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Evotec AG reports financial results and corporate updates for 2009

Based on the Action Plan 2012, Evotec decided in March 2009 to strengthen its discovery alliances, creating the central vehicle for growth, and to implement strict cost cutting and restructuring measures. The Company reduced headcount in administrative and clinical development functions, reprioritised its R&D activities, concentrated its operations in Europe and closed the former facility of Renovis, Inc. in South San Francisco.

25 Mar 2010

Pressure BioSciences announces presentations on advantages of PCT

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. today announced that five presentations on the advantages of pressure cycling technology (PCT) in the preparation, processing, identification, and quantification of proteins were made at last week's annual meeting of US HUPO (Human Proteomics Organization) in Denver, Colorado.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 19 Mar 2010

Agilent Technologies introduces new ion exchange and size exclusion columns for analysis of bio-molecules

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the availability of new ion exchange and size exclusion columns specifically designed for the analysis of bio-molecules including monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, peptides, vaccine products and DNA/RNA. The columns provide robust, reproducible and high-resolution solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturers to effectively monitor the safety, efficacy and stability of their products.

17 Mar 2010

Sonic Innovations' moisture-resistant hearing aids outlast competition

Sonic Innovations, the U.S.-based hearing aid manufacturer, recently conducted moisture-resistance tests using two of its products and eight from major competitors. The results? Sonic outlasted its nearest competitor by 44 percent.

17 Mar 2010

Essen Instruments, Origene Technologies partner to co-develop ion channel cell lines

Essen Instruments Inc. and OriGene Technologies, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to co-develop ion channel cell lines. Essen, based in Ann Arbor Michigan, is a leading provider of life science products and services, including ion channel discovery and safety assays. OriGene, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, specializes in the creation and supply of gene-centric products, and has a collection of over 30,000 human full length cDNA clones.

17 Mar 2010

Tel Aviv University investigates cause and effects of SCA syndrome

Sudden Cardiac Arrest syndrome (SCA) is poorly understood, but it's a real danger for the otherwise young and healthy. For no apparent reason, the heart suddenly stops beating, and without treatment death may follow within minutes. It's why some athletes drop dead on the track and why a young man, without any warning, suddenly dies while sitting at his desk.

11 Mar 2010

Metal implants in young mothers may pose danger to offspring

Women with metal-on-metal hip implants, where both the ball of the joint and the surface of the socket are made of metal, pass metal ions to their offspring during pregnancy, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. The ions are the result of wear and corrosion as the metal parts rub against one another.

11 Mar 2010

Evotec, Active Biotech announce collaboration to identify small molecule modulators of priority biological target

Evotec AG today announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Active Biotech AB to identify small molecule modulators of a priority biological target, selected by Active Biotech, involved in immune disorders and cancer.

11 Mar 2010

OMNIlife science, SERF-Dedienne Sante of France enter into exclusive U.S. distribution agreement

OMNIlife science, Inc., is very pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Societe d'Etudes Recherches Fabrication (SERF)-Dedienne Sante of France for its NOVAE® Dual Mobility Acetabular Cup System. OMNI intends to begin distribution of this product in the USA as soon as U.S. FDA approval of the product is achieved.

11 Mar 2010

Study: Hip replacement patients with MoM implants pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy

Hip replacement patients with metal-on-metal (MoM) implants (both the socket and hip ball are metal) pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy, according to a new study presented today at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

10 Mar 2010

Obamas, Clinton commemorate International Women's Day

Marking International Women's Day at the White House Monday, President Barack Obama vowed to fight for gender equality at home and abroad, Agence France-Presse reports. The president marked the event with First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, AFP reports.

10 Mar 2010

Review suggests ion exchange resins are not effective for hyperkalemia

For more than half a century, products containing ion exchange resins have been used in patients with dangerously high levels of potassium. However, there is no convincing evidence that these products are actually effective, according to an article appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).

10 Mar 2010

Three researchers to be honored with SBS Award for achievement in biomolecular sciences and lead discovery

The Society for Biomolecular Sciences will honor three researchers for their substantial contributions to the field of drug discovery. Each recipient will accept their award and speak at the SBS 16th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona, April 11-15, 2010.

9 Mar 2010

Antibacterial activity of clay minerals raises hope for natural approaches to antibacterial cures

Alternative approaches to medicine are stock-in-trade in the ASU laboratory of microbiologist Shelley Haydel.

6 Mar 2010

McGill, Enobia Pharma collaborate to develop treatments for serious genetic bone diseases

Dr. Marc McKee, of McGill's Faculty of Dentistry and the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, is collaborating closely with Enobia Pharma Inc, a Quebec biotech company, to develop innovative treatments for serious genetic bone diseases. McKee's research looks into the reasons why calcium-phosphate mineral fails to crystallize properly to form strong bones and teeth.

6 Mar 2010

Stryker Orthopaedics introduces ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System for hip replacement surgery

Stryker Orthopaedics today announced the release of the ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System, a next-generation technology for hip replacement surgery designed to minimize the risks associated with total hip replacement surgery.

From Stryker 5 Mar 2010

AB SCIEX collaborates with Mass Spectrometry Centre to improve drug discovery and development

AB SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, today announced that it is collaborating with the University of Geneva’s Mass Spectrometry Centre to create new workflows and analytical strategies intended to significantly improve drug discovery and development.

4 Mar 2010

Researchers reveal new details of the mechanisms of ion channel inactivation

Two studies by researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine reveal new details of the mechanisms of ion channel inactivation. The papers appear in the March issue of The Journal of General Physiology (www.jgp.org).

4 Mar 2010

SynCardia Systems' Freedom driver system for powering 'Total Artificial Heart' receives European CE Mark

On March 4, SynCardia Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart, announced that its new Freedom™ driver system has received the CE Mark to power the Total Artificial Heart in Europe.

4 Mar 2010

Sigma-Aldrich unveils new Sigma Life Science brand and website platform

Sigma-Aldrich® today unveiled its new Sigma® Life Science brand and website platform, designed to elevate the Company's current focus on biology and provide a single destination where researchers can access deep biological knowledge and market-leading products and technologies.

2 Mar 2010

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Evotec AG reports financial results and corporate updates for 2009

Pressure BioSciences announces presentations on advantages of PCT

Agilent Technologies introduces new ion exchange and size exclusion columns for analysis of bio-molecules

Sonic Innovations' moisture-resistant hearing aids outlast competition

Essen Instruments, Origene Technologies partner to co-develop ion channel cell lines

Tel Aviv University investigates cause and effects of SCA syndrome

Metal implants in young mothers may pose danger to offspring

Evotec, Active Biotech announce collaboration to identify small molecule modulators of priority biological target

OMNIlife science, SERF-Dedienne Sante of France enter into exclusive U.S. distribution agreement

Study: Hip replacement patients with MoM implants pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy

Obamas, Clinton commemorate International Women's Day

Review suggests ion exchange resins are not effective for hyperkalemia

Three researchers to be honored with SBS Award for achievement in biomolecular sciences and lead discovery

Antibacterial activity of clay minerals raises hope for natural approaches to antibacterial cures

McGill, Enobia Pharma collaborate to develop treatments for serious genetic bone diseases

Stryker Orthopaedics introduces ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System for hip replacement surgery

AB SCIEX collaborates with Mass Spectrometry Centre to improve drug discovery and development

Researchers reveal new details of the mechanisms of ion channel inactivation

SynCardia Systems' Freedom driver system for powering 'Total Artificial Heart' receives European CE Mark

Sigma-Aldrich unveils new Sigma Life Science brand and website platform

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How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

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