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Just Small Change

Nov 05, 2009

Merck is "actively looking" for biotechs to partner with or even purchase, CEO Dick Clark tells the Wall Street Journal Health Blog. Merck just completed its merger with Schering-Plough so Clark says such a large deal is "off the table right now" as the company settles in but "single-digit billions" of dollars deals could work.

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Fertility Fraud Found

Consumer genetic testing has uncovered cases of fertility fraud that are leading to lawsuits, according to USA Today.

Ties Between Vigorous Exercise, ALS in Genetically At-Risk People

Regular strenuous exercise could contribute to motor neuron disease development among those already at genetic risk, Sky News reports.

Test Warning

The Guardian writes that the US regulators have warned against using a rapid COVID-19 test that is a key part of mass testing in the UK.

Science Papers Examine Feedback Mechanism Affecting Xist, Continuous Health Monitoring for Precision Medicine

In Science this week: analysis of cis confinement of the X-inactive specific transcript, and more.