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BioSpace
New Genentech Bevacizumab Data Fails to Support Use in Advanced Breast Cancer

Richmond, Virginia Could Spend $650,000 to Keep Pfizer Inc.

Treating HIV Also Prevents Its Spread, Study Finds

Amgen Gets Priority Review For Prolia

Gilead Sciences, Inc. Vaginal Gel Study Charts New Course for HIV Prevention; Test Results Released Tomorrow

BioSpace - Breaking News
Tobira Therapeutics Inc.'s Next-Generation Once-Daily CCR5/CCR2 Antagonist Demonstrates Potent CCR2 Inhibition, Antiviral Activity, Safety and Tolerability in Treatment-Experienced Patients With HIV

Argos Therapeutics, Inc.' Arcelis(TM) HIV Immunotherapy Demonstrates Significant Reduction in Viral Load and Delay in Viral Rebound Kinetics in Interim Analysis of Phase 2 Study

Mylan Inc. Receives Approval for Generic Version of Catapres-TTS(R)

FDA Grants Priority Review Designation to Amgen's Denosumab Biologics License Application for the Reduction of Skeletal Related Events in Advanced Cancer Patients

PriCara, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Phase 3 Open-Label Study Comparing Tapentadol Extended Release Tablets to Oxycodone Controlled Release Tablets Published by

Biotech News - Business Wire
CEA-Leti: Wear-a-BAN Unobtrusive Wearable Human to Machine Wireless Interface

Research and Markets: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: US, Europe, Japan Test Volume and Sales Forecasts by Country and Market Segment - Now Available

Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Analysis of Japan's Clinical Chemistry And Immunodiagnostics Markets

Orthofix International Announces Date For Release of Second Quarter Results

Biomagnetics Announces LOI to Acquire Zhuhai Oil EnergyTo Inherit Biofuel Contract for Guangdong Powerplant

Biotech News - PR Newswire
Reportlinker Adds Taiwan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016

Reportlinker Adds China In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016

Aegera Therapeutics Reports Survival Data from the Phase 1 Portion of its Phase 1-2 Study of AEG35156 in Combination with Sorafenib in Patients with Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Reportlinker Adds Stem Cells Market And Applications. 2009-2015

Amira Pharmaceuticals Hits Two Development Milestones Related to FLAP Inhibitor Program

Biotechnology - Moreover
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index 10.70% Above its May 6th Flash Crash Low of $70.00 (IBB)

Clean Technology Lifts Funding

Microarrays, Inc., Purchased from Vanderbilt University by Management Team and Investors

Clean Technology Lifts Funding to Highest in Two Years

Research and Markets: Encyclopedia of Industrial Biotechnology, Bioprocess, Bioseparation, and Cell Technology , 7 Volume Set

Burrill Report
GSK To Take $2.36 Billion Charge for Legal Settlements

Companies Give Back First Quarter Gains

Private Equity Looks to Vitamins for Strength

Scientists Develop First Malaria-Proof Mosquito

Common Class of Meds Can Impair Aging Brain

CenterWatch - Clinical Trials
UBC to Continue Growth Strategy with New $150 Million in Funding

Victoria University launches Clinical Research Diploma

CRO Quintiles Opens First Prime Site in Asia

Aptuit Acquires GlaxoSmithKline's ResearchOperations in Italy

Business Process Management Firm Pegasystems Launches Life Sciences Vertical

Clinical Trials - Business Wire
AUXILIO and Sodexo Partnership Earns Managed Print Services Contract with Johns Hopkins Health System

Research and Markets: Dry Skin Therapy Area Pipeline Report

Twelve-Week MiDAS I Clinical Study Data Confirm Safety, Efficacy of Vertos Medical's mild®

Research and Markets: Target Product Profiles 2010: Physician Insights on Key Attributes: Myelodysplastic Syndromes (High Risk)

Maven Semantic: the Largest Database of International Clinical Trials Professionals

Clinical Trials - PR Newswire
Rcadia COR Analyzer® System Demonstrates Potential for Coronary Artery Disease Patient Triage in Low to Moderate Risk Patients

Scientists, HIV Advocates Call for Better Methods to Evaluate the Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Persons with HIV

