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b3c newswire
GATC Biotech and LifeCodexx Complete Recruitment of Blood Samples for Clinical Study of Trisomy ...

NiKem Research Srl and Dualsystems Biotech AG Announce a Strategic Alliance

AiCuris Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Letermovir (AIC246) from FDA

Randox Food Diagnostics Provide ELISA Kits for Rapid Testing in Milk and Milk Powder

Highly Accurate Direct Clearance Method for LDL Cholesterol from Randox

BioSpace
Shire plc Acquires US Rights to Resolor (prucalopride)

Statins Raise Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Older Women, University of Massachusetts Medical School Study

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. to Collaborate with Pfizer Inc. and Cell Signaling Technology, Inc. on Companion Diagnostic to Identify Lung Cancer Patients with ALK Gene Rearrangements

Could Nicotine Patches Help Stave Off Memory Loss Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Study

Researchers Look at Genomes of Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) Study

BioSpace - Breaking News
Genome Institute of Singapore Scientists Identify Lung Cancer Stem Cells and New Drug Targets

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Provides Financial Outlook for 2012

Cancer Researcher at Develops Nontoxic Compounds

Goff Hill Ltd. Announces the Cure for Cancer and Viral Diseases

Novel Brain Tumor Vaccine Acts Like Bloodhound to Locate Cancer Cells, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Study

Biotech News - Business Wire
Foundation Medicine Announces Collaboration with Sanofi

Fluidigm to Participate in the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Dow AgroSciences, Fraunhofer IME Announce Multi-Year Research Agreement

PACE Technology Shown to Protect Tissues against Ischemic and Reperfusion Injury

Dow AgroSciences und Fraunhofer IME geben mehrjährigen Forschungsvertrag bekannt

Biotech News - PR Newswire
Omeros Announces it has Unlocked 30 Percent of Class A Orphan GPCRs

DFH Pharma to Collaborate With National Cancer Institute to Develop Second-Generation HIV Maturation Inhibitor Drugs

Escândalo do silicone: aumento dos seios com células-tronco uma alternativa segura

El escándalo de la silicona: El aumento de pechos con células madre es una alternativa segura

Receptos Achieves Milestone Under License of G-Protein Coupled Receptor Crystal Structure Determination Technology

Biotechnology - Moreover
FLUIDIGM CORPORATION (ADR): Fluidigm to Participate in the 30th Annual J.P. Mor..

Belarus to set up new company for processing plasma

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION (ADR) : Fluidigm to Participate in the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Bio-based Chemicals Industry Looks to Biomass & Capital to Maintain Momentum

Welcome to the 2012 BIO World Congress

Burrill Report
Medtronic Scores Digital Health Victory

Smith & Nephew and Essex Woodlands Form Joint Venture

Forma Cuts $815 Million Deal with Boehringer to Discover New Cancer Drugs

Record Drug Shortages Plagued the Year Gone By

Medtronic Launches Wireless Glucometer

CenterWatch - Clinical Trials
Sanofi's $20 billion Genzyme buy could fuel a big pharma-biotechnology acquisition trend

New Quintiles initiative saves investigative sites the time, and cost, of patient recruitment advertising

Technology companies adapt interactive video concepts for clinical trial informed consent

CRI buys Lifetree, combining investigative sites on both coasts and across all trial phases

New $1b NIH center will tackle early-stage drug development to ease industry risk of failure

Clinical Trials - Business Wire
Epizyme Achieves $4 Million Pre-Clinical Milestone Payment in Eisai Strategic Partnership

$10 MM Convertible Debt to Focus on Clinical Study

Emerge Clinical Site Relations Re-brands as ClinEdge 

Biocon Announces Positive Efficacy Data with its Novel Monoclonal Antibody Itolizumab in a Pivotal Psoriasis Study

Research and Markets: Hepatitis B Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2011

Clinical Trials - PR Newswire
Amorcyte, a NeoStem Company, Announces Expansion of Intellectual Property Coverage

Sinovac Commences the Phase III Clinical Trial for its EV71 Vaccine Against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Landmark Study Published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery Shows Benefits of SELPHYL® System Ultrapure PRFM

Study Highlights CyberKnife Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT): Noninvasive Brachytherapy-like Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Sangamo BioSciences Announces Initiation of Two New Phase 2 HIV Clinical Trials

