This week in BioWorld Financial Watch, editor JenniferVan Brunt takes a detailed look at mergers andacquisitions in the biotechnology sector. The totalannounced value of these so far this year _ $2.2 billion_ could well surpass last year's record-breaking amountsfor the sector. For a copy of the issue, call (800) 879-8790or (404) 262-7436.

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