Avoid These 2 Plunging Biotechs

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The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which health-care editor/analyst David Williamson discusses topics around the investing world.

In this video, David takes a closer look at two biotechs that have seen big sell-offs recently. Savient has struggled with the launch of its gout drug Krystexxa, while Dynavax prepares to launch its hepatitis-B vaccine. Investors love to buy a bargain, but are these two stocks falling knives destined to cut investors? Watch and find out.

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