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Mutation of breast cancer gene can be patented, says Federal Court
2014-09-05 06:26:24| Biotech - Topix.net
Cancer patients and doctors are devastated at a decision by the full bench of the Federal Court this morning that private companies have the right to control human genes. They fear the decision in the so-called "breast cancer gene" case, which found a company could patent a mutation in the gene BRCA1, will stifle research and lead to far higher costs for patients in need of potentially life-saving tests.
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FDA OKs Merck drug for melanoma, 1st in new cancer drug class
2014-09-04 23:14:34| Biotech - Topix.net
Merck & Co. on Thursday won the first U.S. approval for a new kind of cancer drug with big advantages over chemotherapy and other older cancer treatments.
Annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K Benefiting Cancer Research At CHOC...
2014-09-03 18:28:10| Automakers - Topix.net
The Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K Run/Walk will be held on Runners and walkers of all ages and levels are invited to participate by either registering for the race or making a donation at www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org/5K .
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Infinity, AbbVie team up to develop cancer drug
2014-09-03 18:15:51| Biotech - Topix.net
Shares of Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. soared Wednesday after it said it could receive more than $800 million from a collaboration with fellow drug developer AbbVie on a potential cancer treatment.
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Raising money for Children with Cancer
2014-09-03 15:45:00| BIFM News
The BIFM Bolts (head office running team) are taking on the Windsor Half Marathon on Sunday 28 September.
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