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Lonza expands PyroCell pyrogen testing portfolio with two new rapid systems

Lonza has launched PyroCell MAT Rapid System and PyroCellMAT Human Serum (HS) Rapid System, two sustainable monocyte activation test (MAT) systems containing the new PeliKine Human IL-6 Rapid ELISA Kit

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SPT Labtech and Cavendish combine technologies to improve the cell-based assay design process

By combining technologies, the companies hope to optimise the cell assay development workflow with automation
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How serious is the Pirola strain?

Following the recent news of gradually increasing cases of the new COVID-19 variant Pirola, we sat down with Moderna's VP of Medical Affairs Cesar Sanz Rodriguez to discuss just what people can expect in the coming months

Maintaining cleanrooms in a validated state

Well-controlled cleanrooms are essential to the successful production of many products in the life science industry, particularly those manufactured under aseptic requirements, reports Shelley Preslar, President and COO, Azzur Training Center

AC Valve Alliance and Jungmann partner to enhance hygienic safety valves

AC Valve Alliance and Jungmann Armaturen have announced a collaboration to provide CE and FDA certified hygienic safety valves for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries

Validair Monitoring Solutions rebrands as FMS

The rebranding is set to better align the company's business with "strong growth in diverse market sectors”

Synexa joins CEPI to "advance global epidemic preparedness"

This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in Synexa's commitment to global health security

Stablepharma publishes peer-reviewed article on world’s first fridge-free Tetanus diphtheria vaccine

Full recovery of vaccine potency, after 7–10 months at 45°C, was shown by complete protection against supra-lethal doses of active toxins

Partnership advances antibody therapies in immunology

Genmab and argenx have entered a multiyear collaboration, bringing together capabilities to jointly discover, develop and commercialise antibody therapies

A forward-thinking approach to reducing downtime and costs in the pharmaceutical industry

Implementing predictive maintenance and a lifecycle package can significantly reduce both downtime and costs in the pharmaceutical industry, emphasises Benoit Dehaene from GEA Pharma & Healthcare

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Biggest overhaul of trial regulation for 20 years

A series of new measures will be introduced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with support from partners

Study published on "ultrapotent" SARS neutralising antibodies

The bioRxiv preprint details a novel, highly potent, anti-S2 camelid single-domain antibody

MDC and SMi secure grant to detect cancer biomarkers

It will transform their use for routine cancer screening and enable monitoring of treatment efficacy in real time

Poolbeg announces strategic expansion of POLB 001 into oncology

Complements strong initial data from LPS challenge trial and is in line with stated objective at IPO to expand POLB 001 to additional indications

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Oxford Ebola vaccine manufactured and shipped to Uganda

40,000 doses of Oxford’s Ebola vaccine have been manufactured by SII (Serum Institute of India) in 60 days

NeoVac and CPI partner next-generation RNA vaccine technology

CPI will develop scalable processes and manufacture clinical-grade batches of RNA-LNP product, focusing initially on doses to tackle new and emergent variants of COVID-19

Poolbeg Pharma completes clinical trials for viral strain agnostic

LPS acts as a surrogate for the hyperinflammatory response associated with severe influenza and other diseases

Evonik launches plant-based squalene to boost vaccine efficacy

It meets the demand for a secure commercial supply of non-animal-derived squalene

Agios Pharmaceuticals launches with Almac Group

Product is the first disease-modifying therapy for Hemolytic Anaemia in adults with Pyruvate Kinase (PK) deficiency

Sanofi and GSK’s COVID-19 booster vaccine approved by the European Commission

First and only next-generation protein-based adjuvanted COVID-19 booster approved in Europe, named VidPrevtyn Beta

CEPI and Intravacc to develop Betacoronavirus vaccine

CEPI will provide seed funding of up to US$4.8 million to Intravacc - a world leader in translational research and development of preventive and therapeutic vaccines

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Glox Therapeutics secures £4.3m seed funding to develop precision antimicrobials

Investment to accelerate development of a novel class of targeted high-potency bacteriocins against specific antimicrobial-resistant pathogens

Demand-based cleanroom airflow - FAQ

How does dynamic cleanroom control impact room sterility?

Teknomek launches sterile lectern range

The new lectern is 600mm wide to comfortably hold documents up to A3 size and is available in both a mobile and static version

Conor Murray to co-chair and speak at Next Generation Pharmaceutical Cleanroom Conference

Conor Murray, Convenor of ISO/TC209 WG2 on Microbiological Contamination Control and Chair of the Irish Cleanroom Society, will co-chair a session on Annex 1 and speak at...

SICCO: delivering safe storage systems for 30 years

SICCO desiccators and drying cabinets are used in many different industrial sectors. Available in a variety of sizes with maximum flexibility and functionality, they cover...

Containment solutions to meet your specific needs

When conducting powder handling processes, operators are at risk of exposure to high levels of potentially hazardous materials

Next-generation centrifugation bioprocess container enables closed-system handling of critical sterile liquids

The Thermo Scientific CentriPAK BPC offers unmatched sample protection from contamination and enhanced laboratory productivity

Supporting the NHS with COVID-19 vaccine roll out

Versapak carriers for vaccinations feature VersaShield Antimicrobial Protection to stop the spread of COVID-19

Beckman Coulter launches its SARS-CoV-2 IgM antibody test

The test offers high accuracy crucial to reliably determine if a person has been exposed to the virus and if the patient has developed antibodies

Almac Group welcomes COVID-19 vaccine trial news from Pfizer and BioNTech

Almac Clinical Services supports BioNTech by performing a range of services including secondary labelling, storage, distribution, provision of depots, temperature...

CompAir announces air filtration and water separation products

The products are manufactured at a dedicated air treatment facility, based in Logatec in Slovenia

Labtex introduces VACUU-PURE 10 and VACUUPURE 10C

Contamination-free vacuums that let your clean processes run efficiently