The field of microscopy was truly revolutionized by the development of electron microscopy in the 1930s, resulting in the first commercial products at the end of that decade. Prior to this revolution, optical microscopy had developed to the point that instruments were running into theoretical limitations of spatial resolution. Features smaller than the wavelengths of […]
This month, Switzerland launched SystemsX.ch, a consortium of eight universities, three research institutions and members of industry that aims to be the heart of Swiss systems biology research. For 2008–2011, a total of CHF 400 million ($352.2 million) in government funding will go to support systems biology research. However, CHF 100 million ($88.1 million) of […]
Sigma-Aldrich released the Proteomics Dynamic Range Standard UPS2. Sigma-Aldrich launched the N-TER Nanoparticle siRNA Transfection Systems for the delivery of siRNA into cell types that are difficult to transfect with lipid-based reagents. PerkinElmer released the Phos-tag Gold colorimetric assay for phosphoproteins in solution and the Phos-tag Enrich assay for phosphoproteins and phosphopeptides in biological samples. […]
Activotec introduced a synthesis service for custom DNA-peptide conjugates. ThalesNano released the H-Cube Midi flow reactor. Vapourtec introduced the R Series Flow Chemistry synthesis platform. Uniqsis introduced the FlowSyn Continuous Flow Reactor, featuring microreactor technology and a modular design.
The Indian government has instituted a new strategy to boost the productivity of its biotechnology sector and improve its biotechnology education system. The strategy seeks to bring production in the biotechnology industry to $7 billion by 2012 and create world-class research and educational centers. The government plans to spend INR 65,000 million ($1.6 billion) on […]
According to the European Chamber’s “Business Confidence Survey 2007,” which was generated from the responses of 211 European companies, Shanghai is the preferred location for a company’s Chinese headquarters, followed by Beijing. However, more firms are moving their sales and services outlets to “second-tier” cities. Sixty-nine percent of respondents planned to increase their investments in […]
In November, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, announced a three-year, $28 billion funding package for science and technology. This spending increase would push science spending in Brazil up to 1.5% of GDP, up from current spending of approximately 1% of GDP. The new science plan focuses particularly on supporting private industry’s […]
Firms that produce monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have proven to be a popular acquisition choice for pharmaceutical companies. Some of the larger acquisitions of mAb producers by pharmaceutical companies this year were Bristol-Myers Squibb’s purchase of Adnexus for $415 million in September and Roche’s $56.5 million payout for Therapeutic Human Polyclonals in April. This trend can […]
Invitek Biotechnology and Biodesign GmbH, in cooperation with the Chinese company Allrun Nano Science & Technology, will adapt and extend its products for manual and automated magnetic extraction of nucleic acids. Invitrogen licensed Natural Section’s mRNA sequences for commercialization. Bio&Sel will sell and distribute nexttec GmbH’s one-step DNA isolation kits in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. […]
BIA Separations announced that the European Patent Office confirmed the revocation of European Patent 0765183B1 owned by GE Healthcare, stating that the patent’s technology was anticipated by prior art. Novasep Process signed a partnership agreement with Proxcys Downstream Biosystems BV to develop products for the downstream processing of biomolecules. Under a collaboration agreement announced in […]
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