Bionity.COM Newsletter No. 20/2010, 05/26/2010

New Products and Services

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Contamination-free PCR
40.000-fold better sensitivity in pathogen detection
DNA-contamination can strongly impact PCR performance. Molzym now offers a series of DNA-free PCR reagents and polymerases enzymes for reliable and sensitive pathogen detection...

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LIMS, method validation and interfacing of analytic instruments to SAP
iCD. is as pioneer in LIMS and premium supplier of outstanding software solutions and related consulting services since 1986. More than 300 large-scale to mid-sized companies from different branches and business divisions worldwide rely on our software solutions. Installations span from single user up to more than 500 concurrent users connected simultaneously...

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Easy and effortless plate filling with Thermo Scientific Multidrop dispensers
Thermo Scientific Multidrop Microplate Dispensers offer a cost-effective and easy method of filling a wide range of microplate types with outstanding precision and accuracy...

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Refrigerated high-speed benchtop centrifuge: Sigma 3-30K
Comparable performance to floor-standing centrifuges, with vessels of 1.5 - 50 ml
This small and quiet unit enables speeds up to 30,000 rpm and gravitational fields of more than 65,000 x g. With a vessel volume of 1.5 - 50 ml, the performance is comparable to that of a floor-standing centrifuge, while the list price of the Sigma 3-30 is considerably lower than the usual prices for floor-standing centrifuges...

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MMB Food Pathogen System for food testing
Fast and sensitive pathogen detection on a broad range of real-time PCR cyclers
The system consists of aligned kits, combining ones for the isolation of nucleic acids, the MMB Food Pathogen Prep Kits, and kits for real-time PCR-based detection of food samples, the MMB Food Pathogen Detection Kits. The fail-safe analysis is completed within a few hours of pre-enrichment, ensuring a short time-to-result for fast product release....

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SENSOLUX^® stand alone version - the new intelligent shaker tray for the determination of pH and DO
The SENSOLUX^® stand-alone version is a shaker platform equipped with an optical sensor system for the monitoring of the pH and the DO during the cultivation of animal cells...

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Biotech News

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Latest News from Biotechnology and Pharma from 05/19/2010 to 05/25/2010

