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Innovation in real-time next-generation sequencing provides pharmaceutical benefits
Tim Sandle explains how next-generation sequencing (NGS) could aid in the development of novel antimicrobials to overcome multi-drug resistance.
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Glove prints are the most effective microbiological monitoring method during aseptic handling, finds study
Researchers evaluate the various microbiological monitoring (MM) methods employed inside a laminar airflow or safety cabinet in hospital pharmacies.
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Article: Regulatory guidance in designing a CCI testing strategy
A summary of the current state of container closure integrity testing in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Case study: Challenges in manufacturing high value lyophilised oncology drugs
Key features of a custom-made freeze-drying integrated solution.
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Protein crystallisation and crystallography market to reach almost $2 billion
Growth of the global protein crystallisation and crystallography market is attributed to increasing interest in biologics, more investment and advancing technologies.
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On-demand webinar: Best practices for cleaning and disinfection
This on-demand webinar focuses on the importance of cleaning and disinfection, covering legal requirements and the global guidelines for disinfection in cleanrooms.
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Application note: High-throughput fluorescence-based mAbs aggregation analysis workflow
Modern biologics development relies on the screening of 100s - 1000s of monoclonal antibody (mAb) variants to identify lead development candidates with optimal properties such as affinity, specificity, immunogenicity, and glycosylation.
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Novel COVID-19 test could significantly reduce testing time
The new COVID-19 test, called RTF-EXPAR, was able to accurately detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA in under five minutes.
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Microbial surface recovery superior for vinyl than stainless steel
Researchers have shown that microbial surface recovery using contact plates was superior on vinyl than stainless steel.
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Factsheet: Total Organic Carbon (TOC) back to basics
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is used to comply with compendia water testing requirements. Read this document to learn the basics on TOC.
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Optimised formulation of gentamicin could reduce hearing loss
Analysing the components of gentamicin, researchers have developed a new formulation for the antibiotic that does not cause deafness.
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Innovations in analytical science: development of rapid, high-throughput glycoanalytics for biopharmaceuticals
Researchers have developed a novel high-throughput method for the detection of glycans in purified biopharmaceutical samples. In this article, Victoria Smith, Lewis Wharram and Stuart Jamieson discuss their innovative approach and the implications for safety and potency assurance in biopharmaceuticals.
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Life sciences flow metrology challenges
To realise quality, yield and cost benefits, there is a clear need to develop expertise and capability in the flow measurement and characterisation of pharmaceutical powder and fluid flows within continuous manufacturing processes. Dr Tracy Brown from the TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory in the UK has investigated potential flow…
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Raman spectroscopy: a useful tool in the fight against COVID-19
Raman spectroscopy has numerous applications in the pharmaceutical industry, ranging from verification of raw materials to quality control of products. This article explores how researchers are using the technique to aid our understanding of SARS-CoV-2, potentially improving detection speed and methods of analysis.
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Recent improvements in deep ultra-violet fluorescence devices for cleaning verification
Since their debut, the range of applications for which deep ultra-violet (DUV) handheld devices are used in the pharmaceutical setting continues to grow. For pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical cleaning verification, there is a requirement for a versatile and adaptive analytical and imaging device to demonstrate and document cleaning cycles. Here, Krishnakumar…
