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Pittcon 2016: Bruker showcases new products and analytical solutions

This week at Pittcon 2016, Bruker is showcasing new products and analytical solutions for core Applied & Pharma markets, for our Nanoanalysis, Microscopy & Advanced Materials Research markets, as well as new after-market services and life-cycle support solutions for our customers.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 8 Mar 2016

IRIDEX reports revenues of $12.1 million for fourth quarter 2015

IRIDEX Corporation today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 2, 2016.

4 Mar 2016

Paxman wins ‘Partnership with Academia Award’ for improving patient care with Huddersfield University

A UK healthcare manufacturer who specialises in scalp cooling has been awarded the prestigious ‘Partnership with Academia Award’ following an innovative two-year project with the University of Huddersfield.

From Paxman 2 Mar 2016

How can electronic ink help patients? An interview with Giovanni Mancini

Electronic ink is basically what the name says. It's made of ink, the same ink particles that you see on a printed paper that comes out of an inkjet printer. We use black and white pigments that we add certain properties to that allow us to move the pigments around.

2 Mar 2016

3D planning and CAD/CAM techniques have potential for advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery

While used mainly in craniofacial reconstruction so far, 3D planning and CAD/CAM techniques have the potential for advances in practically every area of plastic and reconstructive surgery, according to the review by Drs. Miles J. Pfaff and Derek Steinbacher of Yale University.

27 Feb 2016

Japanese bioengineers tweak E. coli genes to pump out morphine precursor

A common gut microbe could soon be offering us pain relief. Japanese bioengineers have tweaked Escherichia coli genes so that they pump out thebaine, a morphine precursor that can be modified to make painkillers. The genetically modified E. coli produces 300 times more thebaine with minimal risk of unregulated use compared to a recently developed method involving yeast.

26 Feb 2016

China Biologic's total sales increase by 22.6% in RMB terms to $68.3 million in Q4 2015

China Biologic Products, Inc., a leading fully integrated plasma-based biopharmaceutical company in China, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2015.

26 Feb 2016

Okayama University e-Bulletin highlights role of designer DNA-binding proteins to fight viral infections in agriculture, medicine

This issue includes a feature on designer DNA-binding proteins to combat viral infections in agriculture and medicine; news items include updates of official opening of the Okayama University Silicon Valley Office at Fremont (CA), and international collaboration work with Xiamen University; research highlights on immunizing plants; identification of gene Vrn-D4 for enabling wheat to adapt to areas with warm winters; importance of introgression on intra-specific genetic differentiation and adaptive divergence; an interesting twist on supercooled liquid water; and manufacturing denim in Okayama.

25 Feb 2016

Sangamo presents immunological data from SB-728-T HIV clinical study at CROI 2016

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc., the leader in therapeutic genome editing, announced the presentation of immunological data from the Company's clinical trials of SB-728-T, a ZFP Therapeutic designed to provide functional control of HIV.

25 Feb 2016

PolyPid closes $22 million private equity financing

PolyPid Ltd., an emerging clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, focused primarily on the development of post-surgical anti-infection pipeline, announced today that it closed a $22 million private equity financing.

24 Feb 2016

Ohio State researchers working on new way to treat drug-resistant cancer

Researchers at The Ohio State University are working on a new way to treat drug-resistant cancer that the ancient Greeks would approve of--only it's not a Trojan horse, but DNA that hides the invading force.

24 Feb 2016

Increasing medication adherence: an interview with Dr Alejandro (Alex) Jaimes

Adherence applies to multiple levels of healthcare. Before a drug goes on the market it has to undergo testing in clinical trials: participants take the study drug and report how well the drug works, along with any side effects.

22 Feb 2016

New visiongain report on Zika virus

What can be expected as the Zika outbreak progresses? Which areas are going to be the most affected? This visiongain report discusses the future direction of the Zika virus outbreak and the implications of its spread. It also discussed the infectious disease diagnostics market and the global human vaccines market, both of which are forecast to 2026.

22 Feb 2016

Research proposes new contract scheme for flu vaccine distribution

Research co-authored by Fuqiang Zhang, professor of operations and manufacturing management at Washington University in St. Louis' Olin Business School, proposes a new contract scheme for the vaccine supply chain that could reduce patient wait time.

19 Feb 2016

NJIT students building low-cost water filter for people suffering from kidney disease in rural Sri Lanka

Backed by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an interdisciplinary, student-led team from New Jersey Institute of Technology is building a low-cost water filter for villagers in the north central farming region of Sri Lanka who are suffering from high rates of chronic kidney disease.

19 Feb 2016

Stem cell research reveals how Parkinson’s spreads from cell to cell

Stem cell research published today offers up new clues as to how Parkinson’s spreads from cell to cell, a process which has evaded researchers for decades.

19 Feb 2016

Parvus' novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines published in Nature

Parvus Therapeutics today announced the publication in Nature of a seminal paper describing the discovery and applications of a novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines, referred to as "Navacims"TM, to reprogram white blood cells to become regulatory cells capable of blunting autoimmune responses and restoring the equilibrium of the immune system.

19 Feb 2016

High beam placement accuracy from new Excelitas surface mount 905nm

Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, introduced today the Surface Mount 905 nm Pulsed Semiconductor Laser (SMD Laser), offering the capability of automated pick-and-place high-volume assembly.

From Excelitas Technologies 17 Feb 2016

Europe’s leading spectrophotometer manufacturer offers three-year warranty on Jenway® products

Bibby Scientific Ltd has announced a market-leading three-year warranty on all its Jenway® spectrophotometers, including the latest 73 series of instruments that are used worldwide in education, research and routine quality control laboratories.

From Cole Parmer Limited 17 Feb 2016

AMRI's net revenues increase $126.4M to 46% in fourth quarter 2015

AMRI today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015 and provided an outlook for 2016.

17 Feb 2016

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Further Reading

Pittcon 2016: Bruker showcases new products and analytical solutions

IRIDEX reports revenues of $12.1 million for fourth quarter 2015

Paxman wins ‘Partnership with Academia Award’ for improving patient care with Huddersfield University

How can electronic ink help patients? An interview with Giovanni Mancini

3D planning and CAD/CAM techniques have potential for advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Japanese bioengineers tweak E. coli genes to pump out morphine precursor

China Biologic's total sales increase by 22.6% in RMB terms to $68.3 million in Q4 2015

Okayama University e-Bulletin highlights role of designer DNA-binding proteins to fight viral infections in agriculture, medicine

Sangamo presents immunological data from SB-728-T HIV clinical study at CROI 2016

PolyPid closes $22 million private equity financing

Ohio State researchers working on new way to treat drug-resistant cancer

Increasing medication adherence: an interview with Dr Alejandro (Alex) Jaimes

New visiongain report on Zika virus

Research proposes new contract scheme for flu vaccine distribution

NJIT students building low-cost water filter for people suffering from kidney disease in rural Sri Lanka

Stem cell research reveals how Parkinson’s spreads from cell to cell

Parvus' novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines published in Nature

High beam placement accuracy from new Excelitas surface mount 905nm

Europe’s leading spectrophotometer manufacturer offers three-year warranty on Jenway® products

AMRI's net revenues increase $126.4M to 46% in fourth quarter 2015

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