Researchers work on vaccine to improve immune system in newborns

by Ted Purlain on December 16, 2009

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As soon as babies are born, they are susceptible to diseases and infections, such as jaundice and E. coli. For up to a month, their immune systems aren't adequately developed to fight diseases.

Emergent BioSolutions acquires Europe’s Microscience

by Daniel Purt on June 27, 2005

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GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions announced that it acquired England-based Microscience Ltd., a privately held vaccine company primarily involved in the research and development of proprietary vaccines and immunotherapeutics.