> NPS Pharmaceuticals has sold the rights to the European sales of a hormone therapy for up to $75 million. Release
> Pharmacopeia will pocket a $500,000 milestone following GSK's move to identify a lead compound for advancement in their collaboration. Release
> Novartis has submitted a protocol to the FDA for an additional trial on the diabetes drug Galvus. The FDA told Novartis earlier this year that it needed additional information on Galvus. Novartis expects a decision on Tasigna in the fourth quarter. Release
> Sucampo expects its IPO to price at $14 to $16 a share. Report
> Rosetta Genomics is expanding its Israeli research facility. Report
> U.S. researchers have identified a novel method for treating post traumatic stress disorder, raising the prospect of a new therapy for treating fear. Report
> Shinya Yamanaka, one of Japan's leading stem cell scientists, says he believes he is just months away from developing a prototype stem cell that could substitute for an embryonic stem cell in research. Report
And Finally… In a report that is sure to infuriate every researcher looking for a new job, some companies say that the struggle to find top scientific talent is harder than ever. Report