GlaxoSmithKline, U.K. Government Reach MenB Vaccination Agreement

The UK government has reached a deal with drug company GlaxoSmith Kline to be the first worldwide to routinely vaccinate babies against Meningitis B.  According to an article via PharmaTimes.com, “As a result Bexsero, the only licensed MenB vaccine, will now be...

Sanofi Agrees to R&D Partnership with Evotec

In an announcement via Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, “Evotec said yesterday it hammered out a definitive agreement for a five-year, minimum-guaranteed €250 million (nearly $270 million) strategic alliance with Sanofi focused on developing...

Blood Test Can Cut Down Antibiotic Use

A new blood test can now help doctors determine whether or not an infection is bacterial or viral in less than two hours, cutting down on the use of antibiotics, according to an article from BBC.com.  Research is being done at Plos One, and is still in the laboratory...