Abbott's PROGRESS Study of Kaletra and Isentress Compared with a Standard HIV Regimen Meets the Pre-Specified Primary Efficacy Endpoint

Vaccine Reduces Pneumonia and Complications in Infants, Study Says

St. Jude Scientists Develop New Genomics-Based Approach to Understand the Origin of Cancer Subgroups

Contract Pharma
Vantage, Lipo Merge

Encorium Acquires Progenitor

Executive Moves: iMANY

LyoTechnica To Provide Parenteral Development Services

Catalent Expert Appointed USP Chair

FDA Drugs- What's New
FDA Drug Safety Communication: New boxed warning for severe liver injury with arthritis drug Arava (leflunomide)

FDA Drug Safety Communication: New risk management plan and patient Medication Guide for Qualaquin (quinine sulfate)

Peramivir Emergency Use Authorization Disposition Letter and Question and Answer Attachment

Tamiflu and Relenza Emergency Use Authorization Disposition Letters and Question and Answer Attachments

CDER Key Officials List

FDA News - Business Wire
Decas Botanical Synergies Signs Exclusive Patent Licenses

FDA Accepts BANZEL® (Rufinamide) Oral Suspension NDA for Review

Californian Files Suit Against Zimmer For Extreme Pain And Injuries From Defective Artificial Hip

Maxygen Announces Expiration of Cangene's Option to License MAXY-G34 for Acute Radiation Syndrome

Neoprobe Announces 2010 Annual Meeting Results

FDA Press Releases
Spanish: Federal Agents Seize Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer from Puerto Rican Company

Federal Agents Seize Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer from Puerto Rican Company

FDA: New Final Rule to Ensure Egg Safety, Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Goes Into Effect

Chinese: FDA Public Health Alert: Que She Weight Loss Capsules Contain Potentially Harmful Ingredients

FDA 公共健康警告:Que She 减肥胶囊含有潜在有害组分

FDA Vaccines, Blood and Biologics - What's New
Medical Device Recall: Cobe Spectra Apheresis System Disposable Tubing Sets

GLASSIA

CSL Biotherapies Untitled Letter

June 2, 2010 Approval Letter - Havrix

June 2, 2010 Approval Letter - Engerix

FierceBiotech
Ramius looks to buy out Cypress

Australia's Coridon attracts billionaire investment

Concert pursues clinical data for drug delivery tech

Flush with cash, Achaogen continues antibiotic work

Biotech takes top spot in Q2 VC investment

FierceBiotech IT
Early dialogue with regulators key in global trials

Report: Big pharma drives adoption of digital signatures

Sloppy dialysis app earns #2 in breach ranking

Scientists take on Web 2.0 cure claims

Group uses Internet, phone for trial recruitment

FierceBiotech Research
Researchers plan to use iPS cells to combat Parkinson's

Merck R&D site closure a blow to Canada

Researchers ready human trial of osteoarthritis stem cell therapy

Gene therapy targets 'bubble boy syndrome'

Investigator takes a new approach on Alzheimer's

FiercePharma
Teva, Sun shares drop on Protonix patent news

Amgen's Prolia wins priority review for cancer use

With Aspen circling, Sigma gets piecemeal bids

Who's the biggest HIV drug seller of all

Avastin risks loss of breast-cancer approval

FiercePharma Manufacturing
Post-Tylenol House bill vests FDA with recall power

FDA awaits J&J plan for Tylenol

GSK recovers one of two stolen trailers

Guide gives template for handling product cross contamination

U.S. gets bioterror vax, funds capacity boost

FierceVaccines
Project BioShield's vax programs on the chopping block

Two new antibodies may lead to HIV/AIDS vaccine

Computer scientist engineers tame type of live vax

Vax for range of cancers may be available in 5 years

Bavarian Nordic delivers Imvamune to U.S.

