Chemical trigger of Parkinson's found
A group of scientists believe they have cracked the riddle of how Parkinson's disease is triggered - a breakthrough that could lead to more effective therapies against the disease.
Archives for October 31, 2007
Pfizer, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceuticals, NPS Pharmaceuticals and MicroCHIPS - People on the move
Pfizer, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceuticals, NPS Pharmaceuticals and MicroCHIPS have all had people on the move in the world of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Nycomed to acquire Bradley
Nycomed is to acquire Bradley Pharmaceuticals for $346m (€240m) in a bid to make a niche for itself in the dermatology market.
Imaging the 'spectroscopic signature of life'
Japanese researchers have used an advanced microspectroscopy technique to study the cell cycle of yeast without the need for fluorescent imaging agents that can potentially alter the cellular environment.
Outsourcing-Pharma.com special focus
Inyx drama highlights crucial need for due diligence on contractors
There are lessons to be learned about the importance of rigorous due diligence of pharma contractors, now that Inyx' customers are facing possible supply issues and a scramble to find alternative manufacturers after the firm's collapse.
Premature ejaculation spray coming to clinical climax
A nifty spray-on solution could make all the difference for men plagued with the problem of climaxing too soon, as the product makes its final thrust in clinical development.