Archives for August 3, 2005

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Genome technique sequences 100X faster

A new genome sequencing technique that claims to be 100 times faster than previous technologies has been developed by 454 Life Sciences Corporation. The technique is the first new technology for genome sequencing to be developed and commercialised...

CPS receives German pharma approval

Clintrak Pharmaceutical Services (CPS) has announced that it has been approved by the German Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority for secondary packaging, warehousing and distribution operations at its manufacturing site in Freiburg, Germany.

Women at greater risk from heart drugs

Scientists have admitted that women who take heart drugs are taking unknown risks after a review of existing data has shown that these drugs can affect women differently.

Dowpharma adds synthesizer to outsourcing services

Dowpharma has announced the addition of an oligonucleotide synthesizer for its manufacturing of nucleic acid medicines. The new oligo synthesizer is said to increase speed and flexibility in producing clinical quantities for customers.

Nanotubules destroys cancer cells

The possibilities nanotechnology has in drug and therapeutic applications was demonstrated once again after researchers were able to demonstrate the destruction of cancer cells whilst keeping healthy tissue unharmed.