Health News - BizJournals.com
France's Elitech buys into Corgenix Medical

Cerner hires Swindells to help lead its global business

EndoStim raises $6M in venture capital

Miller, Dillard help oversee Missouri's high-risk insurance pool

Mylan receives FDA approval for generic clonidine system

Health News - CNBC
District court upholds patent on Pfizer's Protonix

Ramius offers $4 per share for Cypress Bioscience

Law made to combat Mafia used in BP lawsuits

Amgen gets rapid FDA review for denosumab

Earnings Preview: Johnson & Johnson

Health News - Fox Business
Cypress Rallies On Buyout Offer; Drug Stocks Rise

Ramius Unit Bids $4-share For Cypress Bioscience

Carlyle, TPG To Buy Healthscope For $1.7 Billion

MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Look For Footing As Earnings Pour In

Amgen Drug Gets Priority Review For Bone Cancer

Marketwire - Pharma and Biotech
Study on Social Practices Reveals Manufacturers Can Help Lead Quality and Safety Efforts

PowerSafe Technology Announces 6:1 Forward Stock Split

AmStem Announces Delay in Filing of Annual Statements

Aoxing Pharmaceutical Company Reports Enrollment Progress on Phase III Clinical Trial of TJSL Capsules

Dr. Robert W. Sears Promotes Autism Awareness; Scheduled to Speak at TACA Chapter Meetings Around the Country

MassBio News
MassBio President Bob Coughlin speaks about the Co-Pay Assistance Bill on Greater Boston (WGBH)

MassBio President Bob Coughlin speaks about the Pharmaceutical Coupon Bill with Greater Boston on WGBH

FDA, CMS Memorandum of Understanding Released

Gaming for Good at Summer Camp

International partnership brings fresh faces

Medical Pharma - PR Newswire
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Names Dr. Scott Campbell as New Executive Director and CEO

Reportlinker Adds Alzheimer's Disease Immunotherapy Pipeline: Vaccines, Therapeutic Antibodies and Emerging Strategies

Reportlinker Adds European Markets for Digital and Computed Radiography

Reportlinker Adds Investment Trends and Opportunities in Hospital Construction Market in South Africa

Reportlinker Adds Global Dental Implants Market (2010 -2015)

National Center for Biotechnology Information
dbGaP News and Announcements

NCBI News

Bookshelf News

dbVar News and Announcements

Genome Reference Consortium News

Nature Biotechnology
Sunshine on conflicts

Ask your doctor

PeptideClassifier for protein inference and targeted quantitative proteomics

Minimum information about a protein affinity reagent (MIAPAR)

Merck ditches biogeneric

New York Times- Biotechnology
Europeans Seek to Ease Wide Ban on Biotech Crops

Europe’s New Approach to Biotech Food

Europe Seeks New Approach to Biotech Crops

European Union Seeks New Approach to Biotech Crops

THE GENOME AT 10; Awaiting the Genome Payoff

New York Times- Pharmaceuticals
Drug Patent Agreements

Drug Trials Test Bold Plan to Slow Alzheimer’s

Brain Center at Columbia Gave Patients Impure Drugs

F.D.A. Panel Votes Against Obesity Drug Qnexa From Vivus

Big Push of Pill to Marketplace Stirs Debate on Sexual Desire

OnBioVC
TPP Global Development, Ltd.: Series A $12.2M

Stemgent, Inc.: Series B $5.6M

Coronado Biosciences, Inc.: Series C $3.9M

Cyntellect, Inc.: Series E $9M

Action Pharma, A/S: Series C $6.3M

Outsourcing-Pharma
Data, patients and payers key to New Health success, says Quintiles

Safety and value driving Phase IV growth at CROs; EVP

Potential for trials in Russia "enormous", says ClinStar

US presence is a must for biologics producers, says Recipharm

Liquent and Take Solutions team on regulatory submissions

Pharma News - Business Wire
Total Nutraceutical Solutions Funded Study Reveals Potent Antioxidant Food Value of Mushrooms

Phytel's Automated Care Coordination Technology and Patient Registry to Help Physicians Meet Final Meaningful Use Guidelines

BioTime, Inc. Provides Financial Information about Its Acquisition of ES Cell International Pte Ltd.

