Downstream Processing Featured Articles

  1. Damania Lab Discovers Gene That Suppresses Herpesviruses 2/14/2013

    In a paper published by Cell Host and Microbe on Feb. 13, a research team led by Blossom Damania, PhD, of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, found that suppressing the TLK enzyme causes the activation of the lytic cycle of both EBV and KSHV. During this active phase, these viruses begin to spread and replicate, and become vulnerable to anti-viral treatments.

  2. MorphoSys And Heptares Sign Alliance To Develop Antibody Therapeutics Targeting GPCRs 2/13/2013

    MorphoSys AG (Prime Standard Segment, TecDAX) and UK-based Heptares Therapeutics, the leading GPCR drug discovery and development company, have signed an agreement to discover novel antibody therapeutics targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are membrane proteins involved in a broad range of biological processes and diseases.

  3. Are Your Single-Use Sensor Tests Set Up To Fail? 7/9/2015

    When it comes to testing methods, experts warn that the same testing methods used on stainless-steel sensors should not be used for single-use sensors. If an attempt is being made to recreate results achieved with a traditional sensor, it’s very possible for those results to appear unfavorable with a single-use sensor.

  4. Prospective Alzheimer's Drug Builds New Brain Cell Connections 10/11/2012

    Washington State University researchers have developed a new drug candidate that dramatically improves the cognitive function of rats with Alzheimer’s-like mental impairment.

  5. How Can You Mitigate The Risks Of Single-Use Bags? 8/24/2015

    The loss of product as a result of bag failure isn’t just an annoyance; it’s an expense, and a costly one at that. However, Chuck Hart, director of manufacturing at Prolong Pharmaceuticals, says with proper fitting and handling, these concerns can be mitigated.

  6. Skystar's New Vaccine Facility In Huxian Passes Initial GMP Certification 11/13/2012

    Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Company (NASDAQ: SKBI) ("Skystar" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer and distributor of veterinary medicines, vaccines, micro-organisms and feed additives, today announced that China's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) Good Manufacturing Process "GMP" experts have certified that Skystar's new vaccine facility in Huxian, China is 'Stage 1' GMP compliant. 

  7. Scientists Show Protein-Making Machinery Can Switch Gears With A Small Structural Change 11/15/2012

    For the past several years, Min Guo, an assistant professor at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), has focused on the intricate actions of an ancient family of catalytic enzymes that play a key role in translation, the process of producing proteins.

  8. Next Generation Single-Use Bioreactor Improves Cell Culture Performance 9/18/2013

    The next-generation HyPerforma Single-Use Bioreactor has been redesigned to provide improved ergonomics while retaining traditional stainless steel bioreactor design principles to enhance cell culture performance.

  9. NIST Study Suggests Carbon Nanotubes May Protect DNA From Oxidation 11/14/2012

    Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have provided evidence in the laboratory that single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) may help protect DNA molecules from damage by oxidation.

  10. BioChip May Make Diagnosis Of Leukemia And HIV Faster, Cheaper 5/30/2012

    Inexpensive, portable devices that can rapidly screen cells for leukemia or HIV may soon be possible thanks to a chip that can produce three-dimensional focusing of a stream of cells, according to researchers.