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Technology Spotlight

Molecular Imaging & Drug Discovery
Conversations have arisen between the data-rich phenomenon of molecular imaging and the behemoth process of drug discovery. The result is good news for everyone: the former could expedite the latter considerably, bringing better... more...

Product Focus

TUNEL Assay Kits
The sensitivity and accuracy of TUNEL (Terminal deoxynucleotide transferase dUTP Nick End Labeling) assays has significantly improved over the years. Current TUNEL assay kits employ techniques that allow for the specific detection of apoptotic-associated... more...

News

Calando Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Receives FDA Approval for Phase I Clinical Trial Using a Targeted siRNA Nanoparticle Therapeutic
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Genentech, Inc. (DNA)'s AVAiL Phase III Study Fails to Demonstrate Statistically Significant Prolongation of Overall Survival in Patients with NSCLC
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Cangene Corporation (CC:CNJ) Voluntarily Withdraws One Lot of Its Vaccinia Immune Globulin
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Pfizer Japan to Launch Champix® the First Prescription Oral Smoking Cessation Aid in Japan
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Data Links Contaminant to Heparin Problems
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Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (HGSI) Reacquires GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Rights to TRAIL Receptor Antibodies in Return for Reduction in Syncria(R) Royalties
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ViroPharma Incorporated (VPHM) and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals End Development of Hepatitis C Drug
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Apex Bioventures (PEX) and Dynogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mutually Terminate Merger Agreement
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Ingenuity Systems and Pfizer Announce Strategic Partnership for Pathway Analysis
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Pfizer's Lyrica Demonstrates Advantages In Sustained Efficacy Over Eli Lilly's Sales-Leading Cymbalta In The Treatment Of Fibromyalgia
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Abbott Announces HUMIRA® (adalimumab) Approved In Japan For The Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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FDA Sees Possible Fraud Behind Tainted Heparin
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Researchers Charge Merck Misrepresented Vioxx Data
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Early Clinical Trial Results Back New Drug for Melanoma
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New Technologies

Greiner Bio-One - 1536 well Microplates
After developing the 384-well microplate, Greiner Bio-One collaborated with BAYER AG to pioneer HTS advancement by utilizing space most efficiently within existing external dimensions.
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Codon Devices - BioLOGIC™ Protein Engineering Platform
Rapid Protein Engineering and Optimization Using the BioLOGIC™ Platform
Codon Devices has developed an integrated system for the rapid design, discovery and optimization of proteins for specific applications.
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Promotion

Eppendorf Consumables “Buy 3, Get 1”
Our new Eppendorf Advantage offer makes it easier than ever to add Eppendorf premium quality consumables to your lab. Purchase 3 of the same participating Eppendorf consumables and get 1 complimentary. Choose from ep Dualfilter TIPS and epTIPS Reloads for use with all pipettes, Deepwell Plates 96 and 384, Electroporation Cuvettes, UVette Spectrophotometer Cuvettes, Safe-Lock tubes in standard and DNA LoBind, PCR tubes in single or strips, and twin.tec PCR Plates. Offer expires September 30, 2008. More Information

Featured Products

NanoString - nCounter Analysis System
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Rx Biosciences - Complete Affymetrix Gene Chip Analysis
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Targeting Systems - Targefect-BAC
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Innovative Research - CD-1 Mouse Plasma
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Scottish Biomedical - Phosphodiesterase Compound Profiling
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BIOO Scientific - MaxSuppressor™ RNase Free Sterile Ringers
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Oligo Factory - Custom Oligo Synthesis Services
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Events

Featured Event: Impact China IV: Pharmaceutical R&D Global Summit
May 4 - May 6, 2008
The industry standard for Chinese Biopharma R&D with compelling content including SFDA's Future Direction and China's Role in Global Drug Development. Meet with the leading MNCs, innovative biotechs and regulatory and government representatives; over 300 industry leaders attended in 07. For more information or to register phone 1-800-599-4950 or visit www.almevents.com/china.
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