CNN Top Stories
Mississippi governor pardons 4 killers

DNA links '91 killing to Mayflower family

N.J. lawmaker dies at statehouse

Van der Sloot returns to Peru court

New Hampshire is all about winning -- 2nd place that is

Contract Pharma
Epizyme Hits Eisai Milestone

ShangPharma Builds Capacity for Lilly

Marken Adds CTD Director

Sanofi in Cancer Genomics Pact with Foundation

AAI Names CFO

FDA Drugs- What's New
FDA Statement on recently terminated clinical trial with Doribax (doripenem)

Questions and Answers: FDA approves a class Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl (TIRF) medicines

FDA Alerts Pharmacists and Health Care Professionals to Potential for Injury when Dispensing the Similar-Sounding Drugs Durezol and Durasal

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Addition of another concentration of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Safety review of a reported death after the first dose of Multiple Sclerosis drug Gilenya (fingolimod)

FDA News - Business Wire
Ortho Kinematics Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for KineGraph VMA System

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals Announces Panel Participation at the Biotech Showcase Conference

Samenvatting: Biogen Indec ontvouwt strategische prioriteiten op 30ste gezondheidszorgconferentie J.P. Morgan

Cameron Health Submits PMA Application to FDA for the S-ICD® System

Baxter Submits Application for FDA Approval of GAMMAGARD LIQUID to Treat Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, a Degenerative Neurological Disorder

FDA Press Releases
FDA to protect important class of antimicrobial drugs for treating human illness

FDA: Chicago-area sandwich manufacturer agrees to stop production

FDA expands use of HIV drug Isentress to children and adolescents

FDA: Do not use ShoulderFlex Massager

FDA collaboration to monitor rare eye condition associated with cataract surgery

FDA Vaccines, Blood and Biologics - What's New
Cord Blood Banking Information for Consumers

Cord Blood Banking – Information for Consumers

Cord Blood Banking ââ¬â Information for Consumers

Influenza Virus Vaccine for the 2011 - 2012 Season

Fluzone, Fluzone High-Dose and Fluzone Intradermal

FierceBiotech
UPDATED: Fueled by Sanofi, Warp Drive Bio takes off with $125M deal

Forma scores another Big Pharma deal in $700M J&J cancer pact

Merck eyes new hepatitis C drug deals as bidding war heats up

Sanofi adds diabetes to collaborative effort at UCSF

Fueled by Sanofi, Warp Drive Bio takes off with $125M deal

FierceBiotech IT
New software aids RNA cocktail against cancer

Knome taps Pfizer vet as new CEO

Bristol-Myers Squibb outsources network duties to British Telecom

Accelrys CEO hints at more buyouts after VelQuest acquisition

Quintiles starts digital unit in online hunt for study patients

FierceBiotech Research
Genetic mutations discovered in non-smoking lung cancer patients

Low-intensity electromagnetic fields shrink liver cancer tumors

Breakthrough trial protects monkeys from HIV-like virus

Scientists deduce gene that may contribute to major depression

Natural acid generated in liver selectively kills cancer cells

FiercePharma
Study flags risk of heart attack, ACS in Pradaxa patients

FDA: Endo opioids may be mixed in Novartis OTC packages

GSK impatient to unload for-sale OTC brands

Lilly's Lechleiter sees pharma clouds abroad

NICE wants more data on Bayer's Xarelto

FiercePharma Manufacturing
Genzyme's new plant to boost Fabrazyme supply

Novartis recall hints at regulatory snowball

ADHD community seeks DEA action in med shortages

Parents allege J&J's excess-API Tylenol killed son

USP suits up for pedigree challenge

FierceVaccines
Argentina fines GSK $93K for Synflorix vaccine trial

Preclinical data in hand, Tetragenetics seeks partners for vaccine platform

GSK's genital herpes vaccine gets disappointing results

Vaccine combo shows early promise against AIDS

Argentina fines GSK $93K for Synflorix vaccine trial in which 14 babies died

Health News - BizJournals.com
U of M sues website that posted psych test

Infection fight has high stakes for hospitals, 3M

Ed tech provider Ascend Learning acquires 70-person Minnesota co.

