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A group of biotechnology experts and government scientists clashed over the ratification of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in the Philippines. The experts, led by Dr. Saturnina Halos, argued in favor of ratifying the protocol, citing the benefits it would bring to the country, including access to funding from the
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Australian biotechnology company Evogenix has collaborated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) to accelerate the development of the anti-cancer antibody DMF10. This innovative partnership aims to propel DMF10 to human clinical trials, where it will be tested for its efficacy in treating lung cancer and melanoma. According to
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China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) has assured the public that all imported genetically-modified (GM) soybean oil sold in the mainland market meets China's quality standards. The official refuted earlier reports suggesting that many foreign GM soybean oil products enter China without
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Amgen today announced pivotal Phase 3 results demonstrating that panitumumab significantly improved progression-free survival and disease control in metastatic colorectal cancer patients who had failed standard chemotherapy. The results were presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. Panitumumab reduced the rate of disease progression
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Goldis Berhad, formerly known as Gold Is Berhad, has released its financial results for the twelve months ended January 31, 2006, showing a significant drop in pre-tax profit. According to the company's filing to Bursa Malaysia, the group's pre-tax profit decreased by 22.5% to RM46.
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Cancer specialists and patient groups are sounding the alarm about a significant information gap between patients and physicians regarding new advances in cancer treatment. A recent survey conducted across the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany reveals that nearly 90% of patients battling cancer in Europe have never heard of
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Wall Street News Alert's special early morning trading alert on March 23, 2006, highlighted several stocks to watch, including Human Biosystems (OTCBB: HBSC), Cambridge Heart, Inc. (OTCBB: CAMH), PainCare Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: PRZ), Laserscope (NASDAQ: LSCP), and Sanofi-aventis (NYSE: SNY). The alert noted that these companies had significant
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A securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased common stock and other securities of PainCare Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: PRZ) between August 27, 2002, and March 15, 2006, inclusive. The lawsuit alleges that defendants issued a series of material misrepresentations to the market during this
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Australian plant scientist Amanda Walmsley is developing a vaccine against bird flu in tomatoes, using a technique similar to one that produced the world's first plant-made vaccine to prevent Newcastle Disease in poultry. This innovative approach involves introducing a gene from the H5N1 virus into tomato plant cells,
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In a move to enhance patient care and prevent hospital staff from being disturbed by mobile phone signals, several hospitals in the Tokyo metropolitan area will begin using mobile phone blocking devices developed by Macros Japan Co. The devices, which emit radio waves on the same frequency as mobile phones,
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Business leaders of small and mid-sized companies have shown increasing confidence in the economy for the first quarter of 2006, with many anticipating growth opportunities despite concerns about staffing, health care costs, and avian flu pandemic implications. According to the TEC Confidence Index, CEOs expect continued economic gains, but at
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A study by Express Scripts reveals that increasing the differential between brand and generic copayments can lead to a 3 to 4 percentage point increase in generic fill rates, resulting in a 3 to 4% savings in drug costs. The study analyzed 2004 prescription claims and found that reducing generic
