The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld that the Myriad Genetics composition of matter claims covering isolated DNA of the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes are patent-eligible material under Section 101 of the US Patent Act. ...
Tags: BRCA 1 genes, BRCA 2 genes, isolated DNA, Myriad Genetics
UK-based skincare brand, Vaseline is launching its new Vaseline intensive lip therapy repair balm in a new tube format during the Autumn/Winter months. Vaseline brand manager Lauren Brooking said the new tube format, an extension of its ...
Insignia Technologies,which has developed a new food packaging ink that can help lower food waste,is planning global expansion after receiving funding. The new ink changes its color when it is exposed to oxygen,UV light,humidity levels ...
Tags: food packaging ink, food waste, funding, global expansion
Neurotez has received US patent covering hormone Leptin for treating Alzheimer's disease (AD) resulting from accumulation of an amyloid peptide or for improving resilience of cognitive function by modulating the accumulation of the amyloid ...
Tags: Leptin, Alzheimer's disease, endogenous pluripotent hormone
UK-based supermarket chain Waitrose is adding four new cakes to its Seriously From Waitrose range. Seriously From Waitrose Rich Black Forest Tall Cakes(£2.79/2)have a creamy vanilla and Kirsch filling and then are topped with milk ...
Nisa Retail has recalled a batch of its own-brand Heritage Digestive Biscuits,because some of the packs might contain pieces of metal,according to the UK Food Standards Agency(FSA). The product being recalled is Nisa Heritage Digestive ...
Tags: FSA, Heritage Digestive Biscuits, metal
Japanese car manufacturer Honda is recalling over 820,000 Civic compact cars and Pilot sport utility vehicles (SUVs) due to a headlight problem across the US. The new recall, which marks the third recall since 2004, affects 2002-2003 ...
Tags: Honda, recalling Civic compact cars, headlight, low-beam headlights
Japanese carmaker Nissan is planning to use Renault Duster's platform for the development of its own SUV. Currently, the carmaker is focusing on the SUV project which is expected to be launched in the Indian SUV market with entry and ...
Tags: Nissan, Renault Duster's platform, SUV project, Evalia MPV
Nigeria,a leading producer of cassava in the world,is stepping up efforts to popularize cassava bread and make the product available. As a part of this plan,the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,in conjunction with the ...
Tags: cassava, training, HQCF, baking tools
Vivus has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Qsymia as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet. Qsymia will be used to manage chronic weight in adult patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 ...
Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray, the Product Inspection division of Mettler-Toledo has developed a new X-ray system for pharmaceutical and food manufacturers, which gives the same level of foreign body detection sensitivity as a traditional ...
Tags: X-ray system, Inspection division, packaged products inspection
Japanese carmaker Nissan has unveiled its 2013 Sentra sedan in Dallas, US, which will be offered in S, FE+ S, SV, FE+ SV, SR and SL variants. The new sedan powered by a new 1.8litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine features twin continuously ...
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Private equity firms Blackstone and BC Partners are set to submit a joint bid for frozen food company Iglo, in a deal which is expected to value the company at $3bn, including debt. The two firms, which were earlier competing with each ...
Tags: frozen food company, Blackstone, pea, poultry and potato waffle products
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), a subsidiary of South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor, has launched the new neo Fluidic Elantra sedan in India. The new sedan is offered with two powertrain options, which include a 1.8L petrol dual VTVT engine ...
Tags: Hyundai Motor India, neo Fluidic Elantra sedan, VTVT engine, CRDi engine
Yorkshire Baker plans to set up a new production plant in Ryedale, Yorkshire, UK, to address the increasing demand for its products. The company has received approval from the Ryedale District Council for the construction of the plant, ...
Tags: new production plant, increasing demand, construction of the plant