division has launched a new product in its Amberchrom range of chromatographic resins that can replace and improve on silica in the final stages of biologics purification.