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Japan's Takeda considering Shire takeover
Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical said it is in the "preliminary and exploratory stage" and may make a bid of up to $50 billion to acquire Shire. The acquisition could heighten Takeda's role in developing drugs for cancer, as well as gastrointestinal and neurological diseases.
Fujifilm to expand development of biopharmaceuticals with acquisitions
Fujifilm is acquiring two cell culture media businesses, Irvine Scientific and IS Japan, both owned by Japan-based JXTG Holdings. The move is part of Fujifilm's plans to expand its development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine treatments.
Indian company creates 3D-printed myoelectric hand
A company in India has used 3D printing to develop less-expensive prosthetic limbs, including the country's first indigenously manufactured myoelectric hand, according to Neeraj Saxena, director at P&O International.
Protective, breathable material may block chemical, biological threats
Researchers have developed a breathable material that has the potential to block chemical and biological contaminants in work or military zones. The material's base is made from a flexible synthetic polymer film containing carbon nanotube pores that can block small viral cells and bacteria.
Lawmakers mull biofuels mandate waiver for all small refineries
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and other Senate Republicans are reportedly drafting a bill that would exempt all small refineries, particularly those operated by private companies, from the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Scientists discover technique for all-liquid 3D printing
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