Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Common Stock

San Diego County's life science sector added employees during the recession at a brisk pace, according to a new report from Biocom, a San Diego-based life science trade group that covers Southern California.

Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB) may ultimately join Amgen Inc. (AMGN) as biotechnology companies that pay a dividend, Chief Financial Officer Paul Clancy said.

Up 1.7% to $7.98, Isis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ISIS), is one of today's notable movers. The S&P is trading fractionally higher to 1315 and the Dow is trading fractionally lower to 12672.

(RTTNews) - Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US, exceeded only by heart disease, accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.

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