Archives for November 30, 2005

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Lab-based DNA sequence changer tool developed

By  Wai Lang Chu

Researchers have developed a new laboratory technique, which allows them to change sequences within a DNA molecule. The tool is set to have positive implications in DNA lab-based medical diagnosis and nanobiotechnology.

Spray insulin war heats up

By Kirsty Barnes

Bentley has accelerated the path to launching its novel intranasal spray insulin, signing a license agreement with India's Biocon to develop and market the product in 85 countries throughout Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Drug dispensing errors closer to eradication

By Kirsty Barnes

An automated prescription verification process is proving a valuable tool for the prevention of drug dispensing errors and is now gaining acceptance within the US pharmacy industry.

Injectables market opening up to China

By Kirsty Barnes

Schott Pharmaceutical Packaging will be the first international manufacturer of primary pharmaceutical glass packaging to establish a production site in China, in a move that will increase supply to Chinese injectable drug manufacturers hungry to...

Merck slashes 7,000 jobs and shuts manufacturing facilities

By  Wai Lang Chu

Merck is to cut 7,000 jobs, close five factories and three research facilities, as the US pharmaceutical company continues to suffer from the devastating repercussions caused by its painkiller Vioxx and the pending lawsuits.

Hopax expands fine chemical capacity

By Kirsty Barnes

Hopax Fine Chemicals is building a new facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in a move to raise current production capacity by five folds and become one of the top providers for biological buffers and specialty chemicals for the pharmaceutical and...

Lab tool measures egg quality

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A set of laboratory instruments can measure egg quality within minutes,allowing plant managers to save time on the processing line.