The Global Institute for Bio-Exploration, GIBEX, a joint initiative of the University of Illinois and Rutgers University, The Global Institute for Bio-Exploration, a joint initiative of the...
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Researchers have patented a process that uses eggshells to absorb carbon dioxide in a durign hydrogen fuel production, including a unique method for peeling the collagen-containing membrane from the...
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Oregon Health & Science University researchers have genetically engineered mice to produce human liver cells which could be used in studies for testing the safety and efficacy of drug lead...
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Uniparental embryonic stem cells -extraordinary stem cells created without fertilization - could represent an acceptable alternative for those who oppose the traditional method that requires the use...
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Most cases of lower back pain are due to intervertebral disc degeneration, wherein the soft tissue separating the vertebrae of the spine become dry and inflexible. Current treatment options only...
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What: SJBC - HR Legal breakfast Workshop: Litigation Avoidance When: September 19, 2006 Where: San Jose BioCenter, California Presenters will be Michael Doran and David Miclean, Of Counsel and...
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The European Patent Office and the European Commission held the European Inventors of the Year 2006 earlier this month in Brussels. Among the awardees in the field of Biotechnology are: Zbigniew...
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What: Legal Breakfast Workshop: Patents 101 When: June 6, 2006 Where: San Jose BioCenter, California Fish & Richardson, the legal sponsors of the SJBC specializing in IP, will be giving BREAKFAST...
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Sirna Therapeutics, Inc signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement for the rights to patents covering microRNA (miRNA) technology for the modulation of gene expression, developed at the...
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A potential novel vaccine to prolong a patient's survival from glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most dangerous type of brain tumor, has been developed by researchers from The University of Texas...
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The US Patent and Trademark Office issued two new patents to Nanogen, Inc., developer of advanced diagnostic products, for inventions related to disease biomarkers: 1) U.S. Patent No....
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Biopharmaceutical giant Amgen has filed a claim with the US International Trade Commission requesting for a ban on imports of an experimental anemia drug called Cera, manufactured by Roche. According...
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Biogaia of Sweden acquired a new patent on certain Lactobacilli strains that could lead to various applications in inflammatory research. Biogaia's managing director Peter Rothschild believes that...
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Late last month, GlaxoSmithKline was able to secure a temporary restraining order blocking the shipment and sales of a generic version of its nasal spray for allergies, Flonase. Roxanne Laboratories...
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Rhodium, the most expensive among precious metals costs about $3,000 per ounce. It is lighter than platinum and rarer than gold. It is also the most reflective element on the periodic table and can be...
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Monsanto is undeniably the leader in biotech seeds. But in a duel likened to David-and-Goliath, Du-Pont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred announced that it will release its own brand of "Round-up...
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The European Commission has granted approval for GlaxoSmithKline's Rotarix, making it the first rotavirus vaccine available to children in Europe for the prevention of gastroenteritis caused by...
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Chiron Corp is seeking approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for its pandemic influenza vaccine. The application for a fast-track approval is based on a so-called 'core dossier'...
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A federal judge in Baltimore issued a 10-day restraining order, blocking the shipment and sales of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (from Roxane Laboratories Inc.'s , FDA-approved last week)...
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Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp) acquired the rights to commercialize a diagnostic blood test for epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) developed at Yale University. "Ovarian...
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