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News and New Technologies from the Buyer's Guide for Life Scientists

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Technology Spotlight

Protein Interaction Analysis
By their friends, you shall know them, the saying goes. The same is true of proteins. The majority of cellular proteins are cogs in large macromolecular machines comprising anywhere from two to dozens of... more...

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Watch Video: NCode™ Human miRNA Arrays
This video pays tribute to Invitrogen's new NCode™ Human miRNA Array V3, the most comprehensive human microRNA array available.
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News

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY), Medarex, Inc. (MEDX) Cancer Drug Hits Delay
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North Park Aesthetics Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Rights to Develop and Commercialize Fluridil, a Novel Antiandrogen for Androgenetic Alopecia
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Merck Says FDA Rejects Its New Cholesterol Drug
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Few Studies Consider the Appropriate Measurements for Assessing Clinical Trials in Children
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Agreement Executed for Amneal Pharmaceuticals to Acquire the Assets of Interpharm Holdings, Inc. (IPA)
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Astellas and CoMentis Sign Agreement to Collaborate on the Research, Development and Commercialization of Beta-Secretase Inhibitors
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EU Backs Glaxo's Breast Cancer Drug With Warnings
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Wyeth (WYE) Pulls Europe Application for Pneumonia Drug
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Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISPH) to Discontinue Development of Epinastine Nasal Spray
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Genetic Scientists Anticipate U.S. Senate Passage Of The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
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Two Merck Medicines Recommended for Approval in the European Union
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Wyeth and Progenics Receive Positive Opinion From European Committee for Relistor for the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation in Advanced-Illness Patients
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New Technologies

ScienCell Research Laboratories - Introducing Primary Cell Transfection Kits
EndoFectagen® and FibroFectagen®
The delivery of foreign DNA into eukaryotic cells is one of the most common molecular biology techniques to study biological mechanisms.
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Oligo Factory - RNA and DNA Oligonucleotides
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Our state-of-the-art laboratory produces RNA and DNA oligonucleotides and their modifications.
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Promotion

Complimentary Catalogs
Bachem is proud to announce the release of Thymosin β4, Goserelin, Histrelin, Desmopressin and Exendin-4 immunology products. We strive to continually add new products to keep up with today’s research. Coming soon is our 2008 Immunology Catalog where you can find our latest product releases, technical notes, protocols and other useful information. Contact us to reserve your copy today. More Information

Featured Products

Rx Biosciences - Complete Affymetrix Gene Chip Analysis
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Innovative Research - Mouse Serum
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PRF&L - Peptide Synthesis
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Codon Devices - Gene Synthesis
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Oligo Factory - Custom Oligo Synthesis Services
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Malvern Instruments Ltd. - Mastersizer 2000
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Product Focus

Enzymes & Reagents for High Fidelity PCR
False starts, mispriming and polymerases that lack proofreading can all cause errors in your final PCR product. If you are simply performing a screening assay, this isn’t likely to be a problem. If, however, you are looking to... more...

Product Review

Product Review: Optima L-XP™ Series Preparative Ultracentrifuge From Beckman Coulter
While ultracentrifuge technology has existed since the early 1900s, the past fifty years have seen a dramatic increase in the utility of analytical and preparative ultracentrifugation within the laboratory setting. The California-based company Beckman...
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Events

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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Central European Biotechnology and Biobusiness Trade Fair - Bio-Forum VII
May 15 - May 17, 2008
Bio-Forum VII is the biggest international event for biotechnology in Central Europe gathering R&D representatives of countries such as Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland etc. It is a platform for biotech leaders to make connections with emerging biotechnology market of Central Europe. Discover Central European biotechnology potential with Bio-Forum!
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