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GVK India Row: Stalled EU Trade Talks And ''Vendetta'' Claims

 
• By Anju Ghangurde

The escalating controversy around the Indian contract research organization (CRO), GVK Biosciences, appears to have more layers to it than just flawed electrocardiogram (ECG) data flagged up by the French regulator.

The escalating controversy around the Indian contract research organization (CRO), GVK Biosciences, appears to have more layers to it than just flawed electrocardiogram (ECG) data flagged up by the French regulator.

Allegations of vendetta and possibly bruised egos, inadequate "scientific discussion" around the issue alongside some evidence that potentially backs the...

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