@FierceBiotech: UCLA morphs stem cells into T-cell missiles that seek out and destroy HIV. Story | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Note to China: Gotta watch out for those chromium-laced drug capsules. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: David Steinberg sheds light on where the open access movement could lead us: Scientific Hive Mind. Piece | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Forced to restructure the company after the FDA recently slapped down its application to expand the use of Qutenza, NeurogesX ($NGSX) has brought in a consultant to see if it can help line up a partner to develop its lead product candidate NGX-1998 as well as the pain patch. Release
> Shares of Oxford BioMedica surged on the positive results reported for its Parkinson's drug ProSavin. Story
> ImmunoGen says it has launched a Phase I escalating-dose study of IMGN529 in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Release
> Dyax ($DYAX) and Eclipse have inked a licensing deal for antibodies discovered using Dyax's phage display technology. Release
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Glaxo CFO Simon Dingemans tells IBD about "in-sourcing" previously farmed-out manufacturing (and more). Article | Follow @FiercePharma
> Supreme Court zeroes in on pharma reps' OT claims. Article
> Chinese regulators freeze sales of drugs with toxic capsules. News
Medical Devices News
@FierceMedDev: Brainsway in breakthrough for depression treatment--Globes. Report | Follow @FierceMedDev
> Medtronic to start trial of Admiral drug-eluting balloon. More
> New tech reduces cell death in TBI rat study. News
> Cordis appeals $40M award to Boston Sci. Item
Pharma Manufacturing News
> South Africa creates list of drugs it will buy only if they are made there. News
> Samsung says its manufacturing 'DNA' will provide big biosimilar savings. More
> China investigates 43 drug manufacturers tied to adulterated drug capsules. Story
> Innovative construction project boosts Merck's Zostavax manufacturing. Article
Biotech Research News
> Surging research in Asia is an opportunity for us. Piece
> Drug derived from Chinese herb aided brain tumor-stricken mice. Story
> UCLA morphs stem cells into T-cell missiles that seek and destroy HIV. Article
> Drug tackles Fragile X/autism symptoms in mice. News
And Finally… Investigators in Norway say that omega-3 supplements failed to demonstrate any benefits for patients with multiple sclerosis. Story