Neuroscience Reaches A New Inflection Point, Big Biotechs Say
Executive Summary
Celgene and Biogen are investing in the challenging therapeutic area, fueled by advances in science, growing understanding of the role inflammation may play in neurodegenerative diseases and improved tools for measuring efficacy.
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