Remarkable breakthroughs that herald the age of bionics
He was one of the television hits of the 1970s, the Six Million Dollar Man with his super-enhanced vision and reconstructed bionic limbs that that allowed him to run at incredible speeds and jump...
Controlling Temperature with BioPharma Dynamics
BioPharma Dynamics discuss the importance of controlling parameters in your process.
Temperature monitoring and control devices are an integral part of any laboratory within the pharmaceutical sector. Having a quality temperature control system in place...
Three-parent baby technology clears final hurdle
When science is at its best, it pushes the boundaries of what is possible and makes us think about the big questions. Even if the issues it raises are deeply uncomfortable.
That has certainly been...
Imaging technology teaches researchers about DNA changes
Across the Pond, imaging technology is also shedding light on the way that environmental factors affect DNA and trigger illnesses such as cancer and lung disease.
The link has long been known but what was...
In the picture
For many years, research into dementia has thrown up as many questions as it has answers. Now, a new project is seeking to change that and at its heart lies the rapidly-advancing science of...
The Enemy Within – getting the paperwork right
The Scottish Business Resilience Centre conference on The Enemy Within in Edinburgh on 12th February will cover many ways of protecting your business however there are some basic but often overlooked ways to help...
Company announces MSA drug research projects
Drug company Evotec has entered into three novel research projects aimed at coming up with new discoveries for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
Supported by research funds from the German Federal Ministry of Education and...
Recruiting the right people for medical research
Clinical research is making massive strides in the way we treat illnesses, extending length and quality of life for the patient. Making the breakthroughs possible are medical researchers who rely heavily on the willingness...
Healthcare a Human Right?
The NHS holds a special place in the hearts of most Britons to the extent that it was featured in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics and according to Lord Ashcroft’s poll published...
Ebola – the debate between clinical need and economic reality
The deadly outbreak of the ebola virus in West Africa in February 2014 initially went largely unnoticed by the global media even though it is one of the world’s most frightening illnesses.
Cases were detected...
Life or Death – The importance of Cold Chain Supply
All over the world, drug companies are producing medicines and treatments that are saving lives but when the pharmaceuticals leave the manufacturing plant that is only half the story.
Crucial to the success of the...
Regulatory compliance is the top supply chain concern for healthcare companies globally
Complying with ever-changing regulations continues to be the top concern for healthcare executives, according to the 2014 UPS Pain in the (Supply) Chain survey.
Six out of ten executives mentioned regulatory compliance as their...
A simple idea that could change medical research
It is often said that the best inventions are the simplest. That is certainly the case with CryoXtract Instruments, whose CXT350 and CXT750 frozen aliquotting systems have the potential to revolutionise the world of...
Testo Saveris 2: Temperature and humidity monitoring re-invented.
Thanks to Testo, temperature and humidity monitoring has been simplified.
Monitoring temperature and humidity is important where incorrect climatic conditions can have drastic consequences; too low a temperature in pharmacy refrigerators can negatively influence the...
Smarter Insulated Packaging
From chilled food products to temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals, wool is at the heart of a revolution in the insulated packaging being used for temperature controlled logistics. Significantly, it’s not just the pressures to find...
Crime Scene – International efforts target improvements in food safety
Food safety has never been higher on the international agenda as understanding the impact of what we eat on our health becomes ever more important.
As debates rage about the potential damage caused by the...