Topic - genentech

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Biosciences

Genentech Hit Three Ways

Cabilly patent overturned; FDA wants new Xolair warning; Avastin sales threatened.
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Biosciences

In Breast Cancer, A Step Towards Personalized Medicine

U.S. researchers find clues that could one day help predict which women should pass on breast cancer drug Herceptin.
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Biosciences

Sen. Clinton Pushes for Generic Biotech Drugs

U.S. Presidential candidate proposes legislation that would help bring generic versions of biotech drugs to market.
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Biosciences

New Drugs Help Reduce Cancer Deaths

For the second year in a row, deaths from dread disease drop—but new treatments are only part of the story.
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Biosciences

Tanox OKs Genentech Deal

Tanox shareholders approve the acquisition by Genentech.
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Biosciences

Genentech Reports Sharply Higher Earnings

Strong sales of cancer, eye treatments help biotech giant beat analyst expectations by a nickel.
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Biosciences

Exelixis: $40M Genentech Deal

Drug developer scores deal worth $40M for work on cancer-fighting drugs.
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Biosciences

Genentech Buys Tanox: $919M

Biotech combination will expand sales of Xolair asthma drug.
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Biosciences

Rich Medicine

New price caps still leave cancer treatment beyond reach of most.
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Biosciences, Finance

Cancer Worries Ding Genentech

Concerns about cancer drugs overshadow successful drug launch, strong earnings, guidance.
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Biosciences

GlycoFi Gets Its Crown Jewel

The Merck subsidiary has yeast that can copy human cell chemistry.
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Biosciences

Drugs & Devices: Trial Stopped

Roche puts brakes on Avastin trial; Barr buys PLIVA for $2.2B; Cyberonics gets a subpoena.
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Biosciences

Big Pharma Emphasizes Cancer

Traditionally the home turf of biotech companies, big pharma is making strides in developing new cancer drugs.
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General news, Biosciences

Genentech Dips on Results

The drug maker’s profits top forecasts, but the stock is dinged on disappointing sales of lymphoma drug.
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Biosciences, Finance

Funds Elude Stem Cell Firms

Despite California's huge bond issue, funding is still the biggest challenge facing stem cell researchers.
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Biosciences

FDA Approves New Rituxan Use

Lymphoma drug from Genentech, Biogen, and Roche OK'd for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Biosciences

Roche Aims Herceptin at Europe

Swiss drug maker files for authorization to market early-stage breast cancer treatment with European Medicines Agency.
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Computers, Biosciences, Cleantech, Finance

Kleiner Perkins Debuts 3 Funds

VC firm will invest $900 million in IT, life sciences, clean energy, pandemic preparedness, and bio defense.
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Biosciences

Cancer Drug Trial on Hold

Pharmaceutical company giants Roche and Genentech suspend recruitment for trials of their colon cancer drug Avastin after patients die.
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Biosciences, Finance

Yeast Helps Drugs Work Better

Biotech firm GlycoFi shows that yeast can improve drug function by helping control the drug’s molecular structure.
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