General Biotechnology

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The Arthritis National Research Foundation is reminding people that July is not just about barbeques and the beach. July represents Juvenile Arthritis Awareness month. Arthritis affects nearly 300,000…(PRWeb July 03, 2012)Read the full story at ht…

ILVO-T&V, Belgium, released report validating Charm Sciences’ beta-lactam and tetracycline 2-minute test (MRLBLTET2) used as a screening test at dairies and farms for all types of raw commingled…(PRWeb July 02, 2012)Read the full story at ht…

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Biotechnology related developments in Argentina have gained momentum in the past few years. The creation of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovative Production in 2007 that focuses on high-tech growth in technology related fields including bi…

We are in the midst of dramatic changes in the way life sciences companies are funded. The model of funding a company with venture capital leading to an IPO is now the exception rather than the rule for life sciences companies. Venture investors are no…

Molecular diagnostic (MDx) tests are now commonplace in virtually every hospital and pathology laboratory, however many questions have arisen, such as “What do diagnostic laboratories require from the MDx revolution in order to better improve patient…

In 2010 healthcare represented 17.9% of GDP; its cost is growing significantly faster (~5%) than economic growth (~ 2%).  This growth presents a challenge to all payers, whether they are governments, employers, or individuals.  Within healthcare, one…

This article addresses the strategic application of systemic oral transmucosal* (i.e., sublingual and buccal) drug delivery. Circumvention of first-pass hepatic metabolism in the gut, rapid onset of action, easy access via the oral cavity, easy adminis…