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TLR agonists suppress tumour growth
TLR agonists injected directly into a tumour suppresses tumour growth throughout the whole body...
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A comprehensive review of the newly revised European Pharmacopoeia chapter 5.1.6
European Pharmacopoeia Chapter 5.1.6, Alternative Methods for Control of Microbiological Quality, was recently revised and published in Ph. Eur. Supplement 9.2. The new chapter comprises a number of significant changes from the original version published in 2006. Prior revisions to a similar chapter and technical report from the USP and…
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Charles River’s testing services
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The regulatory acceptance of rapid microbiological methods
In the last issue of European Pharmaceutical Review (vol 22, issue 2), Jeanne Moldenhauer suggested the pharmaceutical industry has moved at a “snail’s pace” in terms of implementing rapid microbiological methods (RMM).
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Microorganisms and a new horizon of scientific discoveries
The simplest form of life is composed of single-celled microorganisms which are thought to have appeared around 3.5x109 years ago.1 Interestingly, evidence has shown that chloroplasts and mitochondria were once free-living microorganisms that became incorporated into eukaryotic cells and eventually became energy-producing organelles.1 Biodiversity enables microorganisms to survive in extreme…
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PDA issues essential new guidance for visual inspections
A new technical report has clarified best practice on visual inspection for visible particles in parenterals.
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Rise in product recalls prompts FDA to warn of possible BCC contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised manufacturers of non-sterile, water-based drug products that there have been recent product recalls due to Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) contamination.
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Issue #3 2017 – Digital version
In Issue #3 2017: In-Depth Focuses covering Raman Spectroscopy, Separations & Purifications, Formulation Development & Delivery; Guide To Testing Services; GMP and mutual recognition; Regulatory Insight; RMMs; Microbiology Series; and much more...
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Nutrition, the microbiome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A review
Over the last decade, research has revealed more about the human gut microbiome—the environment within the gastrointestinal tract—where microbes, especially bacteria, reside.
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Whitepaper: Bacterial identification database
This whitepaper examines the Eurofins Microbial Sequencing Index (EMSI) database which contains over 9,000 full gene sequences of type strains and explains why reliable analytical methods are so vital in microbiology...
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Antibiotic from bacteria found on Kenyan ant could help beat MRSA
A new antibiotic, produced by bacteria found on a species of African ant, is very potent against antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ like MRSA according to scientists.
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Michael Miller
22 June 2017 | By
President of Microbiology Consultants and the owner of rapidmethods.com
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SpeeDx and Thermo Fisher Scientific announce strategic partnership for FDA clearance of molecular diagnostic test
ResistancePlus™ MG Test would bring disease and antibiotic resistance testing for potential “superbug”...
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Aptar Pharma & Kali Care to develop medication monitoring tech for trials
8 May 2017 | By Niamh Marriott, Junior Editor
Aptar Pharma’s dispensing technologies combined with Kali Care’s smart sensors, data analytics and cloud services will make clinical trials more efficient.
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Cherwell Laboratories to highlight cleanroom microbiology solutions at The Clinical Pharmacy Congress
5 May 2017 | By Cherwell Laboratories
Cherwell Laboratories will be exhibiting at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress...
