Archives for October 24, 2005

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UK anti-terror laws 'cover animal protests'

By  Wai Lang Chu

Animal rights activists, who engage in acts of violence, could be prosecuted under new anti-terror legislation proposals outlined by the Government that aim to crack down on recent attacks on British Universities with animal research interests.

Medisyn agrees natural compound collaboration

By  Wai Lang Chu

Medisyn Technologies has entered into agreement with Humanetics that aims to drive the discovery of natural compounds that can offer safe, natural therapeutic options in the areas of obesity, immune system and cognitive function.

Melatonergic antidepressant shows favourable efficacy

By  Wai Lang Chu

The first melatonergic antidepressant to offer a new approach to the treatment of depression is just over the horizon after new data demonstrated positive efficacy with marked improvements in sleep with no effect on daytime vigilance.

Sigma-Aldrich obtains RNAi stake and license

By  Wai Lang Chu

Benetic has announced the signing of two major agreements, one that grants Sigma-Aldrich license for the use of Benitec's RNAi technology. Sigma's acquisition of an equity stake in Benitec also signals its intentions regarding RNA interference (RNAi)-...

Serono relies on Rebif to boost 3Q

By  Wai Lang Chu

Serono has announced a mixed third quarter 2005 with product sales and total revenues weaker than predicted. Its net income beat market consensus but the company was hit by an $18.3 million (€15.2 million) one-off charge related to the transfer of the...