On the biotech pharm, a race to harvest new cancer cures

Article Abstract:

Biotechnology entrepreneurs are focusing on molecular oncology in an effort to take advantage of the profit potential of developing improved cancer drugs. Some new firms are forming partnerships with larger drug firms or are becoming wholly owned subsidiaries.

Management, Product development, Cover Story, Drug therapy, Antineoplastic agents, Cancer

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Biotech finds a growth industry

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Developmental genetics companies are exploring ways to treat disease by regenerating tissue, but they face challenges in becoming commercially successful. They are attracting investors even though they remain a niche area in the biotechnology industry.

Economic aspects, Developmental biology, Biotechnology

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Counterfeit chromosomes for humans

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Researchers have successfully constructed synthetic, self-replicating human chromosomes 1/5 to 1/10 as large as normal human chromosomes. The miniature structures may have future applications in genetic research and gene therapy.

Innovations, Human genetics, Genetic research, Human chromosomes

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