Editors' Picks From the World Press

Pipeline/RD News

• Study: Regadenoson appears better for heart transplant patients

Green alga holds promise for pharmaceutical production

Study: Inhibiting gene in mice causes cancer cells to age

HGS drug doesn't extend survival for lung cancer patients in study

Business Finance

• Roche plans to stay away from "mega-mergers," CEO says
• Source: Pfizer might offer to buy Stada if Ratiopharm bid falls through

Government Legal News

• Drugmakers face scrutiny regarding domestic versus foreign prices
• FDA Transparency Task Force seeks public comment
• Ban on pay-for-delay deals might get dropped from health bill
• FDA policy would accelerate approval of drug cocktails