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Five Biotech News Updates to Stay On Top of Today

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Eli Lilly Acquires Three Small Vaccine Developers for Up to $4 Billion

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Eli Lilly's Gene-Editing Therapy Reduces Cholesterol Levels by 62% in Early Study

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Survey Highlights Persistent Uncertainty on STI Vaccines

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Genentech Solicits Research on Pharma Reforms for Grants

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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about biotech investors’ mood, a former FDA head’s confidence, and more

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