A Burning Flame Going Dim

We think of biotech companies as bright burning flames that illuminate the runway of our Cargo Cult airport. We think of technologies such as RNAi as the fuel for the flames. Today we are concerned about our Nastech flame.

On January 16, 2008, Novo Nordisk A/S ("Novo") advised Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. that Novo intends to cease development under the feasibility study agreement that the parties entered into in March 2006.

Jan 22 (Reuters) - Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc (NSTK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said it may periodically sell up to $50 million in debt securities, common and preferred stock, warrants and units.

The company said it intends to use the proceeds in part to fund its clinical research and development programs.

Is the end coming soon? How will it end? Will they rebound??? We are watching.