Phage Pharmaceuticals Appoints David Jackson as Vice President, Operations Planning

Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Analysis of Germany's Clinical Chemistry And Immunodiagnostics Markets

Pharma News - PharmiWeb
AHF: U.S. Must Honor Its Commitment on Global AIDS

Thermo Fisher Scientific Microtome Improves Efficiency for Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Research

MDS Nordion's TheraSphere® Granted Reimbursement Status in Italy

GlaxoSmithKline legal update

New Speakers Announced for Arrowhead's Allosteric Modulator Drug Discovery Congress (www.allostericmodulatorcongress.com)

Pharma News - PR Newswire
For Acute Coronary Syndrome Treatment, More Than Half of Surveyed Interventional Cardiologists Who Prescribe High Dose Plavix Consider It to be Comparable in Efficacy to Effient

Steve Andrzejewski Joins Nycomed US Inc.

Endo Pharmaceuticals Recognizes 10 Years as a Public Company by Ringing the NASDAQ Opening Bell

Phase 3 Open-Label Study Comparing Tapentadol Extended Release Tablets to Oxycodone Controlled Release Tablets Published by Pain Practice

Argos Therapeutics' Arcelis HIV Immunotherapy Demonstrates Significant Reduction in Viral Load and Delay in Viral Rebound Kinetics in Interim Analysis of Phase 2 Study

Pharmaceutical - Moreover
U.S. District Court upholds validity of Nycomed's Protonix patent

Fitch Issues New Criteria for Rating Pharmaceutical Companies

Teva and Sun lose latest legal battle over Protonix

New drug procurement rules help to promote pharma industry development - insiders

India's Dr Reddy Laboratories: Signs MoU with an Australian pharma company

PR Leap - Biotech
Vivante GMP Solutions Announces Expansion of Technical Staff

Vivante GMP Solutions Announces Successful Completion of GMP Manufacture, Lot Release Campaign

SourceSolution Announces the Implementation of the PlanIt Partner Portal for Vivante GMP Solutions

Vivante GMP Solutions Announces Successful Completion of GMP Fill/Finish, Lot Release Campaign for Etubics Corporation

Vivante GMP Solutions, Aseptic Technologies Team Up To Address Viral Fill Opportunities

PRWeb - Biotechnology
EM Photonics Announces Partnership with PSSC Labs

The MedZilla Report for July 2010 - Rate of New Health Care Jobs...

NewYork-Presbyterian Ranks Among Top 10 in the Nation According to...

Device Manufactured with OXPEKK®-IG Polymer Receives US FDA...

PumPortal Introduces Ultra Sanitary Pumps for Pharmaceutical, Food,...

PRWeb - Pharmaceuticals
Zenger Folkman Hosts Free Webinar; The Uninspiring Leader

AcneResearch.org Launches Comprehensive Acne Survey

New Drugs Target Alzheimer's Disease

FDA Report Raises Serious Concerns about Avandia's Safety, St. Louis...

User Friendly, Globally Accessible Prescription Medication Software...

Scientific American
Heat of the Moment: How Much Global Warming Are We Willing to Take

Scourge of the Jellies: Small Fish Shows How Ecosystems Adjust to Potentially Catastrophic Changes [Video]

Scourge of the Jellies: Small Fish Shows How Ecosystems Adjust to Potentially Catastrophic Changes

Warming Waters Exacerbate Dwindling New England Fisheries

Perturbing Discovery: Does an Exoplanet's Orbital Oddity Reveal a Neighboring World

Xconomy Life Sciences
Taris Bio Names New CEO

Tom Ranken's Mission: Knit Together Northwest's First Real Cleantech Trade Association

ESRI Launches Open Website for Mapping, Verenium Sells Cellulosic Biofuels Biz, MindTouch Unveils Improved Platform, & More San Diego BizTech News

Myriant Technologies Looks Beyond Biofuels at Growing Chemicals Business

Achaogen, Flush with $56M, Seeks to Build Lasting Company with Potent Antibiotics

Yahoo Biotech News
Certain genes linked to kidney disease in blacks (Reuters)

New Clues to How Cancer Patients' Genes Influence Treatment (HealthDay)

Cigarette Smoke Jolts Hundreds of Genes, Researchers Say (LiveScience.com)

European ministers to discuss GM crop deadlock: EU (AFP)

Synthetic Biology: Great Promise and Potential Peril (LiveScience.com)