Forma Therapeutics partners with Janssen in deal worth up to $700M

St. Jude founder Danny Thomas honored with USPS stamp

Health News - CNBC
Philips Warns on Profits Due to Weak Europe

JNJ CEO on Healthcare & the Economy

Ahead of the Bell: Health Insurers plan updates

WebMD CEO Gattinella resigns

WebMD Ends Talks With Suitors, Warns of Weak 2012

Health News - Fox Business
Employers Grateful for Proposed Tax Breaks, But Still Scared

Employers Grateful for Proposed Tax Breaks, Still Scared

Insmed Shares Drop as FDA Halts Study After Rat Test Results

Week Ahead: A Flood Of 2Q Earnings

Pfizer Drug Raises Heart Attack Risk: Study

Inside Industry - Gen
Kadmon Acquires First-in-Class Ras Antagonist From Concordia Pharmaceuticals

BerGenBio Raises $8.8M to Advance Axl Kinase Inhibitor Drug Into Clinical Trials

Sigma-Aldrich Snaps Up BioReliance for $350M

Akebia Spins out Aerpio to Develop Tie-2 Activators and HIF-1a Stabilizers

Celtaxsys Takes Over Estrellita's Anti-Inflammation Therapy

Marketwire - Pharma and Biotech
BioExx Completes GRAS Notification Process for Isolexx(R) and Vitalexx(TM)

TVR Communications Partners With Tely Labs to Expand Its Interactive Patient Services, Providing In-Room HD TV Video Calling for Hospital Patients

Kedem Pharmaceuticals Completes North American Dosage Forms for X-Excite

ViewSonic Unveils Desktop of the Future With New 32" Touchscreen Work Surface at CES 2012

Novo Energies Corporation Files Name and Symbol Change to Reflect License Agreement With Immunovative Therapies Ltd.

MassBio News
A Note from the President: Looking Forward to a Busy 2012 at MassBio

BIO International Convention Returning to Boston in 2012

The Blogs MassBio Reads

2012 Futures in Life Sciences Sessions Scheduled

Congress Passes SBIR and STTR Reauthorization

Medical Pharma - PR Newswire
Influenza Vaccine Market Opportunities and Challenges: Worldwide Forecast

China In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2017- Clinical Chemistry Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture

Cataract Surgery Devices - Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecasts to 2017

World Glucose Self-Testing Markets - Trends, Product Overviews, Market Drivers & Industry Participants - ReportsnReports

Regional Anesthesia Disposables Market Outlook in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) to 2017

National Center for Biotechnology Information
GEO Series Releases

ClinVar News and Announcements

Behind The Headlines - Health News from NHS Choices

PubMed Health Featured Reviews

SRA News

Nature Biotechnology
Approval on a knife edge

Bringing business risk into sharp focus

The NIH's role in accelerating translational sciences

Building stem-cell genomics in California and beyond

Foundation Medicine

New York Times- Biotechnology
Amgen and Watson to Work Together on Generic Drugs

A Genome Deluge

Drew Endy: Better Computing for the Things We Care About Most

DNA Sequencing Caught in Deluge of Data

China’s New Economic Plan Focuses on Raising Standards of Living

New York Times- Pharmaceuticals
Anxious Days for Long Island Pharmacies

The Shame of Filling a Prescription

F.D.A. Restricts Cephalosporin Antibiotics in Livestock

F.D.A. Restricts Use of Antibiotics in Livestock

F.D.A. Finds Short Supply of Attention Deficit Drugs

OnBioVC
Embera NeuroTherapeutics, Inc.: Series A $4.5M

SironRx Therapeutics, Inc.: Series A $3.4M

Affinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Series B $15M

Spinifex Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.: Series B $6.4

Entellus Medical, Inc.: Series E $35M

Outsourcing-Pharma
Parexel discusses transdermal drug delivery techs

Sponsors and CROs differ on perception of service quality, says the Avoca Group

Recipharm CEO talks CMO sector recovery and Asian plans

Covance adding mass spec for biosimilars

Embedded service providers are future of the industry, says RPS

Pharma News - Business Wire
Portfolio Managers Need to Think At Least 10 Years Ahead

Research and Markets: Mouth Ulcers - Pipeline Review, H2 2011

Research and Markets: Healthcare BPO Market - Payer, Provide & Pharmaceutical Outsourcing - Global Analysis & Forecasts (2011-2016)

Research and Markets: Post-Operative Pain - Pipeline Review, H2 2011

Research and Markets: Typhoid Fever - Pipeline Review, H2 2011

Pharma News - PharmiWeb
Sexually Violated Males Infected with HIV/AIDS Debut Art Show in New York City

