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> Now that Merck KGaA has a green light to resume clinical trials on its cancer vaccine, Oncothyreon has announced that an investor has agreed to buy up to $20 million worth of its shares at an agreed discount. Report
> HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius journeyed to Kansas this week to hear more about all the challenges faced by drug developers. Story
> The FDA has expanded its approval for Shire's ADHD drug Daytrana to include adolescents aged 13 to 17. Story
> Molecular Templates has struck a research and discovery deal with Imclone, a unit of Eli Lilly. The company will ID toxin bodies against an undisclosed cancer target. Report
> Cipher Pharmaceuticals announced that it reached a cumulative sales milestone for Lipofen, triggering a $1 million milestone payment from Kowa Pharmaceuticals America. Cipher release
And Finally... Ultrasound scanners often rely on tiny, gas-filled bubbles to sharpen the images they capture. But certain ultrasound signals are known to burst those bubbles. And now a cross-disciplinary team of researchers at Leeds University will explore whether the phenomenon can be put to use as a new drug delivery tool. Report