Archives for June 19, 2005

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Technological advances drive microscopy market

According to a new study, the microscopy sector is set to capitalise on recent technological breakthroughs, with the large-scale digitalisation and advances in image reconstruction and restoration having a positive effect on the market.

Genentech buys Biogen Idec plant for $408m

US biotechnology company Biogen Idec has said that it plans to sell a California manufacturing plant built to produce its withdrawn multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri (natalizumab) to Genentech, reports Phil Taylor.

Spray on contraceptive clears Phase I trial

Australian drug delivery company Acrux, which specialises in administering medicines through the skin, has reported clinical results of a contraceptive for women in the form of a spray, reports Phil Taylor.

NIH puts cash behind national screening network

In the US, the National Institutes of Health has awarded $88.9 million in grants to nine institutions over three years to establish a collaborative research network that will use high-tech screening methods to identify small molecules that can be used...

India's Matrix buys Belgian generics house

Indian pharmaceutical company Matrix Laboratories is aiming to buy a 22 per cent controlling stake in Belgium's Docpharma in what is the largest overseas acquisition yet in India's drug industry, reports Phil Taylor.

Parasites give clues to cancer treatments

New drug treatments and therapies for the management of bowel cancer is a distinct possibility after researchers made a surprising discovery about the immune system that details how the body expels parasitic worms.

Contract manufacturing news in brief

In-PharmaTechnologist provides its periodic round-up of new deals and developments in the pharmaceutical contract manufacturing sector.

First Alzheimer's conference showcases research

A handful of Alzheimer’s drug treatments and lifestyle-based interventions shared the spotlight at the first ever Alzheimer’s Association Prevention conference, in which scientists worldwide took the opportunity to showcase the latest approaches to...