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AstraZeneca is partnering with AI biotech insitro in a deal worth up to $1.5 billion

insitro will receive $40 million upfront and could earn up to about $1.46 billion in milestones, plus royalties

AstraZeneca is partnering with AI biotech insitro in a deal worth up to $1.5 billion

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