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> Los Angeles-based Kythera Biopharmaceuticals says a third mid-stage study of ATX-101, designed to eliminate fat under the chin, has posted positive data. "The results from this study are exciting and indicate the potential of ATX-101 as an effective and well-characterized treatment for the aesthetic reduction of small volumes of fat," said Joel Schlessinger, MD, a cosmetic surgeon and an investigator in this study. Release
> Sunesis Pharmaceuticals announced that its lead drug, vosaroxin, has been granted Fast Track designation by the FDA for the potential treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia in combination with cytarabine. Release
> Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories in Detroit will merge with India's Sun Pharmaceutical, its majority owner. Story
And Finally... It may seem paradoxical, but being part of a crowd is what makes you unique, according to UCLA life scientists. Release