Celera bets on new lab to turn genes into drugs
Celera Genomics expands from gene sequencing to drug discovery. At a two floor Rockville facility CEO J Craig Venter asserts cutting edge tools will identify protein products from genes to develop therapies. The move aims to license discoveries to big pharma and push profits beyond 100 million this year. Cancer gene targets include breast colon pancreatic and lung.
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Philippine president vows to crush Abu Sayyaf after resort kidnapping
Abu Sayyaf claims kidnapping of 20 tourists from Dos Palmas Island Resort Palawan including three Americans. President Arroyo refuses ransom, offers 2 million reward for rebel leaders. Hostages Martin Burnham and others contact through radio saying they are safe.
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U.S. Ends HIV Screening for Foreign Diplomatic Staff
The United States will stop HIV screening for foreign personnel at its 265 diplomatic posts and will not bar applicants known to be HIV positive. The policy aims to set a human rights example while potentially raising insurance costs for posts, with premiums rising in South Africa and Kenya.
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Norway Cruise Ship Kept Docked Over Sprinkler Repairs
The Norwegian Cruise Lines ship Norway with about 2,000 passengers remained in Miami port on Coast Guard orders while 100 soft patches were applied to fix holes in the sprinkler system. Officials cited heat risk from a fire as a reason to delay departure and offered free drinks and tours to passengers.
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