FDA Denies Merck/Ariad Sarcoma Drug; Merck Staffers' Plan to Stop Layoffs - June 6, 2012

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Wednesday, June 06, 2012  |   |   |   |  Biotech Laboratory Equipment Auction: June 27 - 28 The Branford Group will auction surplus assets to the continuing growth of Capstone Therapeutics, a major therapeutic peptide developer located in Tempe, Arizona. This biotechnology R&D laboratory's assets will be auctioned electronically on June 27 and 28. Included in this sale is late model biotech and analytical lab instruments and a large consumable supply inventory. Visit The Branford Group's website for more info. 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