• New microarray chip improves drug safety, helps stop animal testing

    Updated: 2010-02-02 09:21:47
    Jonathan West a micro-engineer and his colleagues at the University of Dortmund in Germany, has  developed the new microarray chip which can test an estimated 30,000 chemicals  their toxicological risk. Called a Network Formation Assay (NFA), the chip lets researchers test compounds faster and more reliably. A normal drug test takes up to 10 hours because [...]

  • FDA launches “Basics” transparency microsite

    Updated: 2010-02-02 09:12:44
    The FDA unveiled phase 1  of its transparency initiative with the launch of FDA Basics, a microsite aimed at demystifying the agency’s workings for the public. It’s the first of a 3 phase transparency initiative launched FDA as part of the Obama Administration’s broader commitment to openness. Phase 2, will deal with disclosure of sensitive information like clinical [...]

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