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> Celldex Therapeutics has claimed a first among therapeutic cancer vaccine developers, saying its CDX-1401 triggered a strong immune response in solid tumors in a Phase I study. Investigators say that's the first time an "off-the-shelf" vaccine registered such a strong response. Release
> Shares of the U.K.'s Cyprotex got a boost today from the news that it will collaborate with Pfizer ($PFE) on a research deal that covers an 18-month time span split into two stages. They'll be working on predictive toxicology. Story
> Titan Pharmaceuticals has filed an NDA for Probuphine. Story
> AET BioTech and Swiss biotech BioXpress Therapeutics have struck a deal to collaborate on a biosimilar version of adalimumab. Story
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@FiercePharma: Korean pharma stocks are riding an updraft of M&A speculation. Keunwha, Hondok way up ... anyone shopping? More | Follow @FiercePharma
> Boehringer Ingelheim bets bigger on respiratory drugs. Story
> Bayer adds vitamin maker Schiff to buyout tally with $1.2B deal. News
> Patheon nabs Mexican beachhead with $255M Banner buyout. Report
@FierceMedDev: Ariste Medical raised $1.275M in seed money to advance development of a drug-coated vascular graft. More | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: CryoLife celebrates 13% revenue jump in Q3. More | Follow @MarkHFierce
@DamianFierce: Orthofix pays $32M to settle allegations it gave kickbacks--including parties with strippers & prostitutes--to docs. More | Follow @DamianFierce
> Report: Global neuromodulation device market ripe for double-digit growth. Item
> Medtronic looks to unseat Edwards with heart valve. Report
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> Boehringer again doubling capacity at inhaler plant. Report
> Patheon will pick up four plants with Banner buyout. News
> Congressional report calls for FDA to regulate large compounders. Article
> Drugmakers close plants ahead in face of Hurricane Sandy. Item
Biotech Research News
> Wisconsin company to provide stem cells for NIH research. Story
> Roche drug, microRNA treatment conquered head and neck cancer cells. News
> Baker's yeast yields possible Lou Gehrig's disease drug target. Article
> Duke team builds viable cartilage from induced pluripotent stem cells. Report
And Finally… Exercise doesn't just make you physically fit. A new study says it can also clearly make you smarter. Release