Gene activity in a test tube

An accurate picture of gene activity can provide the key to the development of new, targeted therapies

18-Oct-2022 - When searching for the causes of illnesses and developing new treatments, it is absolutely vital to have a precise understanding of the genetic fundamentals. Würzburg researchers have devised a new technique for this purpose. Pathological processes are usually characterised by altered gene ...

Do chemicals make you fat?

The EU research project EDCMET is investigating the effect of endocrine disruptors on metabolism

28-Jan-2019 - January 2019 saw the launch of the EU research project EDCMET, in which scientists from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) are also involved. EDCMET stands for "Metabolic effects of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: novel testing METhods and adverse outcome path-ways" and is ...

Eurofins opens new faciltiy in Livingston

28-Sep-2017 - Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), a world leader in bioanalytical testing, has today opened a new pharmaceutical chemistry, microbiology and water microbiology facility in Livingston, Scotland, following a £4 million investment. A plaque marking the opening of the laboratories at Brucefield Industry ...

Eurofins to invest millions in new UK facility

20-Mar-2017 - Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), a world leader in bioanalytical testing, has announced plans to establish a new pharmaceutical chemistry and microbiology facility in Livingston, Scotland as part of a £4 million investment. The announcement follows Eurofins’ acquisition of Exova’s pharmaceutical, ...