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> Sanofi-Aventis says that its GLP-1 Type 2 diabetes drug, lixisenatide, significantly improved glycemic control in a late-stage trial. Sanofi has ambitious plans to expand its presence in the fast-growing diabetes drug market. Story
> Emergent BioSolutions inked a $186.6 million contract with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a new anthrax vaccine. The five-year contract starts with a $51 million base in the first two years. News
> Novartis reports that its smoker's cough therapy, Onbrez Breezhaler, which is up for U.S. approval, proved more effective than one of GSK's treatments in a late-stage study. Report
> Eddingpharm, a specialty pharmaceutical marketing company focused on the China market, closed on a $24 million Series B financing co-led by OrbiMed Advisors Caduceus Asia Partners Fund and Domain Associates. Eddingpharm release
> Chronix Biomedical, a biomarkers company, today announced that it has completed a Series E financing that raised $1.8 million from existing and new investors. Chronix release
And Finally... Scientists say they found the ‘Homer Simpson' gene. Release