BioResearch
CareFusion Acquires Robotic Drug Storage, Retrieval Systems Company
CareFusion reported that it has completed the acquisition of Rowa, a company specializing in robotic medication storage and retrieval systems for retail and hospital pharmacies, for approximately US$150 million in cash. More...11 Aug 2011
Affitoxin Destroys HER2-Positive Tumors in Mouse Trial
A paper disclosed that “Affitoxin,” a novel protein that combines HER2-specific “Affibody” molecules and a modified bacterial toxin, PE38, was an effective anticancer agent in a mouse xenograft model and a potential candidate for clinical studies. More...10 Aug 2011
Development Fund to Boost Search for Drugs to Modulate Nuclear Hormone Receptors
A project to develop novel small molecule retinoic acid related orphan receptor modulators that target TH17 T-lymphocytes for the treatment of various autoimmune disorders will be funded by a consortium of private investors. More...09 Aug 2011
In Other News
First Human Kinome Screen Performed on High-throughput Cell Analyzer
The First European Lab Automation Conference Receives Rave Reviews
Rabbit Monoclonal Antibodies Now Available for Use in Cancer-Related Research
Synthetic Alpha-Helix Blocks Cancer Signaling Pathway
First Genomic Research Studies Published Utilizing Collaborative Cross Mice
Artificial Human Liver May Hasten Drug Development
Hypoxic Cancer Cells Release Signaling Molecules That Promote Tumor Tolerance
Multiplex PCR Kit Provides Detection of Microbial Genotyping, Mutations, and Microsatellites
State-of-the-Art Cryostat Designed for Both Clinical and Research Use
Single Molecule DNA Sequencer to Enhance European Genomics Research
Regenerative Medicine to Benefit from Automated Cell Culture Platform
New Rapid Throughput Method Determines the Risk of Drug Cardiotoxicity
Simultaneous Inhibition of Two Enzymes Suppresses Growth of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Gene Therapy Protects Against Atherosclerosis in Hyperlipidemic Rabbit Model
New Contrast Agents Detect Bacterial Infections with High Sensitivity and Specificity
Genetic Research Validates That Non-Africans Are Part Neanderthal
Grape Seed Extracts Blocks Formation of Toxic Amyloid-Beta Oligomers in Brain Tissue
Online Microtiter Plate Selector Tool Now Available
Implantable, Magnetically Operated Micro Device Delivers Controlled Drug Doses
Faster 3D Nanoimaging with Full Color Synchrotron Light Under Development
New Kit Simplifies Chromatin Immunoprecipitation-Based Assays
MicroRNAs Linked to Ability of Melanoma to Metastasize
Water-Cooled Freezers Lower Laboratory Energy Costs
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