SGS: California dreaming of bioanalysis domination
SGS will open its first bioanalytic laboratory in North America, hoping to capitalise on the growing Californian biotechnology market.
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Harlan sets up first animal breeding facility in India
CRO Harlan Laboratories announced that it will open its first oncology research model breeding facility in India, which has already sparked anger in the animal rights community.
Sigma-Aldrich launches 'knock-out' way to create liver toxicity assays
Sigma-Aldrich has teamed with Biopredic to produce genetically-modified human liver cell lines and assays it says can cut costs by reducing animal toxicology studies in drug discovery.
Companies look to ramp up investments in US IV solutions as shortages persist
Efforts to address the current shortage of IV fluids in the US are a placing a strain on manufacturing capabilities according to Baxter, which is investing to try and increase production capacity.
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EU reliance on API imports is 'alarming' says EFCG
European dependence on drugs and APIs made outside the EU is still ‘alarming’ despite recently introduced anti-falsified meds laws according to the European Fine Chemicals Group (EFCG).