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Researchers from Chiba University in Japan, in collaboration with Hitachi Software Engineering Co. and DNA Chip Research Inc., have developed a DNA chip that can effectively predict whether lung cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. This breakthrough enables a more accurate diagnosis of cancer prognosis. The team analyzed 10,
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Cellectricon has announced the launch of the Dynaflow Pro II System, a new solution for conducting safety pharmacology studies. The system comes with the newly developed DF-8 Pro II Chip, which has been beta-tested for conducting GLP hERG studies by the Swiss ion channel CRO bSys GmbH. The Dynaflow System
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The Philippine government can now manufacture a generic version of Tamiflu, a crucial medication to combat the H5N1 bird flu strain, following a decision by Swiss-based pharmaceutical giant Roche. Roche Philippines has confirmed that Tamiflu is no longer patent-protected in the country, allowing the government to produce a generic version
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Bird flu vaccine development could take up to two years, says CSL Ltd, with crucial factors such as the dose and the need for an adjuvant still to be determined. CSL is currently conducting tests on a prototype vaccine for bird flu, and while the company is optimistic about developing
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Yakult Honsha Co., a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company, is pursuing multiple cancer treatment approvals for its colorectal cancer drug Elplat, also known as oxaliplatin. Building on Elplat's success in Japan, which has already surpassed its first-year sales target of 900 million yen, the company aims to expand its
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Origin Seed, a leading biotechnology company and producer of agricultural corn seed in China, has chosen CDC Software's enterprise software solutions to help enhance its operations, boost productivity, and better meet customer demands. With CDC Software's solutions, Origin Seed aims to streamline its processes, integrate with
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China is stepping up preparations for a potential bird flu epidemic, with a leading research institute announcing plans to produce Tamiflu, the anti-bird flu drug, and the government cracking down on counterfeit vaccine sales. As public anxiety grows, the poultry industry is suffering, with plummeting prices and sluggish sales. Meanwhile,
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The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has condemned a deliberate misinformation campaign that circulated false text messages claiming a suspected bird flu case in Escalante town, Negros Occidental. The false messages, which claimed the town was positive for bird flu and urged people to avoid eating chicken, reached Metro Manila
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Bionomics has licensed two genetic tests for the diagnosis of epilepsy to Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp), a leading provider of diagnostic services in the US. The tests, which will be made available through LabCorp's extensive network in the US, are designed to assist physicians in distinguishing
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A newly released set of data has highlighted the importance of the initial treatment decision for women with early breast cancer, specifically the choice between anastrozole and tamoxifen. The study, presented at ECCO 13 - The European Cancer Conference in Paris, France, found that women who were initially prescribed tamoxifen
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A group of legislators from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) are urging the government to ban the sale of live and freshly slaughtered poultry in traditional marketplaces, citing concerns over the risk of an avian flu epidemic. According to the legislators, the current practices of poultry dealers,
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The Australian High Court has agreed to expedite a case brought by the National pork industry body, Australian Pork Limited (APL), challenging the importation of potentially diseased pig meat from countries with the fatal pig disease post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS). The APL is fighting to maintain Australia's
