Sep 7 2010

Biotech Lab in Malaysia Raises Security Concerns, Despite U.S. Connection

A ProPublica investigation published Tuesday raises concerns about a biotech laboratory being built in Malaysia that will handle deadly pathogens such as anthrax, plague, SARS and the Ebola virus. The stated mission of lab, developed by the Malaysian government with the Maryland-based firm Emergent BioSolutions, is to produce vaccines against fatal and contagious agents that [...]


Jul 23 2010

Sanofi-Aventis’s Biotech Play for Genzyme

Sanofi-Aventis has made an informal takeover approach to Genzyme, a person briefed on the matter told DealBook on Friday, as the French drug maker seeks to bolster its biotechnology offerings. Sanofi reached out to Genzyme about two weeks ago, but is waiting for an answer, this person said. The talks have been informal, and any [...]