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Lannett acquires Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals from UCB for $1.23 billion

Lannett Company, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc., the U.S. specialty generic pharmaceuticals subsidiary of global biopharmaceuticals company UCB S.A.

27 Nov 2015

Containing Airborne Contaminants

An interview with Gary Broomhead, discussing the potential sources of contamination in research and how controlling airflow in the laboratory can reduce this.

26 Nov 2015

Supercontinuum laser supply contract signed between Leica and NKT Photonics

Leica Microsystems signed a 14-month supply contract with NKT Photonics to deliver significant numbers of its market-leading SuperK EXTREME supercontinuum lasers.

From NKT Photonics 26 Nov 2015

First seasonal influenza vaccine containing adjuvant now approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fluad, the first seasonal influenza vaccine containing an adjuvant. Fluad, a trivalent vaccine produced from three influenza virus strains (two subtype A and one type B), is approved for the prevention of seasonal influenza in people 65 years of age and older.

25 Nov 2015

Impax releases generic version of dutasteride capsules, 0.5 mg

Impax Laboratories, Inc. today announced that on November 20, the Company's development and manufacturing partner received final approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a generic version of dutasteride capsules, 0.5 mg.

24 Nov 2015

BioPlast Manufacturing acquires Kord-Valmark

BioPlast Manufacturing, a manufacturer of plastic components used primarily for the medical research, clinical diagnostic and biotech environments, announced today that it has acquired Kord-Valmark, a leading manufacturer of quality petri dishes. This acquisition is aligned with BioPlast Manufacturing's strategy to offer clients a platform of products that are designed and tested by scientists for scientists and manufactured with the highest quality.

24 Nov 2015

Finding may lead to better understanding of male genital birth defects

University of Florida Health researchers have identified genes that are disrupted by abnormal hormone signaling at crucial points during development, a finding that may lead to a better understanding of how the most common male genital birth defects arise in humans.

24 Nov 2015

Mechatronic engineers create bracelet that makes mobility simpler and safer for blind people

The technological development has international recognition and has sparked interest for industrial production by a manufacturer in the medical sector.

22 Nov 2015

ADMT withdraws Premarket Notification 510(k) application for Angiodroid Injector

ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc. has announced that Angiodroid America, Inc. has withdrawn its Premarket Notification 510(k) application filed with the US Food and Drug Administration for Angiodroid The CO2 Injector for Angiography (the "Angiodroid Injector").

22 Nov 2015

TSRI researchers awarded $1.6 million grant to advance preclinical studies of potential heroin vaccine

Now researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have been awarded a prestigious Translational Avant-Garde Award, which supports the development of medications for substance abuse disorders, from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse.

20 Nov 2015

ProMetic, ProThera form strategic partnership to develop and commercialize Inter-alpha Inhibitor Proteins

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ProThera Biologics Inc. for the development and commercialization of human plasma-derived Inter-alpha Inhibitor Proteins.

19 Nov 2015

NIAID launches major initiative to advance novel approaches to treat, prevent HIV infections

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, launched a major initiative to advance novel approaches to treat and prevent HIV infections based on broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) today.

19 Nov 2015

Cell Therapy Catapult initiates construction for cell and gene therapy manufacturing centre

The Cell Therapy Catapult, the UK organisation dedicated to the growth of the UK cell and gene therapy industry by bridging the gap between scientific research and commercialisation, today announces the official initiation of construction for its cell and gene therapy manufacturing centre.

18 Nov 2015

Cherwell selected for quality and service in environmental monitoring by Portsmouth PMU

Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries, has been assisting Portsmouth Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Unit (PMU) in their extensive environmental monitoring (EM) programme for over 20 years

From Cherwell Laboratories 18 Nov 2015

ALPHAEON signs agreement with PhysIOL to develop and commercialize Trifocal lens technology

ALPHAEON Corporation today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with PhysIOL SA of Belgium, to jointly develop and commercialize an exclusive ALPHAEON-branded Trifocal lens technology. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

15 Nov 2015

New device can measure glucose in blood through urine

Two young technologists from the Technological Institute of Chihuahua, in the north of Mexico, developed a device that can measure glucose in blood through the urine on the toilet, it activates via smart phone bluetooth, daily recording the values.

13 Nov 2015

Entirely new enzymatic process of DNA synthesis

Cleaver Scientific has supplied a UV Sterilization Cabinet to Touchlight Genetics (Hampton, UK) who had sought a sterile workspace for the preparation of their RNA and DNA samples and templates.

From Cleaver Scientific Ltd 12 Nov 2015

HEAL Project aims to regenerate human knees and limbs within 15 years

On Veteran's Day the University of Connecticut announced the launch of its new grand research challenge: regeneration of a human knee within 7 years, and an entire limb within 15 years.

12 Nov 2015

Boston Children's Hospital selects Vijay G. Sankaran to receive Rising Star Award

Saluting his spectacular track record to date of innovative research on red blood cell disorders and his future promise as a physician/scientist, Boston Children's Hospital has selected Vijay G. Sankaran, MD, PhD, of Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center to receive the Rising Star Award at the hospital's third annual Global Pediatric Innovation Summit, Taking on Tomorrow (#PedInno15).

11 Nov 2015

Advances in nanofilter technology may lead to surgically implantable, artificial kidney

Research that could lead to the development of a surgically implantable, artificial kidney, was presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

11 Nov 2015

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Lannett acquires Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals from UCB for $1.23 billion

Containing Airborne Contaminants

Supercontinuum laser supply contract signed between Leica and NKT Photonics

First seasonal influenza vaccine containing adjuvant now approved by FDA

Impax releases generic version of dutasteride capsules, 0.5 mg

BioPlast Manufacturing acquires Kord-Valmark

Finding may lead to better understanding of male genital birth defects

Mechatronic engineers create bracelet that makes mobility simpler and safer for blind people

ADMT withdraws Premarket Notification 510(k) application for Angiodroid Injector

TSRI researchers awarded $1.6 million grant to advance preclinical studies of potential heroin vaccine

ProMetic, ProThera form strategic partnership to develop and commercialize Inter-alpha Inhibitor Proteins

NIAID launches major initiative to advance novel approaches to treat, prevent HIV infections

Cell Therapy Catapult initiates construction for cell and gene therapy manufacturing centre

Cherwell selected for quality and service in environmental monitoring by Portsmouth PMU

ALPHAEON signs agreement with PhysIOL to develop and commercialize Trifocal lens technology

New device can measure glucose in blood through urine

Entirely new enzymatic process of DNA synthesis

HEAL Project aims to regenerate human knees and limbs within 15 years

Boston Children's Hospital selects Vijay G. Sankaran to receive Rising Star Award

Advances in nanofilter technology may lead to surgically implantable, artificial kidney

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