Some cynical Europeans might snicker about industry in America profiting from a threatened terrorist siege. Other commentators may marvel instead at company scientists' ability to engineer biodefense weapons. The editorial-page beat goes on.

Look up the origins of the word "enzyme" in the dictionary and you'll find it has a possible Greek root, related to the word "juice." Look up "juice," and you'll find that it can be defined as "strength, vigor, vitality" - words seldom associated with the biotechnology sector these days. (BioWorld Financial Watch)