Archives for December 8, 2005

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Clontech launches beads to TALON range

By  Wai Lang Chu

Clontech has announced a new addition to its TALON chemistry range, which uses magnetic bead technology to separate microscale quantities of protein when placed on a magnetic separator.

GE's launch histidine-tagged protein spin columns

By Wai Lang Chu

GE Healthcare has announced the availability of its single-use spin column designed for purification of histidine-tagged proteins using a standard microcentrifuge. It saves researchers time as it achieves direct protein purification in 10 minutes per run.

Phoqus' Phase I study heralds first Circadian drug

By  Wai Lang Chu

Phoqus has announced it has commenced Phase I of a clinical study researching its experimental treatment, which could become the first Circadian endocrine treatment for adrenal insufficiency.

Big Pharma ends difficult 2005 to face crunch year

By  Wai Lang Chu

According to a new report, 2006 will be a crunch year for companies that have expiring product patents looming. With generics increasingly penetrating the market, this has thrown into doubt the growth of this industry in the foreseeable future.