Teleflex Incorporated Signs New Agreement with Novation for Full Line of Arrow® Dialysis Access Products

SKYEPHARMA PLC REORGANISATION OF SWISS OPERATIONS

Plasticell to collaborate with Pfizer and University of Sheffield in a Cellzome-led £1.4m Technology Strategy Board-funded stem cell project

Neuralstem President and CEO to Update Ongoing ALS and NSI-189/Major Depressive Disorder Trials at 2012 Biotech Showcase

Pharma News - PR Newswire
Shire Acquires US Rights to Resolor® (prucalopride)

BryanLGH Medical Center Implements Pharmacy Xpert from Thomson Reuters to Enhance Medication Management

Arrest of California Doctor Coincides with Uptick in Prescription Drug Overdoses

Marken Strengthens Clinical Trial Distribution Capabilities

Evolution in the Pain Therapy Drugs Market: Nociceptive and Neuropathic Drug Development

Pharmaceutical - Moreover
More Pharma Firms Entering Deeper Social Waters With Confidence

EndoChoice, Inc. to Receive 'Deal of the Year' Award

Avista sells BioReliance to Sigma-Aldrich for $350m

Kedem Pharmaceuticals Enters into Agreement with Corealis Pharma [Health & Beauty Close - Up]

Smoke patches 'no more success than cold turkey'

PR Leap - Biotech
AL-TAR Services, Inc. Adds Thermo-Scientific Product Line to its Online Lab Equipment Store

Ascent Scientific Launch Novel Dynamin Inhibitor Dyngo-4a™ with Children's Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle

AL-TAR Services, Inc. Names Robert Nugent Director of Business Development

Ascent Scientific licenses novel clathrin inhibitors from Freie Universität Berlin, University of Newcastle and Children's Medical Research Institute

Expanded serotonin, nicotine and dopamine ranges, and exclusive dynamin inhibitors toolbox available in Ascent Scientific's new Low-Cost Ligand™ catalogue

PRWeb - Biotechnology
PureShield Inc. Announced New EPA-Approved Home Disinfectant

Words Matter Dont Sabotage Your Success

Medical Communication Consultants Key Partner in Ironwood Linaclotide...

Interstate Specialty Products Introduces Abigail Nesbitt as Business...

Therapure Biopharma Inc. Announces Successful Health Canada Audit

PRWeb - Pharmaceuticals
Pediatrics and Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Hillary Roland Joins San...

18th Annual Wharton Health Care Business Conference to Feature Key...

Federal Judge Schedules DePuy ASR MDL Status Conference For January...

Big Mountain Drugs Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness with Prescription...

Skin Thera P, Now Offering New Photodynamic Cosmetic Treatment,...

Scientific American
Smartphone Makers Gave India Spy Tools, 'Leaked' Memos Say

Biggest Map Yet of Universe's Invisible Dark Matter Unveiled

What If There Were No Gravity

Airport Screeners to be Monitored for Radiation, TSA Says

Ballot Secrecy Keeps Voting Technology at Bay

Sports - ESPN Basketball
Auburn's Barbee inks deal through June 2017

Cincy upsets Hoyas on Kilpatrick's career night

Lamb helps UConn snap two-game losing streak

Son of Arkansas' Anderson arrested for DWI

Losses shake up coaches' top 10; Orange No. 1

Sports News - ESPN
Family of FAMU band member to sue bus owner

Ex-'Tripgate' Jets assistant Alosi hired by UCLA

Wojciechowski: NOLA Contendere

BCS champion Bama runs away with AP No. 1

Bama suffocates LSU to claim BCS national title

Xconomy Life Sciences
The Situation at the FDA: We Are All to Blame

Cebix to Raise $20 Million for Pivotal Trial of Diabetes Supplement

Forma Reels In J&J With $700M Deal; 2nd Cancer Drug Discovery Partner in a Week

Warp Drive Bio Launches With $125M from Third Rock, Greylock, Sanofi

Foundation Medicine And Sanofi Form Cancer Discovery Pact

Yahoo Biotech News
China halts unapproved stem cell treatments (AP)

China stops unapproved stem cell treatments (Reuters)

Insight: New DNA reader to bring promise (Reuters)

Corrected: Gene expression profiles may improve cancer prognosis (Reuters)

Most Parents Tell Kids About Test Results for Breast Cancer Genes (HealthDay)