Biotech Articles

Civilians Prepare for Battle

You rely on Crowdability to bring you the best deals. Now, rely on us to share the most up-to-date news, trends and opinion. You won’t find this stuff in the mainstream press. Look for it every Friday morning. Alleged Prostitute and John Busted By Drone An Oklahoma man has received the dubious distinction of being the first "john" in the…

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The Shocking Secret to Donald Trump's Fortune

Forbes estimates his net worth to be $4 billion... The man himself says the figure is closer to $10 billion... No matter which source you believe, one thing is clear: Donald Trump has become seriously wealthy. Many assume it’s due to his vast real estate holdings. But as you’ll learn…

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The Secret Way to Profit From Obamacare

Right before our eyes, The JOBS Act is changing how America invests. This new set of U.S. laws is allowing people to pool their money together online and invest in promising start-ups. It’s a concept called “crowdfunding." Initially, the websites that facilitated crowdfunding focused on technology start-ups. Then, sites started…

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Our Favorite Biotech Trade

Over the past 12 months, biotech’s been booming: In fact, the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (NBI) has risen by more than 46%. IPOs have played a big part in that rise... For example, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: RARE), debuted at $21 and now sits at over $60 per share. That’s a 300% return…

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The Next Generation of Biotech Profits

When I was 10-years-old, I noticed something disturbing about my neighbor: He wasn’t old, but his hands trembled terribly, and he walked with small, stiff steps. “Why does Mr. Ward walk like that?” I remember asking my mother. She explained that he was sick, but that it wasn’t contagious like…

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Diamonds: Cancer's Worst Enemy

"If we find cancer early, 90 percent survive. If we find cancer late, 10 percent survive." The above quote, from Wired Magazine, helps explain why certain bio-tech start-ups are shifting their focus: They’re shifting from cancer treatment to cancer detection. Last week, one of these world-changing start-ups received some great press…

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