Archives for June 11, 2006

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New oestrogen receptor opens up drug possibilities

By  Wai Lang Chu

A study that has uncovered core functional differences between a new oestrogen receptor could form the basis of novel and potentially more effective treatments of breast cancer as researchers sought to utilise this therapeutic target.

PerkinElmer launches antibody-free kinase assay technology

By  Staff Reporter

PerkinElmer has launched a new antibody-free kinase assay technology that is set to play a major role in drug discovery by allowing researchers to perform direct measurements of kinase activities on full-length protein substrates where no antibody is...

Protein factory could lead to new drug treatments

By  Wai Lang Chu

A membrane protein factory, which represents over half of all known drug targets could lead to new and improved pharmaceutical treatments for a broad range of illnesses such as depression, heart disease, addictions and cystic fibrosis.

Velocity11 gets to grips with new accessory

By Staff Reporter

Velocity11 has made available globally, a gripper accessory for its Bravo Liquid Handling Platform that enables a broader range of fully automated applications to be achieved by the compact Bravo platform.

Invitrogen's Scottish investment bodes well for region

By  Wai Lang Chu

Invitrogen has announced the opening of a new research facility to be located in Scotland. The decision adds to the investment influx within the region, which has seen 20 per cent of the UK's biotech companies set up research capacities there.

Pall offers free chromatography seminar

By  Gregory Roumeliotis

Pall is organising a free chromatography seminar in Paris this week presented by leading chromatographers from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and biologicals industries.