Novo Nordisk Makes Long-Term Bet On GBM Technology With Ziylo Buy
Executive Summary
Novo Nordisk has bought UK-based start-up Ziylo in hopes of accelerating development of glucose-responsive insulins, but admits any such products are at least ten years away.
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