Scientists create nanotech gum-based sensor; Xcede raises almost $3M for tissue patch;

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> Researchers create a stretchable, gum-based sensor that could be used to easily monitor breathing. And, of course, post a video of it. More

> Xcede Technologies has raised almost $3 million to back tissue-sealing patch originally conceived at the Mayo Clinic. Story

> Testing company Eurofins ($ERF) has acquired hospital hygiene, medical device evaluation and environmental clinical testing company Biotech-Germande SAS for an undisclosed sum. More

Biotech News

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> True North adds crossover investors in its $40M Series C. Article

> Kuros to merge with Cytos to gain entry to the Swiss Stock Exchange. Report

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Pharma News

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> Japan poised to put 70% price lid on biosimilars, cap generics at 50% of reference drug. Story

> Struggling Eisai looks for help in China with new generics deal. More

CRO News

> Medidata reaches into South Korea with a CRO partnership. News

> Parexel revamps its trial management system for drugmakers large and small. Report

> INC's financiers bank another $272M in the IPO afterglow. More

> Survey: CRO employee turnover soars amid an industry boom. Story

> Quotient Clinical snapped up by Gillings-founded buyout firm. Article

Pharma Manufacturing News

> Wockhardt says U.K. regulatory agency issued GMP certificate to troubled Chikalthana plant. News

> EU agency gives Baxalta green light to begin manufacturing two plasma-based therapies. Story

> Radiopharmaceutical manufacturer Iason Italia hit with noncompliance report. Article

> FDA cites two Endo subsidiaries for product recalls. Report

> Danaher acquires German quality inspection firm Laetus for undisclosed price. Item

Pharma Asia News

> India's GVK Bio gets infusion of cash from ChrysCapital. Item

> Generic drugs face April 2016 price caps in Japan. More

> Ascletis gets $20M from Goldman in race to China HCV approval. Report

> Singapore researchers close in on 'liquid biopsy' to track cancer progress, treatment. Story

> BMJ: Drugmakers get quid pro quo for participation in Indian health camps. Article