Live animal testing is decreasing as new technology has enabled the use of invitro cell cultures. That has led to the launch of a new Moscow company that provides extraneous virus testing of those cell cultures to make sure the cultures are virus-free.
Viral Science started up last month to provide the USDA and European Pharmacopeia required testing of products having animal origins. The company’s customers include cosmetic and pharmaceutical firms.
Viral Science is operating out of temporary space with 10 employees until its new 7,500-square-foot building is completed this month. As a service industry in Idaho, it will not be subject to corporate taxes, which was one thing the company considered when it came to finding a location. It also can draw upon the two universities in its region for future employees.
Viral Science is so new that its web site is still being finished. Wait a week or two and then you can find out more about them at www.vsciinc.com.
