@FierceBiotech: Bayer, Algeta shares spike as FDA fast-tracks blockbuster hopeful Alpharadin for prostate cancer. Item | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: NIH conflict rules for researchers. Researchers have to notify at $5K, but people have to ask to see it. No public site. That's a mistake. | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Samsung entering the genomic analysis fray with cloud-based service, free pilot phase from Sept. to Nov. News | Follow @RyanMFierce
@MaureenFierce: "Unabomber Copycat" group threatens nanotechnology researchers. Piece | Follow @MaureenFierce
> Xconomy profiles BioLeap, a New Jersey company which helps scientists create molecules which have a good shot at hitting a specified target. And on its roster of clients is the pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline. Report
> Vivus, which is trying to overcome the FDA's concerns about its weight loss drug Qnexa, is raising $45 million from a stock sale. Vivus release
> Pharmasset has landed the FDA's fast track designation for its hepatitis C drug, PSI-938. Release
> San Diego-based Zogenix plans to offer 12 million shares. Release
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Sanofi could kill two birds with one stone with buyout of India's Universal Medicare. 1. Emerging markets. 2. OTC brands. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
> Docs like pharma dinners--with a few caveats. Article
> Par inks $410M deal for niche generics maker Anchen. News
> Seattle Genetics to test Adcetris in non-Hodgkin's patients. Story
> Sanofi unit gets 40 brands, 750 Indian staffers in buyout. Item
> Spain's new rules shut out off-patent brands. Report
> Takeda eyes Indian M&A, but Cipla, Lupin deny talks. Article
Drug Delivery News
> Unilife boasts 'world's first' safety mechanism in multi-chamber syringe. More
> Alkermes stock upgrade validates drug delivery focus. News
> New nasal delivery method may offer faster, better pain relief. Report
> Drug-delivery company SurModics cuts 9%of workforce after J&J loss. Story
> Echo Therapeutics video shows pain-free skin prep. Details
> Microwaves get bacteria to open sesame. Article
Medical Device News
> Occlutech reports closing of $21.6M financing. More
> Thermo Fisher wraps up Phadia buy. Report
> Aethlon, Sarcoma Oncology Center to study hemopurifier in cancer patients. Article
> GE lays off 81 in Milwaukee. Story
> SurModics cutting 9% of workforce in realignment. News
> Medtronic sees net earnings slide 1% in Q1. Details
And Finally... Researchers at UC San Diego say they've found a cytokine--IL-37--that protects mice from colitis. Report