New Cell Removal Technique Could Make Drugs Cheaper A new method to remove dead cells from the cell cultures that are routinely used to manufacture protein-based
drugs has been developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh. Protein-based
drugs are ever more being prescribed to treat various diseases. To produce these
drugs, it is usually most efficient to harness the efforts of cells in mass culture which have been given the ability to produce the protein.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNARSAD Introduces "Healthy Minds Across America," An International Event Recognizing The Toll Of Mental Illness In Our Communities, Sept. 14 People concerned about the toll that mental
health disorders are taking on their families and communities will have a unique opportunity to hear from world-class experts on what is known to-date about the causes, symptoms and progression of such illnesses as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia and autism, and learn about current and potential treatments.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comManhattan Research Announces Top 10 Product Sites Visited By Physicians Diabetes treatment brand sites from Januvia, Actos, Byetta, and Avandia are among the top pharmaceutical product websites in terms of primary care physician visitation, according to a new from pharmaceutical and
healthcare market research company Manhattan Research (www.manhattanresearch.com). Breaking into this year's top product site list are Actos, Actonel, Amitiza, and Aciphex, proving to be successful in increasing physician awareness online.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comFinalists Nominated For The 2008 European Biotechnica Award The three finalists of the 2008 EUROPEAN BIOTECHNICA AWARD have been determined. The biotechnology companies nominated are Cambridge-based Astex Therapeutics Limited (UK), GENEART AG from Regensburg (Germany) and immatics biotechnologies GmbH based in Tübingen (Germany). The prize, worth EUR 100,000, is awarded to innovative European biotechnology and life sciences companies.
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