Merck and C Sixty

Merck and Co. (Whitehouse Station, NJ) has entered into an agreement with the biotechnology company C Sixty (Houston, TX) for the development and commercialization of C Sixty's fullerene antioxidant technology.

Universities and FDA

The top 16 U.S. pharmaceutical companies spend more than $90 billion on manufacturing each year, according to a Wall Street Journal article released 3 September 2003.

EU to provide

The European Union has introduced new legislation designed to encourage pharmaceutical companies to develop treatments for "orphan" (rare) diseases that affect fewer than five people in every 10000 within the 15 member bloc.

The happiness

We know that money doesn't buy happiness. But the search for happiness is certainly enriching a lot of people. The feel-good industry is flourishing.

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AMBIEN - Ambien (Zolpidem) sleeping pills can be very effective in the short-term treatment of insomnia. Ambien (Zolpidem) can help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and not awaken prematurely.

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