Archives for June 15, 2006

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Nanogen releases new Enterovirus reagent

By  Staff Reporter

Nanogen introduces its latest enterovirus reagent, which employs hybridisation technology designed to detect enteroviruses-associated sequences. Enterovirus infections cause a wide spectrum of diseases and are the most common cause of aseptic meningitis.

Alzheimer's vaccine represents 'best hope'

By  Wai Lang Chu

A vaccine that has been developed for Alzheimer's disease, which targets the DNA, without any side effects, has produced promising results in mice.

Pharma-biotech alliances to get riskier, says report

By  Wai Lang Chu

According to a new report, key trends that are occurring within pharma-biotech alliances, as well as within biotech-biotech alliances, are having to grapple with safety concerns and efficacy, which have made biotech a high-risk area for investment.