GSK requests HGS to invalidate poison pill
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) could end its interest in acquiring Human Genome Sciences (HGS) should the company refuse to drop its poison pill, a measure taken last week to thwart GSK's hostile approach.

Global pharma companies join forces to tackle drug-resistant bacteria
Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) has launched a €223.7m research programme, which will see five major pharmaceutical companies attempt to tackle the rising threat of drug-resistant bacteria.

Greece hit with essential medicine shortage caused by mounting drug debt
Many essential medicines are now unavailable in Greece due to health insurers failing to reimburse pharmacies, forcing pharmacies to start charging patients upfront.

Long-acting birth control “better” than pill: study
A US study has found that longer-acting forms of contraception are more effective than birth control pills in protecting women against unwanted pregnancies.

LEWA Reveals Advanced Metering Flow Controls
Metering systems in process technology have the task of supplying a fluid, under specified process conditions (pressure, temperature), either in a defined amount or in a time-related flow rate, or of mixing two fluids according to specifications.

Disposable Filters for Separation of Cells and Nuclei
CellTrics disposable filters from Partec UK Ltd can be used to filter any kind of liquid suspension.

Custom-Build Flow Cytometer
The award-winning multi-laser CyFlow Cube from Partec UK Ltd is a wholly customisable flow cytometer with fully integrated fluidics, built-in PC and 19" TFT monitor.

Endress+Hauser Develops New Life Sciences Process Plant Management
W@M Portal and W@M Enterprise help advance the data flow and manage technical and operational information of the plant - completely, conveniently, anywhere and at any time. The available information simplifies the planning for engineering, the procurement process, the safe installation of equipment and documentation management, it is also an efficient basis for real-time monitoring of the plant status.