Interesting articles about the biotech industry

The Winnipeg Free Press, Jan. 25, 2007
"Biotech sector needs depth"
This week, Kane Biotech Inc. of Winnipeg received a U.S. patent that will protect technology Kane is developing to reduce biofilm formation in a variety of applications, including medical devices.
Kane is a tiny company that is a long way away from having a product for sale on the market. But in the meantime, it raised $1.5 million in new investment in May to continue its work. Its shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange and closed Wednesday at 35 cents.
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Pharmaceutical Technology Europe, Jan. 1, 2007
"A New Year for biotech "
The year ahead will see plenty of action on the biotech scene — from technical advances through to regulatory developments. Smarter, leaner and faster manufacturing is top of the agenda. And on the business side, big pharmas will continue to build biologics into their portfolios by generating a flow of deals.
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Worcester (Mass.) Telegram and Gazette News, Jan. 25, 2007
"Legislative caucus to push biotech; Lawmakers agree to statewide effort"
Legislative leaders yesterday formed a special caucus to advance legislation critical to the biotechnology industry, and Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray urged them to help promote biotechnology research and development not just in the Boston and Cambridge area, but in cities and towns across the state.
Mr. Murray met with about two dozen lawmakers as the formation of what was described as the first biotechnology legislative caucus in the country was announced with the goal of allowing the state to maintain a global lead in the fast-growing field.
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