Archives for August 29, 2005

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New lab method quickens anthrax detection

By  Wai Lang Chu

A new laboratory method for quickly detecting active anthrax proteins within an infected blood sample at extremely low levels has been developed by researchers, who believe the system will become useful in developing reliable ways to diagnose anthrax...

Researchers enhance DNA-targeted anti-cancer drugs

By  Wai Lang Chu

A group of researchers in the US have enhanced the abilities of molecules they are creating to deliver medication to cancer cells. The man-made molecular complexes enter cancer cells and, when signalled, deliver killing medicine or cause the cell to...

GSK IT outsourcing contract reflects trend

By  Wai Lang Chu

Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), announced today that it has been awarded an additional information technology (IT) outsourcing contract with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), valued at $100.5 million (€82 million) over five years.

Ranbaxy opens third Indian facility

By  Wai Lang Chu

Ranbaxy Laboratories (RLL) has opened its third state-of-the-art drug discovery research centre in India, boosting the country's profile as a key destination for pharmaceutical-related R&D by drug companies, who are attracted by it's low wage...

Nanobiotechnology feels the heat of investment

By  Wai Lang Chu

A recent report claims that nanobiotechnology is under growing pressure to fulfil its potential and repay the private and public funding that has been invested towards this emerging science sector.