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Experts have warned the possible takeover of UK pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca by US drugs giant Pfizer could damage development of new drugs.
In a statement, four scientific bodies say recent mergers and acquisitions have led to lab closures, threatening the research base.
The statement is from the Society of Biology, Biochemical Society, British Pharmacological Society and Royal Society of Chemistry.
They have more than 100,000 members.
In addition, Dr Melanie Lee, a fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, said the move could be a "nail in the coffin" of the UK drug industry.
And Adrian Bailey, Labour MP and chair of the Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee, said he is considering an inquiry into the issue.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27208899
In a statement, four scientific bodies say recent mergers and acquisitions have led to lab closures, threatening the research base.
The statement is from the Society of Biology, Biochemical Society, British Pharmacological Society and Royal Society of Chemistry.
They have more than 100,000 members.
In addition, Dr Melanie Lee, a fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, said the move could be a "nail in the coffin" of the UK drug industry.
And Adrian Bailey, Labour MP and chair of the Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee, said he is considering an inquiry into the issue.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27208899