Other news in life science:
 

Harold Morowitz, who dedicated his career to investigating the origins of life, has passed away at age 88.
 
A move by the US federal government to close tax loopholes that encourage “tax inversions” likely spooked the companies out of the multibillion dollar deal.
 

 

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