In: Biotechnology

One Giant Leap Too Far, Why CRISPR is in the News

The title reads: “Easy DNA Editing Will Remake the World. Buckle Up.” From the outset this article in July’s Wired magazine…

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Want More Cures? Modernize Clinical Trials

As the federal government creates a plan to speed the pace of drug development in the U.S., one specialty contract research…

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2014 FDA Drug Approvals at 18-year High, but How Much New Ground Are We Breaking?

As the New Year bells chimed in 2015, the curtains drew shut on this century’s best year for novel-drug approvals. The…

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The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference: Worth the Fuss?

Attendance is by invitation only. There’s no trade show floor. And, good luck tracking down information on speakers and schedules if…

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Top 10 Biotech IPOs of 2014: West Coast Dominates

What was the most successful biotech IPO of 2014? Look no further than Ultragenyx. A special report by Fierce Biotech says…

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Rare Diseases: The Role of Social Media in Patient Recruitment

Since the passing of the Orphan Drug Act in 1983, the rate of drug development in the United States has seen…

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Lab Tools and Ancient Sea Life: Medicine’s Lust for a Crab’s Blood

In the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, the horseshoe crab is nothing short of a celebrity. If you haven’t heard about this…

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What You Cared About in 2014

As the year closes, one can’t help but reflect. So, we take a look back at our most popular blog posts…

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Usability: Making Better Websites with Dead Simple User Experience

Let’s get something straight: We’re all marketing to humans. Yes, customers’ perspectives, experiences and industries may differ — even within the…

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Replacing Adderall: Medicines to Change the World (Part I)

It’s a sad beginning to my series on medications set to change society and the way we live our lives. Shares…

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