Adam Goldstein, the 23-year-old Hipmunk co-founder, has been dabbling in travel search since he became the de facto travel agent for his debate team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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Kosan is also working with the National Cancer Institute to test analogues of geldanamycin, a bacteria-derived agent, in early human trials that may boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

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Mr Esseghaier was studying for a doctorate at National Institute for Scientific Research near Montreal, while Mr Jaser reportedly worked as a customer service agent at a removal firm.

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