Thermo introduces enhanced microcentrifuge models
Thermo has released an enhanced version of its Heraeus Pico & Fresco microcentrifuges that have been designed to cover a broad spectrum of life science research areas including drug discovery.
Archives for August 6, 2006
Researchers aim to alleviate Multiple Sclerosis burden
Researchers believe that a genetic discovery involving a cellular signal that aggravates the symptoms of MS may be a viable target in new therapeutic approaches, which could alleviate the burden of this debilitating neurological disease.
GSK awards outsourcing contract to Expression Analysis
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has decided to outsource its research in genotyping by awarding a contract to Expression Analysis who will provide the pharma giants with microarray-based genotyping services.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Singapore investment tops S$1bn
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) has invested $100m to expand its manufacturing plant in Singapore, bringing the drug giant's investment in this budding region to over S$1bn (€0.5bn).
Nanogen and Fisher Scientific expand molecular diagnostics deal
Nanogen and Fisher Scientific have announced an expansion to their relationship to include a research and development collaboration in molecular diagnostics. The collaboration agreement complements Fisher's equity investment in Nanogen announced in...
Scaling up for commercialisation
Failure to get it right in designing and implementing a manufacturing process results in the loss of time and money, but the risk of this can be minimised if some basic organisational steps are followed, argues Brookwood's director of manufacturing.