Initiative a success in treating hepatitis B
Research into Africa’s first ‘screen-and-treat’ programme for hepatitis B suggests that the initiative may reduce deadly complications of the virus.
The new findings from researchers at a number of international institutions suggest that the initiative...
Modern Biologics require modern packaging
"The West SmartDose® electronic wearable injector, designed for patient convenience, incorporates a Daikyo Crystal Zenith® cartridge and can deliver a dose of up to 3.5mL, which may allow for viscous biologics that are sensitive...
Scientific team develop new type of rice
A team of Chinese and British researchers have developed a new form of more resilient rice.
Dr Xiaorong Fan and Prof Guohua Xu, from Nanjing Agricultural University, in China, working with Dr Tony Miller, from...
Advances in longitudinal RWD and genomics access for drug development in Africa
A new partnership aims to build the largest integrated clinical and genomics data biobank in Africa, representing a major boost for RWD research across the continent.
The collaboration is between BC Platforms (BCP), a global...
New research reveals plant wonderland inside China’s caves
• SW China previously unexplored caves contain 418 vascular plants
• 31 of the species documented are known only from caves
• Habitat threatened from tourism, agriculture and mining
• Photosynthesis possible at lower light levels than...
Funding allocated to tackle the Zika virus
The Medical Research Council (MRC), the Newton Fund and the Wellcome Trust have joined forces to tackle the global threat posed by the Zika virus.
Their move comes after the Zika Rapid Response Initiative launched...
Complementary medicine for cancer can decrease survival
New Haven, Conn.— People who received complementary therapy for curable cancers were more likely to refuse at least one component of their conventional cancer treatment, and were more likely to die as a result, according...
Findings offer hope in the battle against cancer
German researchers have confirmed that the risk of developing bowel cancer can be reduced by adopting some or all of five key healthy lifestyle changes.
Scientists at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke found...
Development could transform rice production
Two companies have announced a development which could transform life for farmers battling against harsh conditions caused by climate change.
Arcadia Biosciences, an American agricultural technology company, and Asian business Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd....
Firms announce expansions
Two American bioscience companies have announced expansions and new jobs.
Seventh Wave, a consulting-based contract research organisation for the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, is expanding inMissouri. The company is increasing its presence inSt. Louis...
Spider glue research could lead to new materials
Bioscientists at Virginia Tech in the United States have investigated the glue used by orb spiders as part of a project to invent new materials.
The glue – created when glycoproteins are secreted from a...
New blood markers could diagnose dementia before any symptoms
A set of ten molecules in blood could be used to predict with 90 per cent accuracy whether people are at greater risk of developing dementia, according to researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center,...
Bioline launches new products for epigenetics research
Bioline, an American wholly-owned subsidiary of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. has entered the rapidly growing epigenetics field, with the launch of the first kits in the EPIK™ product range.
The kits have been developed to meet...
Advancements may lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s
Scientists in Detroit in the United States have come up with findings that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease. The team at Wayne State University have investigated the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease,...
Cryopreservation Excipient for Cell Therapies
AMSBIO has launched STEM-CELLBANKER® EX - a next generation cryopreservation product that eliminates the need for the traditional washing steps required in cell therapy product development.
Rapid developments in cell, tissue, and gene therapies over...
Sparking solution to a dental problem
Diamonds could turn out to be a dentist’s best friend, according to research carried out in the United States.
Gold, silver and porcelain are among the many materials dentists can use to fix damaged teeth...