Ionis' Ups and Downs: Partnership with Progenity, 70% Job Cuts at Akcea and More

Ionis' Ups and Downs: Partnership with Progenity, 70% Job Cuts at Akcea and More

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BioSpace
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals unleashed a string of news releases about activities at the company, including a partnership with Progenity and the launch of a Phase III trial for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It also announced that it was laying off almost 70% of the staff at Akcea Therapeutics as part of a reorganization. Let’s take a look at the company’s news.