FDA Gives First Approval to Pre-Surgical Breast Cancer Drug
On Monday, the FDA gave its first approval to a pre-surgical breast cancer drug. The drug, Perjeta, manufactured by Roche…
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Supreme Court Rules that Human Genes Cannot be Patented
Discovery is not invention. That is the final decision of the Supreme Court over whether human DNA can be patented.…
Angelina Jolie Loses Aunt to Breast Cancer
On Sunday, Debbie Martin, Angelina Jolie’s aunt, died at the age of 61 at San Diego. Martin was the younger…
Susan G. Komen Changes Decision Regarding Planned Parenthood Grants
On Friday, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity decided to abandon its plans to eliminate grants to Planned…