Archives for January 10, 2006

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Pfizer extends ZFP collaboration with Sangamo

By  Wai Lang Chu

Pfizer has announced the expansion of an existing collaboration with Sangamo Biosciences, which will use zinc finger DNA-binding protein (ZFP) technology to develop additional cell lines for enhanced protein production.

Drug induces nerves to repair themselves

By  Wai Lang Chu

New drugs that are based on a compound found in the body may give renewed hope to stroke victims and sufferers of degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's as researchers are hopeful of a new therapeutic approach.

Velocity11 announces automation of cell-based Elisa

By  Wai Lang Chu

Velocity11 has announced a new configuration of its BioCel sample-processing platform that will allow all cell-based Elisa procedures to become fully automated, reducing the risk of human error, contamination and time spent on tedious procedures.

Scynexis Europe renamed Selcia following sale

By  Wai Lang Chu

Scynexis Europe is to operate under the name Selcia after Scynexis sold its subsidiary in the United Kingdom to its UK management in a move that allows Selcia to provide custom radiolabeling, chemistry and analytics services to a broader customer base.

NanoDrop introduces new spectrophotometer software

By  Wai Lang Chu

NanoDrop Technologies has introduced new software for the NanoDrop ND-1000 UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, which aims to make it an even more powerful and convenient tool for measuring 1 ul samples.

Asterand and Pharmagene join to form dominant tissue-based CRO

By Kirsty Barnes

UK's Pharmagene has joined forces with US company Asterand to form a human tissue supply and research services company that will dominate the pharma industry. The merger, which was finalised last week, will also solidify Pharmagene's previously...