StemCell Therapy

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Oct 15, 2012) - The Biotechnology Industry has seen increased investor interest in 2012 as it continues to impress with strong gains. The iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index ETF (IBB) has gained over 35 percent this year, more than double the S&P 500 Index's gain of 15 percent. New legislation, increased mergers & acquisition activity as a result of major patent expirations have all been contributing factors to the industry's rapid rise in 2012. Five Star Equities examines the outlook for companies in the Biotech Industry and provides equity research on Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ : FOLD ) and Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ : OSIR ).

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The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has recently praised the introduction of the High Technology Small Business Research Incentives Act. The new legislation would allow investors of joint venture R&D projects to utilize the losses and tax credits.

"Through the tax code, Congress historically has provided opportunities that encourage private investment in pre-revenue, R&D-intensive companies. The early growth of the biotech industry in the 1980s was due in part to the ability of investors to support projects aimed at finding new cures and treatments through similar joint ventures. This legislation will help spur greater private investment in biotech and other R&D intensive industries," BIO's President and CEO Jim Greenwood said in a statement.

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Amicus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of developing therapies for rare diseases. Shares of the company soared last Thursday after it reported positive preliminary results from an ongoing Phase 2 study for the treatment of people with Pompe disease.

Osiris Therapeutics, having developed the world's first approved stem cell drug Prochymal, is the leading stem cell company. The company is focused on developing and marketing products to treat medical conditions in inflammatory, cardiovascular, orthopedic and wound healing markets. The company recently reported that Swissmedic has invoked rapid authorization procedures for the Prochymal review.

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Biotech Industry Look to Benefit From New Act Designed to Promote R&D Joint Ventures

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