Archives for November 29, 2005

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SemBioSys reports positive plant produced insulin data

By  Wai Lang Chu

SemBioSys Genetics has demonstrated bio-equivalence of a plant-produced insulin, which if realised, could become a viable alternative to meet the demand for insulin as the incidence of diabetes increases worldwide.

Cellectricon launches new chip for hERG studies

By  Wai Lang Chu

Cellectricon has launched a new chip for safety pharmacology and hERG studies, which aims to provide a solution to the current need for increased throughput and data quality in ion channel drug discovery that has plagued drug researchers.

Bayer launches latest immunoassay system

By  Wai Lang Chu

Bayer Diagnostics launches its latest immunoassay system, part of its ADVIA family of automated clinical laboratory solutions, which enable laboratories to rapidly perform a wide variety of disease-specific tests which enhance the management of disease.

Firms to adopt outsourcing to facilitate drug R&D

By  Wai Lang Chu

The pressures placed on pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms are causing companies to outsource their drug discovery processes as contract research organisations (CROs) expand to offer services such as finance/accounting, logistics and human...

Gedeon Richter and Forest Labs expand existing CNS relationship

By  Wai Lang Chu

Gedeon Richter and Forest Laboratories have expanded their collaboration by forming two additional agreements involving two novel mechanisms targeted for the treatment of CNS conditions, building upon the existing collaboration announced last year for...