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Nordic Naturals' products surpass all PCB standards set by California's Proposition 65

Nordic Naturals announced today that the company's products surpass all PCB standards set by California's Proposition 65, the GOED voluntary monograph, and all international standards. Nordic Naturals products were not listed in the lawsuit filed in California alleging that eight fish oil companies did not properly label products regarding PCB levels under the state's Proposition 65.

6 Mar 2010

Gene involved in susceptibility and resistance to TB identified

University of Washington researchers have identified a gene involved in susceptibility and resistance to tuberculosis. This same gene, they have found, has a role in the severity of leprosy, which is caused by a related pathogen. The researchers also have learned why this gene is important for susceptibility.

5 Mar 2010

Scientists devise worldwide alert system to monitor contaminated food products

Countries producing food containing harmful bacteria and toxins could be named and shamed more quickly using a worldwide alert system devised by a team of scientists from Kingston University in South West London. The team, led by Professor Declan Naughton, says the easy to use computer tool can be used to monitor contaminated products; helping to prevent them reaching shop shelves and ensuring that food is safe to eat.

5 Mar 2010

Nanoparticle growing in popularity as bactericidal agent shown to be toxic to fish: Study

A nanoparticle growing in popularity as a bactericidal agent has been shown to be toxic to fish, according to a Purdue University study.

4 Mar 2010

Abbott enters into agreement with GSK to develop molecular diagnostic test for skin cancer treatment

Abbott announced today that it has entered into an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to develop a molecular diagnostic test intended for use as an aid in selecting patients who may benefit from a skin cancer treatment in development by GSK.

4 Mar 2010

Cystoscopy: Cost-effective method of detecting tumors

In a new study from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, researchers found that cystoscopy, the standard for screening for recurrence of early-stage bladder cancer, is a cost-effective method of detecting tumors.

4 Mar 2010

China Medical Technologies reports revenues of US$25.2 million for third-quarter fiscal 2009

China Medical Technologies, Inc., a leading China-based advanced in-vitro diagnostic ("IVD") company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 ("3Q FY2009"). The Company's 2009 fiscal year ends on March 31, 2010 ("FY2009").

3 Mar 2010

Phase III study results of Merck's allergy immunotherapy tablet

In new data from a Phase III study in 345 children and adolescents (ages 5-17 years), patients with grass pollen allergic rhinoconjunctivitis treated with Merck's investigational sublingual grass (Phleum Pratense) allergy immunotherapy tablet (AIT) showed a 26 percent greater improvement in the total combined score (daily symptom score and daily medication score), compared to patients receiving placebo

3 Mar 2010

Combination of two targeted therapies effective against subset of gastric cancers: Study

A combination of two targeted therapies already shown to be effective in breast cancer packs an effective one-two punch against a subset of gastric cancers that have a specific genetic mutation, a study at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found.

3 Mar 2010

Scientists show omega-3 fatty acid and its derivatives kill neuroblastoma cancer cells

The next treatment for cancer might come from fish says a new research report published in the March 2010 print edition of the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org). In the report, scientists show that the omega-3 fatty acid, "docosahexaenoic acid" or "DHA," and its derivatives in the body kill neuroblastoma cancer cells.

2 Mar 2010

Agilent Technologies, NCFST enter into collaboration to develop new scientific methods for food testing

Agilent Technologies Inc. and the National Center for Food Safety and Technology today announced that they have entered into a collaboration to develop new scientific methods for food testing, with the goal of solving a wide range of persistent problems facing global food supply chains.

2 Mar 2010

Agilent Technologies announces new lab informatics suite at Pittcon 2010

Agilent’s major new lab informatics suite, the OpenLAB portfolio, is designed to enable customers to easily capture, analyze and share scientific data throughout the lab and across the enterprise. OpenLAB is scalable, open architecture based on industry open standards.

2 Mar 2010

NeoGenomics' fourth-quarter revenue up 32%

NeoGenomics, Inc., a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services today reported its results for the fourth quarter 2009 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

25 Feb 2010

Food-attributed illness poses a major problem for food manufacturers and suppliers

Over the past several years Americans have seen numerous food recalls related to our nation’s food supply. Spinach, peanut butter and even pet food are just some of the food items that have been subject to massive recalls.

25 Feb 2010

PDA emphasizes the importance of developing healthy teeth and gums at early age

It's National Children's Dental Health Month, an oral health campaign designed to educate children about the importance of good oral health. The Pennsylvania Dental Association emphasizes developing good habits at an early age to help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

18 Feb 2010

RWJF awards nearly $2M in grants to address childhood obesity epidemic

Seven organizations representing policy-makers from across the country have received a total of nearly $2 million in grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to help communities increase children's access to affordable healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity.

17 Feb 2010

Quintiles' anatomic pathology services now available in China to help develop effective cancer treatments

Quintiles today announced the availability of anatomic pathology services through its central laboratory in Beijing, China, to help biopharmaceutical companies develop more effective cancer treatments. These services complement assay development, digital pathology and core lab offerings available through the facility to help customers comply with China’s restrictions on tissue import/export.

17 Feb 2010

Adding rosemary extracts in ground beef can reduce cancer-causing agents

The addition of rosemary extract to ground beef actually reduces cancer-causing agents that can form upon cooking, according to a recent study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.

16 Feb 2010

Effects of eco-toxicology on Zebra fish

Rasoul Nourizadeh-Lillabadi has shown that zebra fish can be used as models in order to study the effects of eco-toxicology on fish indigenous to Norway. The toxic substances used in the research project come from water effluent from the offshore industry and from organic material that had accumulated in the liver of burbot fish in the lakes of Mjøsa and Losna.

16 Feb 2010

Studies show association between high levels of vitamin D and decreased risk of heart disease

Middle aged and elderly people with high levels of vitamin D could reduce their chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, according to researchers at the University of Warwick.

16 Feb 2010

Fish News and Research

Nordic Naturals' products surpass all PCB standards set by California's Proposition 65

Gene involved in susceptibility and resistance to TB identified

Scientists devise worldwide alert system to monitor contaminated food products

Nanoparticle growing in popularity as bactericidal agent shown to be toxic to fish: Study

Abbott enters into agreement with GSK to develop molecular diagnostic test for skin cancer treatment

Cystoscopy: Cost-effective method of detecting tumors

China Medical Technologies reports revenues of US$25.2 million for third-quarter fiscal 2009

Phase III study results of Merck's allergy immunotherapy tablet

Combination of two targeted therapies effective against subset of gastric cancers: Study

Scientists show omega-3 fatty acid and its derivatives kill neuroblastoma cancer cells

Agilent Technologies, NCFST enter into collaboration to develop new scientific methods for food testing

Agilent Technologies announces new lab informatics suite at Pittcon 2010

NeoGenomics' fourth-quarter revenue up 32%

Food-attributed illness poses a major problem for food manufacturers and suppliers

PDA emphasizes the importance of developing healthy teeth and gums at early age

RWJF awards nearly $2M in grants to address childhood obesity epidemic

Quintiles' anatomic pathology services now available in China to help develop effective cancer treatments

Adding rosemary extracts in ground beef can reduce cancer-causing agents

Effects of eco-toxicology on Zebra fish

Studies show association between high levels of vitamin D and decreased risk of heart disease

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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