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IDEXX Laboratories second quarter revenues increase 13% to $317.9 million

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., today reported that revenues for the second quarter of 2011 increased 13% to $317.9 million, from $281.5 million for the second quarter of 2010. Organic revenue growth, as defined below, was 8%.

22 Jul 2011

UK regulators approve Europe's first clinical trial of plant-derived antibody for HIV

UK regulators have approved Europe's first clinical trial of a monoclonal antibody produced from genetically modified plants. This landmark decision sets the stage for the testing, in humans, of an anti-HIV product made from genetically modified tobacco plants. It will open the door for trials of additional plant-derived medicines treating a range of diseases.

22 Jul 2011

FDA approves U.S. launch of Wiskott-Aldrich gene therapy clinical trial

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the launching in the U.S. of a clinical trial for gene therapy for a rare immunodeficiency, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.

22 Jul 2011

Randox win Premier Healthcare Alliance contract for Quality Control

Randox Laboratories Ltd is proud to announce that in April 2011 we signed a multi-year agreement with the Premier Healthcare Alliance for the supply of Acusera Quality Control (QC) materials. The agreement will provide the 90,000 plus Premier members with access to our extensive range of quality control products and the benefits they offer clinical laboratories. When asked about the new agreement Laura Coyle Randox Business Manager for the USA revealed that ‘We look forward to strengthening our relationship with Premier and providing added value to their members’.

From Randox Laboratories Ltd. 21 Jul 2011

Alliqua acquires global license for wound care dressings from Noble Biomaterials

Alliqua, Inc., an advanced biomedical products company focused on the development and manufacturing of proprietary drug delivery and wound care technologies today announced that it has acquired from Noble Biomaterials, Inc. a 10 year exclusive global license for two wound care dressings, with an additional 10 year renewal option.

21 Jul 2011

Clinical study of anti-HIV antibody made from genetically modified tobacco plants

Pharmaceuticals can be produced by plants. Antibodies that have been produced in tobacco plants will now for the first time be tested in a clinical study.

21 Jul 2011

Localized one-time gene therapy might effectively protect against atherosclerosis

A one-dose method for delivering gene therapy into an arterial wall effectively protects the artery from developing atherosclerosis despite ongoing high blood cholesterol.

21 Jul 2011

Anomatic to open new production facility in New Albany, Ohio

Anomatic Corporation, known for their unique, high volume metal packaging and custom anodizing process for the medical, pharmaceutical, personal care and cosmetic packaging industries, is expanding operations with a brand new facility in New Albany, Ohio.

21 Jul 2011

China BCT to launch 21 new retail pharmacy stores in Guangxi

China BCT Pharmacy Group, Inc., a leading pharmaceutical distributor, retail pharmacy, and manufacturer of pharmaceutical products in Guangxi Province, China, today announced that the Company is in the process of launching 21 new retail pharmacy stores in Guangxi, bringing the total number of "Baicaotang" branded stores to 208.

21 Jul 2011

St. Jude Medical second quarter net sales increase 10% to $1.447 billion

St. Jude Medical, Inc. today reported sales and net earnings for the second quarter ended July 2, 2011.

20 Jul 2011

Two instruments of Thermo Fisher Scientific win 2011 R&D 100 Award

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced that two of its instruments are 2011 R&D 100 Award winners: the Thermo Scientific Evolution 200 series UV-Vis spectrophotometer and the Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-5000 capillary ion chromatography system.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 20 Jul 2011

Tyco reaches agreement to acquire Chemguard

Tyco International Ltd. announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire privately-held Chemguard, Inc., a leading provider of firefighting foam concentrates and equipment, foam systems, services and specialty chemicals. Chemguard will be integrated into Tyco's Fire Protection Products business unit.

20 Jul 2011

Main Street completes $6.5 million new portfolio investment

Main Street Capital Corporation announced today that it has completed a new portfolio investment totaling $6.5 million.

19 Jul 2011

Johnson & Johnson second quarter sales increase 8.3% to $16.6 billion

Johnson & Johnson today announced sales of $16.6 billion for the second quarter of 2011, an increase of 8.3% as compared to the second quarter of 2010.

19 Jul 2011

EPA to expand Cooperative Research And Development Agreement with NanoLogix

NanoLogix, a biotechnology innovator in the rapid detection and identification of live-cell bacteria and microorganisms, announced today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to expand its Cooperative Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) with NanoLogix to include additional water-borne pathogens.

19 Jul 2011

Nano-patterned plastic to advance stem cell research

Scientists have developed a novel plastic surface which overcomes the difficulties associated with growing adult stem cells. Standard surfaces have proved limited for growing large amounts and retaining the stem cells' useful characteristics. This discovery could lead to the creation of stem cell therapies for re-growing bone and tissue, and also for conditions such as arthritis. The study was carried out by Glasgow and Southampton universities.

18 Jul 2011

Two existing clinical stage clients expand development activities with Progenitor Cell Therapy

Progenitor Cell Therapy (PCT), an internationally recognized cell therapy services and development company, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of NeoStem, Inc., an international biopharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S. and China, announced today that two existing clinical stage biopharmaceutical corporate clients have chosen to expand their development activities with PCT.

18 Jul 2011

Cardinal Health opens The Center for the Advancement of Molecular Imaging in Phoenix

Today in Phoenix, Cardinal Health opened The Center for the Advancement of Molecular Imaging – a new, first-of-its-kind collaboration laboratory that will expedite the development of nuclear imaging agents that treat complex diseases like cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders.

18 Jul 2011

Intelsius, American Thermal Instruments enter strategic partnership

Intelsius, a global manufacturer and distributor of environmentally sustainable, temperature-controlled and regulatory-compliant packaging solutions, announces a strategic partnership with American Thermal Instruments (ATI), a leader in temperature monitoring, inspections and asset tracking.

18 Jul 2011

QRxPharma seeks NDA approval for MoxDuo IR

QRxPharma Limited announced today initiation of the New Drug Application (NDA) approval process for MoxDuo IR with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This NDA submission sets the stage for the regulatory approval process for MoxDuo IR for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain, a $2.5 billion segment of the $8 billion spent annually on prescription opioids in the US.

18 Jul 2011

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IDEXX Laboratories second quarter revenues increase 13% to $317.9 million

UK regulators approve Europe's first clinical trial of plant-derived antibody for HIV

FDA approves U.S. launch of Wiskott-Aldrich gene therapy clinical trial

Randox win Premier Healthcare Alliance contract for Quality Control

Alliqua acquires global license for wound care dressings from Noble Biomaterials

Clinical study of anti-HIV antibody made from genetically modified tobacco plants

Localized one-time gene therapy might effectively protect against atherosclerosis

Anomatic to open new production facility in New Albany, Ohio

China BCT to launch 21 new retail pharmacy stores in Guangxi

St. Jude Medical second quarter net sales increase 10% to $1.447 billion

Two instruments of Thermo Fisher Scientific win 2011 R&D 100 Award

Tyco reaches agreement to acquire Chemguard

Main Street completes $6.5 million new portfolio investment

Johnson & Johnson second quarter sales increase 8.3% to $16.6 billion

EPA to expand Cooperative Research And Development Agreement with NanoLogix

Nano-patterned plastic to advance stem cell research

Two existing clinical stage clients expand development activities with Progenitor Cell Therapy

Cardinal Health opens The Center for the Advancement of Molecular Imaging in Phoenix

Intelsius, American Thermal Instruments enter strategic partnership

QRxPharma seeks NDA approval for MoxDuo IR

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