eLab European Laboratory Scientist June 2009 For Europe’s Life Sciences DRUG DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT
Market focuses on high-speed, high-reproducibility arrays
New miniature solenoid valves are claimed to set a new
standard for clinical, life science, analytical and fluid handling equipment. See page 19.
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Global Centralisation Flipper Solenoid Valve Sets Molecular Analysis
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X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy O-ring Standard Reader Services
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PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
Streamlined, flexible operations demanded for control strategies
Chemical analysis of crystal growth uses infra-red technique
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Achieving accurate humidity measurement in cleanrooms
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The outsourcing boom grows for non-core pharma activities
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biosensors could detect poisons or proteins in blood samples
Nanofabrication technology could lead to detection breakthrough
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