BioEcho develops single-spin and 96/384-well kits based on the patent pending single-step EchoLUTION nucleic acid extraction process. Highly superior to the commonly used silica-based solutions (bind-wash-elute), the isolated inhibitor-free RNA/DNA is detected with increased sensitivity. Furthermore, the whole procedure is up to 20-fold faster: Washing steps are not required, saving time, costs and plastic waste. Due to the expertise of its founders and employees, BioEcho also uses its know-how to support diagnostic or pharma companies with specialized scientific knowledge. Especially in times like these, BioEcho helps to accelerate accurate tests on certain RNA/DNA viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.
3P Bio to manufacture SpyBiotech vaccine
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Bioinvent AB licences BI-1206 to CASI Pharmaceuticals
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Transgene reports clinical results of TG4001 plus avelumab
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“The COVID-19 impact was not all bad”
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Roche licences antiviral nucleoside from Atea
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ADC company Araris Biotech raises CHF15.2m
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The ultra-fast track to viral RNA and genomic DNA
Sponsored PublicationsBioEcho develops single-spin and 96/384-well kits based on the patent pending single-step EchoLUTION nucleic acid extraction process. Highly superior to the commonly used silica-based solutions (bind-wash-elute), the isolated inhibitor-free RNA/DNA is detected with increased sensitivity. Furthermore, the whole procedure is up to 20-fold faster: Washing steps are not required, saving time, costs and plastic waste. Due to the expertise of its founders and employees, BioEcho also uses its know-how to support diagnostic or pharma companies with specialized scientific knowledge. Especially in times like these, BioEcho helps to accelerate accurate tests on certain RNA/DNA viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.
Brexit: the how of EU clinical trials post 2020
Sponsored PublicationsClinical Trails With the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, the known conditions will change and pharmaceutical companies not prepared will face serious issues and uncertainties. No extension of the transition period has been requested, and according to a joint technical notice by the European Commission, EMA and HMA, no further prolongation beyond 2020 is possible. EU pharmaceutical law will no longer apply for the UK.
Vifor Pharma in US$100m licence deal with Cara Therapeutics
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Radiant Precision
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