World & Nation
He discovered transfer RNA, a crucial molecule in the synthesis of proteins in the cell, and antisense therapy, in which strands of DNA or RNA are used to block the activity of genes.
Sept. 16, 2014
Science & Medicine
Most scientists are fortunate if they can make one major discovery in their lifetime. Dr.
Nov. 19, 2009
Business
Merger Suit Filed: Shareholders of Viratek Inc. and SPI Pharmaceuticals Inc. have filed two lawsuits in Delaware, where the companies are incorporated, seeking to block the companies’ proposed merger with ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc., which would create a $500-million company.
Aug. 5, 1994
Medicscript Inc., a pharmaceutical repackaging company based in Brea, has been acquired Summit Health Ltd., a Los Angeles-based health care company.
March 8, 1987
Orange County Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards
Dianne Whitfield, chief human resources officer at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, brings over 20 years of HR experience to her role.
Sept. 17, 2023
Illinois drug maker AbbVie Inc. said Friday it would buy European rival Shire for $55 billion and reincorporate in Britain, allowing the company to slash its tax rate in the latest move by an American firm to shelter its foreign earnings.
July 18, 2014
The American and Toronto stock exchanges began two-way, international electronic trading in equity securities . . .
Sept. 25, 1985
International Pharmaceuticals Products Inc. said it will establish its newly created Delaware subsidiary--American Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Feb. 15, 1987
Cortex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’
May 12, 1998
Technology and the Internet
IBM Corp. and Incyte Genomics Inc. have agreed to combine their specialized software into a product companies can use to analyze the human genetic code for drug research.
Sept. 11, 2000