2 viruses threaten Michigan blueberry industry; scientists forced to destroy research plants

Blueberry virus strikes Michigan research center

DETROIT — The bloom could be off Michigan’s $124 million per year blueberry industry after two destructive viruses infected bushes in three locations.

Study shows experimental drug cuts stroke risk in patients with irregular heartbeats

Study shows experimental drug cuts stroke risk

BARCELONA, Spain — An experimental drug reduces the stroke risk in patients with irregular heartbeats by more than three times, compared with the popular drug warfarin — but possibly at a cost, according to new research released Sunday.

FDA cites shortcomings with Genzyme study of leukemia drug for frail, elderly patients

FDA: problems with Genzyme study of leukemia drug

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Friday questioned whether Genzyme’s leukemia drug Clolar should be approved for older patients based on limited studies conducted by the biotech drugmaker.