Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 7th, 2007
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Alzheimer Disease - IBL, Intellect enter into humanized monoclonal antibodies development agreement
Antibacterial Agents - Patents of leading antibiotics expire, will constrain the antibacterial market
Biomedical Engineering - New biomedical engineering study findings have been reported from Ruhr University, Institute for Biomedical Engineering
Business & Finance - ArthroCare expects fourth quarter 2006 revenues of approximately $69.7 million
Business Update - Alnylam reports key product and business goals for 2007
Business Update - CytRx Corporation establishes RNAi subsidiary, RXi Pharmaceuticals
Business Update - Napo gets commitments for private placement, enters letter of intent for license
Business Update - The Immune Response Corporation receives $900,000 milestone payment from NovaRx Corporation
Drug Development - Study shows targeted microbubbles can be used to monitor anti-angiogenesis in cancer patients
Finance - Biophan consolidates Myotech financials in compliance with FASB FIN 46
Implantable Surgical Devices - U.S. FDA grants clearance to Synovis Life Technologies for Veritas collagen matrix
Legal Issues - Cepheid and Idaho Technology, Inc. sign intellectual property settlement agreement
Legal Issues - MedImmune reports court denied Sun Pharmaceutical's motion to end generic amifostine action
Licensing Agreements - Alnylam, Inex form strategic technology alliance
Licensing Agreements - Avi BioPharma, Eleos sign cross-license agreement for p53 therapeutics
Licensing Agreements - Epiphany Biosciences completes exclusive license for Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus
Licensing Agreements - Foamix and Intendis sign license agreement for development of dermatological foam
Licensing Agreements - Oxford Gene Technology, Nimblegen Systems enter licensing, supply agreement
Licensing Agreements - PreMD retains license agreement for cancer patents
Mergers & Acquisitions - Chemokine Therapeutics acquires certain assets of Globe Laboratories Inc.
Neurology - New method developed at Weizmann Institute holds promise for treating brain injuries
Pain Management - Icagen updates pain program including SCN9A sodium channel program
Patents - Data on patents described by researchers at Sahlgrenska University
Patents - Data on patents discussed by investigators at Scripps Research Institute
Patents - Dyax issued two patents for use of DX-88 in cardiothoracic surgery
Patents - Findings in patents reported from University of Sao Paulo, Department of Gastroenterology
Patents - New findings in patents described from Toronto General Hospital
Patents - New patents data have been reported by scientists at McGill University, Faculty of Medicine
Patents - Ophthonix receives 14th patent for ophthalmologic diagnostic tool
Patents - Researchers at Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine target patents
Patents - Special status granted to bioponic phytoceutical U.S. patent application
Patents - Studies from General Hospital, Department of Cardiology provide new data on patents
Patents - Studies from School of Public Health yield new information about patents
Patents - U.S. patent granted to VeriChip for portable radio frequency ID asset tracking system
Patents - U.S. Patent Office allows CVBT's patent application for injection of FGF-1 into human heart
Patents - U.S. Patent Office reaffirms PharmaStem patent regarding fetal and neonatal stem cells
Patents - U.S. patent on fundamental human stem cells issued exclusively to Stem Cell Innovations
Aneurysm - New aneurysm study results from Canada, Japan and France described
Cardiology - Research from Italy, Canada and the United States advances cardiology knowledge
Obesity - Researchers' work from the United States and Greece adds to obesity body of knowledge
Surgery - New findings in surgery described from Netherlands and United States
Surgery - Research from Belgium, the United States and Japan yields new surgery findings
Surgery - Researchers in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia have published new surgery data
PhotoMedex - Officials from PhotoMedex report details of recent activities
EcoNugenics - EcoNugenics officials describe recent developments
Delcath Systems - Reports from Delcath Systems highlight the latest developments
University of Milan, Italy - New University of Milan, Italy, study results shed light on medical research
Tapestry Pharmaceuticals - New developments from Tapestry Pharmaceuticals outlined recently
Frost & Sullivan - Recent reports from Frost & Sullivan provided an update
University of Alabama, U.S. - Researchers from University of Alabama, U.S., publish new findings
Mannatech - Mannatech presents its most recent news and research developments
Pharmexa - New developments from Pharmexa described
Cytyc - An update on recent developments released by Cytyc
University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - University of Pittsburgh, U.S., investigators have published new study data
Iowa State University, U.S. - News from Iowa State University, U.S., highlights the latest developments
Kinki University, Japan - Findings from studies by Kinki University, Japan, scientists provide new insights
Hospira - New activities and developments reported by Hospira
Oragenics - Recent developments from Oragenics highlighted
Pfizer - Pfizer officials detail recent developments
