Belgian start-up BIO INX and Carl ROTH partner to expand access to 3D bioprinting solutions

29-Nov-2024 - BIO INX and Carl ROTH announced their new distribution agreement. This collaboration marks Carl ROTH’s first foray into the 3D bioprinting space, as the company continues its strategy of expanding into the rapidly growing 3D printing industry. Through this partnership, Carl ROTH will now offer ...

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Scientists have succeeded in capturing unique images of protein soldiers that help bacteria resist drugs

24-Jun-2020 - The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics is a major health problem. The problem? Bacteria acquire new defense mechanisms to counteract the action of drugs. For several years, the team of Jean-François Collet, professor at the de Duve Institute at UCLouvain, has been interested in this question, ...

Eurofins scientific acquires two North American companies

02-Nov-2018 - By acquiring EnvironeX Group Inc. in Canada and TestAmerica in the USA Eurofins expands its testing capabilities in the North American market. EnvironeX Group Inc. - bioanalytical testing in Canada Founded in 2005 by Marc Hamilton and supported by PCP since 2015, EnvironeX is a leading provider ...

Eurofins closes acquisition of cosmetic testing lab in France

30-Oct-2018 - Eurofins Scientific announces that it has successfully closed the acquisition of Laboratoire Dermscan SAS (“Dermscan”), a leading provider of Cosmetic & Personal Care Products Testing services in Europe. Dermscan was founded in 1990 in Lyon as a family-owned business. After nearly three decades ...

Genetic screening before embryo transfer fails to improve the chance of a baby

06-Aug-2018 - The genetic screening of fertilised eggs for embryo selection in assisted reproduction makes no difference to live birth rates, according to results from the largest published study of its kind. Results from this multicentre randomised controlled trial, say the authors, confirm the "widely ...

Eurofins acquires German pharma quality service company

09-May-2018 - Eurofins Scientific announces that it has signed an exclusive agreement to acquire PHAST Gesellschaft für Pharmazeutische Qualitätsstandards mbH (“PHAST”), one of Europe’s leading service providers in the field of pharmaceutical products quality. The transaction is expected to close in the next ...

Eurofins aquires food and water testing activities business of Protec Group

13-Apr-2018 - Eurofins Scientific announces that it has successfully closed the transaction to acquire Protec Group’s water and food testing businesses in France (“Protec Bio-testing”). This acquisition comprises two laboratories with a total surface area over 1,500 m2. One laboratory is mainly focused on food ...

Eurofins expands its presence in India

17-Nov-2017 - Eurofins Scientific announces that it has acquired Spectro Analytical Labs Ltd. (“Spectro”), an environment, analytical product testing and inspection company in India. The company has over 22 years of experience in quality testing and inspection-related services, and owns accreditations from the ...

Eurofins acquires environmental testing laboratory business of Ramboll Group in Finland

04-Apr-2017 - Eurofins Scientific announces that it has acquired the analytical laboratory business of Ramboll Group (“Ramboll”) in Finland comprising 5 laboratories specialized in environment testing. Ramboll has built a clear market leadership in Finland throughout its 100-year history, offering the widest ...

Researchers identify phosphorylation process vital to cancer growth

17-Feb-2017 - Scientists at VIB-KU Leuven have identified a new mechanism that impacts tumor growth. The typical lack of oxygen in tumors doesn't only stimulate proliferation, but also offsets the important role of the protein PHD2 as 'cancer cell killer'. A possible solution lies in blocking the enzyme ...