News of the daySix GMO maize events sail through commission
30.07.10 Brussels - The European Commission approved the import of six types of genetically modified (GM) maize - after the usual deadlock on national levels. The European Commission has granted "authorization for food and feed uses, and...more£50m government fund for access to new cancer drugs
29.07.10 Britain's coalition government plans to boost the sale and use of innovative cancer drugs in the British Health system. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said that, starting in October, an extra £50 million will be available cancer... moreCerenis SA collects EUR 50m from French government and private investors
28.07.10 Cerenis Therapeutics SA raised EUR40m in a Series C financing round from the French Government and existing investors. The company, based in Toulouse, France, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, said the money will be used to fund Phase 2... more
Product of the WeekDolomite introduces pressure-based Droplet Generation System
28.07.10 Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has introduced the Pressure-based Droplet Starter System, which is ideal for the initial exploration of droplet microfluidics. It provides a complete solution...more