MediciNova - Officials from MediciNova report details of recent activities
DUSA Pharmaceuticals - DUSA Pharmaceuticals presents its most recent news and research developments
University of Padua, Italy - Research by University of Padua, Italy, advances understanding of human health
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals - New developments from Somaxon Pharmaceuticals highlighted recently
MorphoSys - Reports summarize new developments from MorphoSys
Akesis Pharmaceuticals - Officials from Akesis Pharmaceuticals report on recent activities
Tm Bioscience - Reports from Tm Bioscience describe recent developments
Lund University, Sweden - Data published by Lund University, Sweden, researchers advance medical knowledge
Pfizer - Recent developments reported by Pfizer
CyGenics - New developments from CyGenics described
LifeNet - Recent developments from LifeNet summarized
Invitrogen - New activities and developments reported by Invitrogen
Research and Markets - Research and Markets officials detail recent developments
pSivida - New developments from pSivida highlighted recently
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals - New reports from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals detailed
Nara Medical University, Japan - Nara Medical University, Japan, study data released
Abraxis BioScience - Reports highlight recent developments from Abraxis BioScience
Cornell University, U.S. - Study results published by Cornell University, U.S., investigators
University of Amsterdam, Netherlands - University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, researchers publish most recent findings
Ohio State University, U.S. - Journal reports outline Ohio State University, U.S., research
Acura Pharmaceuticals - News published by Acura Pharmaceuticals officials updates activities
NovaDel Pharma - Officials from NovaDel Pharma detail the latest developments
Ophthonix - Officials at Ophthonix announce latest news and research developments
Affitech - New activities and developments reported by Affitech
University of Texas, U.S. - Recent findings from University of Texas, U.S., provide an update on new developments
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Germany - New Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Germany, study results described
Immunomedics - Immunomedics reports on new developments
Cutting Edge Information - Cutting Edge Information describe recent developments
Advanced Biotherapy - Recent developments from Advanced Biotherapy highlighted
Decision Resources - Recent developments announced by Decision Resources
Orthovita - Orthovita officials announce the latest developments
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, U.S. - Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, U.S., researchers detail recent medical findings
Marshall Edwards - New activities and developments reported by Marshall Edwards
Shire - Recent developments from Shire summarized
Ranbaxy - Officials from Ranbaxy detail the latest developments
University of Texas, U.S. - Officials from University of Texas, U.S., report latest developments
Albany Molecular Research - Recent developments from Albany Molecular Research summarized
NovaDel Pharma - News published by NovaDel Pharma officials updates activities
Research and Markets - Officials from Research and Markets report on recent activities
Senetek - Officials from Senetek report details of recent activities
Candela - Candela officials summarized the newest activities
Diomed - New reports from Diomed detailed
Adnexus Therapeutics - Recent activities involving Adnexus Therapeutics announced
Isis Pharmaceuticals - Officials from Isis Pharmaceuticals report details of recent activities
Perrigo - Reports from Perrigo present the latest news and research developments
Auriga Laboratories - Reports summarize new developments from Auriga Laboratories
Digene - New developments from Digene outlined recently
Ortec International - Reports from Ortec International highlight the latest developments
OSI Pharmaceuticals - OSI Pharmaceuticals announced its latest developments
Ligand Pharmaceuticals - Recent findings from Ligand Pharmaceuticals provide an update on new developments
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics - Officials from Adams Respiratory Therapeutics recently report on new developments
Tranzyme Pharma - Reports summarize new developments from Tranzyme Pharma
Third Military Medical University, People's Republ - Researchers from Third Military Medical University, People's Republic of China, publish latest findings
Avicena Group - Avicena Group has provided details on its latest developments
BioMS Medical - News from BioMS Medical highlights the latest developments
Bacterin International - News published by Bacterin International officials updates activities
Hythiam - Officials from Hythiam detail the latest developments
Unigene Laboratories - Unigene Laboratories officials report on new developments
Lundbeck - Reports from Lundbeck present the latest news and research developments
Research and Markets - New developments from Research and Markets described
Nventa Biopharmaceuticals - Nventa Biopharmaceuticals officials announce the latest developments
Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Findings reported by Oregon Health & Science University, U.S., further disease research
Amarin - Recent developments announced by Amarin
Repligen - Recent developments from Repligen summarized
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