16.08.2012
- A federal appeals court on Thursday revived its decision to uphold Myriad Genetics's patents on two genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer, after the U.S. Supreme Court told it...
- Clariant's promise to create added value by appreciating the needs of its pharmaceutical sector customers will take center stage at the CPhI 2012. Presented for the first time...
21.07.2012
- Myriad Genetics illegally patented acts of nature when it claimed ownership of two genes linked to cancer, the federal government told an appeals court on Friday. Lawyers from...
20.07.2012
- There is rarely a topic which polarizes experts more than the validation of IT-systems. Some would even comprehensively validate systems which only have a remote influence on...
16.07.2012
- BASF need not be worried by dominant Asian players' expertise in batteries as the world's largest chemicals maker looks to become a leading provider of materials at the heart of...
07.07.2012
- Celgene is one of two companies discussing whether to bid for Human Genome Sciences, which seeks an alternative to a hostile offer by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, a source...
05.07.2012
- Thailand's largest petrochemicals maker PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) plans to invest $11 billion by 2020 to expand production capacity, with a focus on high-margin speciality and...
05.07.2012
- India has put in place a $5.4 billion policy to provide free medicine to its people, a decision that could change the lives of hundreds of millions, but a ban on branded drugs...
04.07.2012
- DKSH, a specialty chemicals distributor with a focus on Asia, and Induchem, a Swiss manufacturer of personal care raw materials, have entered into a distribution partnership for...
03.07.2012
- BASF and the Norwegian company Seagarden signed a contract to transfer the Chitosan marine biopolymers business. Chitosan marine biopolymers are used in personal care products and...