Archive for February 22nd, 2008

Major scientific push to tackle agricultural productivity and food security in developing world

Posted by on 22nd February , 2008

… in both rural and urban areas. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and … Secretary of State for International Development and Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, said: “Investing in … noxious parasitic plant witchweed. Researchers the UK, India and Senegal are identifying ways to protect …
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Pfizer to acquire Encysive Pharmaceuticals

Posted by on 22nd February , 2008

… India Infoline News Service / Mumbai Feb 22, … into a deal to acquire troubled Texas-based biotech Encysive Pharmaceuticals for $195 mn in cash … foothold in the cardiovascular-respiratory drug market. The company has agreed to pay $2.35 a share …
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Hanois Silicon Valley

Posted by on 22nd February , 2008

… 1. And that third country may be India, Thailand or Vietnam. After considering all the … research institutes explore the future of the industry and software parks of over 130ha output … include information communication technology and software development, biotechnology for agriculture and health care, mechatronies, microelectronics, …
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Purdue University Intensifies Global Life Sciences Innovation Position

Posted by on 22nd February , 2008

… annually strikes some 500,000 victims in China, India, South Africa and countries of the former … 15 robust companies (many focused exclusively on biotech and the life sciences) sprang up in … place to live. , a marketing and business development consulting firm that provides communications-driven strategies …
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Encorium Group, Inc. Announces Realignment of Its Senior Management Team to Meet Its Global Growth Objectives

Posted by on 22nd February , 2008

… as well as my network of biopharmaceutical industry relationships, we collectively decided that I should … efforts in the emerging markets of China/Pan-Asia, India, and Latin America. Encorium Group will hold … trials and Patient Registries for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The Company’s mission …
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The next green revolution

Posted by on 22nd February , 2008

… a decade Europe has rebuffed efforts by biotechnology firms such as America’s Monsanto to promote … of feed could wipe out Europe’s livestock industry unless bans on s are lifted. Meanwhile, … there is rapid growth in Argentina, Brazil, India and China (see map). Thomas West of …
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