@FierceBiotech: Google software could aid drug design. Article | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Dealmaking rule no. 1: always claim to have multiple bidders interested in a product. Like Biotie on Alzheimer's program. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Here's my take and some inside dope one of biopharma's hottest job markets. Piece | Follow @RyanMFierce
@MarkHFierce: I'll start with something slightly off topic because it is so unbelievably cool. Scientists sprout an ancient plant. Story | Follow @MarkHFierce
> Institutional Investor takes a look at RusNano, which has another $6 billion to invest in nanotech and nanobio companies. Story
> Finland's Biotie claims it is unconcerned whether Roche ($RHHBY) will exercise an option on its Alzheimer's program. The CEO says it has other interested partners waiting in the wings in case Roche passes on the treatment. Report
> Israel's So-Gel Technologies says it has inked a $27 million deal with a U.S. pharma company for a new dermatological drug. Report
> Lumena Pharmaceuticals has raised $2 million for its work on diabetes treatments. Story
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: New M&A regs won't put a damper on Indian pharma deals, survey finds. More | Follow @FiercePharma
> Quebec plant fixes force Sandoz to slash output. Story
> FDA brings Sun's Doxil copy online to fix shortage. Piece
> With Hisun JV inked, Pfizer eyes other Chinese tie-ups. Article
> Pfizer reportedly weighing animal health IPO. More
IT News
> Oracle aids Moffitt Cancer Center’s IT system for speeding patient recruitment. Article
> Global Alzheimer's researchers seek cloud-based infrastructure to share data. News
> Eisai's H3 Biomedicine taps cancer genomics software for drug discovery effort. More
> Big Pharma activity eyed in mobile trends. Item
Manufacturing News
> Hospira on track with expansions in India. Story
> Leader of Pakistan drugmakers resigns in frustration. News
> Avastin alert likely to revive discussion of pharma-financed tracking system. Article
> Teva halts production of drug in U.K. Item
Research News
> Engineered measles virus prolongs lifespan of brain cancer-stricken mice. More
> Amniotic stem cells boost kidney disease survival time. Story
> Tobacco-chewing may damage crucial gene. Item
> Humans to test T-cell treatment that subdued canine lymphoma. Article
> Flu, over time, could increase Alzheimer's vulnerability. Piece
> Can omega-3 fatty acids beat back cancer? Maybe not. More
And Finally... Investigators say hepatitis has now become more deadly than HIV in the U.S. Report