title: Convergence in the midst of competition.
abstract: As biotechs hit their adolescence, they - like test makers and pharmaceutical manufacturers - are more likely than ever to reach outside of their own areas of expertise, link hands with the other guys, and pursue new programs and technologies.
authors.affiliation: Senior contributing editor John Carroll is a freelance writer and is the editor of Fierce Biotech.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carroll