News and Trends 21 Jul 2020 Global €870M Fund Launched to Address Antimicrobial Resistance A global collaboration including the pharmaceutical industry and public funders such as the European Investment Bank has committed to investing €870M ($1B) in tackling the growing crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. So far, over 20 pharmaceutical companies globally have contributed to the fund, called the AMR Action Fund. They are joined by other organizations such as […] July 21, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Manuela Callari Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 7 Jul 2020 Dutch-Swiss Team to Fight Milk Fraud with Onsite DNA Testing Microfluidics company DigiBio and food security specialist SwissDeCode have joined forces to automate onsite milk testing and track down fraudulent adulterants such as vegetable ingredients or milk from different species. Milk is the second most likely food at risk of adulteration after olive oil. This fraudulent practice can mislead consumers at best, and cause major […] July 7, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Manuela Callari Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 19 Jun 2020 Cancer Drug Inspired by Sea Animal Gets FDA Green Light The Spanish company PharmaMar’s stock price has shot up by 30% as its cancer drug lurbinectedin was given accelerated approval for the second-line treatment of metastatic small cell lung cancer in the US this week. Lurbinectedin will be marketed under the brand name Zepzelca and will be made commercially available in the US in early […] June 19, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Manuela Callari Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email