Oculus spins off a new biotech; Adimab expands collaborations with Merck and Lilly;

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> Petaluma, CA-based Oculus Innovative Sciences ($OCLS) is spinning off its novel biotechnology business, Ruthigen. Oculus will retain all Microcyn drug and device indications while Ruthigen will focus on RUT58-60, a drug candidate designed to prevent infection in trauma and surgical procedures. Release

> Adimab has expanded its antibody development deals with Eli Lilly ($LLY) and Merck ($MRK). Story

> Life science exec David A. DeWahl, Jr., has taken the helm at Ischemix, which is developing a new drug designed to open narrowed arteries. Story

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> Lilly settles suit linking old miscarriage drug to breast cancer. News

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> FDA backs tech to throw off painkiller addicts. Article

> Don't expect GSK to spin off ViiV anytime soon, R&D chief says. Report

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