Roche, Decode claim they located gene linked to Alzheimer disease (DeCode Genetics Inc., and Roche Holding AG)

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Switzerland's pharmaceuticals giant Roche Holding AG and DeCode Genetics Inc., a genetics research company, based in Reykjavik, Iceland have discovered the gene that causes Alzheimer disease.

Research and Testing Services, Neurological R&D, Causes of, Alzheimer's disease, Genetic disorders, Neurological research, Roche Holding AG

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Roche and Decode make progress on gene findings

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Two genetic engineering companies, Decode Genetics Inc. and Roche Holding Ltd., will reveal today that they have made progress in applying two earlier gene discoveries into potential treatments for schizophrenia and the narrowing of arteries.

Psychotherapeutic Preparations, Psychotropic drugs, Roche Holding Ltd., DCGS

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Alliance propels PowderJect stock

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PowderJect Pharmaceuticals PLC saw its share value rise by 23% after it announced a $100 million research alliance with Ares-Serono SA, a drug manufacturer based in Switzerland. PowderJect, which is based in the UK, also announced its plans to raise an additional 52 million pound sterling ($84.6 million) to providing funding for another vaccine venture. PowderJect has created a painless device that injects medicines and vaccines without the use of a needle.

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PowderJect's share value rises by 23% after it announces a $100 mil research alliance with Ares-Serono

United Kingdom, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Drugs, Securities prices, Abstract, Powderject Pharmaceuticals PLC, Ares Serono S.A.

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