US-based biopharmaceutical firm Anacor Pharmaceuticals has received a $13.5m research contract from the US Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to design and discover new classes of systemic antibiotics. Research ...
A new study indicates that Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) used to ship fruit and vegetables in Canada pose a risk for contamination. The report, developed by a University of Guelph researcher, calls the possibility for ...
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The DuPont BAX System has been certified by the AOAC Research Institute as a Performance Tested Method (PTM) for detecting Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) in beef trim and ground beef. "With this certification, our entire portfolio of ...
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For Cabot Creamery Cooperative, fresh is best. That's why the company is using the new KwikCool Induction Unit developed by Delkor Systems, Inc. to shave off as much as 30 percent of the time required for its cultured dairy products to cool ...
In the wake of growing demand by retailers and major food brands, food packaging companies are stepping up their efforts to satisfy customers by seeking Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. Speaking Tuesday at Pack Expo 2013, Chip Wood, ...
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NovaDigm Therapeutics has started a Phase Ib/IIa clinical trial of its NDV-3 vaccine, which is being developed to prevent episodes of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in patients with recurrent VVC (RVVC). Under the trial, which is a ...
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Medical device company Teleflex has introduced ARROW JACC (jugular axillo-subclavian central catheter), a small-french size antimicrobial and antithrombogenic catheter designed for both acute and long-term use, with Chlorag+ard technology. ...
The news comes as the government announced that supermarkets and large stores will be imposing a compulsory charge of 5p on carrier bags. The FPA, who represent the UK manufacturers and distributors of foodservice packaging including a ...
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US-based biotechnology company Veritas Bio received a patent related to in vivo delivery of nucleic acids from the European Patent Office. Inventor Dr Pachuk noted the allowed claims cover transfecting nucleic acids into skin or muscle ...
Mentors International has inked an agreement with Co-Diagnostics HBDC to reduce the cost of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in developing world. Pursuant to the terms of agreement, Mentors International will use its international ...
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iFabric Corp announced its financial results for the third quarter ended 30th June 2013. iFabric has a 30th September year end. Q3 HIGHLIGHTS: In the quarter ended 30th June 2013, revenues increased to $2,709,015 compared to $1,802,833 ...
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Xylem has expanded its range of WEDECO ultraviolet (UV) disinfection solutions specifically designed for the tank-based aquaculture industry. Xylem adds that its new closed-vessel WEDECO BX and Quadron series UV systems are designed for ...
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Water in its natural form contains harmful germs, dirt particles, and chemicals, which, requires to be removed in order to make water pure for diverse uses. For such concern, water treatment devices can be used to purify contaminated water ...
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Xylem has expanded its range of Wedeco ultraviolet (UV) disinfection solutions specifically designed for the tank-based aquaculture industry. Xylem?s new, closed-vessel Wedeco BX and Quadron series UV systems are designed for inactivating ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Saltwater Resistant, Ultraviolet
Scientists at GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric, in collaboration with a team based at the University of Washington are currently developing a small, light-weight device that can detect a wide range ...