Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (NERV), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing product candidates for treating central nervous system diseases. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX), a biotechnology company, develops and commercializes therapies for treating cystic fibrosis.
Increasing chronic diseases and an aging population should drive the biotechnology industry’s growth. In addition, biotech companies are integrating advanced technologies in the drug development process, which should help them grow significantly.