New research indicates that DNA sequence itself influences mutation rate
05/25/2010 - Genetic variation due to DNA mutation is a driving force of adaptation and evolution, as well as a contributing factor to disease. However, the mechanisms governing DNA mutation rate are not well und...
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Almac wins UK Great Place to Work award
05/25/2010 - The Great Place to Work® Institute UK awarded Almac the accolade after a comprehensive vetting process that included an analysis of company data and survey responses from 400 randomly selected employe...
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Millipore Expands BioPharma CRO Services in Europe
05/25/2010 - Millipore Corporation has moved its European BioPharma Services unit to new, expanded facilities to accommodate strong growth in the biotechnology sector. The new facilities are located in Milton Par...
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Nanobody lead candidate selected by Boehringer Ingelheim for development in Alzheimer's Disease
05/25/2010 - Ablynx announced that Boehringer Ingelheim has selected a Nanobody lead candidate for further development for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This is the first lead candidate emerging from the ...
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A new cancer vaccine starves tumours of blood
05/25/2010 - A DNA-vaccine that restricts the supply of blood to tumours has been developed by scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The vaccine slows the growth of breast cancer tumo...
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Investigating how spiders spin their silk, researchers unravel a key step
Discovery opens the way toward biomimetic production of ultra-strong, elastic fibers
05/21/2010 - Five times the tensile strength of steel and triple that of the currently best synthetic fibers: Spider silk is a fascinating material. But no one has thus far succeeded in producing the super fibers ...
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Santhera's MICONOS Trial with Catena/Sovrima in Friedreich's Ataxia Misses Primary Endpoint
05/21/2010 - Santhera Pharmaceuticals announced that its MICONOS Phase III study evaluating Catena®/Sovrima® for the treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia missed its primary endpoint. Trends towards improvement in the ...
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Promosome LLC and Recopharma AB Announce Technology Partnership
05/21/2010 - Promosome LLC announced the signing of a technology license and partnership agreement with Recopharma AB of Stockholm, Sweden. Under the terms of the agreement, Recopharma will receive Promosome devel...
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Abbott Honored as a Great Place to Work Across Europe
Great Place to Work Institute Europe Names Abbott One of the Best Workplaces in Europe
05/21/2010 - The Great Place to Work® Institute named Abbott one of the Best Workplaces in Europe at its European Conference in Madrid. The company was specifically honored for workplace leadership in Denmark, Ir...
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Movetis starts Phase III clinical trial with prucalopride in patients with opioid-induced constipation (OIC)
New trial marks first step in Movetis’ label expansion strategy for Resolor
05/21/2010 - Movetis NV announced that it has started a Phase III clinical trial with prucalopride in patients with constipation induced by opioid based pain medications. Positive results from its OIC clinical tr...
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New technique enables drugs tests via exhaled breath
05/20/2010 - A new study from Karolinska Institutet presents a new technique that makes drug testing possible through exhaled air for the first time. By examining people who had received emergency care for an amph...
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EEMAPS study shows mtm’s p16/Ki-67 dual immuno-staining superior to Pap and HPV testing for identifying cervical disease
05/20/2010 - mtm laboratories announced the presentation of a study showing that dual staining for p16 and Ki-67 can pinpoint the underlying high-grade cervical disease with a high degree of sensitivity and specif...
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Evotec Brings Project in Neuropathic Pain into Clinical Development in its Alliance with Boehringer Ingelheim
Evotec receives EUR 2.0 million milestone payment from Boehringer Ingelheim
05/20/2010 - Evotec AG announced that a compound in its strategic alliance with Boehringer Ingelheim has advanced into clinical trials. With the initiation of the Phase I clinical studies for this compound, Evotec...
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Affitech Announces Organisational Changes: CEO Replaced by COO
05/20/2010 - Affitech A/S announced organisational changes. CEO Dr Robert Burns is leaving the Company and will be replaced by Dr Martin Welschof as Managing Director of Affitech A/S.
Affitech recently announc...
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Receptor variant influences dopamine response to alcohol
05/20/2010 - A genetic variant of a receptor in the brain's reward circuitry plays an important role in determining whether the neurotransmitter dopamine is released in the brain following alcohol intake, accordin...
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VIB-K.U.Leuven scientists unravel the evolutionary process of beer and wine production
‘Genes living in the outskirts of chromosomes are more prone to duplication'
05/19/2010 - The ability of yeast cells to convert sugar to alcohol, the key process in the production of beer and wine, are the result of a remarkable evolutionary process. The genes that allow yeast to digest su...
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PregLem announces positive phase III results for Esmya as a treatment for uterine fibroids
PEARL II study meets both primary efficacy and safety endpoints
05/19/2010 - PregLem announced positive Phase III results of EsmyaTM(ulipristal acetate) for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids (myoma). The PEARL II study assessed the efficacy and safety of EsmyaTMcom...
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LOPHIUS closed 2nd financing round and appoints Dr. Michael Lutz as new CEO
05/19/2010 - Lophius Biosciences announced that the company has successfully closed a 2nd round financing with a value of around 1,6 m EUR. The investment of S-Refit, the new lead investor, is strongly supplemente...
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NOXXON Pharma AG appoints Dr. Aram Mangasarian as Chief Business Officer
05/19/2010 - NOXXON Pharma AG announced the appointment of Dr. Aram Mangasarian as Chief Business Officer and Member of the Executive Committee. Dr. Mangasarian will be responsible for corporate and business deve...
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GATC Biotech Sequences Pediatric Brain Tumors for the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC)
05/19/2010 - GATC Biotech is going to sequence samples from brain tumors in children for the world’s largest cancer research project. The aim of the German PedBrainTumor Consortium within the ICGC is to develop in...
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Catalogues and Brochures

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The new Shimadzu product catalogue
Eleven product folders, six product segments, one kit - the new Shimadzu product catalogue features the complete package in analytical instrumentation. All systems, sub-systems and accessories are presented both in English and in German language. Shimadzu's product range includes chromatography, spectroscopy, biotechnology as well as sum parameters, balances and software. A folder highlighting co...

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The brand new HAMILTON Pipettes Catalogue
The HAMILTON Family for Ergonomic Fluid Handling
The new HAMILTON Pipettes catalogue gives you an overview about our HAMILTON Product Family for Ergonomic Fluid Handling. This includes the SoftGrip Manual Pipette, SofTouch Electronic Pipette, SoftAide Pipette Controller, and SofTop Quik Dispenser...

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