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Clarient Licenses Cancer-Testing Technology From Minerva

Clarient says it has licensed technology for testing for cancer from Minerva Biotechnologies for an undisclosed sum. Clarient said the test it acquired is an improved diagnostic for cancer capable of identifying the MUC1 protein, considered a biomaker for various cancers. Clarient said the test requires at least a year of development before its potential could be determined. (Click here for more)

“Clarient Licenses Potential Cancer Testing Technology From Minerva Biotechnologies” – Minneapolis Star Tribune (AP) (11/30/09)

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Qiagen Seeks Diagnostics Acquisitions Worth Up To $200 Million

Qiagen CEO Peer Schatz says his firm is looking to invest as much as $200 million into acquiring diagnostics companies. Schatz said the company has the cash flow to support takeovers in the $100 million to $200 million range. The Qiagen CEO said he was not limiting acquisition targets to diagnostics, adding he also was interested in acquiring firms in other specialties. (Click here for more)

“Qiagen CEO Says Eyes More Diagnostics Takeovers” – Reuters (10/20/09)

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Sequenom’s Troubles Over Down Syndrome Test Continue To Mount

Sequenom’s legal problems continue to grow as the company faces a variety of investigations resulting from mishandling of clinical data for its SEQureDx prenatal Down Syndrome test. Most of the top management team has been ousted by Sequenom’s board, but the firm still faces both legal and regulatory investigations of its actions. The FBI, Nasdaq and others are conducting separate probes into Sequenom’s conduct centered around the handling and reporting of data about SEQureDx. (Click here for more)

“Scandal Hit Sequenom Says Cooperating With Probes” – Reuters (10/5/09)

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Sequenom Ousts Leadership After Down Syndrome Test Scandal

Sequenom cleaned house at the highest level after the failure of its prenatal test for Down syndrome. The company ousted its entire top management after an independent investigation alleged research and development test data about the device was mishandled. Included in the ouster were CEO and President Harry Styli, Sequenom’s CFO and its head of research. Federal agencies also are looking into alleged misleading data that has sparked investor lawsuits. (Click here for more)

“Sequenom Fires CEO After Down Syndrome Test Probe” – Reuters (9/28/09)

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Hologic Gets U.S. Military Contract To Supply $28 Million In Devices

Hologic has won a $28.2 million contract to supply medical devices to all of the forces of the U.S. military. Hologic specializes in diagnostics to detect cancer in women. The contract covers a five-year period for an unspecified amount of supplies valued at up to $28.2 million. Hologic was the sole bidder for the specified equipment. (Click here for more)

“Hologic Awarded $28 Million Military Supply” – Worcester Business Journal (9/22/09)

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Bayer Gets FDA Approval For Diabetes Monitor That Plugs Into PC

Bayer AG unit Bayer Diabetes Care received FDA clearance for its monitor to check the blood glucose levels of diabetics and being plugged into a personal computer. Bayer’s Contour USB is designed to provide instant access to information key to patients for managing diabetes. The device is capable of storing up to 2,000 test results. (Click here for more)

“New Bayer Glucose Monitor Plugs Into Computers” – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (9/21/09)

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Sequenom Begins Marketing Genetic Test For Cystic Fibrosis

Sequenom says it has launched its genetic test designed to determine if a person carries a mutation that can pass on cystic fibrosis to a child. Sequenom’s SensiGene Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening test is capable of checking for 103 mutations and five genetic variants related to cystic fibrosis. The disease mutation is passed to a child if both parents have a mutation. (Click here for more)

“Sequenom Launches Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Test” – Forbes (AP) (9/17/09)

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