> Ortec International has arranged a private placement of $6 million in shares, paving the way for its merger with Hapto Bipotech. Release

> With its stock price in the tank, ConjuChem sold $100 million in tax loss carry forwards for $6.4 million. Report

> Abbott Molecular has obtained the license to several of Affymetrix's patents. Release

> Alfrase Pharma has inked a deal with Tanabe Seiyaku to develop Modafinil. Report

> Threshold Pharmaceuticals has completed enrollment in its Phase III clinical trial evaluating TH-070 for the potential treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Release

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