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Edible security tag for drugs developed to combat counterfeits
Researchers have created a unique edible film to be added onto the surface of drugs which can produce a security key, preventing counterfeits from reaching patients.
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Video: ENDONEXT™ The evolution of endotoxin testing
With Recombinant Factor C (rFC), we’re making Endotoxin testing faster, easier and more ecologically friendly by mimicking nature, not exploiting it.
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First living robots, called ‘xenobots’, could be used in drug delivery
Using embryonic stem cells from frogs, scientists have created living robots; called xenobots, these organisms are able to heal after injury and could be the future of drug delivery.
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Establishing a new pharmaceutical track and trace system in Dubai
Health authorities in Dubai have announced that they will introduce a new track and trace system to the emirate by mid-2020. This article investigates how this will help to improve the safety and quality of medicinal products.
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Designing nanorobots to expose cancer cells
A proof-of-concept nanorobot design could be used to target cancer cells by their glucose consumption and deliver a drug payload in response to tumour interaction.
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Exploring Raman: a non‐invasive analytical approach
Since it was discovered in the 1920s, Raman spectroscopy has been used in pharmaceutical research as a non‐invasive way to provide chemical and structural information in situ, without any staining or complicated sample preparation. Nikki Withers spoke to Professor Kishan Dholakia to hear more about its use in industry and…
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Packaging security trends in the pharmaceutical industry
Drug safety is a huge concern for big pharma and tampering and counterfeiting in the market is dangerous for both consumers and brands. In this article, Prakash Shetty shares the latest innovations in packaging design and highlights how tamper proofing and developments in technology can protect all concerned.
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How will nanobots evolve as a drug delivery system?
Nanobots have the capacity to precisely release drugs in the body for targeted delivery. Victoria Rees investigates several new developments in the nanobot field, to discover recent advances and how nanobot drug delivery systems may continue to evolve.
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Whitepaper: Product characterisation: reveal your molecule earlier, faster and with accuracy
Partnering for product characterisation can streamline drug development and create efficiencies in moving from concept to clinic.
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Research shows the pharma industry believes AI will likely optimise R&D
A survey has shown that the pharmaceutical industry believes R&D will see a lot of benefit from digital transformation and that AI will be at the forefront of this.
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Whitepaper: An Update for Pharmaceutical Stress Testing Enabled by Modern Informatics Technologies
Stress testing or forced degradation is well recognized as a fundamental part of the drug development process, specifically related to purity through control of stability.
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New technique can closely control nanoparticle size and shape
A new technique has been demonstrated that will control the size and shape of nanoparticles which could lead to their use as a form of drug delivery.
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Research Report: Industrial Transformation Challenging in Life Sciences
Industrial transformation is a very real phenomenon. Companies are going beyond standard practices to seek out step-change improvement in industrial operations, with several companies already reporting "dramatic results".
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On-demand webinar: Spectroscopy advances for improved reproducibility and compliance
In this on-demand webcast, spectroscopy experts discuss recent advances in handheld Raman and NIR technology that lead to faster, more effective implementation and improved regulatory compliance.
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IoT could transform the pharma industry through these steps
Adopting IoT systems as a pharmaceutical company can provide many opportunities but achieving success can be difficult. James Steiner explains how to effectively integrate IoT solutions into pharma.
