Organ-on-e-chip tech circumvents challenge of reading the heart's electrical patterns
Researchers develop organ-on-an-electronic-chip platform to explore the electrophysiology of iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and understand how the heart communicates.
Archives for August 26, 2019
Marken expands nursing services offered globally
Marken's home care and nursing services for home-based clinical trials are now operational across all of its global logistics network.
PPD extends Japanese footprint with exclusive collaboration
PPD enters a collaboration agreement with Clinical Study Support to extend its analytical capabilities and global research footprint.
Merck partners for ‘blockbuster’ vaccine target
Themis obtains an exclusive licence from Merck to develop vaccine candidates with an undisclosed indication, using its measles virus vector-based platform.
SP Scientific partners with i-Dositecno, integrates its fill-finish offering
SP Scientific partners with Spanish i-Dositecno to offer complete aseptic vial and syringe fill-finish lines to clients in Europe and North America.
Scorpion venom provides clues for chronic pain and drug delivery
Researchers discover scorpion toxin that triggers pain through a previously unknown pathway, potentially opening up new avenues of investigation for treating chronic pain.
Sixteen injured in blast at Indian manufacturer
An explosion at Nectar Lifescience’s manufacturing unit has reportedly left 16 people injured, five of whom are in critical condition.
EMA-FDA display ‘high degree’ of alignment on approvals
A joint study conducted by the EMA and FDA showed that marketing approval decisions were 90% shared for new medicines, as the agencies push for a closer working relationship.
Genentech to advance on-body drug delivery platform
Genentech enters a manufacturing and development agreement with Enable Injections to advance the latter’s patient-administered subcutaneous drug delivery system.