Filed in archive Microbiology
by ruth on June 19, 2006
Researchers have demonstrated the protective ability of a bacteria, Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, to protect metals from corrosion. In a simple laboratory experiment where MR-1 was allowed to form...
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The 54th issue of Tangled Bank, a carnival of science blogs, is up and it's hosted at Daniel Morgan's. I picked up two entries which may be of interest to readers of this blog, and both can...
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Extracts form the bark of the French maritime pine tree (commercially available as Pycnogenol®), may reduce the symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurobehavioral...
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What: 5th BioBusiness Asia (BBA) Conference When: July 25-26, 2006 Where: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan Join emerging biotech companies in the Asia pacific region discuss global trends, business...
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It seems that after a minor hiccup, Bayer does take over Schering after reaching a settlement with Merck. Bayer AG is to acquire the entire 21,8% stake in Schering shares held by Merck. The purchase...
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In attempt to bypass damaged tissues and clogged arteries in patients with Coronary artery disease, scientists have tried to prompt the heart to develop new blood vessels by stimulating blood-vessel...
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Scientists have developed a peptide that, like monoclonal antibodies, can bind to the surface of leukemia and lymphoma cells. Unlike monoclonal antibodies, however, they are (1) smaller, and can...
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Novartis is buying rights to Austrian biotech firm Intercell AG's IC51 experimental vaccine against the tropical disease Japanese encephalitis. IC51 will be an addition to Novartis' portfolio...
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Earlier this year, Nabi Pharmaceuticals' NicVax received a fast-track designation by the Food and Drug Administration to speed up the development of the investigational vaccine against nicotine...
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It seems that the $20 billion merger between German biopharmaceutical giants Bayer and Schering may not take place afterall. Read the news from Forbes, from Reuters and from AP (via Canada.com): Merck...
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Filed in archive Stem Cells
by ruth on June 12, 2006
It is widely believed among scientists that like brain cells, the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), a cell layer that plays a vital role in eyesight is a nonrenewable resource. In diseases of the...
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Following a favorable review by the FDA Advisory Panel, the US FDA has finally approved Gardasil, the world's first and only cervical cancer vaccine. The recombinant vaccine has been demonstrated...
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What: Industry Roundtable: "Financing & Funding Options" Tips from Top Financiers When: June 22, 2006 Where: San Jose BioCenter, California Agenda: 3:00-3:30 PM Networking &...
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Spurred by European regulators' approval of the production of an anti-clotting agent in transgenic goats, other firms are tailgating. California-based Origen Therapeutics have been developing...
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EU regulatory bodies granted approval to market Humira® (adalimumab) in Europe. Humira is an arthritis drug from Abbott, indicated for severe, active ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Ankylosing...
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Novartis is hoping to strengthen its biopharmaceutical portfolio by offering to acquire British firm NeuTec Pharma plc for $570 million, a 109% premium to the current share price. NeuTec's...
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Following a re-examination, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has recommended approval for GTC Biotherapeutics' ATryn, a...
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Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. FDA for the PYY3-36 (PYY) nasal spray against obesity, and upon approval, hopes to then initiate...
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From the makers of Botox comes another line of dermal fillers for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds. The Juvederm gel family of products is composed of highly concentrated cross-linked...
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