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  Deals

  Life Sciences Companies Ringing the Nasdaq Bell this Week

  Sana Biotechnology led the way with a very large initial public offering that could bring the company’s market value to $4.6 billion or more. But it’s not the only IPO this week. Here’s a look.

  February 4, 2021

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  Mark Terry
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  Drug Development

  Research Roundup: COVID-19 Recovery & the Vaccine and More

  Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.

  February 4, 2021

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  Mark Terry
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  Drug Development

  Roche Washes Hands of Mid and Late-Stage Trial Failures

  Roche is closing out its fourth-quarter with some house cleaning. The Swiss pharma giant announced in its earnings report that it was terminating studies of several mid- and late-stage assets, including two late-stage breast cancer programs.

  February 4, 2021

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  Alex Keown
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  Biotech In-Demand Job: Regional Sales Manager

  Not every biotech job is heavily rooted in science. Some rely on additional skills, like those of communication, organization and more in order to play a crucial role in the industry.

  February 4, 2021

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  Kymberlie Krieger
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  BioMidwest

  St. Louis Researchers ID 1-Step Method to Clear HIV Cells Before They Activate

  Treatments for HIV are poised for another breakthrough. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) have discovered a way to eradicate dormant HIV virus within the cells, before it becomes active.

  February 4, 2021

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  Gail Dutton
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  Pharm Country

  Investigation Finds Merck’s Anti-Baldness Drug Finasteride Long Linked to Suicide Reports

  A new report shows Merck’s anti-baldness drug Propecia (finasteride) has been linked to more than 700 incidences of suicide and suicidal thoughts, side effects that both Merck and U.S. regulators allegedly knew about since 2011.

  February 4, 2021

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  Brandon May
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  Business

  BioSpace Movers & Shakers: MoMa Therapeutics, Cerevance, Glympse Bio and More

  Biopharma and life sciences companies strengthen their leadership teams and boards with these Movers & Shakers.

  February 4, 2021

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  Alex Keown
• Increasing Demand from End User Industries is Key for Development of Slide Processing System Market, Observes Fact.MR

  The global market for slide processing system is highly consolidated and dominated by few players.

  February 4, 2021

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• Vertebral Radiculopathy Demand Driven by Rising Incidences of Patients Suffering from Osteoarthritis, Slipped Discs & Osteoporosis, Says Fact.MR

  Fact.MR, a global research & consulting firm, in their updated edition of the report, states that the vertebral radiculopathy market will witness a steady expansion in 2021 & beyond.

  February 4, 2021

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• Fact.MR Says Toxic Shock Syndrome Treatment Demand Driven by Increasing Incidences of Bacterial Infections

  Fact.MR, a global research & consulting firm, in their latest edition of the report, states that the toxic shock syndrome treatment market will grow at a steady rate in 2021 & beyond.

  February 4, 2021

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