Archives for August 1, 2005

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New dopamine mechanism equals new drugs?

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that reveals how high levels of a neurotransmitter exerts its effect on the brain. The findings provide new research avenues to understand and potentially manage neurotransmitter-related human disorders...

SurModics collaborate to develop drug delivery stents

Surmodics has announced a collaborative partnership with CardioMind in which SurModics' Encore Drug Delivery Polymer Matrix will be used in conjunction with CardioMind's low-profile stent system for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease.

BioPharma segment tarnishes Cambrex 2Q

Cambrex has recorded a gain in the second quarter of this year, with growth in its Bioproducts and Human Health segments. The performances overshadow the company's troublesome BioPharma division, indicative of a market for outsourced manufacturing of...

Software log beats paper, company says

Lab research scientists are being urged to drop their paper notebooks and go electronic with Infotrievea's new management software and the company's online research centre, reports Ahmed ElAmin.