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Blacksmith Medicines and Zoetis Announce Research Collaboration for Novel Animal Health Antibiotics
This new collaboration is another example of Blacksmith's creative deal-making with top tier partners that bring expertise to the table which helps de-risk and accelerate scientific discoveries for the development of valuable products.
B. Braun Launches Heparin Sodium 2,000 Units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 mL (2 units/mL)
Heparin Sodium 2,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 1,000 mL (2 units/mL), is indicated as an anticoagulant to maintain catheter patency.
RaySearch Acquires the Product DrugLog from Pharmacolog for Chemotherapy Quality Assurance
Through this agreement, RaySearch acquires full ownership of all rights to the product DrugLog for its application in the field of oncology, including the measuring device, calibration parameters, source code, as well as intellectual property rights.
Cutting-Edge Techniques in Gene Therapy
Gene therapy is a rapidly evolving field that holds promise for the treatment of countless diseases. But what do you think are the most significant challenges and opportunities in gene therapy today? Read on.
Saghmos Therapeutics Announces Notice of Allowance for Second US Patent for Phase 3-Ready Cardiorenal Metabolic Modulator ST-62516
Anna Kazanchyan, MD, Founder and CEO of Saghmos Therapeutics. "We are very pleased to announce the Notice of Allowance for our second patent, which will enhance the long-term value of ST-62516. Saghmos continues to build its intellectual property estate."
SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca Spain Commit to Increasing Ovarian Cancer Testing in Spain
SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca Spain expand HRD testing program to support molecular diagnosis of ovarian cancer in Spain.
Volta Labs and Watchmaker Genomics Partner to Simplify and Optimize NGS Library Prep
The Callisto™ Sample Prep System offers programmable, precise, and plastic-free liquid manipulation with pre-optimized applications to support short- and long-read sequencing workflows. With a growing menu of library prep kits powered by Watchmaker Genomics' solutions, Volta Labs will continue to expand the universe of pre-optimized applications available through Callisto and enable labs to maximize advancements in sequencing.
PacBio Announces HiFi Prep Kit 96 and HiFi Plex Prep Kit 96 for Long-Read Sequencing Applications at Scale
The new HiFi library prep kits are expected to be available for purchase in the first quarter of 2024, with delivery planned early in the second quarter of 2024. Automated protocols will first be available on the Hamilton NGS STAR system, with qualified protocols on additional PacBio Compatible automation platform partners being added in the future. Kits contain enough volume for customers to develop their own automated methods notes PacBio.
Effortless Measurement of All Four NADs and Glutathione for Laboratories
“We believe that the NADMED method will advance science and medical practice by enabling larger and quicker clinical trials and in due course, diagnostics. NAD measuring should be seen as a first-line diagnostic tool in the future to fight for example degenerative diseases and metabolic disorders."
