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Advances in life-science research, the aging population and
its clinical needs, and the national priority placed on homeland
security all provide near- and long-term growth opportunities
for Fisher:
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The shift in focus from genomics to proteomics (the
study of human proteins controlled by genes) has opened
up new possibilities for diagnosing and treating disease.
Because we have millions of ever-changing proteins, scientists
are intensifying their efforts to understand the role
proteins play in disease, potential cures and prevention.
With our offering of general lab supplies and consumables
as well as our specialized life-science products and services,
we are well positioned to take advantage of this change. |
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Aging population – People over 65 utilize five
times more tests than younger people. As the baby-boom
generation ages and new “designer” tests are
developed, the demand for diagnostics and new drugs will
increase dramatically. |
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Increased spending on homeland security is opening new
markets for our broad range of personal-protection, decontamination
and testing products, as well as our training programs
and other services. |
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