Scientists make breakthrough in silencing 'extra chromosome'

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The models, aided by genemanipulating technology from Sangamo Biosciences Inc., may help researchers discover drug targets for other ill health effects that come with the syndrome, including heart disease and weakened muscles. Down syndrome slows …
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The Deal: Spectrum Expands Cancer Line With Talon Buy

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South San Francisco-based Talon, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus LLC since 2010, received accelerated approval from the Food and Drug Administration to market Marqibo in August 2012 for adults with relapsed/refractory Philadelphia chromosome …
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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Adynxx Lead Compound AYX1

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Adynxx, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing a first-in-class platform of therapeutics to address pain at its molecular roots, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA …
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Hacker posts email addresses, passwords of House and Senate staffers online

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According to a Twitter account that posted a link to the hacked information, House and Senate staffers were targeted in protest of the National Security Agency's domestic spying program. “Dear #Congress: We are paying very, very close attention to how …
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