Merck announced that it will buy Millipore Corp., a U.S. supplier of equipment to biotech companies, for US$7.2 million in a deal that will be completed in 2010. More... 08 Mar 2010
Australian blood plasma and pharmaceuticals giant CSL expects to complete its AUD 1.6 billion share buyback by June 30, 2010, and is in no hurry to contemplate a further buyback. More... 03 Mar 2010
Fluidigm, the inventor of integrated fluidic circuits, has joined with IntegraGen, one of France’s leading providers of genetic research testing services, to bring IFC technology to European researchers. More... 01 Mar 2010
A setback in the scientific basis for single nucleotide polymorphisms analysis may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for makers of genotyping equipment, reagents, and software, according to recent market research. More... 15 Feb 2010
Those interested in investing in the biotech industry may wish to consider the area of vaccine development, especially vaccines for widespread and deadly diseases such as malaria. More... 15 Feb 2010
UK scientists are working closely together to identify and develop new tools to help advance scientific efforts, particularly those applicable to research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and methods of treatment of cancer. More... 11 Feb 2010
Quietly at work in the background of the laboratory, the importance of a good incubator to the success of biomedical research is often overlooked. However, a new line of incubators, about to be launched at PITTCON 2010 conference and expo in Orlando requires us to have another look. More... 08 Feb 2010
BioResearch Industry News channel updates the reader on mergers and takeovers, on cooperative agreements and on trends in the biotech industry worldwide.
