Then she heard Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was testing an experimental drug that might help.

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Neurotech Pharmaceuticals is testing a tiny polymer capsule that is implanted in the back of the eye and continuously pumps out a nourishing protein for six months or longer.

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Two years ago, Inspire Pharmaceuticals wanted to start testing a lung-clearing compound.

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"There is a big wave of disease coming, and we are just at the start of it, " says Joshua Boger, chief executive of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, which is testing two hepatitis C drugs.

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals said yesterday it is testing its melatonin-stimulating drug tasilmelteon in something called Non-24-Hour Sleep Wake Disorder.

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One company already putting such drugs through preclinical testing is closely held Memory Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with Roche Holding.

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One drug Glaxo is testing in early human trials is licensed from biotech company Anacor Pharmaceuticals and uses a new type of chemistry based on the element boron.

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In several sectors, ranging from medical and electrical equipment to pharmaceuticals, the two sides have agreed that European organisations can test goods to American standards on behalf of American testing organisations, and vice versa.

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