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> German companies apceth and Inddivumed have embarked on a new partnership that will focus on development of tissue-backed biomarkers to predict response of targeted cellular or gene therapies against cancer. Release
> Targacept ($TRGT) predictably had a $9.8 million loss in the fourth quarter as the development-stage company focuses on research of neuroscience drugs. Article
> Amgen ($AMGN) and partner Cytokinetics have kicked off an early-stage clinical trial for an oral form of their heart drug omecamtiv mecarbil. Item
Pharma News
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> J&J picks Gorsky over McCoy to fill CEO's seat. News
> Shire to boost Vpriv, Replagal with EMA-approved plant. Article
> Abbott prevails as Supremes pass on J&J patent suit. Story
> Teva wraps up most propofol suits for $285M. More
Drug Delivery News
> Anaeropharma/Eisai launch bacteria-based cancer combo drug trial. Story
> Sol-Gel seals $27M dermatology drug delivery deal with mystery partner. News
> EyeGate discloses positive Phase III data for electric eye drug device. Article
> Harvard's tiny DNA robots deliver cancer-killing treatment in lab. Item
> Carbon nanoparticles charge up old cancer treatment to powerful effect. More
> MicroCHIPS' wireless implantable device delivered osteoporosis drug in people. Story
Biomarker News
> Genomind begins depression biomarker study. Item
> Imaging biomarker shows autism in infancy. Story
> Biomarkers watching HIV progression. Article
> Cyclin D1 could predict outcomes in oral cancer. News
Medical Device News
> J&J's Weldon to step down as CEO, leaving post to Gorsky. More
> New Enzo test aims to boost colonoscopy compliance. Story
> Vascular Magnetics snags $7M in Series A. News
> Medtronic might consider spine unit sale. Article
And Finally… Any guesses about what the changing of the guard at healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ), which is changing CEOs, could mean for biotech? Article