UK firm halts sale of convulsion drug to Arkansas over death row use
UK-based pharmaceutical company Hikma has stopped supplying convulsion drug phenobarbital to Arkansas in the US to prevent it being used in state executions.

FDA approves radiation prostate cancer drug
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for the treatment of an advanced type of prostate cancer that spreads to the bones.

Roche releases positive results for first-of-its-kind leukaemia drug
A Phase III study into the effectiveness of a first-of-its-kind targeted cancer antibody drug developed by Roche for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and co-existing medical conditions has yielded positive results.

US human cloning breakthrough turns skin cells into embryos
For the first time ever, scientists in the US have turned human skin cells into early-stage embryos, which were then used to create specialised tissue cells for transplant operations.

Priorclave Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Top-loading laboratory autoclaves are the longest serving stalwarts of the Priorclave steam steriliser range, a 100l model being the first produced and to leave the company's factory in 1988 when it started trading, and through dedicated service and support many of these early models can still be found in use today, performing routine sterilisation processes some 25 years later.

New Peptides, Biochemicals, Amino Acid Derivatives and Immunology Products Added to Bachem’s Online Catalogue
Bachem is continuously expanding and updating its extensive range of biologically active peptides, amino acid derivatives, biochemicals and immunology products.

Bonfiglioli to Attend Envase/Alimentek 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Envase/Alimentek 2013 is the meeting place for the leading manufacturers and distributors of raw materials, equipment and machinery for bottling, packaging and packing of foods and drinks, allowing them to promote their latest products and services.

Bonfiglioli to Exhibit at Pack Expo, Las Vegas, US
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2013 will be the year's most comprehensive showcase of packaging, processing and integrated solutions. Explosive growth - with an unprecedented number of innovations - has marked every successive show.