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> Sanofi has won FDA approval of its Fluzone Intradermal vaccine, which uses a tiny needle for injections. Report
> Japan's Takeda has invested in Fate Therapeutics, a San Diego-based biotech which is developing stem cell technology. Story
> Orexigen says it has submitted a new plan to retest its obesity drug Contrave. The FDA had demanded a new study to investigate potential cardiovascular safety issues. Story
> Bayer has won fast track status for regorafenib, an experimental drug for gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Story
> European regulators have signed off on Biogen Idec's plan to start a pediatric trial for its new treatment of hemophilia B. Report
Pharma News
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> HHS audit criticizes antipsychotic use in elderly. Story
> AZ chief: Industry stats skewed by overstated U.S. prices. Article
> Feds target Forest again with Justice subpoena. Report
> Aurobindo mulls sale of fast-growing API unit. Item
Biotech Research News
> Viruses could solve problem of hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer. Report
> Sexual orientation linked to cancer survival. News
> Study ties chronic acetaminophen use to blood cancers. Article
> Stem cells help create blood vessels and save life of girl. Item
> WV's Marshall Institute means business when it comes to biotech research. Story
> Scientists rethink serotonin, discover functions outside the brain. News
Manufacturing News
> American Regent clears one contamination recall, starts another. Article
> Alkermes gains manufacturing strength with EDT pickup. Report
> Zacks rewards Perrigo's speedy QA turnaround. News
> Zenotech strikes over Ranbaxy/Daiichi management. Story
> NJ pharmacist murder draws Purdue reward incentive. News
> Gang poses online as carrier, steals shipments. Item
And Finally... Researchers at Caltech and Ireland's Trinity College Dublin say that a certain region of the brain drives different types of decision-making behaviors. Report