Roche takes on Illumina with new NGS system
When Roche previewed the Axelios technology in February, a Jefferies analyst called the next-generation sequencing platform the “greatest credible competitive threat in years.”
Zimmer to buy Pacira pain relief device for up to $140M
Pacira’s iovera device uses cold therapy for targeted pain relief. An analyst said the addition complements Zimmer Biomet’s portfolio.
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Deerfield bets up to $1.6B to snag autoimmune asset in China for Boulevard
Investment firm Deerfield Management is the latest to find a gem in China, which has been rising as a source of biotech innovation over the past few years.
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FDA’s cell and gene therapy head steps down after 1 year
Vijay Kumar, acting director of CBER’s Office of Therapeutic Products, will leave his role at a tumultuous time for the FDA.
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BIO outshines World Cup as biotech celebrates 50th anniversary with a ‘call to action’
At the BIO International Convention in San Diego, attendees marked the 50th anniversary of original biotech Genentech, reflecting on the immense challenges facing companies as China becomes a powerhouse innovator.
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FDA rejects Unicycive and Sobi filings over contract manufacturing deficiencies
Unicycive Therapeutics and Sobi received complete response letters for kidney disease and gout filings, respectively, after the FDA found fault with their manufacturing partners.
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Deep dive: Pharma CEO compensation report
Who is the highest paid CEO in all of pharma? In this special edition, BioSpace examines top paid CEOs and their pay packages.
DePuy Synthes names CFO ahead of J&J split
Christina Zamarro will take over the role in July after spending nearly 20 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, most recently serving as its CFO.
El agujero en la capa de ozono comenzó a gestarse mucho antes de lo creído
En 1985, se descubrió un agujero en la capa estratosférica de ozono que protege a la Tierra de radiaciones malignas provenientes del espacio. Ese agujero estaba situado encima de la Antártida. El agujero era la manifestación más elocuente de un grave agotamiento de …
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Descubren dos planetas con una densidad insólita
En un sistema solar ubicado a 1113 años-luz de distancia de la Tierra, han sido descubiertos dos planetas con una densidad tan baja que es incluso inferior a la del algodón de azúcar. Según algunas estimaciones, esos dos planetas podrían ser los de menor densidad d …
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