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According to the article, how would you describe biotechnology?
Earlier this month, eight biotech firms launched initial public offerings (IPOs) in America and generated more than $500 million.
Biotechnology is the production of drugs and other valuable products by utilizing "nature’s toolkit", i.e., by analyzing or developing processes found in living organisms. For instance, Argos Therapeutics, one of the newest firms to raise funds, is researching on methods to activate patients’ own immune systems to combat kidney cancer or HIV infection.
The biotechnology industry has experienced several ups and downs since its beginnings in the 1970s with the establishment of firms like Genentech. In 2013, more biotech firms joined American stock markets, increasing more capital than at any time since 2000. In the last 12 months, even as the American S&P 500 index has climbed by 20%, shares in biotech firms have climbed by about three times as much.
According to the article, how would you describe biotechnology?
What was the outcome of the IPOs launched by some biotech companies this month?
According to the article, what is the change in the value of biotech shares in the last year?
Earlier this month, eight biotech firms launched initial public offerings (IPOs) in America and generated more than $500 million.
In the above sentence, what does the word launch mean?
Argos Therapeutics is researching on methods to activate patients’ own immune systems to combat kidney cancer or HIV infection.
In this sentence, what is the meaning of combat?
Based on the information in the reading, what will be the likely performance of biotech firms in 2014?
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