Vertex Inks RNA Splicing Pact With Skyhawk
Paying $40m Upfront
Executive Summary
In addition to its near-monopoly in cystic fibrosis, the US biotech behemoth is continuing its deal-making in other areas and has become the latest company to link up with Skyhawk.
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